Major Spoilers Podcast #976: Monstress

Scary things are going on this week! We take a look at Monstress, and the new season of Westworld! We review Belit and Valeria #1 from Ablaze Publishing, One-Star Squadron #6 from DC Comics, and Speed Republic #4 from Mad Cave Studios.

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NEWS

Legendary comic book artist George Pérez dies after cancer battle

George Pérez, whose work for DC and Marvel made him one of the most iconic comic book artists of his generation, died Friday after a battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 67. “George passed away yesterday, peacefully at home with his wife of 490 months and family by his side.

New Doctor Who Revealed: ‘Sex Education’ Star Ncuti Gatwa Confirmed By BBC

The new Doctor Who has been unveiled, and it’s “Sex Education” star Ncuti Gatwa. Gatwa takes over from Jodie Whittaker, who has played the iconic role since 2017. The actor’s departure was revealed in July 2021 and there’s been widespread speculation ever since around who will be replacing her, with rumored names including “It’s a Sin” stars Olly Alexander and Lydia West, and even Michaela Coel.

Westworld | Season 4 Official Teaser | HBO

A perfect day is here. #Westworld Season 4 premieres Sunday, June 26 on @HBO and @HBOMax.ABOUT HBOHBO is home to the shows and films that everyone is talking…

REVIEWS

STEPHEN
BELIT AND VALERIA #1
Writer: Max Bemis
Artist: Rodney Buchemi
Publisher: Ablaze Publishing
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: May 04, 2022
Rising from a watery grave, Belit once again finds herself commanding a ship, sailing the seas in search of adventure…and answers. But when a deal goes wrong, she finds herself teamed up with the woman she was holding prisoner: the equally beautiful and deadly, Valeria.

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MATTHEW
ONE-STAR SQUADRON #6
Writer: Mark Russell
Artist: Steve Lieber
Publisher: DC Comics
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: May 3, 2022

Funeral for a coworker! The former employees of Heroz4U mourn the loss of yet another one of their own as they all struggle to return to civilian life. Have things changed for the better for some? Or are they all destined to be one-star heroes for good? Be sure to check out the grand finale of the critically acclaimed miniseries by Mark Russell (The Flintstones) and Steve Lieber (Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen)!

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RODRIGO
SPEED REPUBLIC #4
Writer: Ryan Lindsey
Artist: Emanuele Parascandolo
Publisher: Mad Cave Studios
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: May 18, 2022
Every driver knows about the dangers of the German Gauntlet. Few make it out alive from this playground of the chaotic Dogheads. Seb and Shane must drive carefully as the finish line becomes a reality. Hidden within this treacherous landscape is Project: Theremin, and it’s going to change how the racers view the Autocrat forever!

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DISCUSSION

MONSTRESS VOLUME 1
Writer: Marjorie Liu
Artist: Sana Takeda
Publisher: Image Comics
Release Date: July 13, 2016
Set in an alternate matriarchal 1900’s Asia, in a richly imagined world of art deco-inflected steampunk, MONSTRESS tells the story of a teenage girl who is struggling to survive the trauma of war, and who shares a mysterious psychic link with a monster of tremendous power, a connection that will transform them both. Collects MONSTRESS #1-6

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