Author: Stephen Schleicher

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...

Wanna see some Iron Man goodness? You’ll have to head to the San Diego Comic-Con where Jon Favreau will be sharing the big room on Saturday with Hulk and Marvel during the company’s one hour presentation. Favreau says he’ll try and cut something together as a reward for fans. Favreau and company will also be doing signing and poster giveaways at the Marvel booth on Saturday, so be sure to get in line early for both events. And what about those Iron Man rumors?

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The Superman Doomsday direct to DVD animated movie is scheduled to arrive in stores on September 28, 2007, but until then you can head over to the official website to check out all sorts of goodness, including this sizzle reel. via Superman Doomsday

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Well here is a welcome addition to the Justice League Unlimited line – Hawkman. Now you can recreate your favorite love triangle with Hawkman, Hawkgirl, and Green Lantern, or you can go the other way with Green Lantern, Hawkgirl, and Vixen (with Hawkman standing stoically in the corner while his mace gently weeps). The only downside I see to Hawkman is the figure uses the same body and wings as Winged Amazo, with the head being the only new item – well, there is the paint job dealie too. Hawkman comes as part of a 3-pack featuring Rocket Red and…

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Variety is reporting Christian Oliver has joined the ast of Warner Bros.’ Speed Racer. No word on what characters Oliver will play, as all the good parts are taken. via Variety

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In the six and a half days the Transformers have been on the screen, the film has raked in an estimated domestic take of $152.5 million, plus another $93.6 million from international screens, which is an impressive $246.1 million worldwide. “Transformers,” which Bay recently said cost $150 million to make, is expected to easily climb well above the $200 million mark domestically. Penned by Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtz-man, pic was produced by Tom DeSanto and Don Murphy. I saw the movie last week. It was okay. It was a total Michael Bay film, complete with (human) characters I could…

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Don’t you feel like we’ve been here before? It’s not everyday a superhero dies – it’s more of an every other month thing. But one thing is for certain, in the DC Universe, if there is a major crisis looming, it’s a sure bet a Flash is going to die. In the wake of Infinite Crisis, and the repercussions of One Year Later, Bart Allen (aka Impulse, aka Kid Flash II, aka The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive) had a very rough time trying to fill the very big shoes of his grandpa Barry and Uncle Wally – fans didn’t…

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It was a pretty awesome week here at Major Spoilers as we celebrated our first birthday, got to see transformers, had the pleasure in reading a lot of comics. Sunday: See where Stephen’s passion for comics began with the Retro Review of World’s Finest #271, and Matthew checks in with another installment of Major Spoilers Hero History, this time checking out Dream Girl. Monday: Supergirl is elected leader, and the Transformers get the greeen light for a sequel even amongst controversy. Tuesday: It’s all about the big tour, as readers get their first look at Major Spoilers HQ. Did I…

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The Fantastic Four have battled nearly every baddie known to Marvel U. and they have always come out on top. So what challenge would be so difficult that they may not walk away alive? Stan Lee returns the the Fantastic Four telling us The Last Fantastic Four Story. Marvel Comics has sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of the issue that arrives in August.

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Long before Conan, Robert E. Howard created Kull of Atlantis (or Kull the Conqueror take your pick). The character wasn’t as well known, so when the Kull tale By This Axe I Rule was rejected by Weird Tales magazine, Howard reworked the character into the super famous Arnold Schwarzennegar Conan. Now Clayburn Moore has created a new statue based on Howard’s Kull of Atlantis. In an unprecedented deal for a licensed character sculpt, Clayburn Moore was given full creative freedom to design the look of the piece himself by Paradox Entertainment/Conan Properties, owners of the copyrights to Howard’s characters. As…

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Punisher #50 is just around the corner, marking six years of the Marvel MAX imprint. The mature reader comics not only include Punisher, but new series like Terror, Inc. and Foolkiller arriving this fall. Marvel has sent Major Spoiler a peek at these and other upcoming MAX series.

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