Tag Archives: Len Wein

The Superhero’s Eternal Struggle

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Thomas Mets

One time when I was in high school, I was walking to the subway with Charles, a classmate, and made a detour at St. Mark’s Comics for the latest issue of Spider-Man. Charles had a question that made me think … Continue reading →

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Spidey in Noo Yawk

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Thomas Mets

We take it for granted that Spider-Man’s adventures will be set in New York City, as the location is considered such an indelible part of the series. Changing the locale does represent one way for a writer or editor to … Continue reading →

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Relying on the Supporting Cast

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Thomas Mets

The last entry was about the argument that Peter Parker’s private life isn’t that important, because the book’s appeal is what he does as Spider-Man. A related suggestion is that because the book has such a great supporting cast, the … Continue reading →

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