Tag Archives: The Infinite Spider-Man

The Infinite Spider-Man: Fans VS Writers

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Thomas Mets

There are some unresolved questions about the direction of the Spider-Man comics, and the future of the books in the aftermath of One More Day. A discussion about the direction of the title also involves considerations of what the title … Continue reading →

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Spider-Man Sales Part 2

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Thomas Mets

I’m interrupting a section written in 2012 with an update about more recent Spider-Man comics. If sales were good during the Big Time era, they’ve been incredible after Amazing Spider-Man #700. This leads to two questions: Do the consistent sales … Continue reading →

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Priorities of Fans and Writers

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Thomas Mets

An analysis by Thomas Mets of the differing priorities of comic book fans and writers, especially when it comes to payoff and setup, with an emphasis on Spider-Man: One More Day. Continue reading →

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The Culture Shock of Brand New Day

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Thomas Mets

Some of the backlash against Brand New Day was inevitable. The book suddenly had younger (defined by the year they were born, rather than the year in which they started writing Spider-Man) American writers. For 30+ years from September 1972 to … Continue reading →

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Spider-Man and the Avengers

Posted on March 28, 2015 by Thomas Mets

Joe Quesada making Spider-Man an Avenger and the impact on MCU films is considered in the context of changes ot the character in One More Day. Continue reading →

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The Infinite Spider-Man: Other Franchises And More Complaints

Posted on March 28, 2015 by Thomas Mets

In the Infinite Spider-Man, two types of questions about One More Day are addressed: How does it compare to comics events like Green Lantern: Rebirth and Flashpoint? Was Marvel (and Joe Quesada) being dishonest? Continue reading →

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The Infinite Spider-Man: Commitment To Change And Other Alternatives

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Thomas Mets

As part of the Infinite Spider-Man series, the advantages of the Commitment to Change approach are considered, as well as the various ways it could work out (Miles Morales, Ben Reilly, clones and a new generation of heroes.) Continue reading →

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The Infinite Spider-Man: One More Day

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Thomas Mets

After reflecting on retcons in general, I considered what exactly Joe Quesada accomplished with One More Day. How did it change the history of the characters? What was the explanation for those changes? A deal between Spider-Man and Mephisto to save Aunt … Continue reading →

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The Infinite Spider-Man: Retcons

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Thomas Mets

  A good chunk of the Infinite Spider-Man essay series was devoted to the question of retcons, since One More Day changed major details about the wall-crawler’s backstory. His marriage to MJ was erased, the world forgot about his secret … Continue reading →

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The Infinite Spider-Man Introduction

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Thomas Mets

The Infinite Spider-Man is a series of mini-essays exploring Marvel’s options for the future of their most popular character. It’s an updated version of an earlier piece written prior to the publication of the One More Day storyline. As the character’s … Continue reading →

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