Major Spoilers Podcast #753: Justice League Origin Vol. 1

This week on the Major Spoilers Podcast: We talk The Justice League Origin, Star Wars, Mark Millar, and Digital Comic Sales. Plus we review Batman #35, Mighty Crusaders #1, Dark Fang #1, and Quince #14. Jawiin Comic Drive for Soldiers 2017 https://youtu.be/WqJg2cTBhWQ NEWS More Star Wars Than You Can Count http://majorspoilers.com/2017/11/10/television-rian-johnson-developing-new-star-wars-trilogy-live-action-television-series-disney/ Mark Millar announces first Netflix Comic Book Project http://majorspoilers.com/2017/11/08/television-mark-millar-announces-first-netflix-project/ REVIEWS STEPHEN BATMAN #35 Writer: Tom King Artist: Joelle Jones Publisher: DC Comics Cover Price: $2.99 “Dream of Me” part three! Has the Caped Crusader passed the point of no return? Turns out he’s going to need a little help from his friends, but this help comes with a downside: Batman’s true intentions will be exposed. [rating:5/5] MATTHEW MIGHTY CRUSADERS #1 Writer: Ian Flynn Art: Kelsey Shannon, Matt Herms, Jack Morelli Publisher: Archie Comics Cover Price: $3.99 NEW ONGOING SERIES! “Back in the Saddle” – The mightiest team of superheroes are back! A throw-down with a prehistoric terror in the heart of Washington D.C. sets the stage for the dramatic return of a wayward hero! Meanwhile, half a world away, a sinister plan begins to awaken an ancient evil! [rating: 3/5] RODRIGO DARK FANG #1 Writer: Miles Gunter Artist: Kelsey Shannon Publisher: Image Comics Cover Price: $3.99 “EARTH CALLING,” Part One Her name is Valla. In life she was a fisherwoman. In death she is a vampire residing peacefully on the bottom of the ocean. When a mysterious dark plague descends upon her aquatic paradise, she must venture to the surface in search of answers. What she finds is a world headed towards an environmental collapse that will eventually wipe out her food supply. If Valla is to continue to have the blood she needs to survive, then she must stop the fossil fuel industries from destroying the planet—no matter the cost. From MILES GUNTER (NYC MECH) and KELSEY SHANNON (BASTARD SAMURAI) comes an action-horror middle finger to the politicians and propagandists who choose to deny the reality of climate change. Prepare yourself. DARK FANG is coming. [rating: 3/5] ASHLEY QUINCE #14 Writer: Kit Steinkellner Artist: Emma Steinkellner In Issue #14, Lupe no longer has her superpowers, but she nevertheless must still face her arch-nemesis in a final showdown. [rating: 5/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK http://majorspoilers.com/2017/11/14/major-spoilers-poll-week-fight-2/ DISCUSSION JUSTICE LEAGUE Vol. 1: ORIGIN Writer: Geoff Johns Artist: Jim Lee Comics superstars Geoff Johns and Jim Lee make history with the first hardcover collection of a DC COMICS – THE NEW 52 series! In a universe where Super Heroes are strange and new, Batman has discovered a dark evil that requires him to unite the World Greatest Heroes! Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Aquaman, The Flash and Cyborg unite for the first time to form the JUSTICE LEAGUE! Don't miss the thrill-a-minute hardcover collecting the first six issues of the best selling comic! 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. [su_signoff]