August 31, 2016

Major Spoilers Podcast #962: The Tick!

1 hour 8 minutes

This week on the Major Spoilers Podcast: THE TICK! Plus, Afterlife with Archie #10, Clean Room #11, Hell or High Water, and Croak #1. We also talk about the end of an era as Kirkman announces the end of Invincible.

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NEWS

Robert Kirkman is ending Invincible

http://majorspoilers.com/2016/08/17/business-robert-kirkman-ending-invincible/

REVIEWS

STEPHEN

AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE #10

Writer: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

Artist: Francesco Francavilla

BETTY: RIP Pt. 5, “Interlude with the Pussycats” Before the end of the world began, a female pop trio was setting charts on fire. But in a world of TMZ and paparazzi-driven media, somehow these women kept their private lives a secret from everyone—until now. A full-access interview promises to show the tragic and terrifying origin story of Josie and the Pussycats. For TEEN+ Readers.

[rating:5/5]

MATTHEW

Clean Room #11

Writer: Gail Simone

Art: Jon Davis-Hunt

The Entities threaten their final revenge on our world and it’s vastly more horrible than even Astrid thought, while Evangelical forces stake a claim on Astrid’s organization, and only Chloe has the knowledge to stop them. Our second mind-bending arc rockets to a grisly conclusion for all mankind, including you and everyone you know!

[rating: 3.5/5]

RODRIGO

CROAK #1

(W) Cody Andrew Sousa

(A) Francesco Iaquinta, Chris O'Halloran

Aubrey, Nick, and Tim are three friends on a casual camping trip. Their fun weekend turns awry after being forced to set up camp deep in the woods. Lost, afraid, and alone, their worst nightmares come to life.

[rating:2.5/5]

ASHLEY

HELL OR HIGH WATER

starring: Chris Pine and Ben Foster

directed by: David Mackenzie

Toby is a divorced father who's trying to make a better life for his son. His brother Tanner is an ex-convict with a short temper and a loose trigger finger. Together, they plan a series of heists against the bank that's about to foreclose on their family ranch. Standing in their way is Marcus, a Texas Ranger who's only weeks away from retirement. As the siblings plot their final robbery, they must also prepare for a showdown with a crafty lawman who's not ready to ride off into the sunset.

[rating: 3/5]

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DISCUSSION

THE TICK: The Complete Edlund Edition

This tracks The Tick from his start to his journey to The Big Apple with Arthur. It includes the first appearance of Arthur, Oedipus, Barry Hubris (Brown Tick), and Paul the Samaurai. The first few issues involve Tick's battling of Ninjas!

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