This week on the Major Spoilers Podcast: No Zach, but plenty of uncomfortable conversations between Stephen and Matthew. Plus - Legend of Korra, Archer & Armstrong, and Samurai Jack! NEWS Samurai Jack returns in October LINK REVIEWS STEPHEN The Legend of Korra: The Art of the Animated Series Book One - Air HC This handsome hardcover contains hundreds of pieces of never-before-seen artwork created during the development of Season 1 of The Legend of Korra. With captions from Mike and Bryan throughout, this is an intimate look inside the creative process that brought the mystical world of bending and a new generation of heroes to life! [rating:4.5/5 MATTHEW Archer and Armstrong #11 Writer: Fred Van Lente Artist: Pere Perez Dinosaurs! Flight 19! The lost colony of Roanoke! Alien Greys! Ambrose Bierce?! The mysterious disappearances of history have all wound up in the hollow world called The Faraway – and now so have Archer & Armstrong and their arch-nemesis! Can the Valiant Universe’s greatest conspiracy-busters find their way out before they’re trapped forever? And we warn you to have your insurance premiums paid up before reading the last page revelation of the origin of The Boon – because your jaw will drop! (And probably need to be reattached surgically.) [rating:4.5/5] RODRIGO Gamma (One Shot) Writer: Ulises Farinas, Erick Freitas Artist: Ulises Farinas Dusty Keztchemal is a pathetic coward. He failed the entire planet, and now, the only way he can make a living is by getting punched in the face for money. But when a beautiful stranger wanders into his saloon looking for help, Dusty thinks he can conjure up the man he once was—the greatest monster trainer in the world! [rating:3.5/5] ZACH Superior Foes of Spider-Man #1 Writer: Nick Spencer Artist: Steve Lieber Boomerang and some of Spidey's deadliest baddies prove that with terrible powers come terrible responsibilities! Rising Star Nick Spencer teams with Eisner Award winning sensation Steve Lieber for a walk on the Spider-Verse's evil side! [rating:3.5/5] Major Spoilers Poll of the Week It’s that time of year again – time for the mass geek migration to southern California to partake in the annual running of the nerds. Each year, we like to take the pulse of the Major Spoilerites to A) See if you are still alive, and B) See if you are enjoying the news coming from the San Diego Comic Con. But most of all, we want to know if you’re attending the big show. Will you be attending the 2013 San Diego Comic Con?Will you be attending the 2013 San Diego Comic Con? Discussion: Nick Fury’s Howling Commandos A powerful magician claiming to be the one true Merlin (one of many characters in the Marvel Universe to make this claim) escapes from a S.H.I.E.L.D. containment facility dubbed the Warehouse. He journeys to the United Kingdom, where he transforms the entire country into a fantasy realm. The Howling Commandos are charged with stopping him. The team is headquartered in Area 13, a classified base run by S.H.I.E.L.D. for its supernatural black op program. It also serves as a research and development facility, specializing in the supernatural. 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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