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Calling Cthulhu! We take a look at The Call To Cthulhu this week, and see if the Great Old One is all it is cracked up to be. We review Sunny-Luna Travelling Oracle from Dark Horse Comics, Free Agent #2 from Image Comics, and Prairie Gods #1 from Mad Cave Studios. Plus, are shared world anthologies great?

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REVIEWS

STEPHEN
SUNNY-LUNA TRAVELLING ORACLE
Writer: Matthew Erman
Artist: Sam Beck
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics/Berger Books
Cover Price: $24.99
Release Date: August 21, 2024
Esta, a lonely, book-hungry, restless teen, must fight to save the planet in this eco-noir graphic novel thriller that's part Fahrenheit 451 and part Station Eleven. In the devastated dystopian dust bowl of what was once America, a mesmerizing stage show called The Sunny-Luna Travelling Oracle comes to Esta's town. When Sunny and Luna take an interest in her, it feels like her ticket out. But these mysterious proprietors are secretly members of a harsh authoritarian order, and they have a hidden agenda: scavenge for mythic texts that hold the last hope for reviving a natural world-and destroy them. Esta is the unwitting key to this strange magic, and she soon finds herself literally transported to a supernatural Wonderland-and the twisted plot of Sunny and Luna.
[rating:3.5/5]

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MATTHEW
FREE AGENTS #2
Writer: Kurt Busiek/Fabian Nicieza
Artist: Stephen Mooney
Publisher: Image Comics
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: August 07, 2024
After the shattering conclusion of issue #1, are the Free Agents still free-or back on active duty? Plus, the appearance of a second deadly remnant from their interdimensional war forces the team into conflict with Botokk, the super-human curator for the mysterious collector known as The Vault!
[rating:3/5]

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RODRIGO
http://majorspoilers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/prairie-gods-1.jpgPRAIRIE GODS #1
Writer: Shane Connery Volk
Artist: Shane Connery Volk
Publisher: Mad Cave Studios
Cover Price: $4.99
Release Date: September 4, 2024
Created by the artist of Nottingham, Prairie Gods is The Twilight Zone meets Sin City. Each self-contained issue centers on supernatural events and characters in and around the small prairie town of Broadacres. The series will resonate with fans of Hellboy, while the shifting genres and themes will appeal to fans of Westerns, crime, racecar movies, lost treasure serials, and war stories-with a dose of action throughout.
The first exhilarating story features Freddy Davis, a champion race car driver, who has returned home to Broadacres. He buys the abandoned speedway intending to race its only undefeated driver: the Devil himself.
[rating: 4.5/5]
DISCUSSION

A CALL TO CTHULHU
Writer/Artist: Norm Konyu
Publisher: Titan Comics
Cover Price: $12.72
Release Date: December 2023
Part comic book, part artbook, part children’s storybook, A Call To Cthulhu is a fun, irreverent trip through the classic stories of HP Lovecraft, the influential horror writer, and a perfect introduction to his work for your little terrors! His stories and Cthulhu Mythos would inspire later writers such as Stephen King and Alan Moore, and today form the backbone of many movies, TV series, books, comics, and games.
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Horror is best when it comes in threes, and this week we look at the second volume of Dark Ride (with the third just around the corner). We also review Destro #1 from Skybound Entertainment and Suicide Squad: Dream Team #4 from DC Comics.

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REVIEWS

STEPHEN
DESTRO #1
Writer: Dan Watters
Artist: Andrei Bressan
Publisher: Skybound Entertainment
Cover Price: $4.99
Release Date: June 19, 2024
The next chapter of The Cobra Threat threat begins here! James McCullen Destro XXIV is the man behind M.A.R.S. Industries, the undisputed leader in providing high-tech weapons to world powers... for the right price. But the emergence of Energon has changed everything. As Destro's ambitions grow, the "Crimson Twins" Tomax and Xamot Paoli emerge to destroy their competition, and Cobra Commander realizes his current ally could be his future greatest enemy. Acclaimed writer Dan Watters and artist Andrei Bressan change the balance of power in the Energon Universe forever.
[rating:4.5/5]

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MATTHEW
SUICIDE SQUAD: DREAM TEAM #4
Writer: Nicole Maines
Artist: Eddy Barrows and Eber Ferreira
Publisher: DC Comics
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: June 11, 2024
Dreamer and her Suicide Squad take their one and only shot at preventing the future she's predicted, in which Amanda Waller turns Gamorra into her own personal alien super-prison. Will Dreamer be able to save the day and abide by her superhero code, or will she have to embrace the Wall's greater good philosophy and resolve to change the future by any means necessary?
[rating:3.5/5]

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DISCUSSION

DARK RIDE VOLUME 2
Writer: Joshua Williamson
Artist: Andrei Bressan, Andreano Lucas
Publisher: Image Comics
Cover Price: $14.99
Release Date: October 2023
Sam Dante is haunted by a mysterious death at Devil Land, but the bigger threat may be the dark forces that truly control his family’s legacy and theme park empire...

The critically acclaimed series from Joshua Williamson (Superman) and Andrei Bressan (Justice League Incarnate) continues in this terrifying journey deeper into The Scariest Place on Earth.

Collects DARK RIDE #5-8

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What is going on in the world of Atomic Robo? We find out what Robo has been hiding from the rest of the Action Scientists. We talk television and digital comic news, too! Plus, we review The Approach #1 from BOOM! Studios, Spicer-man #1 from Marvel Comics, and King Tank Girl from Titan Comics!

