Then there was that time Twinkies saved Spider-Man

Sad news for many people around the world, Hostess Brands has asked the courts to allow them to go out of business and sell it’s brands, which includes Hostess Fruit Pies, Ding Dongs, and the beloved Twinkies.

How far has this country fallen when there aren’t enough sales of the saturated fat laced treats to keep a company in business?  Remember the good ol’ days when Twinkies were so popular you couldn’t tell the difference between an ad and a scene from your favorite comic book?

We do.

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RETRO REVIEW: Superman Vs. The Amazing Spider-Man (January 1976)

Or – “Treasury-Sized Comics Were Both A Great And A Terrible Idea…”

As with many things, my cousin Elwood was way ahead of my personal curve on comics.  In addition to introducing me to G.I. Joe, Star Wars and the Legion of Super-Heroes (my own copy of That Damned Tabloid was originally his), his comic book collection included this over-sized gem, my first real interaction with (non-television) versions of the mightiest super-heroes of two publishing companies.  what happened the first time the Man of Steel crosses paths with our friendly neighborhood Web-Head?  Your Major Spoilers (Retro) Review awaits!

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REVIEW: Avenging Spider-Man Annual #1

In today’s work-a-day world, it can be all to easy to forget that Spider-Man is more than just a crime fighter. He’s more than just a weirdo swinging through New York in his PJ’s. More than just a threat or just a menace. Down deep, Spider-Man is a funny guy, and that fact is best seen when he interacts with other heroes. And, is there a better straight man for Spidey than the Thing? Find out after the jump!

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ADULT FILM: Superman vs Spider-Man XXX: An Axel Braun Parody arrives next week

Press Release

“Superman vs Spider-Man XXX: An Axel Braun Parody,” which pits two of the greatest superheroes of all time against one another in a sexual faceoff, will be released on Vivid.com on November 6th and in stores nationwide November 13th.

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RUMOR: Jamie Foxx in talks for Spider-Man 2 villain

Since the final scene in The Amazing Spider-Man, fans around the world have been wondering and speculating who would be the big bad in the next Amazing Spider-Man movie.  According to a story that floated to the surface at Variety, Jamie Foxx is in talks to play a villain.

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Spider-Man stunt leads to world record

During the New York Comic Con, Marvel Comics invited attendees to sign a giant birthday card to celebrate Spider-Man’s 50 years in comics.  The stunt paid off in a big way, landing the company, the character, and everyone who signed the card in the Guinness World Records book.

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REVIEW: Avenging Spider-Man #13

Or – “Deadpooool!”

There is an old saying:  There are no bad characters, only bad writing.  ANY character could conceivably be the next big thing, as this issue’s Rob Liefeld created Deathstroke-clone superstar can attest.  But will the return of the Hypno-Hustler tear the roof of the motha$&@#a, or is it just a tragedy, with the feeling gone so you can’t go on?  Your Major Spoilers review awaits!

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MARVEL NOW! The Future is Superior Spider-Man

Press Release

This January, the Web-Head embraces a new chapter in his life in Superior Spider-Man #1, kicking off the all-new ongoing series from the amazing creative team of writer Dan Slott and artist Ryan Stegman! As part of Marvel NOW!, Superior Spider-Man  joins a number of titles that will take the Marvel Universe in an exciting all-new direction, as the industry’s top creators join the top Super Heroes to deliver all-new ongoing series, great for new and lapsed readers alike!

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ADULT FILMS: Superman vs. Spider-Man XXX: An Axel Braun Parody

If you thought the adult film superhero parody business had disappeared because I haven’t posted on the site in a while, you are really mistaken (you should see what I’m working on behind the scenes that will blow your mind).  Vivid Entertainment created an entire off-shoot of their company to produce the adult film hero parodies that Axel Braun keeps kicking out, and it’s finally time for a crossover!  Superman vs. Spider-Man XXX: An Axel Braun Parody hits shelves in November, and your first (Safe For Work) trailer can be found after the jump!

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