Major Spoilers Podcast #725: JLA: The Nail

This week on the Major Spoilers Podcast: A world without Superman!? Say it isn’t so, The Nail. Plus, Doctor Who, Cthulhu, The Judas Contract, and at least one comic book review! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure The Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! NEWS The Last Jedi Trailer http://majorspoilers.com/2017/04/14/movies-behold-glory-star-wars-last-jedi/ REVIEWS STEPHEN The Call of Cthulhu for Beginning Readers Writer/Illustrator: R.J. Ivankovic Publisher: Chaosium Cover Price: $9.95 The iconic Lovecraft story, The Call of Cthulhu, is now a children's book! The late Professor Angell's research has been discovered by his grand-nephew, Francis Wayland Thurston. Francis delves into the papers and discovers a bas-relief depicting an odd creature with an octopoid head, spurring him to read on. He learns of the raid led by Inspector Legrasse and the voyage of the Vigilant, captained by Gustaf Johansen. [rating: 4.5/5] MATTHEW DOCTOR WHO -SEASON 10 Episode 1 "The Pilot" The Doctor and Nardole have occupied themselves under the guise of a university professor and assistant. Bill Potts is called to the Doctor's office, where Bill becomes the Doctor's student. [rating: 4/5] RODRIGO AMERIKARATE #2 Writer(s): Brockton McKinney, Corey Kalman Artist Name(s): Devin Roth Publisher; Action Lab Comics Sam Kickwell has been thrown back into the high-stakes world of professional karating thanks to the ninja assassin who took his limbless brother’s life. But while he prepares for the fight of the century, he inadvertently comes kick-to-kick with FBI karate expert Cynthia Weaver. Will the two team-up to take down a megalomaniacal maniac…or will their sparks ignite a karate-fire that will consume them both?! [rating: 3/5] ASHLEY TEEN TITANS THE JUDAS CONTRACT Director: Sam Liu Writer: Ernie Altbacker Tara Markov is a girl who has power over earth and stone; she is also more than she seems. Is the newest Teen Titan an ally or a threat? And what are the mercenary Deathstroke's plans for the Titans? [rating: 4/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK http://majorspoilers.com/2017/04/18/major-spoilers-poll-week-doctor-edition/ TRADE PAPERBACK DISCUSSION JLA: The Nail Writer: Alan Davis Artist: Mark Farmer An Elseworlds tale! What if there was no Superman? What if the DC Universe was forever changed because of a single, tiny nail? Collected together for the first time ever, these two Elseworlds classics examine a world without the Man of Steel after, years in the past, a flat tire prevents Ma and Pa Kent from discovering a small rocket ship with an alien baby inside. As a result, the world's greatest hero never comes to be. Without Superman as a symbol of unimpeachable integrity or a selfless leader who inspires greatness in their ranks, Batman, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Aquaman, the Atom, and Green Lantern must battle public contempt and personal mistrust as they attempt to work together to protect a world that fears them. CLOSE 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! Closing music comes from Ookla the Mok.