This week Archie Comics sends Major Spoilers a sneak peek of Archie Double Digest #196 and Sabrina the Teenage Witch #100.
Author: Stephen Schleicher
Stephen Schleicher
Stephen Schleicher began his career writing for the Digital Media Online community of sites, including Digital Producer and Creative Mac covering all aspects of the digital content creation industry. He then moved on to consumer technology, and began the Coolness Roundup podcast. A writing fool, Stephen has freelanced for Sci-Fi Channel's Technology Blog, and Gizmodo. Still longing for the good ol' days, Stephen launched Major Spoilers in July 2006, because he is a glutton for punishment. You can follow him on Twitter @MajorSpoilers and tell him your darkest secrets...
Marvel has announced Skaar: Son of Hulk #7 has sold out and is headed back to press with a second printing variant. The variant cover features interior art by Butch Guice and arrives March 11, 2009.
The heroes of the Republic must deal with an altogether different kind of enemy when they face an evil and diabolical mad scientist in “Blue Shadow Virus†and “Mystery of A Thousand Moons,†a special double feature of the hit animated series STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS, premiering as an all-new, two-part episode on 9 p.m. ET/PT Friday, Feb. 13, on Cartoon Network. Lucas Film has sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of the episode, that you can see after the jump.
Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader? For almost two years I’ve been greatly saddened by the carnage going on in the pages of Batman, as obscure moments from Batman’s 70-year history were brought forward to weave a tale almost as confusing trying to navigate the inner workings of a clockwork motor. When readers were presented with the “shocking conclusion†to RIP – namely that Batman was dead and not dead, it lead to the question, Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader?
The devourer of worlds is headed your way in Sideshow Collectibles largest Legendary Scale Bust ever. With an impressive height of over two feet, the mighty Galactus also comes with a scaled replica of the Silver Surfer. The pre-orders begin on February 113, 2009 at 10:00 AM PST. You’ll want to get your browser warmed up though, there are only 150 of these babies being made. More pics after the jump.
Batman #686 hit stores today, and instantly caused many retailers to raise the alarm over the use of language in the issue. While we’ve all be treated to the goddamn Batman in All-Star Batman and Robin, the Frank Miller tale didn’t carry the Comic Code Authority stamp on the cover. Batman #686 does. The revision to the CCA in 1989 specifically states The language in a comic book will be appropriate for a mass audience that includes children. Good grammar and spelling will be encouraged. Publishers will exercise good taste and a responsible attitude as to the use of language…
I’ve picked up a few of the Mighty Mugg figures over the last year or so, and they are pretty neat. Hasbro has unveiled the latest X-Men Mighty Muggs featuring Wolverine, Sabertooth, Pheonix, and Cyclops. Of the four, I’ll probably pick up the Cyclops figure, as Jean Grey is just a little weird looking. via Hasbro
In yet another attempt to do the least work possible, ABC has approved a pilot ripping off retelling redoing the British ITV series No Heroics. If you’ve had the opportunity to catch the original series, it is quite funny as it showcases a group of superheroes who hang out in a bar after hours and have interesting exchanges. The list of international television shows that have been redone for American television is simply staggering, and I wonder what would happen if ABC simply gave No Heroics in its original form a chance on American TV. Obviously there are some issues…
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Dark Reign and the Marvel Noir events have been doing quite well for Marvel, as the company announced three of its titles have sold out at the distributor level. The first is X-Men Noir #3, featuring the team of Fred Van Lente and Dennnis Calero. While Marvel says it has no plans to go back to press on this issue, the company’s record for reprints indicates you’ll see something eventually.
This week, Dynamite Entertainment has three new titles arriving in stores. Take the jump for Masquerade #1 (read our early review here), Red Sonja Annual #2, and Jungle Girl Season 2 #3.
In this issue: It’s a cartoon wonderland, as we seek out braveness, boldity, heroism, and truthiness! Wolverine leads the X-Men (hopefully they don’t go into battle in a giant koala pouch!) New York Comicon! The Devil made Slick do it, at least as far as you know. And the Legion of Super-Heroes goes quietly into that good night… Again. [podcast]http://media.libsyn.com/media/majorspoilers/majorspoilers_78.mp3[/podcast] Direct Download Subscribe via iTunes RSS Feed Podcast Alley Show Notes after the Jump!
DC Comics has announced the contributing artists on Gotham Gazette: Batman Dead? #1 will be Fabian Nicieza, Dustin Nguyen, Gulliem March, Chris Cross, Jamie MacElvie, Alex Konat and Mark McKenna. In this pivotal one-shot, Batman is gone, and Gotham City continues to fall apart. But a few extraordinary “ordinary” people try to mend the city’s wounds, looking into a dark night for answers. A cop looking to save Gotham from its own madness. A reporter looking to reclaim her career by revealing that it’s no coincidence the city’s top billionaire and its urban legend are missing at the same time.…
Power Struggle Black Lightning continues his first year of protecting Suicide Slum, trying to change his old neighborhood for the better, and finding it extremely difficult every step of the way. Issue #3 arrived last week, dropping readers right into the holiday season, and right into big trouble for DC’s first black superhero.