We must be getting close to the weekend, because Archie Comics has slipped Major Spoilers a sneak peek for titles arriving next week. Take the jump for Betty & Veronica #234, Sonic X #32, and Betty & Veronica Double Digest #160.
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Stephen Schleicher began his career writing for the Digital Media Online community of sites, including Digital Producer and Creative Mac covering all aspects of the digital content creation industry. He then moved on to consumer technology, and began the Coolness Roundup podcast. A writing fool, Stephen has freelanced for Sci-Fi Channel's Technology Blog, and Gizmodo. Still longing for the good ol' days, Stephen launched Major Spoilers in July 2006, because he is a glutton for punishment. You can follow him on Twitter @MajorSpoilers and tell him your darkest secrets...
You can not escape the myriad of schedule and booth signing posts on this site! Next up – Image Comics! “For whatever reason New York has been a tough city to hold a convention, but the folks behind the New York Comic Con have pulled it off better than anyone could imagine,” said Image Comics Publisher Erik Larsen. “I’ve really enjoyed every year I’ve attended and thought it was long past time Image Comics had a complete set up, including one of our now famous Image Comics Shows!”
As if you can’t already get enough Skrullerific images from the Who Do You Trust? campaign, Marvel has gone and done it to Marvel’s First Family (with a little help from Mike McKone). Mavel has sent Major Spoilers the variant cover image to Secret Invasion: Fantastic Four #1 that arrives May 14, 2008.
I’m growing more and more restless as we crawl ever closer to the weekend and the New York Comic Con. I’m also growing more and more jealous of those who are going to the New York Comic Con. One of the things I like most about these shows is getting to see the prototypes and exclusive toys coming from the various manufacturers. Diamond Select Toys has sent Major Spoilers the rundown for the panels the company will appear on, as well as some of the exclusives at the show.
DC Comics let Major Spoilers know the story originally solicited for Superman Confidential #9 will now appear in Superman #676. Writer Vito Delsante and artists Julian Lopez and Bit tell the tale of how the Man of Steel met the original Emerald Sentinel, Alan Scott! As a mysterious team of scientists tracks a dangerous threat headed toward Metropolis, Superman learns the first lesson of super-heroism from the man who wrote the book! No word on what’s happening with the story originally solicited for Superman Confidential #9, but I’m sure there’s something waiting in the wings. via DC Comics
EW.com has the first images of the Watchmen action figures based on the upcoming Zack Snyder movie from Warner Bros. The figures look spectacular, I just hope they are truly action figures instead of nicely molded pieces of plastic that end up as inexpensive maquettes for those who can’t afford the real deal. If you happen to be in New York and are attending the New York Comic Con, DC Direct will unveil the first four prototypes on Friday, April 18. BTW: Both figures will arrive in stores in January 2009 with a price tag of $14.99. via EW.com
When The Spectacular Spider-Man began airing on The Kids’ WB! on The CW, I knew there was something very familiar about the art style that I had seen somewhere before. I was right, and following the Deviant art site on a regular basis, I found this picture of Otto Octavius. Is this your first look? I don’t know, but you can see the full image after the jump.
I haven’t watched Saturday Night Live in ages, but I did get a chuckle from this bit. Good times… good times… reminds me of the new Kick Ass series. via NBC/SNL
Stan Lee and POW! Entertainment have announced the man with a million heroes under his belt is adding a few more to the roster with Legion of 5. No word on what Legion of 5 will be about (I bet there are five of them), but there are already plans for a computer generated film “Legion of 5” — owned jointly by Rainmaker [Entertainment], POW! and Brighton [Partners] — is planned as a series of CG-animated films but with a cross-platform approach to include games, online and mobile releases. Merchandizing is part of the plan as well. Stan the man…
DreamWorks is at it again, this time snatching up the rights to Atlantis Rising from Platinum Studios. Atlantis Rising is created by Scott Mitchell Rosenberg who will act as one of the co-producers for the live action adaptation. In “Atlantis,” seismic disturbances at sea force world militaries to investigate the deepest part of the world’s ocean, where an underground civilization emerges to wage war with planet Earth. Ah, I get it now; Spielberg was so happy with War of the Worlds he’s hoping his movie company can hit a home run again with this flick. The final installment of Atlantis…
This week the panel reviews Ghost Rider #22, Action Comics #863, and Booster Gold #8. Stephen interviews Chip Mosher from Boom! Studios, and the crew offer up their favorite must read trade paperbacks. Listen to the show! [podcast]http://media.libsyn.com/media/majorspoilers/majorspoilers_10.mp3[/podcast] Direct Download Subscribe via iTunes RSS Feed Podcast Alley 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, in turn, help the Hero Initiative.
For some reason those fellows on the Major Spoilers Podcast can’t stop talking about Green Lantern. [poll=27]
DreamWorks is on a major scramble to nab up all sorts of properties, and the latest acquisition is the Japanese manga Ghost in the Shell, which the company plans on turning into a 3D live-action movie. Created by Masamune Shirow, “Ghost in the Shell” was first published in 1989. It went on to generate two additional manga editions, three anime film adaptations, an anime TV series and three videogames. The second anime film, “Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence,” was released in the U.S. by DreamWorks in 2004. Jamie Moss will write the adaptation with Avi Arad, Ari Arad and…
Top Cow Entertainment has announced its signing and panel schedule for the New York Comic Con taking place this weekend.