Summary: There is trouble brewing in Hollywood, and the murder of a starlet still hangs heavy for many in The Fade Out Act Two. We also review Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Song of Glory #2, Aquaman #65, The Witcher: Fading Memories, and Star Wars Adventures Annual 2020. LET’S GET DANGEROUS! 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) NEWS https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/darkwing-duck-reboot-disney-plus-1234830283/ https://bleedingcool.com/movies/mortal-kombat-producer-gives-update-on-new-film/ http://majorspoilers.com/2020/11/12/marvel-pinball-ready-to-ship-from-arcade1up/ https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/soul/77zlWrb9vRYp REVIEWS STEPHEN ASSASSINS CREED VALHALLA SONG OF GLORY #2 Writer: Cavan Scott Artist: Martin Tunica Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: November 18, 2020 Eivor’s prisoner makes her an offer she can’t refuse, leading her to the merciless mountains in search of a mysterious treasure. But she’s not alone in this hunt . . . Danger lurks at every turn! Meanwhile, her brother tests out his new sword in a surprise attack! [rating:4/5] MATTHEW AQUAMAN #65 Writer: KELLY SUE DeCONNICK Artist: MIGUEL MENDONÇA Publisher: DC Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: November 17, 2020 Villains, heroes, machinations, and long-held grudges from Kelly Sue DeConnick’s definitive Aquaman run all converge in this issue! Arthur is defeated, Mera’s held captive, and Orm’s grand plan is near completion! Together, Mera and Arthur are one of DC’s most powerful couples, and when they send out the call, you better believe that everyone answers. Guest-starring the Justice League in a finale that will amaze you! [rating:4/5] RODRIGO THE WITCHER: FADING MEMORIES Writer: Bartosz Sztybor Artist: Amad Mir Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: November 25, 2020 Geralt has become impoverished and dejected since monster threats have seemingly vanished. Times have always been hard for Witchers - but without continual work, his situation has worsened. As Geralt explores new possibilities for his life path, he receives a request from the Mayor of Towitz, a small town where children are being kidnapped by Foglets… but something feels off about this new threat. [rating: 4.5/5] ASHLEY STAR WARS ADVENTURES SPECIAL 2020 Writer: Cavan Scott, Nick Brokenshire Artist: Nick Brokenshire, Franchesco Gaston Publisher: IDW Publishing Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: Nov 18, 2020 Framed for a crime he didn’t commit, Jaxxon finds himself at odds with the Empire, the Rebellion, and his ex-partner Amaiza Foxtrain! Co-starring Luke, Leia, Han, and Chewie in the days leading up to The Empire Strikes Back! Plus, an all-new tale of everyone’s favorite droid bounty hunter from The Empire Strikes Back-IG-88! (With apologies to 4-LOM.) [rating: 4/5] DISCUSSION THE FADE OUT: ACT TWO Writer: Ed Brubaker Artist: Sean Phillips Publisher: Image Comics Cover Price: $12.99 A movie stuck in endless reshoots, a writer damaged from the war and lost in the bottle, a dead movie star and the lookalike hired to replace her. Nothing is what it seems in the place where only lies are true. The second act of BRUBAKER and PHILLIPS’ biggest hit ever begins with a bang! Someone knows who killed Valeria Sommers, but can our “heroes” find them without exposing themselves? And will their search lead them to answers they don’t want to find? 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!
