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Uhm, Did Deadpool just ask Peter if he remembers being married?
Marvel Preview: Spider-Man/Deadpool #33 – AiPT!
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Not saying this is Mary Jane and I'm more likely to be wrong than right
http://davidmarquez.tumblr.com/post/174064398859/wip
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There's not much user activity in the forum anymore. Only you, me, @zariusii, @marvelman92 and @mizerous come here in whatever capacity. Really do miss the likes of @itsaworld (first CV friend), @amazingfantasy, @blackspidey2099, @magnetic_eye, @knightwriteri, etc. You know, the spider gang LOL (God, that sounds so lame now that I think about it).
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That looks like Mary Jane but it could be Bethany Cabe. Also don't Marquez' or whoever the constant Bendis artist is draws females rather similarly? I once mistook one of her evil Riri villains, a japanese girl in an armored suit for MJ just because the faces looked alike. Well here's hoping that isn't Mary Jane.
Not saying this is Mary Jane and I'm more likely to be wrong than right
http://davidmarquez.tumblr.com/post/174064398859/wip
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@itsaworld, @ursaber, @amazingfantasy, @quilsniv, @tattacus
@zariusii, @blackspidey2099, @eto@mizerous
@riscrit aka Spideyryan, @magnetic_eye, @theheaven_guardian10, @marvelman92
Could be Avengers. Even though Ed McGuiness is drawing the first six issues, from what I've heard David Marquez is drawing the next arc of Avengers. That hair looks way too fluffy and out of control to be Mary Jane's hair; it would, however, be perfectly in line for Jen Walters after she comes out of a Hulk rampage. (Still not happy that Aaron is ignoring that she's back to normal.) For comparison to her previous Marquez renders from Invincible Iron Man:
It's way too late in Invincible Iron Man #600's development cycle for Marquez to just be inking his pages when it releases next week. This has to be something else that isn't Iron Man related.
There's not much user activity in the forum anymore. Only you, me, @zariusii, @marvelman92 and @mizerous come here in whatever capacity. Really do miss the likes of @itsaworld (first CV friend), @amazingfantasy, @blackspidey2099, @magnetic_eye, @knightwriteri, etc. You know, the spider gang LOL (God, that sounds so lame now that I think about it).
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That looks like Mary Jane but it could be Bethany Cabe. Also don't Marquez' or whoever the constant Bendis artist is draws females rather similarly? I once mistook one of her evil Riri villains, a japanese girl in an armored suit for MJ just because the faces looked alike. Well here's hoping that isn't Mary Jane.
OI. Ya boi is right 'ere. Probably doesn't help that ComicVine's notification system is outdated and an overhaul of the entire site, let alone the notification system, is probably a necessity at this point.
You're probably referring to Stefano Caselli on the same-face dilemma, since Marquez didn't draw the Cyberninjas or the Techno-Golem. Caselli, however, did, in issue 4 of Riri's ongoing. Marquez, as far as I know, isn't slated to work on any Iron Man during Slott's tenure while Bethany Cabe is back; that's all Valero Schiti.
@quilsniv: @ursaber: @animehunter: Could Be MJ Since Marquez Is One Of The People Handling The Art In The Final Issue Of Bendis' Run On Iron Man. But, Like Quilsniv Said, David Marquez Is Actually One Of The Artists Handling The Avengers In Jason Aaron's Run On The Series. But, Hey It Could Or Could Not Be MJ. Infact, I Kinda Hope MJ Might Have A Role In The Upcoming Spidergeddon Event. Would Be Cool To See Marquez On A Spider-Man Series Revolving Around Peter Whether It's Actually PP:SM, ASM, Or The Latest Event. But, Whatever They'll Have In Store For All Three Series, I'm Hoping To See.
@quilsniv It looks a lot like MJ, and if true,m but as you say, the hair's a little too wild. If MJ is'nt going anywhere like I suspect, then it makes sense for her to cameo in Avengers.
@animehunter I don't really read Spidey/Deadpool much these days, is the blonde woman supposed to be Sarah Stacy from Sins Past?
EDIT: Nevermind, I found out it's Gen X's Husk
Newspaper Strip Update: Peter's home! He slept on the plane so is a bit restless. He decides to head to the Bugle and see how the graveyard shift is doing. Meanwhile, the Federal agent is cornered by his pursuers
According to Amazon listings, Renew Your Vows will continue through to issue 24, that takes it through to at least October
The adventures continue for Marvel's favorite radioactive-spider-powered nuclear family! And things kick off with a little trip for Peter and MJ! A 401 (k), insurance and vacation days just aren't part of the package when you're a super hero. But Mr. and Mrs. Parker have been saving up for a "just the two of us" vacation since Annie was born, and they aren't going to let trouble - no matter how catastrophic - get in their way! Now all they need is to find a good babysitter...
COLLECTING: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: RENEW YOUR VOWS 19-24
This is the Top 10 Bleeding Cool Bestseller List, as compiled by a number of comic stores from their sales on Wednesday and Thursday. It measures what are known as the “Wednesday Warriors”, those who can’t wait to the weekend to get this week’s comics. We salute you, and the keenness you bring to your passion.
Thanks to the following retailers (and to join them, e-mail richjohnston@gmail.com)
Who had this to say,
Very mediocre week – top 4 books were all very close to outranking each other in sales – no standouts.
Not a lot of regular titles out this week but plenty of top-selling Specials. Batman and Avengers were neck and neck though, with Batman at the slight advantage. I’m honestly relieved to see a Marvel book that sells those kinds of numbers, so please, keep doing that Marvel.
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A pretty small batch of new comics led to an unusual sales week — We lead with a pair of Image titles, as WICKED & DIVINE and BARRIER slog it out for the top spot. The second JUSTICE LEAGUE: NO JUSTICE nudges past the conclusion to the Booster Gold storyline in BATMAN, and the GATES OF VALHALLA special to eak a few more dollars out of MIGHTY THOR surpasses the second issue of AVENGERS (or is it really #692? Sales are already back below what the weekly was delivering) The real surprise, however, was ISOLA #1 rushing back into our top ten for the week, some six weeks after release, narrowly beating out NEW CHALLENGERS #1 (which was pretty great) — smells like speculators!
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It was definitely a tentpole title week, as the second issues of both the newest iteration of AVENGERS as well as JUSTICE LEAGUE: NO JUSTICE both sit in top spots on our best sellers list. The core BATMAN title also hanging around up there is no surprise at this point. Rounding out the top half of the list is the Jane Foster-era Thor coda MIGHTY THOR GATES OF VALHALLA and the third issue of the absolutely superb BARRIER limited series.
The second half of the list is mostly the expected solid sellers: a new SUPERMAN SPECIAL, and the most recent issues of X-MEN RED and KICK-ASS. Bringing up the rear is the latest of DC’s New Age Of Heroes offerings: NEW CHALLENGERS #1.
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Not a bad week. Batman of course took the top spot. DC’s Batman wedding invite promo is popular. Even had a person call saying the other stores were running low on them and stop to get one because it was selling online for $5. Didn’t buy anything. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers breaks into our top ten. It has gone upwards in sales which in this comic market is quite the accomplishment. Aquaman also somehow seems to have gone up in sales for us. No really big surprises this week.
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Strong sales for Batman and No Justice, with New Challengers performing well. X-Men Wedding Special make the top ten, but did a little less than we had anticipated as readers realized there was no wedding in the wedding special. Superman Special #1 performed about 10% above the numbers of the first-day sales on the final issue of Superman.
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Notable sales:
Tales of Suspense #39 5.0 $2,500 – Never Underestimate Facebook’s reach, we had this pictures of this book along with other big keys on Facebook the moment we got it and it was sold within 4 hours. Within the first few days of the post we had already moved a first Hawkeye, First Doctor Strange, Amazing Spider-man #8 and #6, and an FF #13. Thank you Facebook!
Superman #24 4.5 $1,500. This CBCS graded classic flag cover flew up, up, and away yesterday afternoon.
Action Comics #252 4.5 (ESTIMATED) $1,400. The demand for Silver Age continues to increase; this nice mid-grade copy of Supergirls’ first appearance sold in less than a week!
Superman vs Muhammed Ali #1 VF $100. This great Treasury Edition only lasted about two weeks before someone pulled the trigger on it.
There's not much user activity in the forum anymore. Only you, me, @zariusii, @marvelman92 and @mizerous come here in whatever capacity. Really do miss the likes of @itsaworld (first CV friend), @amazingfantasy, @blackspidey2099, @magnetic_eye, @knightwriteri, etc. You know, the spider gang LOL (God, that sounds so lame now that I think about it).
