Major Spoilers Podcast #739: Batman: A Lonely Place of Dying

This week on the Major Spoilers Podcast: The origin story of the Greatest Robin of Them All in Batman: A Lonely Place of Dying. Plus, Justice League Action, MST3K Live, Mech Cadet You #1, and Savage Things #6. This episode of the Major Spoilers Podcast is brought to you by GeekFuel. Save 25% off your first box when you sign up at http://GeekFuel.com/25OffMajorSpoilers. NEWS Marvel Brings Back Marvel Value Stamps http://majorspoilers.com/2017/07/27/solicitations-marvel-brings-back-marvel-value-stamps/ REVIEWS STEPHEN MECH CADET YU #1 Writer: Greg Pak Artist: Takeshi Miyazawa Publisher: BOOM! Studios Price: $3.99 Once a year, giant robots from outer space come to Earth and bond with young cadets from the elite Sky Corps Academy to defend the world from the terrifying aliens known as the Sharg. It’s a great honor to be chosen, but this year…well, the wrong kid was picked. [rating:4/5] MATTHEW SAVAGE THINGS #6 Writer: Justin Jordan Artist: Ibrahim Moustafa Publisher: Vertigo Cover Price: $3.99 Cain has been murdering his way across New York City, and Abel has been one step behind him the whole time. As he and Kira take out the last of Black Forest's thugs, and get nearer to Cain himself, they can't help but think that maybe he's been luring them to exactly where he wants them-which is far from where he'll end up causing the worst damage.[rating: 1.5/5] RODRIGO Mystery Science Theatre 3000, LIVE! Watch out for Snakes Tour! [rating: 4/5] ASHLEY JUSTICE LEAGUE ACTION s1e22 Writer: Jim Krieg As Superman and Batman take Stargirl on a ride-along to protect the United Nations from Gorilla Grodd and his army of gorillas, Mister Mxyzptlk pops up from the 5th Dimension and thinks it would be great fun to put each of the superheroes' brains into another hero's body. Even when the Justice League's bravo team and Firestorm arrive and fall for the same brain-swapping move, the Justice League must find a way to trick Mister Mxyzptlk into saying his name backwards and defeat Gorilla Grodd. [rating: 5/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK http://majorspoilers.com/2017/08/01/major-spoilers-poll-week-web-shooter-edition/ DISCUSSION Batman: A Lonely Place of Dying Writer: Marv Wolfman Art: Jim Aparo Following Jason Todd’s death, Batman is pushed to the limits. Meanwhile, Dick Grayson goes on a journey of self-discovery as he returns to the place where it all began. As the Dark Knight and Two-Face face off, Dick Grayson and Tim Drake discuss the future of Batman and Robin. 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.