Mattie Franklin
Character » Mattie Franklin appears in 100 issues.
Mattie Franklin was the third person to be a costumed super-heroine called Spider-Woman.
RIP Mattie Franklin
I actually remembered, eleven years ago. Going to the comicstands, picking up Amazing Spider-Man vol. 2 # 5 & Peter Parker Spider-Man vol. 2 # 5. There she was; the NEW Spider-Woman! She was youthful; she was exciting; she still had lots to learn! She reminded Peter Parker of himself when he was her age; she was like sixteen, and CUTE!!! And yes; even I dug her; smashing through monsters and all!
Not so long afterwards, in another fell swoop, even managed to snag Spider-Woman #1-2. Once again, with Spider-Woman, Spider-Woman, Spider-Woman, Spider-Woman, and Madame Web! ( Guest Featuring Spider-Man!)
Now; I've just heard; seen on scans_daily, they've decided to KILL, SACRIFICE her for story ( YES, REFRIGERATION!!!!) ? Not to mention KILLing her for GRIM HUNTER ( the Kravinoff son nobody cared for) !??? WHY!??????
Just another reason of many, why I've decided not to buy any more Amazing Spider-Man, for quite some time... RIP Mattie.
You are judging a story without even reading it. I haven't heard anyone saying they haven't like Grim Hunt so far.
" Regardless of how good the story is, killing a female character to create shock, it's such an old and boring trick. "Besides Kaine, the Spider-Man Family consists of only females. It was bound to be one that was killed.
Oh man someone died in a comic that's been done sooooo many times....I hate everything and nothing satisfies me
there was some sarcasm there in case you missed it...... The story was amazingly well done and I was upset that they killed Mattie but they haven't done anything with the character in years so I got over pretty quickly
Excuse me
, what about Mattie? I know, she' s a character not used effectively / not taken enthusiastically / bad aftertaste from Byrne, by fans for YEARS, another "bringing him/her back, easy PREY for the KILL" syndrome perhaps; what is your thoughts about so?Mattie Franklin / Spider-Woman ( 1998-2010)
" @NicholasJesson: If you actually read the book you'd see it was good. "
- Not interested in picking up "Grim Hunt" either; to me "Amazing Spider-Man" has definitely been broadcasting that it's "Not Just for Kids Anymore" in the worst ways, for quite some time.
" @InnerVenom123 said:It was a very well done story, if you'd like your comics to be all sunshine and rainbows perhaps stick to Archie.- Not interested in picking up "Grim Hunt" either; to me "Amazing Spider-Man" has definitely been broadcasting that it's "Not Just for Kids Anymore" in the worst ways, for quite some time. "" @NicholasJesson: If you actually read the book you'd see it was good. "
SCREW THIS: I am beyond well aware of the risks of the board: users "flaming" others on things they simply don't believe. Right now, I am just in no mood for this. Either; please be respectable to the memory of Spider-Woman; perhaps a "euology" if you will; maybe even "voice" how "darker and darker" the direction Amazing Spider-Man is continuing downhill; surely, this is part of it; otherwise if not interested; Nobody; I notice you are a mod; you may mercifully delete this thread.
which Spider-woman are we being respectful of? Juila Carpenter? Jessica Drew? Araña? No none of the characters that they've done something with in the past few years. We're being respectful of Mattie Franklin the other "Spider-girl". Lets face it, there are like 50 Spider characters who all have similar powers and one of them had to die and if you didn't see Mattie's death coming then I feel bad for you.
You know what's not being Respectful to the characters memory? Not bothering to read her last story.
And the story is good anyway...you should read it...=]
NOOOOO!!!! This is NOT " Read Grim Hunt" - If this is the direction this thread is going to go: MODS: DELETE THIS THREAD: PUT IT OUT OF ITS MISERY: NOW!!!!!
It was indeed a mystake for multiple reason.
First it on Spider-Man forum when you're topic is about Mattie Franklin
Second you have a major spoiler in your title for something that happened pretty recently
Third like it been pointed out before you're commenting on something you have not even read & you don't accept the opinion of persons that actually read it.
" NOOOOO!!!! This is NOT " Read Grim Hunt" - If this is the direction this thread is going to go: MODS: DELETE THIS THREAD: PUT IT OUT OF ITS MISERY: NOW!!!!! "You're not going to find Comicvine very enjoyable if this is how you act when people don't agree with you. I suggest you learn to accept the fact that other people have opinions of their own before you make any more threads. Just saying.
RIP Mattie Franklin. I wonder if we will see J.J.Jamesons reaction to her death. He was kin to her in some way after all.
"Uncle" -Foster Father I believe - taking a look at my Amazing Spider-Man vol.2 #14, she was seen under the care of Jonah & Marla's residence. Yes, I truly hope there will be grieving, writers actually remembering those things ( possibly yes, for many neglectfuls, possibly not, many times not a surprise nowadays) , otherwise, would be quite a shame...
Spidey can one more day her back, give up his -$32.67 bank account balance haha
But seriously it does suck that she died helpless but the dialogue with Madame Webb was so compelling that her death was justified for good storytelling. Grim Hunt looks like its gonna be awesome, hope Anti-Venom plays a role in it!
"Spidey can one more day her back, give up his -$32.67 bank account balance haha But seriously it does suck that she died helpless but the dialogue with Madame Webb was so compelling that her death was justified for good storytelling. Grim Hunt looks like its gonna be awesome, hope Anti-Venom plays a role in it! "
Her story in the past years leading up to this is most tragic; drugging her up, followed by harvesting drugs out of her. REALLY; is that ALL they could have done for her??? If they find the "best" move out of her in years, to sacrifice her, even as "dramatic, dignified" as they make it; it is still the LAZY way out; when they could have just find some way to write her better.
No thanks; I've taken a look at other reviews; them just saying " death of a spider character"; really; if someone wants to express true COMPASSION over this, like it actually MATTERS; not just " oh, a Spider-Woman, of the three / four / five is dead", as if it's "necessary" to pare down the numbers, like she's that insignificant. I prefer to take this issue DIRECTLY. Whether or not people remembers her, or prefers not to; I feel even she deserved something.
@NicholasJesson: I'm actually a bit pissed off by this spoiler, like i do not have the time to simply go to the comic book store the day the issue comes out, and there are some viners who might have to wait a few weeks to get the issue. Make sure you think before making a thread title with a huge spoiler like that next time.
Poor Mattie. :(
I've only started reading Spiderman, and I jumped straight in with the Gimm Hunt storyline ... then I saw Mattie and she seemed like a nice, strong character who was brave even until the end.
I wished I could have seen more of her. :/ but she had a 'nice', noble death for a comic character.
@lorialet: Many people across the comic boards do.
Oh man someone died in a comic that's been done sooooo many times....I hate everything and nothing satisfies me
there was some sarcasm there in case you missed it...... The story was amazingly well done and I was upset that they killed Mattie but they haven't done anything with the character in years so I got over pretty quickly
I know this is an old post but I think you would be interested to know that they did make Mattie come out of retirement and a leading character in The Loners two year before she was kidnapped by Kravenoffs. Some writers were interested in using The Loners but Marvel told them to hold off on characters like Mattie.
http://forums.superherohype.com/showpost.php?p=13436798&postcount=773
Its seems to me that the higher-ups at Marvel made the decision to kill her off. Her death happened around the Anya was being pushed as Spider-Girl. Mattie was limbo'd and then fridged to keep Anya from being redundant it seems. Along with cancelling Mayday's book and shoehorning Julia into the Madam Webb role so that Anya can get her costume.
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