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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

slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#33376: Feb 21st 2024 at 12:18:42 AM
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"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
lalalei2001 Since: Oct, 2009
#33377: Feb 21st 2024 at 12:30:47 AM

Has Miles ever pulled the talking to spiders trick like Peter has?

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Saiga Since: Feb, 2011 Relationship Status: Getting away with murder
#33378: Feb 21st 2024 at 12:31:31 AM
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Mrph1 MOD he/him from Mercia (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: This is not my beautiful wife!
he/him
#33379: Feb 21st 2024 at 12:43:32 AM

Thumping the Ultimate Cap posts, which had been hollered.

This is a Spider-Man thread, so conversations about the different versions of Captain America aren't on-topic here - that's one for the main Marvel thread.

Zarius Since: Nov, 2012
#33380: Feb 21st 2024 at 1:07:37 AM

So, on Edge of the Spider-Verse today...

A new Spider-Society is formed by Miguel and Julia. Anya, Mayday, Noir, Night Spider, Miles, Punk, Web Weaver, Jessica, Weapon VIII, and UK

Mrph1 he/him from Mercia (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: This is not my beautiful wife!
he/him
#33381: Feb 21st 2024 at 1:43:06 AM

Just for awareness -

Ultimate Spider-Man #2 got a simultaneous release as a 'free' Infinity Comic webcomic on Marvel Unlimited.

(I.e. bundled with the MU subscription)

Which usually means Marvel either see it as a big success or it's underperforming and they're trying to make it one — I think we know which applies here.

Saiga Since: Feb, 2011 Relationship Status: Getting away with murder
#33382: Feb 21st 2024 at 2:13:14 AM

The online/digital version gets officially released to Kindle at midnight, local time - so if you're in the UK, Australia etc., it can be significantly before the USA gets it.

Wait does this mean I get the digital issue before America? If so that almost makes up for the fact that I still can't get a physical copy of issue 1 anywhere

Anyway, just read it now. I'm enjoying this.

I was hoping we wouldn't get Peter keeping things from MJ, and I hope he does tell her soon like he said he would here. I really like Jonah's dialogue, he's amusing me so far, and it looks like Peter is still going to be taking photos of himself for the Bugle. Was also amused by Peter getting duped by Shocker and immediately blowing his cover to May.

One thing I note is that there is so far no sign that Peter has a spidey-sense. I hope this version isn't completely without it, it's such an iconic ability of his.

Zarius Since: Nov, 2012
#33383: Feb 21st 2024 at 3:51:56 AM

[up][up] Probably has more to do with keeping up with the demand than any sign of 'underperformance', it's been selling out in many shops

RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#33384: Feb 21st 2024 at 3:52:58 AM

Paul is a major reason why people are reading Ultimate Spider-Man.

"The Black Rage makes us strong, because we must resist its temptations every day of our lives or be forever damned!"
Mrph1 he/him from Mercia (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: This is not my beautiful wife!
he/him
#33385: Feb 21st 2024 at 3:57:25 AM

[up][up] Yeah, there's no doubt it's been a hit. I'm mostly comparing it to Hickman's G.O.D.S., which had a lot of hype and is getting the same treatment in MU, but probably for the other reason...

[up] You say that, but just wait 'til Hickman introduces Ultimate Paul in a few issues time. I mean, if he does, that would be epic trolling.

Hmm. Maybe he's the Shocker.

Edited by Mrph1 on Feb 21st 2024 at 11:57:37 AM

Zarius Since: Nov, 2012
#33386: Feb 21st 2024 at 4:42:08 AM

Marvel's May Solicitations are out there

ASM#50: The return of Norman as the Green Goblin, and some back-up stories, one of which is from Marv Wolfman!

