Author: Matthew Peterson

Once upon a time, there was a young nerd from the Midwest, who loved Matter-Eater Lad and the McKenzie Brothers... If pop culture were a maze, Matthew would be the Minotaur at its center. Were it a mall, he'd be the Food Court. Were it a parking lot, he’d be the distant Cart Corral where the weird kids gather to smoke, but that’s not important right now... Matthew enjoys body surfing (so long as the bodies are fresh), writing in the third person, and dark-eyed women. Amongst his weaponry are such diverse elements as: Fear! Surprise! Ruthless efficiency! An almost fanatical devotion to pop culture! And a nice red uniform.

In a world of high fantasy, one woman strives to become the Guardian her world requires…  Your Major Spoilers review of Rose #1 awaits!

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With the news that Squirrel Girl is coming to TV as the leader of the New Warriors, it occurred to me that many of you may not have context for what that means.  Fortunately, I keep my back issues numbered for just such an emergency…  Your Major Spoilers (Retro) Review of New Warriors #1 awaits!

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Olive Silverlock has been possessed by the spirit of her pyrokinetic ancestor, and she’s about to broil The Batman alive.  This seems like a good way to get expelled…  Your Major Spoilers review of Gotham Academy: Second Semester #8 awaits!

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The Man Of Steel drops in to visit, but it’s not going to be a quiet family reunion…  Your Major Spoilers review of Supergirl #8 awaits!

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After traveling in time, enrolling in college, saving planet Maltixia and losing her girlfriend, America Chavez has had an eventful first issue.  Where to go from here?  Your Major Spoilers review of America #2 awaits!

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Since 1990, The Undertaker has been a force to be reckoned with in professional wrestling.  With his recent retirement, it seemed like an excellent time to remember that he was once considered the Big Dog in comic books as well…  Your Major Spoilers (Retro) Review of The Undertaker #1 awaits!

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I really love being part of the many podcasts we do at Major Spoilers, but if you ask me for a favorite, I usually say Top Five.  That comes in part because of the variability in format, allowing my co-hosts to entertain me with their own weird fave-raves, but also because I am a man of many loves.  If you ask me three days in a row what my favorite superhero is, the answer will probably change at least once, so the idea of choosing five things from nigh-infinite sets makes for fun comparison and contrast.  This morning, for instance,…

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