Tag Archives: Fox Spider-Man Animated Series

Venom and Carnage, A History Lesson

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Thomas Mets

It’s worth looking at the histories of Venom and Carnage, as it’s something that writers and editors can learn from. It  provides a model of how the company responded to two breakout villains, the mistakes they made and the things … Continue reading →

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The Infinite Venom

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Thomas Mets

When deciding the ideal direction of the Spider-Man titles, there isn’t much of a point to making declarations about most of the villains. I’d rather Doctor Octopus not be killed off, but it ultimately doesn’t matter. He’s replaceable, as are … Continue reading →

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Compromises and the commitment to change

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Thomas Mets

After One More Day, some fans suggested possible compromises for Marvel as ways the status quo could have been changed without a retcon. One suggestion to get rid of the marriage while preserving the commitment to change was that Mary … Continue reading →

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