Superior Spider-Man#7 introduces us to The Superior Spider-Boy

Spider-Boy#7 sees Bailey start a new adventure with the team of Captain America, Thor, Toy Soldier, Squirrel Girl, Peter, and Miles

Spectacular Spider-Men#3 sees Arcade meddling in the love lives of Peter and Miles, pairing them with the original Gwen Stacy and Kamala in a dangerous mind game

Shadow of the Green Goblin#2 sees A hit put out on Harry, while Peter battles Sandman

Ghost Spider#2 reveals that Whatever Gwen did has serious repercussions as Peter, Miles and Cindy are all after her...and the solicit appears to indicate the original Kraven is back

Edited by Zarius on Feb 21st 2024 at 4:42:51 AM

RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#33387: Feb 21st 2024 at 5:37:20 AM

This is it, now it's Norman's time to be Peter's next toxic ex. [lol]

"The Black Rage makes us strong, because we must resist its temptations every day of our lives or be forever damned!"
Saiga Since: Feb, 2011 Relationship Status: Getting away with murder
#33388: Feb 21st 2024 at 5:39:00 AM

Oh man how many more times are we going back to the Kraven well

RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#33389: Feb 21st 2024 at 5:39:57 AM

Marvel can't let him stay dead. Even the clones aren't enough for them.

"The Black Rage makes us strong, because we must resist its temptations every day of our lives or be forever damned!"
Mrph1 he/him from Mercia (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: This is not my beautiful wife!
he/him
#33390: Feb 21st 2024 at 5:51:28 AM

Speaking of not staying dead...

The solicitation for Ewing's Venom mentions that Lee Price is back from the dead.

Did not see that one coming. But I trust Ewing.

RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#33391: Feb 21st 2024 at 6:15:59 AM

Nobody stays dead in comics.

"The Black Rage makes us strong, because we must resist its temptations every day of our lives or be forever damned!"
Mrph1 he/him from Mercia (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: This is not my beautiful wife!
he/him
#33392: Feb 21st 2024 at 6:18:18 AM

...but some of them should.

And Uncle Ben and Gwen Stacy are still dead in 616. Currently. With some exemptions for clones and all that.

Edit: Actually, there's a thought. Ultimate (2023) Gwen... is she out there somewhere?

Edited by Mrph1 on Feb 21st 2024 at 2:19:03 PM

RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#33393: Feb 21st 2024 at 6:19:27 AM

I mean, they have come back in some form, so they just won't stay alive either. [lol]

"The Black Rage makes us strong, because we must resist its temptations every day of our lives or be forever damned!"
Deadpoolrocks Since: Sep, 2010
#33394: Feb 21st 2024 at 7:42:19 AM

Spider-boy #4. Bailey now has his own clone boy-spider. He was made by mixing up what was taken from Bailey to add his spider stuff in, and what was left of the spider that was used for him along with protoplasm for the mass. He makes Bailey look bad but Bailey lets him go because he can tell boy-spider didn't want to do this, and then tells Peter, miles, and Christina hes done with all of them for thinking he could be rampaging around in monster form. The backup gives us boy-spiders origin and why he has a reversed colors, and we see baileys mom, Tabitha briggs is a cat woman working as a maid for madame monstrosity

Zarius Since: Nov, 2012
#33395: Feb 21st 2024 at 7:46:54 AM

[up] Figures that A spliced tabby cat is Tabitha

Slott: hur hur, me so funny...

Hodor2 Since: Jan, 2015
#33396: Feb 21st 2024 at 9:08:26 AM

Just read this scan from Ultimate Spider-Man #2.

He's definitely going to hunt him to the ends of the earth now.

immortaleditor Since: Aug, 2023
#33397: Feb 21st 2024 at 9:19:54 AM

The Insomniac game missed the golden opportunity.

Pray that Hickman does not.

windleopard from Nigeria Since: Nov, 2014 Relationship Status: Non-Canon
#33398: Feb 21st 2024 at 9:24:10 AM

[up][up]Looks like this version takes the name "Shocker" a lot more literally than his 616 counterpart.

Edited by windleopard on Feb 21st 2024 at 6:24:27 PM

lalalei2001 Since: Oct, 2009
#33399: Feb 21st 2024 at 11:50:49 AM

Who is Lee Price again?

The Protomen enhanced my life.
Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#33400: Feb 21st 2024 at 11:54:31 AM

Wasn't he the guy that got Venom after Eddie auctioned off the symbiote but before Scorpion got it?

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