MSP#154: The Sandman Podcast

Published: Nov. 25, 2009, 7:18 a.m.

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The Sandman Podcast

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In this issue: Kull, Black Cat, and Klingon top the news, while comic book database software and Marvel titles are talked up in this week\'s reviews. The Major Spoilers Crew heft the might tome of Absolute Sandman Volume 1 and tell you all about it.

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NEWS\\n
New Kull movie on the way\\n
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Smallville Trailer Shows of the JSA\\n
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Child Abuse or Most Awesome Dad Ever?\\n
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Anne Hathaway as Black Cat\\n
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Best of 2009\\n
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REVIEWS\\n
\\nRodrigo\\n
\\nTHE MARVELOUS LAND OF OZ #1 (of 8)\\n
Written by ERIC SHANOWER\\n
Pencils & Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG
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\\nThe epic continues! Fresh off their landmark run on THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF OZ, superstars ERIC SHANOWER (Age of Bronze) and SKOTTIE YOUNG (X-MEN) return with L. Frank Baum\\u2019s MARVELOUS LAND OF OZ. Join new characters Tip and Jack Pumpkinhead as they\\u2019re whisked to Oz, and meet foes and friends! You\\u2019ve NEVER seen L. Frank Baum\\u2019s masterpiece like this before\\u2026

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Stephen\\n
\\nComicBase 14.1\\n
\\nComicBase put the world\\u2019s largest database of comics right on your desktop, and makes it easier than ever to manage your collection with a clean, streamlined interface. Instantly look information on over 440,000 comics ranging from pre-Golden Age classics to independent and small press publishers\\u2014foreign comics too! With built-in information on virtually every comic published in the English language since 1878, along with current pricing from Comics Buyer\\u2019s Guide

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Matthew\\n
\\nDARK AVENGERS #11\\n
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS\\n
Pencils & Cover by MIKE DEODATO
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\\nThe explosive smash hit series from Brian Bendis and Mike Deodato continues!! The Dark Avengers are pitted against a foe they cannot defeat: A man with the power over every molecule in the world! Norman can\\u2019t talk his way out of this one as the world gets turned upside down and no joke\\u2026someone dies. For reelz!!

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MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK\\n
There are few movies that have created throngs of movie nerds, and unfortunately many of those nerds some of them are quite annoying.\\xa0 Which brings us to the Major Spoilers Poll of the Week!\\n
Star Trek\\n
Star Wars\\n
Harry Potter\\n
Twilight

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Get over to the Major Spoilers Website and vote.\\n
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MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Absolute Sandman Volume 1\\n
\\n THE ABSOLUTE SANDMAN VOL. 1 collects issues #1-20 of THE SANDMAN and features completely new coloring, approved by the author on the first 18 issues, as well as a host of never-before-seen extra material including the complete original Sandman proposal, a gallery of character designs from Gaiman and the artists who originated the look of the Sandman, and the original script for the World Fantasy Award-winning THE SANDMAN #19, \\u201cA Midsummer Night\\u2019s Dream,\\u201d together with reproductions of the issue\\u2019s original pencils by Charles Vess.\\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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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 about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.

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