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In this issue: Who's gaming the system? Is it the comic book distributor, MPAA, or is it the evil Robot Overlord that pits the Major Spoilers Crew against each other in an argument that no one can win? 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 week on the show: Goons, and Dragons, and Matthew! Oh, My! Plus, Undead Kings, Aliens that aren't' legal, and the iced tea controversy continues. NEWS DC gets He-Man and the Masters of the Universe LINK REVIEWS Stephen VALEN THE OUTCAST #5 Written by Michael Alan Nelson Drawn by Matteo Scalera Publisher: BOOM! Studios BRAND NEW ARC! PERFECT JUMPING-ON POINT FOR NEW READERS! The King is dead — long live the DEAD KING! King Valen Brand was a just ruler and a great warrior until he was killed in battle by the necromancer Korrus Null and resurrected as one of the walking dead. Now he’s considered an abomination in his own realm, an outcast with only one purpose: to restore his lost soul… [rating:3/5] RODRIGO Resident Alien #0 Writer: Peter Hogan Artist: Steve Parkhouse Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Surviving a crash landing that ruins his spaceship, a stranded alien hopes to quietly live out his life in the sleepy town of Patience, USA, masquerading as a semi-retired doctor. He has some alien powers o

Top Five Ficitional Characters We Would Have Tea (or coffee) With Top Five is a show where the hosts categorize, rank, compare, and stratify everything… from cars to gadgets to people and movies. From stuff that is hot, and things that are not nearly as interesting - it's Top Five. This week, we sit back and relax, raise a cup of tea or coffee and have an in-depth serious conversation about fictional characters we would share that brewed beverage with. 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 episode: The finale of Rob's adventure wraps as the team must outrun a swarm and report back to the tribes. 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.

In this issue: When does borrowing and idea or concept push the boundary of plagiarism, and do we really care? 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 week on the show: Barbarians in love, modern day fantasy, escape from reality, plus - AXE COP! NEWS Justin Lin will direct the Lone Wolf and Cub movie LINK REVIEWS Stephen Conan The Barbarian #3 Writer: Brian Wood Artist: Becky Cloonan Colorist: Dave Stewart Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Cover Price: $3.50 Alone, Conan was the most fearsome warrior to ever walk the planet! Now, joined with the pirate queen Bêlit, he is swept to new levels of danger and passion. Wood and Cloonan continue to redefine the Cimmerian as he embraces piracy and begins his joint reign of the Black Coast alongside the deadly siren, Bêlit! [rating:4/5] RODRIGO Alabaster: Wolves #1 Writer: Caitlin R Kiernan Artist: Steve Lieber Publisher: Dark Horse Comics International Horror Guild Award-winning author Caitlín R. Kiernan brings one of her most enduring and popular creations to comics! For nearly as long as she can remember, Dancy Flammarion has fought monsters, cutting a bloody swath through the demons and dark things of th

This episode: BUGS! RUN! Head over to the Major Spoilers website for the move by move images: LINKAGE (http://wp.me/p8YAd-AgR) 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.

In this issue: The crew takes issue with a recent Forbes article, and discuss nerd on nerd hate. The Forbes article (http://www.forbes.com/sites/tarabrown/2012/03/26/dear-fake-geek-girls-please-go-away/) 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 week on the show: Ghosts that haunt the streets, Bats that fly, and the Wrath of the Titans for kids! NEWS Doctor WHo gets a new Companion LINK REVIEWS Stephen Batman #7 Writer: Scott Snyder Artist: Greg Capullo Batman may have survived the Court of Owls' first strike (barely), but even as he recuperates, the Court is preparing to launch its most deadly and sweeping attack yet. Plus: The secrets revealed in this issue will change Batman's world forever! You won't want to miss the issue everyone will be talking about! [rating:4/5] RODRIGO WRATH OF THE TITANS Written by: CW Cooke Art: Ramon Salas: Greek gods and the monsters of myth collide in this new all-ages series! Perseus is the star but Greek Myth will be discovered and explored as Perseus begins his mission against the monsters and his mission to gain the favor of the gods. This is the first in an all new series of stories aimed at everyone from ages 3 and up. Come join in the fun and get a taste of what's to come. [rating:2.5/5] Matthew

Top Five Things We Wish We Could Afford Top Five is a show where the hosts categorize, rank, compare, and stratify everything… from cars to gadgets to people and movies. From stuff that is hot, and things that are not nearly as interesting - it's Top Five. This week, Things We Wish We Could Afford! If money were no object, what would we buy and spend our money on, and more importantly, why? 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 episode: Eight have become four, and it is time to head north and see what enemy has invaded the lands. 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.

