About 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.

Black Terror Spin-Off Announced

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While the Death Defying Devil is on its way from Dyanamite Entertainment, the first spin-off from the Project Superpowers series is The Black Terror.  Dynamite Entertainment has sent Major Spoilers a rundown of the issue, plus all the covers by Alex Ross, John Romita Sr. Mike Lilly, and George Tuska.

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Star Wars: Clone Wars Debuts Oct 3

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If you didn’t see it in the theaters, you have another chance as Star Wars: Clone Wars makes its debut on the Cartoon Network next Friday, October 3, 2008.

In the first episode, “Ambush,” Jedi Master Yoda and three clone troopers must face off against Count Dooku’s dreaded assassin Asajj Ventress and the massive Separatist droid army to prove the Jedi are strong enough to protect a strategic planet and forge a treaty for the Republic.

If you liked Justice League: New Frontier, you should check this new series out as it is written by David Bullock.

via Lucas Film

Marvel Sneak Peek: Ghost Rider: Danny Ketch #1

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Danny Ketch has been back in the Ghost Rider universe for a couple of month now, but why is he back?  That question (and presumably many more) is answered in the upcoming Ghost Rider: Danny Ketch mini-series.  My guess is everything you knew, will be undone, and Ghost Rider will never be the same…Again!

Marvel has sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of the first of five issues.

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The Spirit Minimates Revealed

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Diamond Select Toys will bring Frank Miller’s interpretation of Will Eisner’s The Spirit characters to Minimate form in 2009.  The company has announced a four character box set, and a Previews Exclusive two-pack, and Major Spoiler has the pictures and info, after the jump!

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Hannibal Heads to Shadowline

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After Hannibal’s defeat to the Romans, and then once again in DC’s Zuda Comics competition, Hannibal Goes to Rome is now making a campaign at Image Comics’ Shadowline website.

As the mercenary forces of Carthage move to halt an ever-expanding Roman Empire, only one man has the audacity and talent to command the charge. One man, unlike any other before or since in history, is capable of dismantling the Roman machine. One man, alone, is crazy enough to bring elephants over the Alps. That man is Hannibal Barca, and this is his story condensed into a sardonic comic unworthy of his name.

Told in a humorous (yet educational) manner, Hannibal Goes to Rome humanizes the inhumane actions that indelibly altered the course of civilization. More force than man, Hannibal pitted himself against Roman society, and very nearly swept it from history. Despite commanding over the mightiest slaughters in ancient warfare, he strove to maintain a measure of human dignity and respect against an enemy that perfected fascism.

The series is available now at Shadowline Comics.

via Shadowline Comics

BCC’08: Image Schedule

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With the Baltimore Comic-Con just around the corner (Sept. 26th and 27th at the Baltimore Convention Center), Image Comics has announced its schedule of things for Con goers to look out for, including the first face-to-face between the company’s newest partner Robert Kirkman, and Brian Michael Bendis since Kirkman’s “creator owned” declaration last month.

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Baltimore Comic-Con ’08: Panels Announced

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The Batlimore Comic-Con has announced the programming panels for the convention taking place this weekend.  If you are attending, you might want to check out the face-to-face between Brian Michael Bendis and Robert Kirkman, for the rest of you, take the jump for the complete rundown.

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Archie Comics Sneak Peek of the Week

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I know you have been anxiously awaiting this week’s sneak peeks from Archie Comics, and here it is.  Take the jump for a peek at Archie & Friends #124, Betty & Veronica Digest #188, Jughead’s Double Digest #144, and Sonic The Hedgehog #193.

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Minx Ceases Publication

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Sad news for those who were getting into DC’s Minx line – a line primarily aimed at female readers.  The company has announced it will cease publication in January 2009.

Minx will cease publication beginning January ’09. Minx was an experimental imprint for DC Comics and we are extremely proud of the books we published and the stories we told during the past two years. We thank all of the writers and artists who lent their talents to our endeavor and especially thank readers who came along for the ride. DC Comics remains committed to publishing diverse material for diverse audiences as we continue to welcome new readers.

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If DC is willing to slash a whole imprint, look for more titles to get the axe in the near future.

via Minx