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That looks like Mary Jane but it could be Bethany Cabe. Also don't Marquez' or whoever the constant Bendis artist is draws females rather similarly? I once mistook one of her evil Riri villains, a japanese girl in an armored suit for MJ just because the faces looked alike. Well here's hoping that isn't Mary Jane.
OI. Ya boi is right 'ere. Probably doesn't help that ComicVine's notification system is outdated and an overhaul of the entire site, let alone the notification system, is probably a necessity at this point.
You're probably referring to Stefano Caselli on the same-face dilemma, since Marquez didn't draw the Cyberninjas or the Techno-Golem. Caselli, however, did, in issue 4 of Riri's ongoing. Marquez, as far as I know, isn't slated to work on any Iron Man during Slott's tenure while Bethany Cabe is back; that's all Valero Schiti.
In my mind David Marquez and Sara Pichelli are pretty good artists with strong anatomical correctness and body language. A few nicks and picks here and there especially with the one who did art for Defenders using 3D models to draw some of its characters coming across as less fluid.
And sorry @quilsniv my sincere apologies for forgetting you. Never again ya hear me. BTW I will get around to continuing to read your FNSM series from where I left off and give you some brief feedback through the FNSM thread or PM.
Wait, who are Bendis' typical companion artists, David Marquez, Sara Pichelli and Stefano Caselli, right?
Ah please Slott do not use Mary Jane and just write her off.
@ursaber: Lol hey I'm still around here! It's just that I end up missing a ton of notifications these days since CV only lets you see your last 15 or so. In fact, I missed the post where you actually mentioned me, and I only saw the notification from you quoting the post where you mentioned me because I was online rn... :P
The other reason I'm not as active on here anymore is because I am kinda losing interest due to how lame Spencer's run seems like it is going to be... Which means I don't have much to discuss regarding Spidey anymore. I do usually pop up on Wednesdays to post my thoughts about whatever comics came out though...
@ursaber: Lol hey I'm still around here! It's just that I end up missing a ton of notifications these days since CV only lets you see your last 15 or so. In fact, I missed the post where you actually mentioned me, and I only saw the notification from you quoting the post where you mentioned me because I was online rn... :P
The other reason I'm not as active on here anymore is because I am kinda losing interest due to how lame Spencer's run seems like it is going to be... Which means I don't have much to discuss regarding Spidey anymore. I do usually pop up on Wednesdays to post my thoughts about whatever comics came out though...
Glad to see ya again. Its just that yer time here is sparring, as in takes long intervals in between visits. Regardless glad to see ya here black!
I don't or barely even read comics anymore, cept for Aquaman and Red Hood and the Outlaws but I show up to get some updates, news and just discuss stuff with the group. Its obviously understandable the absences due to work, stuff to do or lost interest. But to me, I am really prone to come here as often as I can. I like the, community here. Never wanna go back to CBR.
Glad to see ya again. Its just that yer time here is sparring, as in takes long intervals in between visits. Regardless glad to see ya here black!
LOL, tbh that's also partly because of how many other users became inactive here, so it ended up being less active... :( I know amazingfantasy is unable to be on here for a while due to IRL issues. I'll try to stay more active on here though!
I don't or barely even read comics anymore, cept for Aquaman and Red Hood and the Outlaws but I show up to get some updates, news and just discuss stuff with the group.
Hmm, if you think those are good I might check them out. I've recently started reading the Rebirth Green Lanterns and I've been loving it so far, though I'm not caught up yet.
I like the, community here. Never wanna go back to CBR.
LOL what's wrong with CBR? I am pretty active on there (not as active as CV though).
LOL, tbh that's also partly because of how many other users became inactive here, so it ended up being less active... :( I know amazingfantasy is unable to be on here for a while due to IRL issues. I'll try to stay more active on here though!
You're right about that. I do miss @amazingfantasy but the one I miss most is @itsaworld since she was my very first CV friend and got along famously exchanging fan fictions and such. What do you mean IRL issues?
Hmm, if you think those are good I might check them out. I've recently started reading the Rebirth Green Lanterns and I've been loving it so far, though I'm not caught up yet.
Oh Aquaman and Red Hood are excellent. To me at least. I find Aquaman's fantastic fantasy adventure superhero setting to be extremely interesting and immersive plus the dynamic of Aquaman and Mera is just a treat. There are essential elements I need to enjoy a story, relatable compelling main hero, an interesting setting and a good love interest. Aquaman fulfills all of this plus the royal aspect gives it a Game of Thrones vibe that just enhances the experience for me. Red Hood on the other hand lacks the good romance but the premise of this "Dark Trinity" that follows a fallen Robin (Jason Todd), an unfulfilled Amazon (Artemis) and a defective Superman (Bizarro) is a very intruiguing and absorbing team dynamic. Red Hood is also my favorite Batman character and the story is just plain good with no identity politics in it.
LOL what's wrong with CBR? I am pretty active on there (not as active as CV though).
I just found it to be a really monitored and toxic experience. There are a LOT of yes-people over there willing to just go along with whatever crap Spider Man status quo is going on.
You're right about that. I do miss @amazingfantasy but the one I miss most is @itsaworld since she was my very first CV friend and got along famously exchanging fan fictions and such. What do you mean IRL issues?
Yeah, I'd say AF was like my first CV friend which is why I miss him a lot. I miss everyone who stopped being active though. He didn't really specify what they were, but basically the reason why he's been very sporadically active for the past while is due to IRL issues.
Oh Aquaman and Red Hood are excellent. To me at least. I find Aquaman's fantastic fantasy adventure superhero setting to be extremely interesting and immersive plus the dynamic of Aquaman and Mera is just a treat. There are essential elements I need to enjoy a story, relatable compelling main hero, an interesting setting and a good love interest. Aquaman fulfills all of this plus the royal aspect gives it a Game of Thrones vibe that just enhances the experience for me. Red Hood on the other hand lacks the good romance but the premise of this "Dark Trinity" that follows a fallen Robin (Jason Todd), an unfulfilled Amazon (Artemis) and a defective Superman (Bizarro) is a very intruiguing and absorbing team dynamic. Red Hood is also my favorite Batman character and the story is just plain good with no identity politics in it.
Thanks for letting me know your thoughts. That sounds very interesting, and I'll definitely check them out once I'm done with Green Lanterns. You should check out Green Lanterns if you haven't already. Jessica Cruz is one of the absolute most likable superhero protagonists, and I really like Simon's backstory. The writing and characterization is top-notch too, and this is coming from someone who hasn't read much Green Lantern beyond a few of the New 52 story arcs, and a couple TPBs - so I'm not too familiar in Lantern lore.
I just found it to be a really monitored and toxic experience. There are a LOT of yes-people over there willing to just go along with whatever crap Spider Man status quo is going on.
Fair enough. There are definitely a couple yes-people I have noticed who ever criticize anything.
You're right about that. I do miss @amazingfantasy but the one I miss most is @itsaworld since she was my very first CV friend and got along famously exchanging fan fictions and such. What do you mean IRL issues?
Yeah, I'd say AF was like my first CV friend which is why I miss him a lot. I miss everyone who stopped being active though. He didn't really specify what they were, but basically the reason why he's been very sporadically active for the past while is due to IRL issues.
Oh Aquaman and Red Hood are excellent. To me at least. I find Aquaman's fantastic fantasy adventure superhero setting to be extremely interesting and immersive plus the dynamic of Aquaman and Mera is just a treat. There are essential elements I need to enjoy a story, relatable compelling main hero, an interesting setting and a good love interest. Aquaman fulfills all of this plus the royal aspect gives it a Game of Thrones vibe that just enhances the experience for me. Red Hood on the other hand lacks the good romance but the premise of this "Dark Trinity" that follows a fallen Robin (Jason Todd), an unfulfilled Amazon (Artemis) and a defective Superman (Bizarro) is a very intruiguing and absorbing team dynamic. Red Hood is also my favorite Batman character and the story is just plain good with no identity politics in it.
Thanks for letting me know your thoughts. That sounds very interesting, and I'll definitely check them out once I'm done with Green Lanterns. You should check out Green Lanterns if you haven't already. Jessica Cruz is one of the absolute most likable superhero protagonists, and I really like Simon's backstory. The writing and characterization is top-notch too, and this is coming from someone who hasn't read much Green Lantern beyond a few of the New 52 story arcs, and a couple TPBs - so I'm not too familiar in Lantern lore.
I just found it to be a really monitored and toxic experience. There are a LOT of yes-people over there willing to just go along with whatever crap Spider Man status quo is going on.
Fair enough. There are definitely a couple yes-people I have noticed who ever criticize anything.
Still don't know what are IRL issues? Or is it IRS!?
