Author: 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...

Not sure how I feel about this. While I like the Black Canary character, the tarted up 80s punk style they have going for BC in CW’s Smallville doesn’t seem right. Lose the Priss makeup (that’s a Blade Runner reference folks), give her a long blond wig, and things will fall into place. Check out the YouTube trailer and weigh in with your own opinion. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJ5-e2mAGzg[/youtube]

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I haven’t read the comic series, but after seeing the new trailer for the Angelina Jolie, James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman movie, I really want to see Wanted (and not just because of the implied nude scene pictured above). If you missed the XLII commercial spot, head over to Yahoo! Trailers to check out the TV spot and theatrical trailer. via Yahoo!

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With the resurgence of all things Terminator (television series, new movie in the works), it makes sense for Dark Horse to collect the old Terminator issues into one giant Omnibus. The Terminator Omnibus Volume I includes Terminator Tempest, One Shot, Secondary Objectives, and The Enemy Within. It will be available in retail stores everywhere February 20, 2008 with an SRP of $24.95. The Terminator Omnibus Volume II will follow on March 26. I would have to rummage through the DrawerBoxes to find those issues, but I seem to remember a couple of the series were pretty good. With Omnibus editions…

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W00T! I know everyone has been clamoring for another Wolverine title, and Marvel is coming to the rescue with an all new Logan three issue mini-series. The company sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of the series that comes in either color or black and white.

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The fallout from Marvel’s Civil War forced every power to register or be considered a target for capture. But what happens when the powers come hail from a different country, and they are doing work in foreign lands? That is the question the Thunderbolts face as Radioactive Man (hailing from China), and the Swordsman (all the way from Germany) must head overseas to follow a scientist who has attacked Atlanta. Marvel has sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of the one-shot that arrives February 27, 2008.

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It’s going to take more than a couple of aspirin to cure the headache Prof X has after taking a shot to the head, and writer Mike Carey thinks he has the answer that kicks off a whole new area for Marvel’s mutant heroes. The company has sent us a peek at the upcoming X-Men: Legacy #208 that follows the surprising end to Messiah CompleX.

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AAM Markosia has announced its latest book will be The Boy Who Made Silence. The Boy Who Made Silence #1 Joshua Hagler (Story and Art) Thomas Mauer (letters) In The Boy Who Made Silence, deaf child Nestor Gudfred inexplicably creates utter silence around him, which compels the people near him into each other’s pasts and memories. As his religious rural community looks to him as a prophet, the story follows Nestor and a diverse cast of richly imagined characters as he comes of age, falls in love, and begins a search for his father. The Boy Who Made Silence will…

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Really? DC Comics has announced issues #2 and #3 have sold out and will be heading back to the printer for a second run. “I’m both slightly stunned and incredibly gratified at the fan response to FREDDY VS. JASON VS. ASH,” says cowriter Jeff Katz. “Obviously, I always believed in the commercial and creative potential of this match-up, but to see it received with such intense enthusiasm has made for one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life. I feel like a proud father, and I’m incredibly happy for James, Jason and Thomas because I know this project means…

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If you haven’t been reading Immortal Iron Fist, you are missing out on a great series, especially with the revelations of the history behind everyone who has ever born the name. Marvel has sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of Immortal Iron Fist: Orson Randall and the Green Mist of Death! That’s right, DEATH!

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Dynamite Entertainment has announced Red Sonja #32 will kick off the next big story arc for the she-devil with a sword. Issue 32 will be written by Fabiano Neves with art by Adriano Batista.

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The small press company founded by award winning screenwriter and novelist Christian Beranek has launched its very own website. Little Foot, which publishes two titles per year, has its latest release CrumbSnatchers available for sale on the newly launched site. In addition to this news, Little Foot will be setting up this year at the New York Comic Con. Librarians and booksellers that stop by the booth will receive special packs from the publisher that will outline their plans in terms of educational seminars and reading programs. Samples of future projects will be included as well. Mr. Big, the last…

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