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This thread's for the Spider-Man comics and spin-offs, whether they're decades old or brand new.

  • Apart from the main Marvel Universe titles, Ultimate Spider-Man, Spider-Man "What If?" stories, crossovers, guest appearances in other books, Alternate Universe tales and things like Marvel's manga adaptations are all on-topic here.
  • Spider-Man 'family' books are on-topic (as are their own crossovers, guest appearances etc.) - e.g. Spider-Man 2099, Miles Morales, Spider-Woman, Silk, Spider-Gwen, Venom, Carnage, Black Cat, Red Goblin and Spider-Verse.
  • Characters and comics that originated in Spider-Man but are no longer directly connected to the spider-franchise (e.g. Punisher, Silver Sable) are not on-topic, unless you're discussing historical connections and crossovers. If in doubt, check before you write a long post. If this isn't the right place, there's a more general Marvel Comics thread which covers them.

Technically, Marvel's Infinity Comics (and their predecessors, Infinite Comics) are webcomics, not comic books, but it's fine to talk about their Spider-Man stories here.

Discussions that are only about Spider-Man adaptations in other media (films, video games etc.) are off-topic, but discussing the differences between the adaptations and the original comics is fine - as long as spoilers for the adaptations are tagged.

Please follow the spoiler policy rules - tag spoilers for the latest issues, for any previews or content leaks, and for off-topic comics. When including spoiler tags, try to write so that tropers can make an informed decision before viewing them (e.g. which series and issue will they spoil?).

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Since everyone likes talking about him. I know little about him(Ironically,I got nearly all I know about him from a Batman thread),but he's apparently important so I made this thread. Enjoy.

Edited by MacronNotes on Jul 10th 2023 at 10:58:13 AM

TargetmasterJoe from Velocitron Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
#24976: Sep 14th 2022 at 6:32:48 PM

Hang on, something hit me.

Exactly what's stopping MJ from just spilling the fact that Paul (probably) abuses his kids to Peter? What, would Peter confronting Paul and going to town on the latter jeopardize the former's identity as Spider-Man? I mean, it's a better explanation than "it's about responsibility." (Seriously, these guys are just pulling excuses out of their own butts at this point.)

Deadpoolrocks Since: Sep, 2010
#24977: Sep 14th 2022 at 8:03:02 PM

Wait where are we getting Paul is abusive from

TargetmasterJoe from Velocitron Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
#24978: Sep 14th 2022 at 8:51:00 PM

[up] Wait, isn't it implied that Paul is violent AF and MJ is probably only with him so he doesn't lash out at his kids?

Nofix from Over there Since: Jan, 2015
#24979: Sep 14th 2022 at 10:36:02 PM

Ignoring the blithering incompetence of Marvel's editorial staff, and the inability of writers to work inside their inane diktats, for a second; I like how most Spider-heroes can design themselves a phenomenal costume as soon as they get their powers. Peter's original Spider-Man suit is a classic, Mile's sleek and inverted successor suit contrasts it wonderfully, Gwen's Ghost Spider suit is neater than anything any mainline Spider-Woman has had, and even Ben's Scarlet Spider outfit was cool (although that's cheating since he has Peter's memory, so it's a second suit from his POV).

I wonder if graphic design is part of their spider-powers? Spiders are known for spinning webs, so it's not too far off (from a cultural point of view) to imagine being able to create cool looking costumes is just part of the powerset.

alekos23 Since: Mar, 2013
#24980: Sep 15th 2022 at 9:41:38 AM

Speaking of suits, Peter must have the most suit variations of any Cape in either DC or Marvel, doesn't he? tongue

HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
Leader of the Holey Brotherhood
#24981: Sep 15th 2022 at 9:43:31 AM

Classic, black costume, original armoured, Stark tech suit.

Not really, no. He's mostly stuck to the same look I'd say.

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alekos23 Since: Mar, 2013
#24982: Sep 15th 2022 at 9:46:43 AM

Well I guess I meant more about variants, like the ones the video games love using. Only Batman probably comes close, as usual. tongue

Zarius Since: Nov, 2012
#24983: Sep 15th 2022 at 11:12:58 AM

So in the Disney Princess universe of "Spinstress" MJ is a man

Cross (Don’t ask)
#24984: Sep 15th 2022 at 11:18:32 AM

Didn’t Miles get his first costume from someone?

