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Edited by MacronNotes on Jul 10th 2023 at 10:58:13 AM
If I had to guess, each was probably asked to pitch "Gwen deals with duplicates of herself" plots. It was likely an editorial premise first.
There needs to be a purpose and triumph at the end of the tragedy.
Wells' run has had no purpose or plan for that matter best shown with Felicia, MJ and Ms. Marvel
As each character was handled so clumsily you swear Wells made these decisions last minute.
Then we have Peter working for Norman ontop of his losing streak and getting his ntr'd by Paul.
In no universe will you ever convince me that Peter working for Norman is a better alternative to him killing the guy and isn't an insult to all the people he's murdered. Including Peter's infant daughter.
Join us in another chapter of The Redemptive Norman Osborn featuring the Unamazing Spider-Loser!
Seriously though, I suppose getting stabbed by Kraven's sin-spear is a fine enough reason for how we suddenly have Spider-Goblin. But FFS, it still stinks.
Ugh, the sooner we get a new editor, the better.
I recall reading a rumor that in light of Tom Brevoort taking over as X-Editor (boo), apparently the Spider-Office and Avengers Office might also shake up editors, with Nick Lowe editing Avengers books and now-former X-Editor Jordan D. White editing the Spider-Books.
Maybe. Fingers crossed.
Edited by TargetmasterJoe on Aug 21st 2023 at 7:59:46 AM
Tbf I think Lowe and Brevoort are fine on anything not spiderman. Like brevoort is proud that Marvel didn't "blink like Dc did and bring back Superman's marriage" (what) and hence happy marvel keeps the marriage between spiderman and Mj non existent. But he also wrote a surprisingly interesting piece on the nature of dc and marvel. Which shows he does know his stuff
Like I would love if both of them went to the other books as they were too entranced in this idea to let go. But their not necessarily bad in general for marvel. I'm sure x men and avengers would benefit them.
Edited by miraculous on Aug 21st 2023 at 4:57:04 AM
"That's right mortal. By channeling my divine rage into power, I have forged a new instrument in which to destroy you."Earlier into this run, I made a joke about how Norman had become the Marvel equivalent of Tommy Oliver due to how often he switched colors.
I guess hogging all the competence is another thing he and Tommy have in common.

We could use more fun, period.
Peter needs some of that as well.
Poor guy is far too defined by his tragedy.
One Strip! One Strip!