This week on the Major Spoilers Podcast, the crew of Matthew, Rodrigo, and Stephen take a look at one of the most popular web comics out there – Order of the Stick. From the Wiki The Order of the Stick (OOTS) is a comedic webcomic that satirizes tabletop roleplaying games and medieval fantasy through the ongoing tale of the titular fellowship of heroes. The comic is written and illustrated by Rich Burlew, who creates the comic in a colorful stick figure style. Don’t forget you can be a part of the show, by posting your thoughts and comments in the…
Browsing: From the Editor
Last week, the Major Spoilers crew received a really great e-mail from faithful Spoiler-ite, Gaumer. We decided instead of reviewing a trade paperback this week, we’d spend some time talking about continuity in comics. With the discussion regarding the Batman R.I.P. series it came to my attention that although this story was good it was changed to fit into continuity. Is continuity really that important? Isnt it OK to tell stories that are just good stories and not tell them with everything else in the universe hinging on that story? Wouldn’t RIP have been just as good of a story…
Hoping you have plenty to be thankful for on this Thanksgiving Holiday. For our friends to the north, well, consider this a belated greeting.
Before we skip out for a night of candy related activities, we at Major Spoilers wanted to wish you a happy and safe Halloween. Image by Adam Koford via The Beat
Could it be? Did the crew of the Major Spoilers Podcast actually find an awesome theme song for the show? A rough draft of the song arrived in the Major Spoilers Inbox last night, and we’re liking it a lot. Is it the winner? Could be, but we’re still leaving the gate open until November 27, 2008. You still have time to compose and send in your entry for the Major Spoilers Theme Song Contest and win a copy of the new Watchmen Absolute Edition when it is released next month.
I mentioned this about a month ago; due to demand from the Major Spoiler Techno-Elite, Major Spoilers does have a Twitter feed for all to follow. The feed has been live for about two months now, and some of you have scoured the net to find it. For the rest of you, jump on the bandwagon by following us at twitter.com/majorspoilers. Not only will you be notified on the latest updates to the site, you’ll find one of us posting strange comments and thoughts throughout the week. Want even more Major Spoilers goodness? Don’t forget our MySpace page (www.myspace.com/MajorSpoilers -…
One more reminder on the Major Spoilers Costume Contest. IMPORTANT NOTICE: We had a problem with the Major Spoilers Email System. If you did not receive a response to your entry PLEASE RESUBMIT YOUR ENTRY to CONTEST@MAJORSPOILERS.COM RIGHT AWAY! All the details of the contest after the jump.
For the 2nd Annual Major Spoilers Costume Contest, Major Spoilers went all out to get two great prizes for the big winner – the Hellboy Animated Maquette, and the Library edition of the the first volume of Hellboy. Both of these great prizes, and all you have to do is dress up in your comic book (and related) costume and snap a few pictures of yourself. Here are the rules: Dress up in your favorite comic book costume Take several pictures of yourself in costume Take at least one picture of yourself in your street clothes Send those pictures to…
I had a very interesting request from a long time Major Spoilerite yesterday, and I think between the two of us, we have something interesting planned. Boy, after that sentence I feel qualified to sit on any comic book convention panel. We would like to compile a list of the best 10 episodes of, or segments from, the Major Spoilers Podcast, and that’s where we need your help. What have been your favorites, and why? Shout out below.
For those of you in the United States of America, I hope your Labor Day weekend was a good one. We’re back from a big road trip, full of vim and vigor, and I’ve got a few friends who are trying to help out on the site today, but I think they are more in the way than anything else. More on them tomorrow on the Major Spoilers Podcast. And don’t forget we draw for that kick-ass Dark Knight Strikes Back statue on the show, I wonder who will win?
In addition to all the good stuff coming down the pipe (does good stuff really come down the pipe?), the Major Spoilers crew will be diving into DC’s Starman Omnibus. The super-heroic legacy of Starman is renewed in these stories, in which Jack Knight — antiques collector and dealer — inherits the name and powers of his father’s old Starman identity from his older brother, who has been assassinated. Reluctantly adjusting to his role, Jack reinvents the look of Starman, ditching the traditional red and green in favor of black leather and aviator goggles. But Jack has inherited more than…
I just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who has placed a donation in the Major Spoilers Tip Jar. As much as everyone at Major Spoilers loves sharing our knowledge and joy of comics and pop culture with like minded folk around the world, it doesn’t come without expenses (quite a large number of expenses). While Luthor Dollars are great (see the Major Spoilers Dictionary), having real money to put to our growing expenses is nice. I don’t want this post to come off as a “we’re bums and we’re begging for donations” entry, as tips are always…
Yes it is time for a shameless plug for the Major Spoilers Podcast. We’re pushing our way to 2,000 downloads per episode, and as soon as we pass that mark on a regular basis, you’ll be seeing even more great things from the Major Spoilers Gang of Idiots. “It’s always refreshing to come upon a podcast that is done by people who SHOULD be podcasting. These guys do a great job of talking all things comics and pop culture. They’re geeks without being losers. That’s a good thing. Keep up the great work guys.” -Bighonkin “These guys have it all…
On this week’s Major Spoilers Podcast (recording tonight): Rodrigo’s out of town this week, so we’re bringing in a special guest star we haven’t heard from in some time. Who could it be? Download episode 34 and find out.