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This episode: When enough experience points (XP) are gained, characters get to level up their powers and abilities. This week, Rodrigo and Stephen take Orem from Level 2 to Level 3, and answer some questions about leveling up a wizard. [podcast]http://media.libsyn.com/media/majorspoilers/critical_hit24.mp3[/podcast] Direct Download RSS Feed Subscribe via iTunes Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers…

The Halo universe expands into anime this spring via Halo Legends, a DVD anthology of episodic films based within the popular game’s mythology produced by 343 Industries, a unit within Microsoft Game Studios. One of the key orchestrators of Halo’s morphing from interactive entertainment to on-screen magic is Frank O’Connor, the Halo franchise development director. Warner Home Video will distribute Halo Legends as a Special Edition 2-disc version on DVD and Blu-Rayâ„¢, as well as single disc DVD and available On Demand and Digital Download. The new street date is February 16, 2010. Born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland, O’Connor…

New Comic Book Day is a joyous event each week, but after rapidly reading through your new issues a time or two, what do you do with those old comics when the next batch of new comics arrive? VOTE! [poll id=”113″]

This week on the Major Spoilers Podcast, the crew cracks the cover on the black and white pulp noir tale from Sin City: The Hard Goodbye takes place in Sin City – a land as tough as leather and as dry as timber. Love is the fuel, and the now-infamous character Marv has the match, not to mention a “condition.” He’s gunning after Goldie’s killer and it’s time to watch this town burn. As always, the Major Spoilers Podcast is nothing without comments from great readers and listeners like you. You can use the comment section below, drop us a…

Matthew Peterson of Earth. RISE!  Stephen Schleicher of Earth. RISE!  I, your Robot Overlord, command you to dance like little puppets, and join forces to review a single comic book for the week.  Those that fail to obey my orders will suffer never ending torment in Robot Hell.  You are hereby ordered to review Detective Comics #859.

This issue: You have questions, we have answers. This week, the Critical Hit Crew read and respond to the many listeners who have taken the time to send us email over the last couple of weeks. [podcast]http://media.libsyn.com/media/majorspoilers/critical_hit23.mp3[/podcast] Direct Download RSS Feed Subscribe via iTunes Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

There are plenty of things to be thankful for this year.  On this holiday the Major Spoilers Crew sat down to reflect on the geekier side of giving thanks.

We’d post a picture of the Major Spoilers crew doing the whole Norman Rockwell thing, but quite frankly, most of the turkey never made it to the table, as it was plucked clean by a certain Major Spoilers contributor… For those celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday, here’s hoping your day is a great one.  For the rest of the world, we’ll make sure to eat an extra slice of pumpkin pie for you.

In this issue: Kull, Black Cat, and Klingon top the news, while comic book database software and Marvel titles are talked up in this week’s reviews. The Major Spoilers Crew heft the might tome of Absolute Sandman Volume 1 and tell you all about it. [podcast]http://media.libsyn.com/media/majorspoilers/majorspoilers_154.mp3[/podcast] Direct Download Subscribe via iTunes RSS Feed Podcast Alley Show Notes after the Jump!

This week, on the Major Spoilers Podcast, the crew of Stephen, Rodrigo, and Matthew open the pages of DC/Vertigo’s Absolute Sandman Volume 1, and take a peek inside. Absolute Sandman Volume 1 Written by Neil Gaiman; Art by Sam Kieth, Mike Dringenberg, Malcolm Jones III, Chris Bachalo, Michael Zulli, Steve Parkhouse, Kelley Jones, Charles Vess and Colleen Doran; Cover by Dave McKean THE SANDMAN, written by New York Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman, was the most acclaimed comic book title of the 1990s. A rich blend of modern myth and dark fantasy in which contemporary fiction, historical drama and legend…

Of all the characters this site has had a go with over the years, Tom Welling Prime (aka Superboy Prime, aka Superman Prime, aka Whiner Lad) is the one that gets the most attention.  Following the end of Legion of 3 Worlds, Prime found himself back on his home world of Earth-Prime, and quite possibly out of the lives of readers forever. But when has DC ever been able to leave a character alone?  This week, Matthew and Stephen attempt to tackle the self-referential Adventure Comics #4, that doesn’t feature the young Christopher Reeve, but does feature Tom Welling Prime.

[podcast]http://media.libsyn.com/media/majorspoilers/majorspoilers_153.mp3[/podcast] Direct Download Subscribe via iTunes RSS Feed Podcast Alley This issue: Stephen talks it up with the creators of The Variants, a live action web comic that puts you on the other side of the counter of your favorite comic shop. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

This issue: What happens to those four following their major battle in the keep? Will the Monsters of the Void devour the envoy, or will they make their escape and warn their tribes? [podcast]http://media.libsyn.com/media/majorspoilers/criticalhit_22.mp3[/podcast] Direct Download RSS Feed Subscribe via iTunes Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

Victoria is quite the busy lady these days.  When she’s not running around convention centers dressed up as her favorite superhero, she making web cam appearances on radio shows, going to college, and working.  Even with her super busy schedule, she still manages to find time for Major Spoilers and the Legion of Major Spoilerites. The first Ask Victoria segment was a big success, and it’s time for another round.  Here’s your chance to ask or resident Cosplay Girl a bunch of questions related the cosplay hobby, here interest in comics, and more. Use the comment section below to post…