In this issue: Stephen makes a decision about digital and print comics, Matthew talks up Michonne, and the group ponders the proper place for comics. 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 week on the show: Bats that are swords, an infinite universe of possibilities, heroes fighting heroes, but no men being bats. It's all in this issue of the Major Spoilers Podcast. NEWS Michael Bay and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles LINK REVIEWS Stephen Infinite Vacation #4 Writer: Nick Spencer Artist: Christian Ward Publisher: Image Comics A spell-binding experiment in sequential storytelling unlike anything you’ve ever seen before! As Mark tries to evade capture by the makers of The Infinite Vacation, a high-speed chase through universes ensues. Every panel is a different world, as infinity explodes on the page – trust us, you’ve never seen one like this. Don’t miss the groundbreaking issue everyone will be talking about. [rating:3/5] RODRIGO Witchblade #154 cover A Christopher "UNBALANCED PIECES", Part Four Sara Pezzini only wants to repay Cain Jorgonson by rescuing him, but the cult of the mysterious Fleshblade stands firmly in her way. The new creative team of TIM SEELEY (HACK/SLASH) and DIEG

This episode: It's PCs vs. NPC in an epic battle to see who will get the honor of going out to fight for everyone in the land! Head over to the Major Spoilers website for the move by move images: LINKAGE (http://wp.me/p8YAd-zKy) 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.

In this issue: The week in review, with Matthew, Rodrigo, Stephen, and YOU, the Major Spoilerites! 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 week on the show: Conan his here, and Rodrigo is out, but that doesn't mean we won't still dish out advice for a nickel a pop. That's right boys and girls the fun still continues at Stately Spoiler Manor in the latest edition of the Major Spoilers Podcast. NEWS Marvel gives away free digital copies for all $3.99 books LINK REVIEWS Stephen WARLORD OF MARS #16 32 pages FC  •  $3.99  •  Mature Written by ARVID NELSON   Art by EDGAR SALAZAR Covers by JOE JUSKO (50%), LUCIO PARRILLO (50%), STEPHEN SADOWSKI (1-in-15) “Risqué art” Retailer incentive cover by ALÉ GARZA “Martian Red” Retailer incentive cover by STEPHEN SADOWSKI John Carter is finally united with the son he never knew. The two of them face bloody death in the great arena of Issus, Goddess of Life Eternal. No one has ever escaped from the arena of Issus before, but Carter and his son might have a thing or two to teach this false goddess about religion -- the old fashioned way, at the end of a sword point! Hair-raising escapes, devious villa

Top Five Second Bananas Top Five is a show where the hosts categorize, rank, compare, and stratify everything… from cars to gadgets to people and movies. From stuff that is hot, and things that are not nearly as interesting - it's Top Five. This week, Second Bananas! Those companions that are ever present, and are always memorable. 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 episode: The final eight battle it out to see who will represent the people of the lands against the mighty menace! Head over to the Major Spoilers website for the move by move images: LINKAGE (http://wp.me/p8YAd-zvd) 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.

In this issue: Heat seal your comics, or use tape? Also - CONAN! ALSO ALSO - An interview with author Mark Finn. 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 week on the show: Ollie moves to the Great Northwest, we get our first look at Earth-2, Ed Brubaker terrifies, while Rodrigo dissevers Crime Does Not Pay. There's Star Wars and Matthew, all in this week's issue of the Major Spoilers Podcast. NEWS Earth-2 news and reactions LINK REVIEWS Stephen FATALE #3 Writer: Ed Brubaker Artist: Sean Phillips What will Detective Walt Booker sacrifice, to what gods? And is he looking for redemption or revenge? In part three of BRUBAKER and PHILLIPS' new horror/noir masterpiece, the threads of the first arc twist together... into a noose around the neck of a corrupt cop in late '50s San Francisco. [rating:5/5] Rodrigo CRIME DOES NOT PAY - Trade paperback Uncut and uncensored, the infamous precode Crime Does Not Pay comics are finally collected into a series of archival hardcovers! With brutal, realistic tales focusing on vile criminals, Crime Does Not Pay was one of the most popular comics of the 1940s. The series was a favorite target of Dr. Fredric Wertham and