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Multiple Villains and Spider-Man Movies

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Thomas Mets

There used to be the argument that the best superhero films (excluding team series like X-Men) were those with one villain. Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, Iron Man, and Spider-Man 2 were pretty good. Spider-Man 3, Daredevil, the Burton produced Batman sequels, Superman … Continue reading →

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Paul Giamatti as The Rhino?

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Thomas Mets

With the news that Paul Giamatti is in talks to play the Rhino in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, we’re getting more information about the shape of the film. The addition of another villain makes sense with the narrative they’re going for with … Continue reading →

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Spinoff Villains

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Thomas Mets

A handful of Spider-Man villains are better known for their roles in other series. By far, the most successful is the Punisher. The question with this guy isn’t whether he’s good enough to belong on a list of the best Spider-Man characters, … Continue reading →

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Other Spider-Man Villains

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Thomas Mets

At this point, I’ll  say a few words on other prominent members of Spider-Man’s rogues gallery that don’t have their own monthly titles, and aren’t primarily known as Daredevil foes, symbiotes and goblins. The Lizard The antagonist of the most … Continue reading →

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Electro for Amazing Spider-Man 2?

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Thomas Mets

It’s widely reported that Electro will be the villain in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, and that Jamie Foxx is in talks to play him. It’s an interesting choice, and not what I expected, as evident by previous pieces on Ultimate … Continue reading →

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Ultimate Venom for Amazing Spider-Man 2?

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Thomas Mets

There are three things we know about the future of the Amazing Spider-Man film franchise. The mystery of Peter Parker’s parents will be the mega-arc for several movies. Sony is still planning a Venom solo film. Amazing Spider-Man 2 is … Continue reading →

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