Monthly Archives: November 2012

Was Joe Quesada a Hypocrite?

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Thomas Mets

Was Joe Quesada a hypocrite for Spider-Man: One More Day considering other developments, like Mac Gargan becoming Venom, or Aunt May learning Peter’s secret identity? Continue reading →

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Spider-Man Sales

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Thomas Mets

As part of the Infinite Spider-Man series, Thomas Mets analyzes sales of the Amazing Spider-Man comics during the Brand New Day era. Continue reading →

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Six Potential Sequels to Lincoln

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Thomas Mets

I really enjoyed Spielberg’s Lincoln. And it seems that I’m not the only one. The movie will probably net Daniel Day Lewis a third Academy Award. And it’s certainly profitable. So it wouldn’t surprise me if the studio is thinking … Continue reading →

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But Spider-Man Fans Loved The Marriage

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Thomas Mets

For the Infinite Spider-Man series, Thomas Mets considers whether Spider-Man fans loved the marriage, and Joe Quesada was selfish to ignore the polls. Continue reading →

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Avoiding Or Courting Controversy In The Spider-Man comics

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Thomas Mets

Should Dan Slott, Joe Quesada, Stephen Wacker and Alex Alonso avoid controversy in the Spider-Man comics after One More Day? Continue reading →

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Lincoln and my local movie theaters

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Thomas Mets

There are four movie theaters walking distance from my house and one another. UA Midway on Queens Boulevard with eight screens. It’s usually the one that plays the most popular films. UA Brandon Cinemas has just two screens, usually with … Continue reading →

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Regression and the supporting cast

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Thomas Mets

When Peter Parker’s marriage was erased, this was followed by some changes to the rest of the supporting cast, particularly Harry Osborn, Mary Jane and the Black Cat. One argument in favor of undoing One More Day and opting for … Continue reading →

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Peter Parker: Player Or Loser

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Thomas Mets

There were a few misconceptions about what making Peter Parker single again would entail. Some suspected that the development would have the inevitable result of writers portraying him as an unlikable Casanova. They’re afraid that unscrupulous writers would try to … Continue reading →

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The Conceptual Engine

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Thomas Mets

In a defense of One More Day, Joe Quesada described what’s in the core of any successful series. At the heart of every great character and character universe, there are certain metaphors, iconography and trappings that play a significant part in … Continue reading →

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Youth VS Power and Responsibility

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Thomas Mets

One disagreement over the Spider-Man series deals with the hero’s perceived youth, and the degree to which it defines the series. Some detractors have claimed that since One More Day, the character has become a man-child. A few years ago, Tom Brevoort, then-Executive … Continue reading →

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