TBH, other than John Stewart from the Justice League cartoon, the Green Lantern mythos just doesn't interest me all that much, and this is coming from a hardcore sci fi fan. Its just the Lantern Corps, their different colorations and motives. Don't know it just doesn't attract me. The Green Lantern Ring and their power is super cool but that's about it. Not a fan of the costumes TBH as well.
@ursaber: I don't know exactly what the issues are either, so I can't tell you LOL.
Fair enough regarding GL. I was always pretty interested in GL (coming from a person who isn't really a huge sci-fi guy) but the Rebirth Green Lantern stuff (both books) have been really awesome to me. TBH Green Lanterns seems pretty removed from the traditional Green Lantern stuff though, so it is a lot more accessible.
There's not much user activity in the forum anymore. Only you, me, @zariusii, @marvelman92 and @mizerous come here in whatever capacity. Really do miss the likes of @itsaworld (first CV friend), @amazingfantasy, @blackspidey2099, @magnetic_eye, @knightwriteri, etc. You know, the spider gang LOL (God, that sounds so lame now that I think about it).
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That looks like Mary Jane but it could be Bethany Cabe. Also don't Marquez' or whoever the constant Bendis artist is draws females rather similarly? I once mistook one of her evil Riri villains, a japanese girl in an armored suit for MJ just because the faces looked alike. Well here's hoping that isn't Mary Jane.
OI. Ya boi is right 'ere. Probably doesn't help that ComicVine's notification system is outdated and an overhaul of the entire site, let alone the notification system, is probably a necessity at this point.
You're probably referring to Stefano Caselli on the same-face dilemma, since Marquez didn't draw the Cyberninjas or the Techno-Golem. Caselli, however, did, in issue 4 of Riri's ongoing. Marquez, as far as I know, isn't slated to work on any Iron Man during Slott's tenure while Bethany Cabe is back; that's all Valero Schiti.
In my mind David Marquez and Sara Pichelli are pretty good artists with strong anatomical correctness and body language. A few nicks and picks here and there especially with the one who did art for Defenders using 3D models to draw some of its characters coming across as less fluid.
And sorry @quilsniv my sincere apologies for forgetting you. Never again ya hear me. BTW I will get around to continuing to read your FNSM series from where I left off and give you some brief feedback through the FNSM thread or PM.
Wait, who are Bendis' typical companion artists, David Marquez, Sara Pichelli and Stefano Caselli, right?
Ah please Slott do not use Mary Jane and just write her off.
I Really Like David Marquez And Sara Pichelli. Two Brilliant Artists Who Bring In Alot Of Emotions, Depth, Energy, And Groundedness To Their Characters. Marquez Makes The Characters And Scenes More Emotional And Action Heavy In Depth While Pichelli Brings In Alot Of Fluidity And Depth To Hers As Well As Some Craziness. Both Are Some Of The Very Best And Brilliant Artists At Marvel. Would Really Like To See Them In More None Bendis Related Series. Really Liked Hunt For Wolverine by Marquez And Avengers by Pichelli And Would Look Forward To Marquez On That Series. And I Really Am Eager To See How Pichelli Handles The Fantastic Four. That Is If Slott Actually Does Handle Them Well. I Would Really Like To See The Two On A Peter Parker/Spider-Man Related Series. Hopefully, We'll See That In PP:SM And/Or That Spidergeddon Event.
As For Bendis, His Go-To Artists Are Usually Marquez, Pichelli, Alex Maleev, Michael Gaydos, And David Mack But, Now That Bendis Is Gone, I'm Eager To See How Any Of These Artists Would Do Under Different Artists. Can't Wait To See That.
@ursaber The only thing I dislike about CBR right now (other than the yes-men) is the absolutely toxic Superman/Wonder Woman fanbase. Those people are a disgrace to the ideals of both Clark Kent and Diana Prince. Their appreciation thread is made up of the same three or four people acting snarky, salty, and downright hostile towards anyone that likes the two just as friends, prefer Lois with Clark, and generally hate the Rebirth direction and writers to the extent they say quite despicable things about both.
The Spider-Man forum there is more often at times barely active. I honestly think the fans there are kind of bored with the books and their direction, much like @blackspidey2099 is.
Threads are also allowed to veer completly off-topic and transform into something else entirely. Just recently the "What people get wrong about the marriage" thread has turned into a whole different topic ("which age group is Spider-Man aimed at?"), and so far neither Mets, Oldschool, nor Frontier have moved those discussions to another thread.
@ursaber The only thing I dislike about CBR right now (other than the yes-men) is the absolutely toxic Superman/Wonder Woman fanbase. Those people are a disgrace to the ideals of both Clark Kent and Diana Prince. Their appreciation thread is made up of the same three or four people acting snarky, salty, and downright hostile towards anyone that likes the two just as friends, prefer Lois with Clark, and generally hate the Rebirth direction and writers to the extent they say quite despicable things about both.
The Spider-Man forum there is more often at times barely active. I honestly think the fans there are kind of bored with the books and their direction, much like @blackspidey2099 is.
Threads are also allowed to veer completly off-topic and transform into something else entirely. Just recently the "What people get wrong about the marriage" thread has turned into a whole different topic ("which age group is Spider-Man aimed at?"), and so far neither Mets, Oldschool, nor Frontier have moved those discussions to another thread.
Precisely why I will avoid contact with CBR from now on. And its because of Spider Man. Really don't care about Supes or Wonder.
And yes, recently in 2018 the CV Spider Man forums are a barren waste. Totally understandable the absence of some people. I myself loathe the current RYV and will only buy the TPB for the first 12 issues even if issue 12 was a horror to me.
Wait, so nobody talks much here? That's a shame.
Dan commented on Spidergeddon over on CBR
http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?111380-Spidergeddon!/page4
I don't have any skin in the game. I'm off to Iron Man and FF.
I just want to say, I love this. 4 pages of hand-wringing, doomsaying, predictions of readers dropping the books, pleas for calmer heads, and wild-wild-wild guesses...
...off of 4 syllables.
You guys are awesome.
Wait, so nobody talks much here? That's a shame.
There is talk, just not as much as it used to.
Dan commented on Spidergeddon over on CBR
http://community.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?111380-Spidergeddon!/page4
I don't have any skin in the game. I'm off to Iron Man and FF.
I just want to say, I love this. 4 pages of hand-wringing, doomsaying, predictions of readers dropping the books, pleas for calmer heads, and wild-wild-wild guesses...
...off of 4 syllables.
You guys are awesome.
I don't think Dan should have control of F4. Not only because of his management of Spider Man but his overall poor track record of effectively handling two series at once. Remember Silver Surfer, a stellar series that suffered from massive delays. I see the same thing happening but now with two super major Marvel books.
@ursaber The only thing I dislike about CBR right now (other than the yes-men) is the absolutely toxic Superman/Wonder Woman fanbase. Those people are a disgrace to the ideals of both Clark Kent and Diana Prince. Their appreciation thread is made up of the same three or four people acting snarky, salty, and downright hostile towards anyone that likes the two just as friends, prefer Lois with Clark, and generally hate the Rebirth direction and writers to the extent they say quite despicable things about both.
The Spider-Man forum there is more often at times barely active. I honestly think the fans there are kind of bored with the books and their direction, much like @blackspidey2099 is.
Threads are also allowed to veer completly off-topic and transform into something else entirely. Just recently the "What people get wrong about the marriage" thread has turned into a whole different topic ("which age group is Spider-Man aimed at?"), and so far neither Mets, Oldschool, nor Frontier have moved those discussions to another thread.
In CBR, I Just Really Don't Like How Many SJWs There Are In There. I Actually Got Banned For Disagreeing With Having More Asexual And Transgendered Characters Stating That These Kinds Of Things Would Not Work For Many Reasons. And Honestly, The People I Talk To In Certain Forums Relating To Diversity Are Incredibly Toxic. Like, They Really Don't Understand How These Things Work.
As For The Other Threads Like Spider-Man, I Think It Is Because We Don't Have Many Quality Books To Talk About. So Far, The Only Ones We Have Are PP:SM, Spider-Man/Deadpool, And RYV. ASM Is Getting Better With Its New Arc, But, I Really Hope That Nick Spencer Does Well With It. And We Need To Hear More News On The Upcoming Spidergeddon Event Especially On Who's Handling It. Really, We Need To Get Some Better Spider-Man Related Series. So Far, We Have The Game, The Upcoming Animated Film, The Other Series Like PP:SM, Spider-Man/Deadpool, RYV, Some Other Stuff Like Venom, So Far, We Have Yet To Heard More Things On Stuff Like ASM, Spidergeddon, And Who Would Be Handling Miles Morales. I Really Hope We Get More Info On Them Later Soon.
https://www.cbr.com/spider-man-deadpool-robbie-thompson-interview-time-travel/
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@itsaworld, @ursaber, @amazingfantasy, @quilsniv, @tattacus
@zariusii, @blackspidey2099, @eto@mizerous
@riscrit aka Spideyryan, @magnetic_eye, @theheaven_guardian10, @marvelman92
Threads are also allowed to veer completly off-topic and transform into something else entirely. Just recently the "What people get wrong about the marriage" thread has turned into a whole different topic ("which age group is Spider-Man aimed at?"), and so far neither Mets, Oldschool, nor Frontier have moved those discussions to another thread.