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REVIEWS

STEPHEN
THE APPROACH #1
Writer: Jeremy Haun & Jason A. Hurley
Artist: Jesús Hervás
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: October 9, 2022
In this turbulent new horror mini-series from writers Jeremy Haun (The Red Mother) & Jason A. Hurley (The Beauty) and artist Jesús Hervás (The Empty Man), a storm is coming that’s bringing more than bad weather.
When airport employees Mac and Abigail find themselves snowed in after a blizzard, they witness a terrible plane crash.
After pulling a survivor from the wreckage, they realize a terrifying truth: this plane has been missing for 27 years!
The nightmare has only just begun though, as the people trapped in the airport soon find themselves confronted by what this plane actually brought back….
For those with a fear of flying… it’s not the sky that deserves dread, but what lies beyond it…
[rating:5/5]

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MATTHEW
SPIDER-MAN #1
Writer: Dan Slott
Artist: Mark Bagley
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Cover Price: $4.99
Release Date: October 5, 2022
The End of the Spider-Verse is here! Morlun is back and he is not alone. Allied with one of the most powerful beings known to the Spider-Verse, the scariest Spider-Villain of all time is making his biggest play and no Spider is safe. Especially not the Chosen Spider himself, Peter Parker. With Peter working for Norman Osborn and using a glider…does he have it coming? Spidey’s 60th Anniversary is no joke as two of the most legendary Spider-Creators are working together on Spidey for the first time and you know it’s going to be one for the record books!
[rating:4/5]

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RODRIGO
KING TANK GIRL
Writer: Alan Martin
Artist: Brett Parson
Publisher: Titan Comics
Cover Price: $17.99
Release Date: November 16, 2022
KICKS-OFF TANK GIRL 35TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS IN 2023! WRITER AND CO-CREATOR ALAN MARTIN RETURNS WITH FAN-FAVORITE ARTIST BRETT PARSON!

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Turning the clock back to the early years, 'King Tank Girl offers up a veritable banquet of brand new stories: Tank Girl and the gang head to the beach for "Barney Don't Surf"; they explore the expensive world of Wellbeing; and Tank Girl is crowned King of England. And all that before tea time.
[rating: 4/5]


DISCUSSION

ATOMIC ROBO AND THE DAWN OF A NEW ERA
Writer: Brian Clevinger
Artist: Scott Wegener
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Release Date: July 2019
Atomic Robo just opened Tesladyne Institute's doors to the next generation of Action Scientists. Meanwhile, an old comrade has an urgent message about the Vampire Dimension (spoiler, it's bad). Bernie is speaking with the Queen of Hollow Earth or just hallucinating. Jury's still out on that one.

Oh, and there's a subplot about Robo's secret robot son. Y'know, remember that old automatic intelligence that nearly killed everyone in the world a few years back? Well...it's fine. Everything's fine!

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This issue: Dr. Peter Coogan stops by to talk about the Nick Simmons plagiarism issue, and swiping in general. He also gives everyone a head's up on upcoming conferences and presentations.

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In this issue: Travel back to the Victorian Era and see what makes Batman tick. Plus, Rodrigo breaks hearts, The Ultimates are new, yet again, and JSA - ALL THE WAY!

NEWS
JMS will write Superman and Wonder Woman
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REVIEWS
Stephen
New Ultimates #1
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Rodrigo
Heartbreakers
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Matthew
JSA All-Stars #4
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CONTEST
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MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
Who has the best Villain Pantheon: Batman, or Spider-Man?
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MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Gotham by Gaslight
Gotham by Gaslight is a DC Comics one-shot by Brian Augustyn and Mike Mignola with inks by P. Craig Russell. It spawned a sequel Master of the Future (1991) also written by Augustyn but with art by Eduardo Barreto.

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Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show!

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This issue: The conversation starts off with talk about Byrne and eventually gets around to a discussion of toys.

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In this issue: Stan is the Man, Speedy no bueno, Jean Gray dies..again, and the Dingo at your baby.

NEWS
Stan Lee and Boom! Studios Join Forces
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Speedy Gonzales: The Movie
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REVIEWS
Stephen
Zorro #20
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Rodrigo
Dingo #4
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Matthew
Wonder Woman #41
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CONTEST
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MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
Are you in for getting a Brightest Day White Lantern Ring?
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MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: The Dark Phoenix Saga
“The Dark Phoenix Saga” is an extended X-Men storyline in the fictional Marvel Comics Universe, focusing on Jean Grey and the Phoenix Force, ending in Grey’s apparent death. It was written by Chris Claremont with art by Dave Cockrum and John Byrne.

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This issue: Rodrigo recounts his adventures to the lands to the North and his many epic battles with other Planeswalkers.

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In this issue: Pedro and Me, DC and Marvel comics reviewed, plus the crew asks you what we should review next.

NEWS
Jim Lee and Dan DiDio named Co-Publishers of DC Comics
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REVIEWS
Stephen
Batman: Streets of Gotham #9

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Rodrigo
THOR #606

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Matthew
Doctor Voodoo #5

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CONTEST
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MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK
What trade paperback should we review next?
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MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Pedro and Me
Pedro and Me is an autobiographical graphic novel by Judd Winick regarding his friendship with AIDS educator Pedro Zamora after the two met while on the reality television series, The Real World: San Francisco. It was published in September 2000

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Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show!

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