Major Spoilers Podcast #344: The Age of Apocalypse

This week on the show: Haute couture and the Man of Steel, Teen Titans gets openly gay superhero, the Age of Apocalypse is discussed - but probably not in the way you want us to tell you about it, and REVIEWS! NEWS Teen Titans get open gay teammate LINK REVIEWS Stephen Amazing Spider-Man #669
Writer: Dan Slott Penciller (cover):  Humberto Ramos Inker:  Carlos Cuevas Colorist:  Edgar Delgado Letterer:  Joe Caramagna Editor:  Stephen Wacker The Story: SPIDER-ISLAND PART THREE How can the heroes of NYC hope to contain millions of spider-powered New Yorkers? Also, a dangerous new role for Venom. And… is that a Six-armed Shocker?! All this plus: one of Spider-Island’s biggest mysteries revealed!  [rating:3.5/5] Rodrigo ABE SAPIEN: THE DEVIL DOES NOT JEST #1  Buried in a demonologist's basement is a deep, dark family secret, where horrific occult practices prove to be life threatening for Abe Sapien. [rating:4/5] Matthew THE BOYS: BUTCHER, BAKER, CANDLESTICKMAKER #3 (of 6) 32 pages FC • $3.99 • Mature Written by GARTH ENNIS Art and cover by DARICK ROBERTSON The love of a good woman turns Billy Butcher’s life around in the nick of time. Smart decision follows smart decision, new horizons open up, friends and family come together to celebrate newfound joy. Life was never sweeter- and will never get this good again. [rating:4/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK It’s been a while since we’ve had a costume controversy poll, so let’s have one now.  While Superman #1 doesn’t arrive until next week, we have seen the new costume in action in the pages of Justice League #1. Now that you have had time to see the costume in action, do you like the new look, or do you prefer Superman to wear his skivvies on the outside? [poll id="201"] VOTE TRADE PAPERBACK DISCUSSION Age of Apocalypse (BOOK 1) Writers: Many Artists: Even More It begins here! The critically acclaimed, fan-favorite storyline that rocked the X-Men Universe to its core is collected across four volumes! In a cracked-mirror world ruled by the genocidal mutant despot Apocalypse, only one hope remains: Magneto and his Astonishing X-Men! The first in a four volume series collecting the entire Age of Apocalypse storyline. Contact us at [email protected] Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. 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.