LOL yeah this is so true... And like 90% of threads end up becoming OMD arguments.
And yes, recently in 2018 the CV Spider Man forums are a barren waste. Totally understandable the absence of some people. I myself loathe the current RYV and will only buy the TPB for the first 12 issues even if issue 12 was a horror to me.
Yeah, all the titles right now are boring me, except ASM to some extent. SM/DP went from being my favorite Spider-Man book to utter tripe once Joe Kelly left. RYV disrespects Peter more than any of the other books since Stegman/Conway left. SSM has been pretty average since the 300th issue ended. ASM was bad, but GDS has been pretty good so far. Once Slott leaves though, it looks like it will be trash.
In CBR, I Just Really Don't Like How Many SJWs There Are In There.
Maybe this is just me, but I find people who actually use the word 'SJW' are more likely to be the issue than the people who are called 'SJW'(s?).
@blackspidey2099: What the hell is GDS?
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Ah. Yeah, the arc isn't half bad.
Ah. Yeah, the arc isn't half bad.
I know I should know better at this point, but I really hope Slott sticks the landing with ASM 800 (which comes out in a couple days right?).
Ah. Yeah, the arc isn't half bad.
I know I should know better at this point, but I really hope Slott sticks the landing with ASM 800 (which comes out in a couple days right?).
Let's ask @animehunter
When's ASM 800 slated for release?
Ah. Yeah, the arc isn't half bad.
I know I should know better at this point, but I really hope Slott sticks the landing with ASM 800 (which comes out in a couple days right?).
Let's ask @animehunter
When's ASM 800 slated for release?
http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Week_22,_2018
Amazing Spider-Man #800 (Mary Jane)
• Dan Slott and Stuart Immomen are joined by many of the artists who made the last 10 years of Spider-Man so Amazing!
• The biggest Peter Parker/Norman Osborn story of all time unfolds over one 80-page story, a scope unmatched in comics!
• Who lives?! Who dies?! And what scars will Spider-Man bear from here on out?!
Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows Vol 2 #19
PARKER FAMILY VACATION BEGINS NOW!
401k? Insurance? Vacation Days? When you’re a superhero, benefits aren’t usually part of the care package. But Peter and Mary Jane Parker have been saving up for a “just the two of us” vacation since Annie was born, and they aren’t going to let trouble – no matter how catastrophic – get in their way! Now all they need is to find a good babysitter…
A one-shot Spider-Family Adventure taking place BEFORE the events of “8 Years Later…”
Spider-Gwen Vol 2 #32
THE SECRET IS OUT!
• Spider-Woman IS Gwen Stacy!
• Will going public fix the timeline — and more important, will it get Gwen out from under the Kingpin’s thumb?
• Or will this go as well as the last time a Spider-Person revealed his secret identity?
Marvel Super Hero Adventures #2 (Peter Parker/Spider-Man)
SPIDER-MAN JOINS DOCTOR STRANGE ON A MAGICAL MISSION FOR ALL AGES!
• When his spider-sense starts tingling in the West Village, Spider-Man swings into action. And he knows just where to go: the Sanctum Sanctorum, home of the Master of Mystic Arts — Doctor Stephen Strange!
• And the good doctor needs Spidey’s help! The villainous Hela, goddess of the Asgardian underworld, is dead set on destroying the world. And thanks to her, Doctor Strange and Spider-Man are stuck on the astral plane — unable to use their powers!
• Can Doctor Strange and Spider-Man help each other find their inner heroes in time to stop Hela and save the world?
Punisher #225 (Peter Parker/Spider-Man)
TARGET: PUNISHER!
• FRANK CASTLE is a man on the run!
• With his WAR MACHINE armor being tracked, Frank needs to stay one step ahead of NICK FURY if he wants to keep a handle on this heavy artillery.
• And for what the Punisher’s got planned…he’s gonna NEED IT!
Ah. Yeah, the arc isn't half bad.
I know I should know better at this point, but I really hope Slott sticks the landing with ASM 800 (which comes out in a couple days right?).
Let's ask @animehunter
When's ASM 800 slated for release?
http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Week_22,_2018
Amazing Spider-Man #800 (Mary Jane)
• Dan Slott and Stuart Immomen are joined by many of the artists who made the last 10 years of Spider-Man so Amazing!
• The biggest Peter Parker/Norman Osborn story of all time unfolds over one 80-page story, a scope unmatched in comics!
• Who lives?! Who dies?! And what scars will Spider-Man bear from here on out?!
Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows Vol 2 #19
PARKER FAMILY VACATION BEGINS NOW!
401k? Insurance? Vacation Days? When you’re a superhero, benefits aren’t usually part of the care package. But Peter and Mary Jane Parker have been saving up for a “just the two of us” vacation since Annie was born, and they aren’t going to let trouble – no matter how catastrophic – get in their way! Now all they need is to find a good babysitter…
A one-shot Spider-Family Adventure taking place BEFORE the events of “8 Years Later…”
Spider-Gwen Vol 2 #32
THE SECRET IS OUT!
• Spider-Woman IS Gwen Stacy!
• Will going public fix the timeline — and more important, will it get Gwen out from under the Kingpin’s thumb?
• Or will this go as well as the last time a Spider-Person revealed his secret identity?
Marvel Super Hero Adventures #2 (Peter Parker/Spider-Man)
SPIDER-MAN JOINS DOCTOR STRANGE ON A MAGICAL MISSION FOR ALL AGES!
• When his spider-sense starts tingling in the West Village, Spider-Man swings into action. And he knows just where to go: the Sanctum Sanctorum, home of the Master of Mystic Arts — Doctor Stephen Strange!
• And the good doctor needs Spidey’s help! The villainous Hela, goddess of the Asgardian underworld, is dead set on destroying the world. And thanks to her, Doctor Strange and Spider-Man are stuck on the astral plane — unable to use their powers!
• Can Doctor Strange and Spider-Man help each other find their inner heroes in time to stop Hela and save the world?
Punisher #225 (Peter Parker/Spider-Man)
TARGET: PUNISHER!
• FRANK CASTLE is a man on the run!
• With his WAR MACHINE armor being tracked, Frank needs to stay one step ahead of NICK FURY if he wants to keep a handle on this heavy artillery.
• And for what the Punisher’s got planned…he’s gonna NEED IT!
Ahh, guess I was a week off...
Ah. Yeah, the arc isn't half bad.
I know I should know better at this point, but I really hope Slott sticks the landing with ASM 800 (which comes out in a couple days right?).
Let's ask @animehunter
When's ASM 800 slated for release?
http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Week_22,_2018
Amazing Spider-Man #800 (Mary Jane)
• Dan Slott and Stuart Immomen are joined by many of the artists who made the last 10 years of Spider-Man so Amazing!
• The biggest Peter Parker/Norman Osborn story of all time unfolds over one 80-page story, a scope unmatched in comics!
• Who lives?! Who dies?! And what scars will Spider-Man bear from here on out?!
Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows Vol 2 #19
PARKER FAMILY VACATION BEGINS NOW!
401k? Insurance? Vacation Days? When you’re a superhero, benefits aren’t usually part of the care package. But Peter and Mary Jane Parker have been saving up for a “just the two of us” vacation since Annie was born, and they aren’t going to let trouble – no matter how catastrophic – get in their way! Now all they need is to find a good babysitter…
A one-shot Spider-Family Adventure taking place BEFORE the events of “8 Years Later…”
Spider-Gwen Vol 2 #32
THE SECRET IS OUT!
• Spider-Woman IS Gwen Stacy!
• Will going public fix the timeline — and more important, will it get Gwen out from under the Kingpin’s thumb?
• Or will this go as well as the last time a Spider-Person revealed his secret identity?
Marvel Super Hero Adventures #2 (Peter Parker/Spider-Man)
SPIDER-MAN JOINS DOCTOR STRANGE ON A MAGICAL MISSION FOR ALL AGES!
• When his spider-sense starts tingling in the West Village, Spider-Man swings into action. And he knows just where to go: the Sanctum Sanctorum, home of the Master of Mystic Arts — Doctor Stephen Strange!
