MSP#99: The One Before 100




Major Spoilers Comic Book Podcast show

Summary: In this issue: The Major Spoilers Crew gets down to business and discuss The Pet Avengers, Archie's nuptials, Teri Hatcher, Lois Lane, Kevin Smith, the Green Hornet, answer listener e-mail, review some comics, and wrap up their discussion on Top Cow's Rising Stars. NEWS Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers LINKAGE Archie's Getting Married? LINKAGE Kevin Smith is on the Green Hornet LINKAGE EMAIL Constantine writes in asking about heroes from the past REVIEWS Rodrigo We Kill Monsters #1 (Diamond order code of MAY091014) Written: Laura Harkcom, Christopher Leone Art: Brian Churilla Colors: Ronda Pattison Letters: Jeff Powell Publication Date: 2009-07-08 Two unassuming auto repair shop owners discover that monsters are infesting the world. When they are attacked, the glowing blue juice from the monster's brain heals his arm and saves Jake's life. But this gift only begins a life-long link to the monster invasion. Matthew Top Shelf: League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: Century 1910 Alan Moore The third volume detailing the exploits of Miss Wilhelmina Murray and her extraordinary colleagues, Century is a 216-page epic spanning almost 100 years. Chapter one is set against the backdrop of London in 1910, 12 years after the failed Martian invasion and nine years since England put a man on the moon. With Halley's Comet passing overhead, the nation prepares for the coronation of King George V, while far away on his South Atlantic island, the science-pirate Captain Nemo is dying. Stephen The Voyages of She Buccaneer #5 (May 13, 2009) Will and Heidi Hughes The SheBuccaneer finally meets Black Ben and his fleet of Chinese pirates upon angry waves. With the help of an ancient wizard, teh Vengeance is set ablaze, and the SheBuccaneer is brought before the wicked Governor of Shanghai. MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK Last week's Major Spoilers Poll of the Week, stirred up a lot of discussion over the actresses who have portrayed Lois Lane. This brings us to this week's Poll of the Week - Who is the best Lois Lane? A) Joan Alexander B) Noel Neill C) Philis Coates D) Patricia Marand E) Lesley Ann Warren F) Margot Kidder G) Terry Hatcher H) Dana Delaney I) Erica Durance J) Kate Bosworth VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION Rising Stars is a 24-issue comic book limited series by J. Michael Straczynski about 113 people (called "Specials") born with special abilities following the appearance of a mysterious light in the sky above Pederson, Illinois. The series explores how society may react to the advent of superpowers, and how those who are Specials may react towards society and each other. Rising Stars was one of the first comics produced under Straczynski's own Joe's Comics imprint for Top Cow Productions. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.