MSP#208: Box 13 Podcast

Published: June 9, 2010, 6:17 a.m.

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Box 13

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In this issue: Mouse Guard, Hawks of Outremer, Stephen King, Joe Quesada, Goonies, Mario, Link, and Box 13!

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NEWS\\n
Joe Quesada promoted to Chief Creative Officer\\n
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Goonies turns 25\\n
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REVIEWS\\n
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\\nROBERT E. HOWARD\\u2019S HAWKS OF OUTREMER\\u2028
Written by Rober E. Howard, Michael Alan Nelson\\u2028
Drawn by Damian Couceiro
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\\nBOOM! Studios brings you an epic story by Conan creator Robert E. Howard published in comic book form for the first time ever! As a wandering warrior born and bred on the battlefield, Cormac FitzGeoffrey is a renowned fighter, a ruthless adversary, and a man who is no stranger to the ways of bloodshed and violence. Cormac counts his friends on one hand, so when he learns that his most recent liege has been murdered, nothing will stop his quest for revenge. By oath, a path of vengence will be marked by the blood of his enemies. Covers by Joe Jusko and Karl Richardson.

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[rating:3.5/5]

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Rodrigo\\n
\\nMOUSE GUARD: LEGENDS OF THE GUARD #1 (of 4)\\u2028
Written by Jeremy Bastian, Ted Naifeh, David Petersen and Alex Sheikman\\u2028
Illustrated by: Jeremy Bastian, Ted Naifeh, David Petersen and Alex Sheikman
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\\nInside the June Alley Inn, located in the western mouse city of Barkstone, mice gather to tell tales, each trying to outdo the other. A competition, of sorts, begins. The game: Tell the best story, get your bar tab cleared! The rules: Every story must contain one truth, one lie and have never been told in that tavern before. Legends of the Guard is a new Mouse Guard anthology series featuring the work of artists and storytellers handpicked by series creator David Petersen. Featured in this issue are stories by Jeremy Bastian (Cursed Pirate Girl), Alex Sheikman (Robotika) and Ted Naifeh (Courtney Crumrin and the Night Things).

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[rating:4/5]

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Matthew\\n
Stephen King\'s N #4

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[rating:3.5/5]

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MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK\\n
If you were a pretty pretty princess, who would you rather be rescued by - Link or Mario?

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VOTE

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MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Box 13 \\n
\\n Box 13 is a re-imagining of the popular radio serial of the same name.\\xa0 It follows the harrowing adventures of author Dan Holiday as he unlocks clue to his past and his very identity. Holiday has spent the last several years of his life researching the secrets behind the MKULTRA project. His latest book has brought him a degree of notoriety around the country and around the world. And, during his recent book tour \\u2013 Dan discovers something that will change his life forever. Join him as he leans what lurks inside Box 13.\\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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