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Retro Review: The Mighty Thor #390 (April 1988)

The new Avengers trailer makes much humor of the fact that not EVERYONE is worthy to lift the mighty croquet mallet of Thor. Of course, one of those suspects has already brandished Mjolnir in the regular comic book continuity....

Retro Review: Amazing Spider-Man #271 (December 1985)

As a fan of the gentleman’s art of wrasslin’, I’ve always had a little bit of love for Peter Parker’s brief career in the squared circle. But, after years of battling evil, Spider-Man is about to discov...

SNEAK PEEK: Archie #658

Here’s a sneak peek of Archie #658 that arrives in stores today.

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Bruce Timm adapts tale for Marvel’s 75th

Press Release In October 1939, Marvel Comics #1 was unleashed upon the world, creating an entire universe and laying the foundations for decades of boundless myth making. Now, 75 years later, Marvel Comics has grown to become t...

Retro Review: Machine Man #4 (January 1985)

Reactivated in a strange future world, Machine Man has been hounded at every turn by lackeys of Sunset Bain, the woman who disassembled him in the first place. He’s about to show her the error of her ways… Your Ma...

SNEAK PEEK: Archie #648

Archie Comics sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of Archie #648 that arrives in stores this week.

SNEAK PEEK: Archie Comics for July 03, 2013

Archie Comics sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of Archie #645, Archie Double Digest #241, and Sonic The Hedgehog #250.

SOLICITATIONS: Tom DeFalco and Walter Simonson team for special Archie issue

Press Release This October, Archie and friends tackle the legend of Thor with Tom DeFalco and Walter Simonson on board. The all-star creative team each had celebrated runs crafting the tales of the god-turned-superhero and will...

REVIEW: Nightwing #0

It’s Nightwing’s origin for the New 52! How does Dick Grayson go from mild-mannered acrobat to super heroic tights-wearing acrobat? What new details will we learn from this new beginning? Read on to find out!

REVIEW: Legion Lost #0

Or – “Let’s See What His Origin Is This Time!” As a Legion of Super-Heroes fan, you get used to the timestream changing. There’s a reason why it takes at least five minutes to clarify WHICH Wildfi...

REVIEW: Superboy #0

Or – “I Still Remember The FIRST Superboy #0.” The New 52 has made a lot of changes to a lot of characters, but none is as welcome as finally seeing Superboy in a costume that wasn’t horribly dated withi...

NEW 52: DC announces slew of guest artists

In order to keep up with the DC’s guaranteed monthly release of titles, there are going to be times when guest artists and writers are going to be needed to fill in to keep the schedule on track.

Fabian Nicieza to leave Legion Lost, Tom DeFalco steps up

DC Comics has announced that after issue six of Legion Lost, Fabian Nicieza will be stepping down from writing duties. I’m sure the news of his departure will upset some, but there is some good news. Tom DeFalco is takin...

Tom DeFalco writes “The Man from R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E.”

Press Release Archie Comics, publisher of Archie and Stan Lee Comics, continues to bring excitement to new heights with legendary Marvel writer/editor Tom DeFalco with the explosive action of The Man from R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E.—a b...

Airboy returns in January 2010

Moonstone Books has announced it is bringing back Airboy in an all new series written by Chuck Dixon. It’s all part of Air Fighters #1, that hits stands in January 2010. Flying in Airboyâ€™s squadron youâ€™ll see Sky Wolf...

Marvel launches new Spider-Man monthly

Marvel has announced, that following Amazing Spider-Man #600, the company will debut Web of Spider-Man in October.Â This will be a new ongoing title that will feature Spider-Girl stories in the issue as well. â€œWith the â€˜Ga...

Spectacular Spider-Girl Launches as Digital Comic

Marvel has announced a brand new Spider-Girl series that will only be available as a digital comic at Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited.Â The series, which launches on April 15, 2009,Â will be written by Tom DeFalco, and drawn ...

Moonstone Books for April 2009

Moonstone Books has sent Major Spoilers the solicitation information and covers for titles arriving in April 2009.

More Bring on the Bad Guys Variants Released

Marvel has released another round of Bring On The Bad Guys variant covers for titles arriving soon.Â Take the jump for villain covers to Amazing Spider-Girl #27, War Machine #1, and Guardians of the Galaxy #8.

Amazing Spider-Girl Canceled

Everyone’s favorite non-skrull female wall crawler is getting canceled.Â Writer Tom DeFalco confirmed Amazing Spider-Girl will end with issue #30, currently scheduled for March 2009. Wrote DeFalco, â€œTo those who predic...

Marvel Sneak Peek: Amazing Spider-Girl #25

Following the events of Brand New May, Mayday Parker’s life is in a complete turmoil as friends are now enemies, and her foes are…well… still foes, but a few come to her aid. Marvel has sent Major Spoilers a s...

Marvel Sneak Peek: Amazing Spider-Man Family #1

Here’s something you don’t see everyday – a 104 page comic that isn’t priced at $8.00!Â Amazing Spider-Man Family #1 looks like a Frequently Asked Questions on all things post Brand New Day.Â Plus the ...