This is the end… the end, my friend, the end… Forget those Search for Ray Palmer one-shots, Death of the New Gods is the first major crossover/tie-in title with Countdown, and one would think it would be a major issue kicking off the conclusion to a series started 30 years ago. I mean, we’re talking the Death of the New Gods. They’re gods, how can they die? It must be something pretty damn ominous to kill off gods. Why then am I so disappointed?
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...
Here it is ladies and gentlemen – the Major Spoilers Costume Contest. Over the last couple of weeks, readers have been sending pictures of themselves dressed as various comic book (and related) characters. The submissions are now closed! Take the jump to see all the entrants and the top five, then get your vote on!
What if Annihilus’ wasn’t defeated? What if the Annihilation made it to Earth? What if the invasion took place smack dab in the middle of Civil War and Silent war? The answer to that, dear reader, can be found in the pages of What If? Annihilation. Marvel has kindly provided Major Spoilers a sneak peek of the issue that you can check out after the jump.
Archie Comics has sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of titles arriving next week. This week’s peek includes Betty and Veronica Spectacular #80, Jughead’s Double Digest #135, and Sabrina the Teenage Witch #89.
Josh Howard has updated his blog site with info regarding the delays with Dead@17 and other titles. Dead @ 17: Three issues remain (5-7). At the rate this printing schedule is going, you won’t see them until next year. Plus, Diamond is breathing down my neck threatening cancellation (and understandably so). So what’s the solution? I’m going to make the final three issues available online for free, as they are completed, November through December/January. They won’t see actual print until the trade paperback release (containing all 7 issues) in March. I know it’s not the ideal situation, but I hope…
The Chemistry Set is really moving these last couple of months, adding yet another title to its collection. In a city called Flint, almost as ugly as the real one, something has begun to stir in the pockets of wet shadow. Under hood and mask and clad to the toetips in red, a man has emerged in the alleyways with no memories of his person, his place, or his purpose. A prophecy-mangling amputee has taken to holding court in the street. Several stories above it all, a selfless psychiatric visionary is about to unleash a catastrophic new weapon in the…
The Messiah Complex story continues in X-Factor #25, and Marvel has sent Major Spoilers a selected sneak peek of the upcoming issue.
Last week at YALSA, Kyle Baker’s Nat Turner: Revolution was nominated for the Great Graphic Novel Award. NAT TURNER: REVOLUTION concludes Baker’s two-part biography of Nat Turner which originally started through his own publishing house, Kyle Baker Publishing. The library he’s brought to Image includes NAT TURNER, THE BAKERS, SPECIAL FORCES and the forthcoming IMPORTANT LITERARY JOURNAL. Image Comics Publisher Erik Larsen said in a prepared statement, “Everyone at Image is thrilled our first collaboration with Kyle is up for such an award. I truly feel he is doing the best work of his career and we couldn’t be happier…
Now here is an interesting combo some of you might like – Punisher and Spider-Man teaming up to take down a bunch of villains after a botched bank robbery. Marvel has sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of the issue that you can see after the jump.
Marvel has announced that voting is now open for the company’s first annual costume contest. Voting ends October 29th, with the winner announced October 31st. But that’s not all True Believers! Everyone who votes is also entered in the Marvel Costume Contest Voter Sweepstakes to win their own signed Captain America Volume 1 Omnibus by Ed Brubaker! The winner will be randomly selected and be announced on October 31, Halloween. You can vote at www.marvel.com/costumecontest via Marvel
DC Comics web comic imprint Zuda Comics will go live next week. October 30 is the launch date according to Richard Bruning, DC Comics Creative Director, SVP. With the launch of the site, visitors will immediately begin to shape and define the Zuda experience. Online submissions will begin, allowing aspiring web comics creators to submit their work directly to the Zuda editorial team. The Zuda web community will be invited to vote on the first ever Zudacomics.com competition, choosing one from the ten webcomics offerings. In addition, all visitors will be able to read the first ever Zudacomics.com Instant Winner,…
An all new story for the last member of the Nova Corps begins in Nova #8. Richard Rider has been through hell since this latest series began, and now following up on Annihilation: Conquest, Nova finds himself at the edge of the universe. Take the jump for the sneak peek from Marvel.
Zenescope Entertainment has announced the seven issue mini-series will be getting the hardcover treatment with an introduction by Ahmet Zappa. The SE7EN hardcover contains all seven issues from the hit series. It features story and art from some of the best talent in the industry, including David Mack, Tommy Castillo, David Wohl, Raven Gregory, Christian and Adam Beranek, David Seidman and more. Se7en will sell for $34.99.
Salvation Run is just around the corner, and DC has announced a new variant cover by Joe Corroney. Take the jump for the full cover and more information about the series.