Tag Archives: The Illusion of Change

Against the Illusion Of Change

As part of the Infinite Spider-Man series, Thomas Mets considers the problems with the Illusion of Change. Continue reading

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The Bloodlust of JM DeMatteis

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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The Journey, The Destination and The Revolving Door

As part of the Infinite Spider-Man series, Thomas Mets considers whether the journety is more important than the destination. Continue reading

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Love is a BFD

At this point, I’ve spent a lot of time discussing Spider-Man’s relationship with Mary Jane, so it’s fair to consider once again whether this is even an significant part of an action/adventure series. In a response to an earlier entry, bulletproofsponge … Continue reading

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The Supermodel Wife

One of the most oft-mentioned arguments against the spider-marriage was that it was wrong to have Peter Parker be married to a supermodel. That usually results in all sorts of debates about whether or not Mary Jane can qualify as … Continue reading

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Where Are The great Spider-Man Stories?

As a Spider-Man fan, I was envious of Superman fans due to the quality of the best comic book story of the last decade. That led me to ponder the best Spider-Man stories, especially when considering the wisdom of recent … Continue reading

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Brand New Day and All-Star Superman

Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely’s twelve-issue run of All-Star Superman is probably the best comic book of the last decade. It’s when I discovered that The Dark Knight Returns can be surpassed by DC. It made me realize I prefer Superman to Batman. And … Continue reading

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Muddied Waters

As part of the Infinite Spider-Man series, Thomas Mets considers whether One More Day worked to muddy the waters about Spider-Man’s future. Continue reading

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The Stability Problem

As part of the Infinite Spider-Man series, Thomas Mets considers how the spider-marriage added flexibility, and whether that hurt the series by limiting the ability to implement the Illusion of Change. Continue reading

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Flexibility and the Illusion of Change

As part of the Infinite Spider-Man series, Thomas Mets considers how the Illusion of Change requires flexibility that isn’t available with a married Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson Continue reading

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