Tag Archives: JM Dematteis

30th Anniversary of Kraven’s Last Hunt

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Thomas Mets

A few days ago, I saw a comic convention on Kraven’s Last Hunt, and wrote it up for the Spider-Man Crawlspace. DeMatteis believes that he has written better stories; better Spider-Man stories even, However when he’s at conventions, a third … Continue reading →

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The Surprising Influence of Lee/ Romita’s Second Issue

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Thomas Mets

I recently started writing a series of biweekly columns for the Spider-Man Crawlspace website, covering Spider-Man history. The first was on the role of Amazing Spider-Man #40 in transforming Roger Stern and JM DeMatteis into Spider-Man fans. http://www.spidermancrawlspace.com/2015/09/01/tangled-webs-the-surprising-influence-of-lee-romitas-second-issue/

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Spider-Man Anthologies

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Thomas Mets

In the past, Marvel has made several efforts at a Spider-Man anthology series. And it seems they’ll take another go at it with the weekly Peter Parker Spider-Man mini-series, shipping in October with new stories by Rambo creator David Morrell, Klaus … Continue reading →

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Spider-Man Comics Read in May 2013

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Thomas Mets

And I read some Spider-Man comics last month. Spider-Man 2099 #1-3 I have some stylistic quibbles, but the first three issues hold up really well. Peter David and Rick Leonardi do a great job in introducing the new Spider-Man, as well … Continue reading →

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Comics Read in May 2013 Part 2

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Thomas Mets

Saucer Country #1-14 is right up my alley, a blend of sci-fi and politics, as a presidential contender is convinced that she was abducted by aliens. The series is a bit low on the answers, focusing on people trying to … Continue reading →

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Spider-Man Comics Read in April 2013

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Thomas Mets

I also read a bunch of Spider-Man comics in April. Superior Spider-Man #7-8: The showdown with the Avengers is underwhelming, but Doc Ock learns a lesson, and there’s a nice set-up to a major clash. Avenging Spider-Man #19: A team-up with Sleepwalker has some … Continue reading →

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The Bloodlust of JM DeMatteis

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Thomas Mets

While writing about the Illusion of Change for the Infinite Spider-Man series, Thomas Mets considers the monumental changes in the Spider-Man comic of J.M.DeMatteis, killer of Harry Osborn and Aunt May. Continue reading →

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Writers and Villains

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Thomas Mets

It’s worth looking at the many different ways top Spider-Man writers have handled the villains. Stan Lee co-created most of the major Spider-Man bad guys, who generally had mundane motivations, such as making money and becoming New York City’s top … Continue reading →

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On Bringing Back Ben Reilly

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Thomas Mets

I’m ambivalent on the question of whether Ben Reilly should be resurrected. In superhero comics, there are ways to circumvent a character dissolving into dust. That’s not the problem. It could always be revealed that another clone, or an entity … Continue reading →

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The Resurrection of Harry Osborn

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Thomas Mets

One development in One More Day mostly unrelated to the secret identity and the removal of the marriage was Harry Osborn’s return from the dead. Considering the speculation that even Gwen would return, it wasn’t exactly a surprise. While the … Continue reading →

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