Author: Stephen Schleicher

Stephen Schleicher began his career writing for the Digital Media Online community of sites, including Digital Producer and Creative Mac covering all aspects of the digital content creation industry. He then moved on to consumer technology, and began the Coolness Roundup podcast. A writing fool, Stephen has freelanced for Sci-Fi Channel's Technology Blog, and Gizmodo. Still longing for the good ol' days, Stephen launched Major Spoilers in July 2006, because he is a glutton for punishment. You can follow him on Twitter @MajorSpoilers and tell him your darkest secrets...

Always five, fighting as one! This week, we look at the Gatchaman series from Mad Cave Studios, and we discuss which Spider-Man foe would be a great foil for Batman. Plus, we review Be Not Afraid #1 from BOOM! Studios, Ghost Rider vs. Galactus #1 from Marvel Comics, and Blue Palo Verde #1 from Mad Cave Studios.

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PRESS RELEASE Every few years there comes along a story so delightfully refreshing, but with such an overwhelming sense of déjà vu it feels like being introduced to an old friend. Come meet the Spoops in SPOOPS: The Little Spirits of Halloween! Arriving September 2, 2025, SPOOPS​is the charming debut children’s book from celebrated voice actor and writer AJ LoCascio and illustrator Laurie A. Conley, published by the award-winning independent graphic novel publisher Top Shelf Productions (an imprint of IDW Publishing). Destined to be an instant classic, SPOOPS is the empowering story of Holly Hollowell, a little girl obsessed with…

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X-MEN #17 JED MACKAY (W) • RYAN STEGMAN (A/C) 3K X-MEN VARIANT COVER BY GERARDO SANDOVAL BRING ON THE BAD GUYS VARIANT COVER BY CAFU PRIDE VARIANT COVER BY MEGHAN HETRICK CHARACTER VARIANT COVER BY TBA CHARACTER VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY TBA VARIANT COVER BY RYAN BROWN Disaster charges toward the town of Merle, Alaska, as the X-Men are preoccupied with their own battle against the 3K X-Men. Only Magneto stands between the town and destruction – can he prevail even in the face of his deteriorating condition? 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99 via Marvel Comics

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BETTY AND VERONICA JUMBO COMICS DIGEST #335 Script: Dan Parent Pencils: Dan Parent Inks: Bob Smith Colors: Glenn Whitmore Letters: Jack Morelli Cover: Dan Parent, Rosario “Tito” Peña On Sale Date: 6/4 192-page, full color digest $9.99 U.S. BRAND NEW STORY! Move over, Superman! The new Galaxyman movie is having its world premiere in Riverdale! Wilbur Wilkin is hired to dress up as the titular hero for the event—but when things go awry, it’ll take a real hero like Pureheart the Powerful to save the day! via Archie Comics

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We delve into the side realms of the galactic rim to see what Doctor Aphra is up to. We also review, We’re Taking Everyone Down With Us #3 from Image Comics, Dark Honor #1 from Zysygy Publishing, and The Sixth Gun: Road to the Six #0 from Oni Press.

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We look back at the original Huck series from Mark Millar and Rafael Albuquerque this week on the Major Spoilers Podcast. We also review Family Force V from Skybound Comet, Archie is Mr. Justice #4 from Archie Comics, and The Pale Knight #1 from Mad Cave Studios.

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