This week, on the Major Spoilers Podcast: Dracula curses us all, Batman kills the Joker, Bedlam insues, and... wait a minute... THAT WAS OUR PLANET! NEWS Lucasfilm to pursue spin-off movies LINK REVIEWS STEPHEN Batman: The Dark Knight Returns - Part 2 The Batman has returned after a 10-year absence. The Gotham authorities want to arrest him. An old foe wants a reunion. The Feds want the Man of Tomorrow to put a stop to him. [rating:4/5] MATTHEW New Avengers #3 Writer: Jonathan Hickman Artist: Steve Epting, Rick Magyar Publisher: Marvel Comics Cover Price: $3.99 “INFINITY” The Illuminati experience their first incursion since reforming. Can the loose brotherhood of end times trust each other enough to use the Infinity Gems in unison? And a new member joins the Illuminati! [rating:2/5] RODRIGO Planet of the Apes Special #1 Written by Daryl Gregory Drawn by Diego Barreto SC, 32pgs, FC, SRP: $4.99 Diamond Code: DEC12 0909 Daryl Gregory returns to the PLANET OF THE APES in this epic over-sized issue, featuring fan-favorite artist Diego Barreto (IRREDEEMABLE) throughout 32 pages of new story and art! It’s the return of what Jason Aaron (SCALPED, WOLVERINE AND THE X-MEN) called: “The best PLANET OF THE APES comic ever. And one of my favorite comics of the year, period.” When the Lawgiver was assassinated by a human, Ape City fell into a vicious civil war. Ten years have passed since the horrific violence and a fragile peace is emerging. Voice Alaya has been deposed and awaits sentencing in Ape City’s prison. Meanwhile, Sully has begun to rally forces, both human and ape. Little do they know they’re both on a collision course towards an even greater danger… [rating:3/5] ZACH Bedlam #4 Writer: Nick Spencer Artist: Riley Rossmo Publisher: Image Comics Cover Price: $3.50 The Good Doctor [rating:2.5/5] Major Spoilers Poll of the Week When it comes to space travel, there are a couple of routes you can go. The first is the safe route, which means it takes 100 years or more to put a colony on the Moon, which is a good thing, because everyone knows the Moon blew up in 1999. The other is to seek out strange new worlds, and make a buck or two by smuggling spice for the Hutts. The second is a bit more reckless, but can lead to so much more in the end. Which brings us to the Major Spoilers Poll of the Week! [poll id="272"] LINK Discussion: THE CURSE OF DRACULA The Curse of Dracula is back in this deluxe new hardcover edition! A mysterious, charismatic figure is moving amongst the circles of San Francisco’s political elite. When Jonathan Van Helsing and his team of vampire hunters come to town investigating a string of grisly murders, they know it’s only a matter of time before they come face to face with the master of the dark! Contact us at [email protected] Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. 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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