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Moment of the Day – The Superhero Kids Table

JSA #54, by Geoff Johns and Don Kramer I think the kids table should be saved for those with boy or girl in their name. So Power Girl, Hawkgirl, and Stargirl, Superboy. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! [read more]

The Geoff Johns Literalism Method: A Primer

Filed under: DC, Opinion Geoff Johns is quite possibly the single most successful superhero comics writer in the business today, with an almost alchemical ability to transform any struggling franchise or character into a top-tier title ripe for spin... [read more]

Link Ink: New ‘Captain America: Super Soldier’ Images, ‘Doctor Who’ Keeps it Gangster and Lightsaber Pros and Cons

Filed under: Link Ink, Culture Gaming: Sega has released new images of Captain America: Super Soldier relating to GameStop's preorder exclusive content for the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions: Ultimates 1942 Captain America costume, the "Ballroom Blitz" C... [read more]

FLASHPOINT FRIDAY: “Frankenstein is … an unstoppable, unkillable, machine of destruction.” – Jeff Lemire

The tale of FRANKENSTEIN is unarguably timeless. So how does one take such a culturally recognized figure and alter him within the world of FLASHPOINT? Stepping up to the plate is fan-favorite creator Jeff Lemire, whose miniseries FLASHPOINT: FRANKENSTEIN & THE CREATURES OF THE UNNKNOWN sets the legendary monster in [read more]

REVIEW: Justice Society Of America #50

JSAThumbOr – “Lots Of Anniversaries Goin’ On…” The JSA, since its relaunch, has featured a lot of characters, a lot of conflicts, and far, FAR too much Magog.  The last few months have been quite traumatic for the group as … Continue [read more]

Major Spoilers Podcast #283: And Now Our Troubles Begin

msp283THUMBThis week on the show: JSA doesn’t thrill, Maus II back for more, and Spawn vs. Hellboy! Plus: When it comes to indie comics, Rodrigo goes way out there. Direct Download Subscribe via iTunes RSS Feed Podcast Alley Show Notes … Continue [read more]

Supertown Breakdown

Writer Marc Guggenheim and artist Scott Kolins are working on a big canvas with their “Supertown” storyline. Issue 47 sees events play out in Gotham City and Jacksonville, FL and features appearances by Manhunter and Blue Devil and a sinister development with the appropriately named Dr. Chaos. The JSA is [read more]

REVIEW: JSA All-Stars #14

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I’ve really been enjoying JSA All-Stars for a while now: it may not be about to revolutionise the comic book medium, but it’s been a source of fun and exciting super hero action, and is a good read for it. I decided, [read more]

REVIEW: Justice Society of America #45

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Or – “We Got Us A New Writer, So Don’t Get Too Attached To Anybody…” We’re celebrating Thanksgiving here in the States, leading me to eat an inordinate amount of pie and some sort of green bean slorg as a way of recognizing [read more]

Happy Thanksgiving from Major Spoilers

Here’s hoping your day is a great one! I know, I know, our friends to the North celebrated the day a while ago… [read more]

Review: Justice League of America #48

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It’s the conclusion of a JLA/JSA cross-over, and everyone has turned up for a big fight. How nice. Justice League of America #48 Writer: James Robinson Pencils: Mark Bagley Inks: Rob Hunter, Norm Rapmund, Don Ho, Derek Fridolfs & Rich Perrotta Colours: [read more]

REVIEW: Justice Society Of America #42

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Or – “The Problem With A JLA/JSA Crossover…” Back in the day, the JLA had their own book, and travelled to Earth-2 (or to somewhere else WITH natives of Earth-2) once a year, usually a two or three part affair.  The JSA seldom [read more]

Review: Justice Society Of America #40

Or – “Time, Time, Time Is On My Side… Yes, It Is!” Continuing our Major Spoilers Star-Spangled Weekend™!  Y’know, in the 21st century, it’s hard to think of Nazis as a realistic villain.  They’re so far away from their context that someone in a [read more]

Rapid-Fire Reviews And The Howling Commandoes!

Or – “April Showers Bring May Flowers, But Mayflowers Only Bring Religious Dissidents…” Man, it has been a LOOOONG month of May.  The comics industry seems intent on moving to $3.99 price points, The Eleventh Doctor got hit on, and Scarlett Johanssen looks great [read more]

Rapid-Fire Reviews: Spring Cleaning Edition!

Or – “Rule 34 In Action…” When I went searching for an image for today’s review, I knew that certain search strings would be problematic, as my SafeSearch is (and will always be, so long as I have a computer to myself) off.  “French [read more]

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