Jimmy Olsen: Idiot Savant or Just Plain Idiot? One of the biggest plotlines hyped by DC for Countdown has been the death of Jimmy Olsen. *Gasp!* goes the crowd, “You can’t off one of comicdom’s greatest characters!” But after reading this issue, I agree with the Joker – Jimmy Olsen MUST die!
Author: Stephen Schleicher
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...
Well everybody, I was super busy yesterday trying to get my house in order for a big sale, which was followed up immediately by a storm that promptly wrecked said house. This put me quite a bit behind as I scrambled to find some news of interest for you, dear reader, and I failed to get to Marvel’s daily deluge of sneak peeks. So gathered in one giant post I bring you Treasure Island, Cable and Deadpool, the final chapter of the Hulk in space saga, and a bunch of covers from upcoming Silver Surfer tie-in books. Enjoy!
Marvel Comics has sent Major Spoilers cover images and solicitation information for titles shipping in August 2007. Included in the month’s offerings are more fallout stories from Civil War, and eight titles tying into World War Hulk.
Twentieth Century Fox and the Franklin Mint are joining forces in what I can only describe as one of the strangest marketing campaigns I’ve seen in a while. The Franklin Mint is turning a 2005 California statehood commemorative quarter into a Silver Surfer quarter. The 40,000 coins will be distributed in cities across the United States just in time for the Memorial Day weekend. Anyone who finds the Silver Surfer coin will be directed to the Fantastic Four website where they can regisister for a chance to win a trip to London for the June 12th premiere of the movie.…
If you love Marvel Zombies, and can’t get enough of zombie merchandise, then pack your bags for San Diego. This year at the San Diego Comic Convention Diamond Select Toys will be selling a show exclusive featuring Colonel America in all his zombie gory glory. The bust limited edition bust is sculpted by William Paquet and will sell for $60.
Holy crap-fest Batman! Those brilliant film geniuses behind Batman: Defenders of the Night have a sequel to the origin story of ghetto Batman and Robin called Batman and Robin: Dark Betrayals. If you thought the last film was the most brilliant piece of cinematic work you have ever seen, feast your eyes on this! When we last saw our heroes in Batman: Defenders of the night, a new partnership was formed, and Gotham appeared to be safe. However, things took a deadly turn when Robin is missing for weeks before being accused of horrible crimes. Batman refuses to believe the…
DC Comics has provided Major Spoilers with cover images (WOOT!) and solicitation information (WOOT! WOOT!) for titles shipping in August 2007. Take the jump for the complete list, including the next batch of Countdown issues, and if the picture above is any indication, bad times are ahead for Black Canary and her adopted daughter.
Here is the New Comic Release list for comics scheduled to be in stores May 23, 2007. There may be items on this list that are not shipped at the last minute, or new material may be added. Check with your local retailer for more details. This list was last updated May 21, 2007.
The LA Daily News has an interview with Anthony Michael Hall where he reveals he has a role in The Dark Knight. “I signed a confidentiality agreement, and I can’t say which part I’m playing because it affects the story,” says Hall. “I can’t give away the suspense — it’s a $200 million surprise, and I don’t want to be the guy to ruin it.” “It’s really a great role. I’m in throughout the whole movie, and I’m really looking forward to working with Christian and Morgan and all these real Hollywood heavy hitters.” Cool! So who wants to speculate…
Who has attacked the mid-west? Could Namor and Atlantis be behind this post Civil War attack? Marvel has sent us a sneak peek at Sub-Mariner #1 written by Matt Cherniss and Peter Johnson with art by Phil Briones. Take the jump for the preview, with cover by everyone’s favorite Michael Turner!
Top Cow Productions has announced the Death of Tomb Raider storyline is being collected in trade paperback to be released this July. Telling the story of the “final” team-up between the Witchblade and Lara Croft, fans who missed out the first time should check it out. Move info and the cover after the jump.
Once again, Marvel is promising to rock the Marvel Universe to its very core, and it is all wrapped up in New Avengers #31. Marvel has sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of this issue that may be worth picking up – I’m just hoping the cover doesn’t spoil too much of the issue for you.
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Just like Buffy Season 8, fans of the original Star Trek series never got their five year mission. Well IDW Publishing plans to continue the mission to seek out new life and new civilizations in Star Trek: Year Four. The series will present an entire self-contained “episode” in every issue. The debut issue begins when the crew discovers a multi-planet construct of a dead civilization, which is run by a brilliant genetic scientist who’s obsessed with repopulating it. When Captain Kirk discovers the scientist’s secret, his creations revolt, forcing Kirk to make the hard decision to push the Enterprise into…