MSP#137: Jack called, and wants his stuff back

Published: Sept. 23, 2009, 5:40 a.m.

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In this issue: The Preacher returns, and The Bird turns out to be The Word. Jack called and he wants his stuff back, Muppets take flight, Zorro hooks up with a fox, and there\'s some butt=kicking going on. Plus, who you gonna call? Sure as heck better not be these guys, the Major Spoilers Podcast is on the air!

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NEWS\\n
\\nJack Kirby estate wants its copyrights back from Marvel\\n
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Major Spoilers Costume Contest\\n
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Adriana Ferguson sends us one of her sketchbooks\\n
\\n"We Are Legion" sketch collection by Adriana Ferguson

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This is a softcover, 7.5\'\'x7.5\'\' square, book 66pg collection of sketches and full color art pieces, with commentary, depicting the artist\'s take on the Legion of Super-Heroes universe with a few other DC universe characters as well. Artwork is done in a variety of mediums ranging from pencil sketches, marker, and digital painting, with 80% of the artwork being exclusive to this collection.

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There are 30 + different Legion of Superheroes depicted.

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Linkage

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REVIEWS\\n
\\nRodrigo\\n
\\nMUPPET PETER PAN #1\\n
Writen by Grace Randolph\\n
Drawn by Amy Mebberson
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\\nThe timid Kermie Pan resides in the magical realm of Neverswamp, where the pushy fairy Piggytink tries to toughen him up! One night, while searching for his shadow, Kermie Pan and Piggytink encounter the Darling children, who run away to Neverswamp and encourage Kermie Pan to battle Captain Gonzo! Features A covers by Eisner-award winning MOUSE GUARD artist David Petersen!

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Matthew\\n
\\nKICK-ASS #7\\n
COVER BY: John Romita JR.\\n
WRITER: Mark Millar\\n
PENCILS: John Romita JR.\\n
INKS: TOM PALMER\\n
COLORED BY: DEAN WHITE
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\\nDave Lizewski has had better days. When he first pulled on the Super Hero suit, it was the thrill of a lifetime. Since then, he\\u2019s been banged-up, beaten, broken, bludgeoned, and all sorts of other b-words. He\\u2019s met a 9-year-old assassin and been on a super hero team-up. He\\u2019s watched people die and seen himself become an internet celebrity. But all that means nothing\\u2014compared to tonight. MARK MILLAR and JOHN ROMITA JR.\\u2019s foul-mouthed super hero saga continues!

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Stephen\\n
\\nZORRO #16\\n
Writer: MATT WAGNER\\n
Penciller/Inker: FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA\\n
Covers: MATT WAGNER (75%), JOHN K. SNYDER III (25%)\\n
Colorist: FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA
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\\nArtist Francesco Francavilla returns to the pages of Zorro! Under the skillful hand of Eisner nominated writer and cover artist Matt Wagner, Dynamite\\u2019s Zorro series continues with issue #16 and the explosive second chapter of our third story arc. This time, El Zorro faces a band of merciless pirates and the line continues to blur between the masked avenger and his alter-ego Diego! Covers by Wagner and Snyder!

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MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK\\n
25 years ago, the silver screen exploded with the fluffy remains of the Stay-Puft Marshmallow man. The Major Spoilers crew fell in love the Ghostbusters from the first time we saw them (some of us when the film originally debuted, one of us some time later when he was old enough). All of this has led to the discussion of which Ghostbuster was their favorite.\\n
Dr. Peter Venkman\\n
Dr. Egon Spengler\\n
Dr. Raymond Stantz\\n
Winston Zeddemore

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Get over to the Major Spoilers Website and vote.\\n
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MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION\\n
\\nPreacher Volume 2\\n
\\n The Reverend Jesse Custer continues on his outrageous mission in the second PREACHER collection. First Jesse heads south for a brutal confrontation with the demons from his past\\u2013a trio of white trash psychos, including Jesse\\u2019s monstrous grandmother. The Jesse and company go west, only to crash a party of Babylonian proportions.\\n
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Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com

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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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