This week on the Major Spoilers Podcast: ROM! No, really… ROM! Also, A1, Spider-Man's Sister, the new season of The X-Files, Akaneiro, and Joe Hill's Thumbprint.


NEWS

Spider-Man gets a sister

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REVIEWS

STEPHEN
The X-Files: Season 10 #1
For years they investigated the paranormal, pursued the “monsters of the week,” and sought the truth behind extraterrestrial activity, along with the grand conspiracy surrounding it rooted deep within their own government. But when AGENTS MULDER and SCULLY reunite for a new, ongoing series that ushers THE X-FILES into a new era of technological paranoia, multinational concerns and otherworldly threats, it'll take more than a desire “to believe” to make it out alive. The X-Files: Season 10 also sees creator Chris Carter return to the fold as Executive Producer!

[rating:4/5]



MATTHEW
A1 #1
WIth EXCLUSIVE DIGITAL CONTENT including original art and sketches! Bursting out of the revived, award-winning anthology created by Dave Elliott, THE WEIRDING WILLOWS introduces Alice (of Wonderland fame), who is now a guardian of the Wild Woods — a place riddled with portals into other worlds of fantasy and literature! Alice’s father, Dr. Moreau, is a scientist who sells his animal-splicing know-how to the highest bidder. But what terrifying secrets will Alice uncover about his new client — one who commissions him to produce a race of flying monkeys?! From The Wind in the Willows to Frankenstein’s Monster, the worlds of fantasy are about to collide like never before!
[rating:3.5/5]


RODRIGO
AKANEIRO #2
American McGee’s reenvisioning of Red Riding Hood takes shape as this all-new story.
The brave young warrior Kani battles a gauntlet of fantastic mythical beasts inspired by Japanese folklore. However, things are not what they seem, and danger lurks where Kani least expects it! Justin Aclin (Star Wars: The Clone Wars) and Vasilis Lolos (Conan the Barbarian)!
Based on the hot new game by American McGee’s Spicy Horse Games!
[rating:4/5]

ZACH
Thumbprint #1
Private Mallory Grennan had done terrible things as an Abu Ghraib prison worker. After being discharged from the army, Mal thought she was leaving her sins behind to start a new life back home. But some things can't be left behind -- some things don't want to be left behind. By Joe Hill and Jason Ciaramella, the writing team that brought you the Eisner-award nominated one-shot, The Cape, with art by Vic Malhotra. Thumbprint will turn your guts inside out.

[rating:3.5/5]


Major Spoilers Poll of the Week
A lot has been said about the Man of Steel this past week. We’ve had a couple of reviews (both text and video), and featured a place where you could share your thoughts on the movie. Online there is also a lot of talk about the pros and cons of the film, with some absolutely loving it, and others loathing it. We’ve heard all the good and all the bad, but today, it’s about your fellow movie goer.

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Discussion:
ROM SpaceKnight
To build interest in the toy, Parker Brothers licensed the character to Marvel Comics which created a comic book featuring Rom. The comic expanded on the premise that Rom was a cyborg and gave him an origin, personality, set of supporting characters and villains, as well as interaction within the Marvel Universe. The comic was written by Bill Mantlo and initially illustrated by artist Sal Buscema.

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