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On the Next Major Spoilers Podcast: The Fighting Scientists of Tesladyne Podcast

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This week on the Major Spoilers Podcast, the Crew is happy to welcome Brian Clevinger and Scott Wegener of Atomic Robo to talk about the character and the brand new mini-series.

Depicting the adventures of the eponymous fictional character created by 8-Bit Theater writer Brian Clevinger and artist Scott Wegener, Atomic Robo began as a six issue mini-series published by Red 5 Comics starting in October 2007. It was nominated in the “Best Limited Series” category of the 2008 Eisner Awards. The first six issues of the series have been collected as Atomic Robo Volume 1: Atomic Robo and the Fightin’ Scientists of Tesladyne. Atomic Robo Volume 2: Atomic Robo and the Dogs of War was released as a trade paperback in February 18, 2009. The third series Atomic Robo Volume 3: Atomic Robo and the Shadow From Beyond Time, is out now.

As always,  the Major Spoilers Podcast is nothing without comments from great readers and listeners like you.  You can use the comment section below, drop us a voice mail by calling (785) 727-1939, or record your comments and send it as an MP3 file in an email to podcast@majorspoilers.com.

Here’s your chance to be heard on the show!  Give us your thoughts on Atomic Robo, or if you want to share your thoughts on the state of the comic book industry, or anything else that might be on your mind drop us a line.  Only the most awesome comments (good or bad) make it on the show, so get your stuff to us right away!

We record the new show Tuesday night, so make sure you have your contribution to us by 5:00 PM CST Tuesday evening.

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Radical Publishing Sneak Peek: Shrapnel: Aristeia Rising #5

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The final issue of the Shrapnel: Aristeia Rising issue arrives on May 6, 2009.  While it is the final issue of the mini-series, Gianluca Glazer, Director of Marketing for Radical Publishing tells us two more Shrapnel mini-series are on coming down the pipe.

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Superpowers and Espionage Descend Together in Descendant

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Press Release

This July, indie superhero favorite writers Michael Dolce and Marcus Perry join illustrator Mariano Navarro and cover artist Tyler Kirkham for their three issue mini-series exploring the dangerous side of superpowers, DESCENDANT.

“It’s very hard to find a new spin on superpowers, but I think Mike, Marcus and Mariano have done it,” Image Comics Vice-President Jim Valentino said. “DESCENDANT is completely different than any other book on the stands, but will be a big hit with fans of SLEEPER, CAPTAIN AMERICA and SECRET WARRIORS while surprising them like no other book can.”

In DESCENDANT Rayne Santiago, a United States counter-terrorism soldier, is forced to return to her South American homeland after years of exile due to abusing her own innate pyrokinetic abilities. There she she receives word of her brothers’ abduction by a rogue pharmaceutical conglomerate bent on using their DNA to manufacture super powers. Michael Dolce and Mariano Navarro’s experience in the small press superhero field combined with Marcus Perry’s past writing high-octane action films combines to tell a superpowered blockbuster the likes of which hasn’t been seen.

DESCENDANT #1 (MAY090301), a 32-page full color comic book for $3.50, will be in stores July 15th, 2009.

via Image Comics

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Final Wonderland Mini Announced from Zenescope

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Zenescope Entertainment has announced the third and final mini-series of its Wonderland series, “Escape from Wonderland” will arrive in July.  The seven-issue mini-series follows the grown up Alice and her daughter Calie as they attempt to put a stop to evil from escaping Wonderland and infecting their world.

“We have such a supportive and passionate fan base who have given the series a chance and have responded extremely well to it so we’re more than excited about this final installment and bringing the story full circle.  But love it or hate it, one thing is true, our version of Wonderland has definitely struck a nerve these past couple of years,” said Zenescope Executive VP and series co-creator Ralph Tedesco.

The other two series were definitely interesting takes on the Lewis Carroll classic, and those into horror/slasher/gothic stories should get a kick out of this final arc.

via Zenescope Entertainment

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Boom! Studios Sneak Peek: Eureka: Dormant Gene #1

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Arriving in stores this week is the next Eureka mini-series from creators Andrew Cosby and Jaime Paglia.  Unlike a few other sites that don’t honor embargos, we did wait until today to bring you this sneak peek of the in continuity series written by Dukes of Hazzard scribe Jonathan L. Davis.

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IDW Publishing Extends Two G.I. Joe Series

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It’s the year of  G. I. JOE!  Building on the tremendous fan support of G.I. JOE: Origins and G.I. JOE: COBRA, published under license from Hasbro, Inc., IDW is pleased to announce extensions for both mini-series! Offering a look at the people who make up the team, G.I. JOE: Origins will become an ongoing series, starting in August. G.I. JOE: COBRA Special #1 will be released in September, offering insights inspired by revelations in issue #4 of that series, on-sale in June. For more information about IDW’s G.I. JOE comics, visit IDWPublishing.com/GIJOE.

“Reaction to all three of our G.I. JOE series has been beyond expectations, with both fans and critics raving about Origins and COBRA in particular,” said Andy Schmidt, IDW ‘s G.I. JOE editor. “After seeing the fan response of both series, we came up with enough great content to extend them both. Even though neither series is over yet, fans are already asking for more. We’re grateful for their support on these books, and so we’re happy to give them what they want!”

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Review: Fall of Cthulhu: Nemesis #1

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Because I hate typing Nyarlathotep…

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The mythos of Cthulhu has had a huge boost in popularity, due in part to the comic book series featuring the old one’s name on the cover.  Boom! Studios has cranked out horrific Cthulhu tales, side splitting comedy featuring three of the Lovecraftian gods, and tales that make readers want to read the issue again and again.  This week, Boom! kicks off another mini-series, Fall of Cthulhu Nemesis, and Major Spoilers is bringing you a first look.

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Humiliate Your Pet, Become Lockjaw’s Online Ally

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Marvel has announced a new gimmick where you dress you pet up as a Marvel hero (or villain), and submit the picture online.  The best pet gets to be featured as Lockjaw’s newest ally online.  It’s all part of the promo campaign for the Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers mini-series.

When you are ready to order, submit your photo online.

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Archie Comics Sneak Peek: Sabrina the Teenage Witch #101

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Sabrina the Teenage Witch #101 is in comic book stores now, and will arrive on newstands in a couple of weeks.  The issue kicks off a special 4-issue tale featuring young Salem.  Archie Comics has sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of the issue.

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Boom! Studios Announces Unthinkable Altered Reality Game Winner

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Press Release

March 31st, 2009 – Los Angeles – BOOM! Studios is proud to announce Justin Lundgren as the winner of the UNTHINKABLE Altered Reality Game earning him a unique hardcover of UNTHINKABLE #1 signed by series creator Mark Sable and BOOM! E-i-C Mark Waid.

“It was a lot of fun. The puzzles were challenging and pretty creative,” said winner Justin Lundgren.  “I’m glad I won the game and I am looking forward to getting my prize!”

Premiering this May from BOOM! Studios, Mark (TWO-FACE: YEAR ONE) Sable’s new five issue mini-series UNTHINKABLE features covers by Paul (PUNISHER NOIR) Azaceta and Kristian (DMZ) Donaldson, with interior art by THE REMNANT’s rising-star artist Julian Totino Tedesco.

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