Aleistar Since: Feb, 2018 Relationship Status: Hugging my pillow
#24985: Sep 15th 2022 at 11:39:52 AM

In the original Ultimate run his suit was a gift from Nick Fury IIRC. Don't know how that squares with his 616 history, though.

Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#24986: Sep 15th 2022 at 12:17:05 PM

Any sentence about most suit variations that doesn’t name Wasp is wrong.

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slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#24987: Sep 15th 2022 at 2:19:48 PM

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/unknown_10_3.png

Incredible to think that everyone on the left side of this image is the same person

Edited by slimcoder on Sep 15th 2022 at 2:20:01 AM

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Deadpoolrocks Since: Sep, 2010
#24988: Sep 15th 2022 at 5:27:57 PM

https://www.instagram.com/p/CidX_k1LGIi/

upcoming cover for edge of spider-verse that will probably have to be changed so the webcomic character marvel doesn't own, or asked the creator to use is changed out for someone else. Nice to see Spinnerette though

Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#24989: Sep 15th 2022 at 5:41:18 PM

What’s funny is that in-universe Spinnerette was forced by Marvel to change her first costume for being too similar to Julia Carpenter’s

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Zarius Since: Nov, 2012
#24990: Sep 15th 2022 at 11:00:11 PM

[up] You mean her symbiote costume, she reverted back to her original after that storyline was resolved.

slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#24991: Sep 16th 2022 at 5:10:32 PM

Okay caught up to the Wells run finally.

So about the story…………. Any thoughts/opinions on Romita’s art?

Edited by slimcoder on Sep 16th 2022 at 5:12:54 AM

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Hodor2 Since: Jan, 2015
#24992: Sep 18th 2022 at 7:24:52 PM

@Slimcoder - RE the Venom story arc, I came across this spoilery article comparing the twist with the Robert Heinelin story "All You Zombies". It's very interesting as well as creepy.

Also, who are the symbiotes on the right side of the picture. I know Sleeper. Is the one with the scimitars just Flash/Agent Venom? Who are the others?

slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#24993: Sep 18th 2022 at 7:32:38 PM

The guy with the multiple swords is Flash/Agent Anti-Venom, normal guy with the katana is apparently a resurected Lee Price, the red and black one next to Venom is the new Toxin/Bren Waters, the small one under Toxin is Normie Osborn with a symbiote hybrid of Anti-Venom and Carnage, and the brown guy in the back is Flexo the Rubber-Man

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HamburgerTime Since: Apr, 2010
#24995: Sep 18th 2022 at 7:47:01 PM

Speaking of Normie, did we ever find out what Norman Sr. had on Liz that he used to get her to help him in Slott's run? Was speculated to be something to do with the kid, but I can't recall if it was ever resolved.

Edited by HamburgerTime on Sep 18th 2022 at 9:47:17 AM

Tiamatty X-Men X-Pert from Now on Twitter Since: Jan, 2010 Relationship Status: Brony
#24997: Sep 20th 2022 at 2:21:17 PM

So, I guess Edge of Spider-Verse #4 this month has a Disney Princess-inspired Spider, Spinstress. Being Disney-inspired, of course it opens with a musical number. Sadly, with comics being a visual medium, the effect may be lost . . .

Unless you listen to it here. Sung by Arielle Jacobs, who plays Jasmine in Aladdin on Broadway.

So that's actually very cool.

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lalalei2001 Since: Oct, 2009
#24998: Sep 21st 2022 at 3:10:22 PM

I love Spinstress's design and general idea, and Sun-Spider, who was a Contest Winner Cameo originally! This whole issue looks super fun!

Edited by lalalei2001 on Sep 21st 2022 at 6:21:01 AM

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Zarius Since: Nov, 2012
#24999: Sep 22nd 2022 at 9:48:50 AM

The January solicitations leaked for several Marvel titles, and the cover for Spider-Man#4 reveals that Morlun ends up teaming with the Spiders

Interview with Slott where he talks about returning to Spider-Man, working with Bagely, and ending the Spider-Verse. A bit of his first issue is spoiled here, including that Peter's Renew Your Vows daughter Annie is being used to track, murder or enslave countless Spider-Variants and opens Peter's dimension up for attack

Edited by Zarius on Sep 22nd 2022 at 10:47:17 AM

lalalei2001 Since: Oct, 2009
#25000: Sep 22nd 2022 at 2:42:46 PM

I hope Spinstress lives, or even better, the ones that died before are brought back.

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