• And the good doctor needs Spidey’s help! The villainous Hela, goddess of the Asgardian underworld, is dead set on destroying the world. And thanks to her, Doctor Strange and Spider-Man are stuck on the astral plane — unable to use their powers!
• Can Doctor Strange and Spider-Man help each other find their inner heroes in time to stop Hela and save the world?
Punisher #225 (Peter Parker/Spider-Man)
TARGET: PUNISHER!
• FRANK CASTLE is a man on the run!
• With his WAR MACHINE armor being tracked, Frank needs to stay one step ahead of NICK FURY if he wants to keep a handle on this heavy artillery.
• And for what the Punisher’s got planned…he’s gonna NEED IT!
Much appreciated. There ya go @blackspidey2099
Ah. Yeah, the arc isn't half bad.
I know I should know better at this point, but I really hope Slott sticks the landing with ASM 800 (which comes out in a couple days right?).
Let's ask @animehunter
When's ASM 800 slated for release?
Just a reminder what's coming this week May 23rd
and of course we have this from Spider-Man/Deadpool #33
Did Deadpool just ask Peter if he remembers being married?
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This could be the variant cover, give Venom the backseat where he belongs! pic.twitter.com/nFiIPrBGCj
— RYAN OTTLEY (@RyanOttley) May 21, 2018
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@itsaworld, @ursaber, @amazingfantasy, @quilsniv, @tattacus
@zariusii, @blackspidey2099, @eto@mizerous
@riscrit aka Spideyryan, @magnetic_eye, @theheaven_guardian10, @marvelman92
Here's hoping on the MJ front on her involvement with Iron Man.
Also that Ryan Ottley tweet is GLORIOUS!
Threads are also allowed to veer completly off-topic and transform into something else entirely. Just recently the "What people get wrong about the marriage" thread has turned into a whole different topic ("which age group is Spider-Man aimed at?"), and so far neither Mets, Oldschool, nor Frontier have moved those discussions to another thread.
LOL yeah this is so true... And like 90% of threads end up becoming OMD arguments.
And yes, recently in 2018 the CV Spider Man forums are a barren waste. Totally understandable the absence of some people. I myself loathe the current RYV and will only buy the TPB for the first 12 issues even if issue 12 was a horror to me.
Yeah, all the titles right now are boring me, except ASM to some extent. SM/DP went from being my favorite Spider-Man book to utter tripe once Joe Kelly left. RYV disrespects Peter more than any of the other books since Stegman/Conway left. SSM has been pretty average since the 300th issue ended. ASM was bad, but GDS has been pretty good so far. Once Slott leaves though, it looks like it will be trash.
In CBR, I Just Really Don't Like How Many SJWs There Are In There.
Maybe this is just me, but I find people who actually use the word 'SJW' are more likely to be the issue than the people who are called 'SJW'(s?).
Actually Spider-Man/Deadpool Is Still Really Good Under Robbie Thompson. Guy Shows He Could Still Handle Peter Great While Working On The Two Heroes. RYV Is Still Pretty Good. While Not The Strongest Since Conway And Stegman Left The Series, It's Still Pretty Good. PP:SM Has Been The Best So Far Especially With The Last Arc. It Was Actually Really Hard Hitting. And Yes, The Latest Arc For ASM Has Been Pretty Good So Far. Hoping Slott Brings This Arc And His Run Into A More Worthwhile Conclusion. Also Hoping Nick Spencer Does Well With The Series. Really Need To Hear More On The Upcoming Spidergeddon Event Like Who's Writing And If Peter Will Be The Main Focus. Really, The Character Needs To Have Some Great Quality In His Series Again. Hopefully We'll Get Some Soon.
As For The Term I Used, It Is Mostly Based On How Some Of The Users There Acted. It's Not So Much How We Call Them, It's Mostly Who They Are And How They Are. It's Actually Pretty Annoying When Their Agenda Has Been Brought Up.
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Penned by one of the all-time great Spider-Man writers J. Michael Straczynski, Spider-Man: Back in Black deals with the fallout from the earth-shattering events of “Civil War”, in which Peter Parker publicly reveals his identity as Spider-Man in an effort to win the public’s favor in the conflict. As was always Peter’s greatest fear however, it doesn’t take long for his loved ones to find themselves in the line of fire after Aunt May is shot by an assassin. With May in critical condition, Peter drops his usual happy-go-lucky attitude and goes full vigilante, beating his way through a list of names to find the man responsible for the attack.
One of several stories exploring the darker side of Spider-Man, “Back in Black” showcases a bitter, vengeful Peter Parker, proving that even your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man can put aside his morals when pushed to his limits. Going as far as throwing men out of windows, threatening criminals with torture and beating the Kingpin to near death, the story stands as one of the grimmest moments in Peter Parker’s history and the result is a disturbing, engrossing read. Sure, the story directly led to the events of the widely criticized “One More Day”, but that doesn’t stop “Back in Black” from being a great story in its own right.
With Mark Millar’s talent for balancing the inherent bleakness of his stories with genuine humor and likable characters, the prolific writer was undoubtedly the perfect fit for his 12-issue run on Marvel Knights: Spider-Man. Bringing with it the mature themes and darkness synonymous with the Marvel Knights imprint, the story follows Spider-Man as he struggles to protect his family and friends after an unknown villain learns his secret identity. Soon finding himself up against a new, improved version of the Sinister Six — now the Sinister Twelve — Marvel Knights: Spider-Man puts its titular hero at the center of one of his most volatile adventures to date.
Despite its mature themes and grim subject matter however, Millar never forgets to have fun with the story. Brought to life by Terry Dodson’s impressive artwork, Millar finds a way to incorporate dozens of iconic characters from Spider-Man’s history, as well as the larger Marvel Universe, making the story feel like quintessential Spider-Man. The book also takes particular care to make its characters fun and interesting, with Millar excelling at the little character interactions that add depth and levity to the story, making several members of Spidey’s rogues gallery even more magnetic than we’re typically used to seeing.
With at least six characters having taken up the mantle of Hobgoblin over the years, the classic villain’s history has unfortunately become muddied since the character’s inception in 1983’s The Amazing Spider-Man #238. Thanks to the constantly shifting identity of the character, it’s become somewhat tough to keep track of exactly who the Hobgoblin is at any given point in time. Back in the character’s early days however, readers were introduced to one of Spidey’s most intimidating villains to date in the form of Roderick Kingsley — a criminal who unintentionally stumbles upon the Green Goblin’s lair, appropriating his specialized gear and advanced tech in the process.
The initial mystery of the Hobgoblin’s true identity also played out in interesting fashion, with many readers undoubtedly expecting some huge twist or shocking character reveal. Instead, it was later revealed that the Goblin-themed supervillain was in fact billionaire fashion designer, and part-time criminal, Roderick Kingsley. While this may initially seem like an unsatisfying reveal, the fact that it was Spider-Man himself who chased Kingsley into the sewers housing Green Goblin’s lair adds a layer of responsibility to Spidey for the villain’s existence. Conceived by writer Roger Stern and legendary artist John Romita Jr, Hobgoblin remains one of the most imposing villains in Spider-Man’s ever-expanding cast of villains, and provided Marvel Comics with one of its most compelling mysteries to date throughout his first arc.
One of the most truly disturbing Spider-Man comics ever to be released, “Shed” has been praised by many — and criticized by others — for its brutal and controversial events. Focusing on Dr. Curt Connors, who’s struggled to control his monstrous alter-ego “the Lizard” for his entire comic book career, “Shed” finally sees Connors lose the war inside his own head, with the Lizard portion of his brain finally taking full control.
Embarking on a brutal rampage across the city, the Lizard targets several sources of negativity in Connors’ life starting with his abusive boss, who he consumes. Soon tracking down his son Billy — who Connors recently lost custody of — Spider-Man rushes to the scene to talk down the Lizard and save the life of Connors’ helpless son. That’s how most Spider-Man stories would have played out, at least. “Shed” however, sees Spider-Man fail to arrive on time to save Billy, with the Lizard devouring his own son as the human part of his brain screams in anguish. Traumatized by the brutal act carried out by his alter-ego, Connors finally succumbs to the Lizard, disappearing into his reptile personality permanently, shedding his humanity both physically and mentally. It’s a tough story to read, and stands as one of Spider-Man’s greatest, most heart-breaking failures of all time.
Despite the fact that comic books fans have grown accustomed to large-scale crossovers and Universe-wide events over the years, there’s something about “Spider-Verse” that just feels so unique. Managing to remain both epic and insular at the same time, the story explores the Spider-Man mythos on a Multiversal scale, while featuring relatively few characters outside the world — or worlds, as the case may be — of Spider-Man. Bringing together the various incarnations of the webhead from across the Multiverse, “Spider-Verse” sees the return of Morlun, one of the most terrifying villains Spidey has ever faced, as well as his family, the Inheritors, as they embark on a violent crusade to consume the life force of every Spider Totem in the Multiverse.
