Summary: What evil lurks in the hearts of apes? The Shadow knows all too well as we discover this week in The Shadow: The Last Illusion from Dynamite Entertainment. We also take a peak at The Vow, The Ludocrats #5, Orville #2, and Batman: Three Jokers #2. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) NEWShttps://variety.com/2020/film/news/hawkman-aldis-hodge-black-adam-1234784211/ https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/nick-fury-series-samuel-l-jackson-disney-plus-1234782313/ https://variety.com/2020/film/news/black-widow-west-side-story-eternals-release-date-delay-1234773491/ https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/suicide-squad-peacemaker-series-john-cena-james-gunn-hbo-max-1234780589/ REVIEWS STEPHEN BATMAN: THREE JOKERS #2 Writer: Geoff Johns Artist: Jason Fabok Publisher: DC Comics Cover Price: $6.99 Release Date: September 29, 2020 As Batman and Batgirl follow an unexpected thread linking the three Jokers with someone from the Dark Knight’s past, Red Hood dives headfirst into trouble and finds himself struggling to stay afloat without the aid of his allies. Batman: Three Jokers continues its trajectory as the ultimate examination of The Joker and his never-ending conflict with Batman. Prepare yourselves for the second chapter of one of the most terrifying and personal mysteries Batman has ever faced! [rating:4/5] MATTHEW THE LUDOCRATS #5 Writer: Kieron Gillen/Jim Rossignol Artist: Jeff Stokely/Tamra Bonvillain Publisher: Image Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: September 30, 2020 LUDOCRATS ends as it began, with the release of a 32-page comic pamphlet. We leave you with fond memories and longing. Forevermore, LUDOCRATS will be the comic whose name you accidentally moan when having sex with other lesser comics. [rating:3.5/5] RODRIGO ORVILLE #2 Writer: David Goodman Artist: David Cabeza Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: October 7, 2020 With Bortus on the bridge facing a standoff with the Krill, Gordon and John secreted aboard a moon-sized space station searching for clues about its seemingly sinister purpose, and Ed and Kelly on the planet’s surface investigating the impending “Launch Day,” time is about to run out for everyone in the system-including the Orville! [rating: 3/5] ASHLEY THE VOW EP 6 - “HONESTY & DISCLOSURE” Starring: Sarah Edmundson, Mark Vicente, Bonnie Piesse, Anthony Ames & Barbara Bouchay Network: HBO Max Cover Price: Subscription Release Date: Sept 27th, 2020 The Vow is an American true crime documentary series revolving around the cult NXIVM and its leader Keith Raniere. The nine-part series premiered on August 23, 2020 on HBO [rating: 5/5] DISCUSSION THE SHADOW: THE LAST ILLUSION Writer: Cullen Bunn Artist: Giovanni Timpano Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment Cover Price: $19.99 The Shadow infiltrates the sanctum of The Society of United Magicians, an esoteric enclave of illusionists who are hellbent on escaping the ultimate trap: death itself! Learning the secret of the so-called “Last Illusion” from the spirit of escape artist Harry Houdini himself, The Shadow becomes the next target of their murderous scheme. To thwart their plans, he must evade twisted traps and solve spellbinding puzzles, while simultaneously evading the deadly skills of Sandman, the magician assassin. A good (or evil) magician never reveals his secrets… but the Shadow knows! CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. 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!
