Tag Archives: Superior Spider-Man

Spider-Man Comics Read In July 2013

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Thomas Mets

With the debut of Superior Foes of Spider-Man, I went and reread previous stories about the Sinister Syndicate, usually back issues I bought back a while back. Deadly Foes of Spider-Man #1-4 was a dense in a good way series about … Continue reading →

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Temporary Changes In Ongoing Serials

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Thomas Mets

Here’s another question which presupposes that the Superior Spider-Man era will be temporary: Is it a good idea to shake up the status quo for a little while? One concern is that a new temporary direction for the series could … Continue reading →

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Spider-Man Comics Read in June 2013

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Thomas Mets

Read a bunch of Spider-Man comics last month. Superior Spider-Man #11-12 Solid death-trap and threat for Spidey. Some good moments with Jonah, as he starts going way too far, offering payoff to events set up by Slott years ago. The Lizard cameo … 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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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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Spider-Man Comics Read in February 2013

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Thomas Mets

I also read a bunch of Spider-Man comics last month. Superior Spider-Man #2: Solid standalone exploring Mary Jane’s relationship with Spider-Men. Superior Spider-Man #3: A Superior Spider-Man issue that may appear on “Best of” lists in its own right, as Spock has a falling … Continue reading →

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Two Questions About Superior Spider-Man

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Thomas Mets

Spock’s solution to the question of whether he should try seducing Mary Jane (Why bother if he can remember everything that happened to Peter?) reveals a new wrinkle to Superior Spider-Man that Slott and other writers might exploit. There are elements of … Continue reading →

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Superior Spider-Man and Mary Jane… An Update

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Thomas Mets

Previously, I considered the speculation that Superior Spider-Man would feature a romantic relationship between Doctor Octopus, who possesses Spider-Man’s body, and Mary Jane, who is unaware of that fact. There were concerns that this relationship, if consummated, would constitute rape. Dan … Continue reading →

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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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How Superior Spider-Man is like a cover song

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Thomas Mets

A potential argument against Marvel demoting Peter Parker to a supporting character is that a similar story could be done without the new protagonist taking the place of the most popular character. Doctor Octopus could become a hero in his own … Continue reading →

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