Featuring the likes of Superior Spider-Man, Spider-Gwen, Spider-Ham, Spider-Man 2099, Spider-Man Noir, Spider-Woman, Silk and Miles Morales, just to name a few, the event sees the disparate group of Spider Totems work together to put a stop to the Inheritors’ reign of terror. Epic and entertaining, the story also manages to paint Morlun and his family as a legitimate and persistent threat, with the villains laying waste to countless versions of Spidey over the course of the story. Perhaps the biggest, most expansive Spider-Man event since “Maximum Carnage”, “Spider-Verse” is definitely worth a look for those interested in the larger Spider-Man mythology.
One of the great things about Spider-Man as a comic book character is the sheer variety of different directions his books can go in, and still feel like they belong in his world. Light and breezy? Sounds good! Dark and gritty? Sure! Heartfelt and emotional? Go ahead! With that said, “The Conversation” easily falls into the latter category, and stands out as one of Peter Parker’s most touching stories, proving once and for all that comic books aren’t just about action and plot, but people.
After being beaten half to death by Morlun during the events of “Coming Home”, May finally learns that Peter is Spider-Man, and the issue focuses solely on the resulting conversation between the two characters. The pair commiserate over their mutual feelings of guilt over Uncle Ben’s death, with Aunt May revealing that an argument between the couple led to him leaving the house on the night of his murder. After so many years’ worth of secrets and stifled feelings between May and Peter, seeing them take an issue to clear the air and open up to each other is both incredibly satisfying and unexpectedly touching. Taking place in The Amazing Spider-Man #38, the issue really highlights the sweetness between May and Peter, and reaffirms exactly what it is Spider-Man fights for in the first place. In short, the issue is J. Michael Straczynski at his very best.
Taking place over 14 issues across several different titles in the Spider-Man franchise, 1993’s “Maximum Carnage” remains one of the largest-scale events in the history of the character. With several writers sharing scripting duties across the arc’s various titles, the story sees a recently depowered Cletus Kasady escape from Ravenscroft Asylum, becoming Carnage once again thanks to the remaining traces of the alien symbiote in his blood. Not content with wreaking havoc alone however, Carnage also frees the equally deranged Shriek, initiating a merciless killing spree across New York after bringing Carrion, Doppelganger and Demogoblin on board.
After Shriek uses her powers to turn New York’s population into mindless murderers however, Spider-Man is forced to team up with Venom — in one of the more heroic periods of his career — and are soon joined by the likes of Captain America, Iron Fist, Black Cat, Cloak and Dagger, and even Morbius. The ensuing battle is not only a feast for the eyes thanks to the colorful, breathtaking art throughout, but also contains some fantastic character beats, too. As always, seeing a semi-heroic “Lethal Protector” era Venom is more than welcome, but even Carnage and his cronies have some interesting dynamics at play, resulting in a story full to the brim with intense action, beautiful art and playful character work. The series was so popular in the ’90s in fact, that a SNES game was even commissioned and released the following year, to mixed reviews.
Initially conceived as a slow build up to the Kravinoff-centric “Grim Hunt” storyline, “The Gauntlet” ended up being just as compelling, if not more so, than “Grim Hunt” itself. Not structured quite as traditionally as most comic book arcs tend to be, “The Gauntlet” was more of a brief period in Spider-Man’s history than a cohesive arc in its own right. Pitting Spidey against a sudden resurgence of his greatest foes in rapid succession, “The Gauntlet” gives each villain their own separate story to shine, with gems like “Rage of the Rhino” and “Endangered Species” standing out as particularly great reads.
Forced to battle the likes of Rhino, Lizard, Mysterio, Sandman, Electro, Chameleon, Morbius and Hammerhead one after the other, the endless onslaught of foes begins to take a toll on Spider-Man. As it turns out, the Kravinoffs — the psychotic family of the deceased Kraven the Hunter — were eventually revealed as the masterminds behind the whole ordeal, hoping to wear Spider-Man down before sacrificing him in a blood ritual to resurrect Kraven. Managing to provide palpable stakes and interesting twists on old villains, “The Gauntlet” feels like a darker take on classic Spider-Man stories, with each issue telling its own unique tale, all while building up a compelling overarching narrative.
Taking place in 1993’s Spectacular Spider-Man #200, it felt appropriate that the death of Harry Osborn would be saved for a milestone issue of the comic given the complex history between Harry and Peter. In previous issues, Harry had taken up the mantle of Green Goblin after discovering the truth about both his late father and his best friend’s secret identities. Blaming Spider-Man for the death of his father, Harry quickly descended into madness, hoping to hurt Peter both physically and mentally in a bitter campaign of vengeance. Despite all of this though, there was clearly still a little piece of Harry reluctant to kill Peter, with the Goblin opting out of finishing off Spider-Man several times throughout their skirmishes.
In addition to this, Harry also promises MJ that she and Aunt May would remain unharmed given his fondness for them — a luxury Norman Osborn would never have afforded Peter. Nevertheless, Harry eventually doses Peter with a hallucinogenic drug and traps him in a building armed with explosives. Upon realizing that several people are still in the building, including Normie Osborn and MJ, Harry is convinced to save them, also rescuing Peter in the process before collapsing. It’s then revealed that the Goblin Formula has been slowly poisoning Harry all along, sharing an emotional goodbye with Peter in the hospital before dying.
On paper, “Spider-Island” looks like a rather odd combination of ingredients. Bringing together many disparate elements of Spider-Man’s world, as well as the larger Marvel Universe, writer Dan Slott does an impressive job at spinning so many plates at once, never forgetting that this is a story about Peter Parker despite the scale of the story’s events. In the story, the Jackal — in league with the nefarious Spider Queen — gives the residents of Manhattan spider-powers, causing citywide chaos as the Avengers attempt to tackle the sudden swell in superpowered crime. It’s later revealed by a six-armed Shocker that the citizens of New York will soon transform into mutated spider-like monstrosities, leaving Spider Queen as the city’s new ruler.
Teaming up with several heroes, including Captain America, Anti-Venom and Agent Venom, the Spider Queen is eventually foiled, with a grateful Manhattan publicly thanking Spider-Man for his heroic actions throughout the incident. Slott’s writing manages to use the much maligned aspects of Spider-Man’s history to his advantage, giving convoluted characters like Kaine their due in the event. Combined with some awesome action sequences (seeing MJ with spider-powers is particularly fun) and energetic art by Humberto Ramos, “Spider-Island” remains one of the most memorable arcs in Dan Slott’s great run on The Amazing Spider-Man.
Another great story arc in J. Michael Straczynski’s incredible run on The Amazing Spider-Man, “Coming Home” also happened to be the first arc in Straczynski’s ongoing run. Kicking things off with the revelation that the spider responsible for biting Peter Parker did so intentionally, hoping to pass on its powers before dying, Spider-Man is revealed as a “Spider-Totem” — a multidimensional entity connected to the Web of Life. The wall-crawler is then hunted by Morlun, a relentless energy vampire who feeds on these Totems, much to Peter’s chagrin. Truly giving Spider-Man the fight of his life, Morlun beats him to a bloody pulp, forcing the hero to flee on several occasions, eventually threatening innocents to bring the webslinger out of hiding.
Completely outclassed by Morlun, “Coming Home” is one of the most gruelling and hopeless chapters in Spider-Man’s career thus far, with Peter eventually realizing that victory is extremely unlikely. In one of the story’s strongest scenes, a bloodied and bruised Peter calls Aunt May one last time before facing what he assumes will be his death. Highlighting the determination, bravery, strength and ingenuity of Spider-Man, “Coming Home” manages to add legitimate stakes to the world of the wall-crawler, creating the rare feeling that our hero could genuinely perish at any moment. In fact, Morlun would later go on to “kill” Peter Parker in “The Other”, marking him as one of Spider-Man’s most terrifying foes.
Almost as recognizable as the wall-crawler himself, there’s a visual and thematic symmetry between Venom and Spider-Man that make them the perfect adversaries, with their long-held hatred of each other serving as one of Marvel’s greatest rivalries. With that in mind, it’s odd to think that Eddie Brock’s Venom didn’t fully debut in The Amazing Spider-Man #300 in 1988, a full 26 years after the hero’s initial creation. The issue opens with a terrified Mary Jane claiming that a creature wearing Spider-Man’s black costume broke into their apartment, after which Peter begins to feel that someone is following him.
