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Ten Things: Ten Characters Who Were Secret Game-Changers

Certain characters are recognized by everyone as representing a sea-change. Superman inspired the creation of the entire superhero genre, Batman is the source of an abundance of recurring hero tropes, Spider-Man inspired a rea...

SDCC’14: Three DC panel summaries in one post. GRAYSON! MULTIVERSITY! CHAMPIONS OF JUSTICE!

There is so much news coming out of the San Diego Comic Con, and we’re trying to keep up as fast as we can. Here’s a summary of three DC Comics panels that talk up The Justice League, Multiversity, Superman, Wonder ...

Len Wein WonderCon 2014 Interview

The legendary comic book creator Len Wein sat down with us to discuss creating Swamp Thing, his thoughts on how comic book conventions have changed, and his advice to future comic writers.

Hastings announces limited edition Swamp Thing figure

Press Release Hastings Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAST), a leading multimedia entertainment superstore and internet retailer, is excited to announce an exclusive DC Comics Sofubi Vinyl Swamp Thing figure that can only be foun...

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REVIEW: Swamp Thing #23.1

It’s Villains Month, and the Swamp Thing couldn’t make it to his book thanks to a mani-pedi at the Home Depot. Luckily (for some values of the word, anyway) Anton Arcane has a few minutes to spare, and he wants to ...

REVIEW: Swamp Thing #21

After Rotworld, Swamp Thing is back with a new writer by the name of Charles Soule. With new creative talents, can the big green thing clamber out of the muck or will he wallow in mediocrity? Major Spoilers has the answers.

DC News: New Batgirl writer, Jim Starlin, and possible Swamp Thing changes

The Internet is still burning over how DC treated Gail Simone last week and through that smoke and haze the comic publisher has announced who will be filling in for her and a few other changes. Click that button for more details.

REVIEW: Swamp Thing Annual #1

With its nearly year long build up, Rotworld has finally begun, promising us a long, epic tale spanning three titles. The Swamp Thing Annual has arrived and it’s telling a very different kind of story for a horror book. Major S...

REVIEW: Swamp Thing #0

Swam Thing’s zero issue arrives as his origins are explored and the battle between The Green and The Rot continue. Does The Green allow this plant to survive or does it succumb to The Rot? Major Spoilers finds out!

REVIEW: Animal Man #12

Buddy Baker and Alec Holland are about to meet for the first time, again. With the Rot reeling and the crossover looming Major Spoilers is giving you a look at the beginning of Rotworld with a review of Animal Man #12.

REVIEW: Swamp Thing #11

Or – “An Awful Family Reunion…” There are two words that will chill the blood of any long-term Swamp Thing reader: Anton. Arcane. Your shuddery Major Spoilers review awaits…

SDCC’12: DC Comics: The Dark and The Edge

The panels are in full swing at the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con, and though we aren’t at the show, we’ve dug through the drek and present a rundown of the news from DC Comics’ The Dark and The Edge panel.

NEW 52 REVIEW: Swamp Thing #1

Few other titles in the existence of modern comics can tout the A-list pedigree that Swamp Thing has enjoyed: Alan Moore, Mark Millar, Grant Morrison. Now industry wunderkind Scott Snyder is ready to try his hand at the reboot...

DC RELAUNCH: Supernatural characters get updates (UPDATED)

DC Comics has announced not only will the superheroes get a relaunch in September, but so will Swamp Thing and other supernatural characters of the DCU. UPDATE: This story has been updated from the 9:00 edition that includes co...

Major Spoilers Podcast #275: Saga of the Swamp Thing Podcast

This week on the show: The Swamp Thing rises, Thundercats Ho!, and we answer a listener question about horror comics. [podcast]http://traffic.libsyn.com/majorspoilers/msp275.mp3[/podcast] Direct Download Subscribe via iTunes RS...

On the Next Major Spoilers Podcast: Saga of the Swamp Thing

This week, on the Major Spoilers Podcast, the crew take a gander at Alan Moore’s Saga of the Swamp Thing, Book 1. From 1983 through 1987, a young British writer named Alan Moore revolutionized the American comic book. His...

Major Spoilers Poll of the Week (POW!): The Green Edition

We’re all trying to be better stewards of the planet at Major Spoilers, but sometimes trying to be green leads to a bit of conflict – especially when Marvel and DC are involved. This week it is the battle of the cr...

On the Next Major Spoilers Podcast: Batman – The Cult

For those paying close attention to Batman: Blackest Night, the appearance of Deacon Joseph Blackfire may have you puzzled. The Deacon and his followers appeared in Batman – The Cult, which will be the focus of discussion...

Phil Hester takes over art and writing duties for The Darkness

Press Release Top Cow Productions, Inc. proudly announced today that Phil Hester, the current writer for The Darkness, will take over artistic duties on the series for â€œBog,â€ a special two-part story which he has also writt...

TwoMorrows Auctions Alan Moore Book to Aid Hero Initiative

TwoMorrows Publishing is auctioning off a limited edition hardcover copy of their new book, The Extraordinary Works of Alan Moore: Indispensable Edition, autographed by “Watchmen” and “V For Vendetta” au...

Hellblazer Reaches Milestone Issue

When Hellblazer arrives in stores on December 17th, it will hit two milestones.Â First the title hits the magic issue #250, which in itself is a great achievement, but the second is a little bit more important as it marks the ...

Because I can’t leave it be – Conan/Swamp Thing ’08

Gotta squeeze this one in, just to upset those of you who think politics and comics shouldn’t mix.Â It’s all in good fun. It’s just a bit of fun, really, but I get a real kick out of imagining what a Conan/Sw...