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Rover, Red and Charlie continue their search for any living feeders at the end of the world. They learn to feed themselves, make a friend and come face to face with an even bigger threat than the Hisspots – another dog.

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Charlie Northern is a London detective working for Scotland Yard. A chronic smoker and ex Catholic, one day he is visited by his old friend, Cardinal Marcel LeClair. His friend sends Charlie to the Vatican to investigate the death of Cardinal William Richleau, a person of interest in Northern’s past and second in line to be Pope. However something is not right with his investigations. From the botched crime scene to Richleau’s mysterious fall from a window, Northern knows there are things the Vatican is hiding from him.

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Way back in 1982, Larry Hama created a legendary group of characters, a baker’s dozen soldiers who represented the best and brightest of the American armed forces, each one with a special set of skills and an awesome codename.  It was nearly a quarter century later when he returned to tell the tale of how those thirteen soldiers were recruited and brought together… …and in so doing, revealed the best hidden secret in the history of G.I. Joe.  Your Major Spoilers (retro) review of G.I. Joe Declassified #3 awaits!

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He’s a complicated man from a simpler world, who finds himself face-to-face with the saurian past, an era whose primary inhabitants suddenly want to have him for lunch.  Your Major Spoilers review of Turok: Dinosaur Hunter #1 awaits!

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Wolverine #1 is but one of four big débuts for Marvel this week. What can separate Wolverine from such a crowded pack? Well, try a gun, for starters.

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Rich jerkwad Trevor Richmond has finally bought his way out of all consequences for his actions, by purchasing another person’s entire life and identity.  Of course, Trevor doesn’t realize that his comeuppance is going to find him one way or the other, since his new home address is squarely located…  in The Twilight Zone. Your Major Spoilers review of The Twilight Zone #2 awaits!

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The much beloved God of Mischief and Lies is back! The reigning King of tumblr and Prince of Asgard returns more handsome than he has ever been – and this time he’s on a mission for the All-Mother with a shiney new sword! Loki is determined to rewrite his history on Asgard and Migard. The question is: whether we believe him or not?

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The Punisher is back a ready to kill some criminals in his All-New Marvel Now! ongoing.  But how does Marvel make this any different from previous series?  By sending him to L.A. of course!  This reviewer loaded his guns and sat down to have a look.

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Of all the titles revamped in the New 52, Superman’s books have been among the least consistent and most subject to creator turnover.  Now, Greg Pak has taken the reins of Action Comics, and the first superhero is once again getting some good press from the fans within my earshot.  Is this really a brand new start for the Man of Steel?  Your Major Spoilers review of Action Comics #28 awaits!

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I’ve long complained that, as well as female characters, women creators don’t get the chance to strut their stuff in the pages of comics these days as much as they should be able to. Well, I’m glad to say that not only did a female lead character get to show what she’s made of, but a woman writer and a female artist portrayed that story in this one-shot!

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When Marvel announced that Kamala Khan was getting her own series in the all-new Now Marvel Newnow Meow all-now newness, there were those who erupted in outrage over a Muslim character getting a headliner spot.  Those concerns seem more than just a little bit small-minded, but either way, the larger question seems to be “Will her adventures be entertaining enough to make this title last the long haul?”  Your Major Spoilers review of Ms. Marvel #1 awaits!

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The Inhumans’ floating city has fallen, releasing Terrigen Mists across New York and seemingly far beyond.  With their king missing and their resources smashed into the middle of Manhattan, can the Inhumans rebuild?  Or is this the beginning of something even more unpredictable? Bet on that second one.  Your Major Spoilers review of Inhumanity #2 awaits!

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In the earliest years of the Bronze Age of comics, relevance was the watchword, as the wacky sci-fi concepts of the Silver Age underwent a metamorphosis into strange psychological odysseys and journeys to the center of the minds of our beloved characters.  Adam Warlock, once a lower-tier player, found himself suddenly thrust into the spotlight, with stories that still define his character today.  Witness, then, ‘The Strange Death Of Adam Warlock’, as your Major Spoilers (retro) review of Warlock #11 awaits!

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