As it turns out, Peter’s stalker is none other than bitter ex-journalist Eddie Brock, who blames Parker for his recent fall from grace. Bonded with the alien symbiote previously worn by Spider-Man, Eddie Brock becomes Venom, hoping to exact revenge on Spidey by murdering him. The resulting fight between the two characters is the stuff of comic book legend, with Todd McFarlane’s jaw-dropping art giving the battle weight and substance, kicking Venom’s comic book career off with a huge bang. In fact, the character quickly became so popular that he’s since found success separate from Spider-Man altogether, going on to have several solo series’ and reinventions over the years — including the feature film Venom, set to release later this year.
One of four entries in the “Colors” series consisting of Daredevil: Yellow, Captain America: White and Hulk: Gray, Spider-Man: Blue is the crowning achievement of the series conceived by writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale. Spanning six issues released from July 2002 to April 2003, the story takes a pensive look back at the iconic relationship between Peter Parker and Gwen Stacy before her untimely death at the hands of the Green Goblin. Taking place on Valentine’s Day, Spider-Man: Blue sees Peter dictate his thoughts about Gwen into a tape recorder, revisiting several key moments from their relationship through a nostalgic, albeit melancholic lens.
Reaffirming just how important Gwen Stacy was in Spider-Man’s life, it’s clear Peter is still scarred by her death, with the story also chronicling how Mary Jane helped him to recover from the trauma. The story’s climax reveals that MJ had been listening in on Peter’s recording the entire time, but instead of showing jealousy or anger towards Peter, she instead states that she misses Gwen too, telling Peter to say hi for her. The whole book is a bittersweet reflection on the two most important figures in Spider-Mans’s history and how they shaped his journey as a hero and a person. Bolstered by incredible art by Tim Sale that straddles the line between the classic and modern, Sale’s depiction of Gwen and MJ really captures the light they’ve both brought into Peter’s life, and Steve Buccellato’s color work is just gorgeous.
It goes without saying that Spider-Man is a character all too familiar with death. From his Uncle Ben to Gwen Stacy and countless others in between, Peter Parker has dealt with death more than most other Marvel heroes — with the deaths in Peter’s life having a tendency to be permanent too, unlike most comic book characters. One such casualty was Marla Jameson, wife of J. Jonah Jameson, who died taking a bullet for her husband after mad scientist turned Spider-Slayer Alistair Smythe incited a violent crusade against the Jameson family.
In the two issues following Marla’s death, The Amazing Spider-Man #655 and #656, Spider-Man is tormented by nightmares of those he’s lost over the years, many of whom criticize the hero for his failure to save them. With haunting appearances from major characters in Spider-Man’s life from Uncle Ben to Gwen Stacy to Jean DeWolff, Peter’s mind is pushed through a nightmarish hellscape of guilt and sadness trying to process the countless deaths in his life. The story’s opening is particularly effective, showing a silent Peter Parker and J. Jonah Jameson getting ready for Marla’s funeral, depicting the quiet despair of loss with scary accuracy. In other words, think of this as the comic book version of Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s “The Body”.
Despite the fact that Marvel’s Ultimate Universe is far more willing to permanently kill off their heroes than their Earth-616 counterparts, the famous “Death of Spider-Man” arc in Ultimate Spider-Man sparked worldwide interest — and some outrage — by even those outside of the comic book fandom, with several huge news outlets covering the story in the lead up to Peter Parker’s demise. Even though the death happened outside of Marvel’s mainstream continuity, the idea that such a beloved character would meet his end was a bitter pill to swallow for some, and the outpouring of love for the wall-crawler only made Peter’s eventual death all the more powerful.
Dying from injuries sustained during an intense final stand with Norman Osborn, Electro, Sandman, Vulture and Kraven the Hunter, Peter Parker’s death was a real gut punch moment — particularly since he dies in the presence of MJ, Aunt May, Johnny Storm and Gwen Stacy — but also gave the character an emotionally resonant and heartfelt send off. In addition to this, Peter’s sacrifice would go on to inspire a young Miles Morales to take up the Spider-Man mantle, ushering in a whole new era of Ultimate Spider-Man, giving Marvel one of its most popular new characters in years.
Although it’s not your typical Spider-Man adventure, “The Kid Who Collects Spider-Man” is one of the most widely loved entries into the webhead’s canon nonetheless, consistently appearing in the conversation surrounding Spidey’s greatest stories. Written by Roger Stern, the story was initially created as a backup to “And He Strikes Like a Thunderball” — appearing at the tail end of 1984’s The Amazing Spider-Man #248 — but “The Kid Who Collects Spider-Man” subsequently became much more popular than the issue’s main story.
Focusing on a young kid named Tim Harrison, who also happens to be a huge fan of the wall-crawler, the story sees Spider-Man pay Tim a visit after discovering he’s terminally ill. The two share various anecdotes and stories, with Spider-Man appearing touched at Tim’s optimism and appreciation of him. Before leaving, Tim suddenly asks Spider-Man to reveal his identity, which he surprisingly does, explaining to Tim how Uncle Ben’s death turned Peter Parker into Spider-Man. The pair exchange a tearful embrace before Peter leaves, having fulfilled Tim’s one and only wish: to meet his hero. The story is one of Marvel’s most heart-warming reads, perfectly encapsulating what it is that Spider-Man represents, making “The Kid Who Collects Spider-Man” an essential read for all comic book fans.
About as classic as they come, the introduction of the Sinister Six is everything fans love about classic Spidey comics. Created by the iconic pairing of Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, the Sinister Six made their debut in 1964’s The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1. Formed by a recently-escaped Doctor Octopus — bitter over his multitude of losses at the hands of the wall-crawler — the Sinister Six comprised of half a dozen of Spidey’s most fearsome foes, including Doc Ock, Mysterio, Electro, Kraven the Hunter, Sandman and Vulture. Uniting under one single purpose, to kill Spider-Man, the group of villains resorts to kidnapping Betty Brant and Aunt May to draw their prey out. With each character hoping to deliver the fatal blow to the wall-crawler however, the gang agrees to attack their foe one by one to give each of them a shot at defeating him.
What follows is an action-packed series of beautifully illustrated battles between Spider-Man and each individual member of the Sinister Six. Upping the ante to a degree not yet seen in Peter’s adventures, the introduction of the Sinister Six solidified Spider-Man as one of Marvel’s most formidable heroes, managing to survive the seemingly endless gauntlet of villains through sheer determination and quick thinking. It’s not the deepest Spider-Man story out there, sure, but it’s a fun, breezy read that stands as one of the webhead’s most iconic adventures.
Another classic story penned by Stan Lee, “How Green Was My Goblin” serves as an essential entry into the Spider-Man canon, marking the occasion that Spider-Man’s greatest enemy finally learns his true identity, which would go on to spell disaster for Peter Parker. Since his first appearance in 1964’s The Amazing Spider-Man #14, the mystery of who exactly the Green Goblin was an important aspect of the comic, with Lee finally giving his readers — as well as Peter Parker himself — the answers they were clamoring for in The Amazing Spider-Man #39.
The issue primarily consists of Green Goblin’s devious plan to unmask Spider-Man, which he does so by luring him into a bank robbery, before dosing him with a potent chemical that dampens his spider sense. With Spider-Man unaware that he’s been subjected to the chemical, Green Goblin is able to follow the hero without triggering his spider sense, eventually discovering that his archenemy is none other than Peter Parker. As if that wasn’t enough for one issue, the Green Goblin then proceeds to defeat Peter, before tying him up and unmasking himself as Norman Osborn, the father of Peter’s best friend Harry. Signifying the start of the increasingly toxic relationship between Peter, Norman and Harry, “How Green Was My Goblin” is unquestionably one of the most vital chapters in the wall-crawler’s early years.
In terms of pure iconography, “Spider-Man No More” is one of the most instantly recognizable issues of The Amazing Spider-Man ever created, with the image of Peter Parker walking away from his discarded Spider-Man suit etching itself deep into the public’s collective consciousness. Taking place in The Amazing Spider-Man #50, “Spider-Man No More” sees a worn-out Peter Parker finally give up the mantle of Spider-Man, feeling unappreciated and under attack by the very city he’s trying to protect. While the storyline is one of Spider-Man’s most well-known however, many forget that “Spider-Man No More” also introduced one of Marvel’s biggest villains, the Kingpin, who capitalizes on Spidey’s absence by making moves to strengthen his criminal empire.
After learning of Kingpin’s rise to power — and saving a man who bears an uncanny resemblance to Uncle Ben in the process — Peter ultimately realizes that he can’t give up being a hero, stealing his costume back from J. Jonah Jameson and resuming his career as New York’s friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. The storyline has since become so iconic that the plot was even adapted for the big screen in 2004’s Spider-Man 2, with the movie even recreating John Romita’s iconic image of Spider-Man’s costume in the garbage.
After receiving a call from a concerned Madame Web in The Amazing Spider-Man #229, Spider-Man learns that the Juggernaut plans to kidnap her at the request of the villain Black Tom Cassidy, who himself hopes to use Web to defeat the X-Men. Granted a mystical force by the demon Cyttorak that renders him completely unstoppable, Spider-Man is unable to subdue the Juggernaut by conventional means, forcing him to improvise to take down the rampaging villain.
When compared to many other widely praised Spider-Man stories, “Nothing Can Stop the Juggernaut” doesn’t exactly contain any monumental plot points, groundbreaking narrative choices or mind-blowing revelations. So why is it that the story has become so incredibly popular over the years? What “Nothing Can Stop the Juggernaut” essentially represents is the quintessential Spider-Man story. Villain of the month? Check. Intense action? Check. Quippy humor? Check. What sets this story apart from other Spidey stories however is its execution. The dialogue between Spider-Man and Juggernaut as they duke it out really shines thanks to Roger Stern’s great script, with John Romita Jr.’s kinetic artwork giving the book some highly entertaining fight scenes. As far as standalone Spidey stories go, “Nothing Can Stop the Juggernaut” is about as good as it gets, resulting in its status as one of the wall-crawler’s most fondly remembered adventures.
One of the great comic book stories of all time, there’s no denying the impact that Spider-Man’s first appearance had on the world of comics. Debuting in Amazing Fantasy #15 way back in 1962, it’s amazing just how well Peter Parker’s origin story holds up more than five decades later. Created by Stan Lee with classic art by Steve Ditko, it’s almost impossible to find a person unfamiliar with the events of the issue. With that said, it’s easy to forget just how much happens in Amazing Fantasy #15. From the introduction of Peter Parker and his life, to the famous radioactive spider bite, to the death of Uncle Ben and the subsequent birth of Spider-Man, there’s no shortage of iconic, quotable moments in just eleven short pages — an amazing feat for any comic book.
Moving at a breakneck pace, Stan Lee’s effortlessly charming script captivated readers across the globe thanks to Peter Parker’s awkward relatability, with his eventual decision to become a force for good despite his tragic origins becoming one of Spider-Man’s most notable characteristics. Optimistic, strong, smart and compassionate, Amazing Fantasy #15 solidified Spider-Man as the definitive superhero, making it perhaps the most important Marvel comic ever written.
Of all the stories exploring the darker side of Spider-Man, “The Death of Jean DeWolff” may just be the best. Written by Peter David, the story sees police captain and close friend of Spider-Man Jean DeWolff murdered by a psychopathic serial killer known as the Sin-Eater. Given an unceremonious, off-panel death at the hands of a murderer rather than a superpowered villain, the story is all the more grounded and affecting as a result, with Spider-Man’s pain feeling genuinely palpable throughout the four-issue arc. Joining forces with Daredevil to put a stop to Sin-Eater’s reign of terror, Spider-Man is finally pushed to his limits when the killer targets Betty Brant, almost succeeding in killing her.
Responding by beating Sin-Eater half to death, Spider-Man almost finishes the job but is held back by Daredevil, who uses Spider-Man’s anger against him in the ensuing scrap. With the beating from Spidey leaving the killer severely injured, Peter later redeems himself by rescuing both Daredevil and Sin-Eater from a vengeful lynch mob seeking justice for DeWolff’s death. A dark and ground-breaking entry into Spider-Man’s continuing saga, “The Death of Jean DeWolff” is both compelling and melancholic. Despite thwarting the Sin-Eater’s killing spree, there’s no happy ending to be found in the story, with Jean — as well as the rest of the killer’s victims — remaining very much dead, leaving Spider-Man and Daredevil to mourn their respective losses.
Easily one of the most beloved stories in the entirety of Stan Lee and Steve Ditko’s legendary run on The Amazing Spider-Man, “If This Be My Destiny…” is a 3-issue story taking place between The Amazing Spider-Man #31 and #33. Amongst the most dramatic stories in Spidey’s early career, the storyline sees the introduction of the devious “Master Planner” — later revealed as classic villain Doctor Octopus — as he steals several pieces of high-tech equipment. It’s also discovered by Peter that Doc Ock has the only cure for an extremely sick Aunt May, who’s poisoned following a blood transfusion from Peter’s radioactive blood, causing Spider-Man to spring into action.
Of course, the issue is famous for its memorable sequence in which an exhausted Spider-Man is trapped under several tons of heavy machinery, mustering the last of his strength to heroically emerge from the wreckage to save Aunt May, a sequence that Stan Lee claims caused him to “shout in triumph” upon witnessing Ditko’s art. What’s often overlooked about “If This Be My Destiny…” however is the remainder of the story’s strengths, with it being responsible for bringing vital Spider-Man supporting characters like Harry Osborn and Gwen Stacy into the fold. In addition to this, it was also amongst the first Spider-Man “sagas”, stringing several issues together as a single story, enabling Lee and Ditko to create a deeper, more engaging story than they ever had before.
Spread out across six issues over three different Spider-Man titles, “Kraven’s Last Hunt” is notable for feeling like an event comic despite the deeply intimate, self-contained nature of its story. Exploring its titular villain, Kraven the Hunter, in a way never seen before, is painted as one of the most complex and disturbed villains in Spider-Man’s entire rogues gallery. The story sees Kraven defeat Spider-Man, sedating him and burying him alive, all before taking Peter Parker’s place as Spider-Man to prove himself the superior hero, employing brutal tactics in his time as the wall-crawler.
With the effects of the sedative eventually wearing off, Spider-Man — fueled by his desire to get back to his wife — digs his way out of his grave before confronting Kraven. Despite having beaten Spider-Man physically however, Kraven soon realizes that Spider-Man’s definition of “hero” is vastly different to his own, prompting Kraven to return home and shoot himself dead with a rifle. One of the most haunting moments in any Spider-Man story, Kraven’s suicide reveals the hollowness hidden beneath his over-the-top, victory-obsessed façade, and turns the character from cartoonish to tragically human in just one story. Written by the incredible J.M. DeMatteis, Mike Zeck’s accompanying art is both arresting and macabre, with the whole package adding up to not just one of the greatest Spider-Man stories ever told — but one of the greatest comic book stories ever told.
The death of Gwen Stacy in the now-iconic “The Night Gwen Stacy Died” may well be the most famous event in comic book history, and there’s good reason for that. Arguably the most significant turning point in Spider-Man’s entire career, the story also signalled a huge turning point for the comic book industry at large. Serving as Spider-Man’s greatest failure, the death of his first true love traumatized Peter Parker for years to come, forcing him to evolve as both a person and a hero. Meanwhile, the story also shocked comic book fans and creators, with the thought of such a major supporting character being killed — especially in a book as child-friendly and optimistic as Spider-Man — being previously unheard of.
The story ultimately ushered in a whole new era of comic books, with creators taking more and more risks with their characters and telling darker, more mature stories. The impact that Gwen Stacy’s death had on popular culture tends to overshadow the story’s other triumphs however, with many forgetting that the Green Goblin also met his end in the arc after being impaled by his own glider — a moment perfectly recreated in 2002’s Spider-Man movie. Created by the dream team of Gerry Conway and Gil Kane, “The Night Gwen Stacy Died” is unquestionably the single greatest Spider-Man story ever told.
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Its good to see so many recognized JMS stories though some should be more along the top ten.
It Was That Lizard Story Where Connors Ate His Own Son. It Was Written by Zeb Wells Back In The Day.
EESH!
going to prom with the most MARVELous boy ♥️ pic.twitter.com/5xXYtvvDCr
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The real question though...is when will we see Black Cat on your run?! pic.twitter.com/BeiV4HRT9S
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Spidergeddon is a Spider-Verse sequel!
Spidergeddon is a Spider-Verse sequel!
Kinda Figured It Is. I Mean, Some Of The People Handling It Seems Top Notch. But, I Wonder Who Would Be The Main Writer Behind The Event. Could It Be Charles Soule? Gerry Duggan? Donny Cates? Or Maybe One Of The Writers For The Prelude Series. I Really Like To See Zac Thompson's Take On The Spider-Man Series Now That I Read Him And Lonnie Nadler's Cable Series.
I Also See That Miles Could Be Getting A New Writer With This Annual. Bryan Edward Hill Is Actually A Really Top Notch Writer From What I've Heard. Would Like To See Him On Miles.
I Also See That Bachalo Will Be Working With Zdarsky On PP:SM. Seems Like A Very Good Choice With Him And Zdarsky. Would Love To See How They Handle This Sandman Story.
ASM Seems To Be Pretty Interesting. Hope Nick Does Well With This.
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