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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

TrashJack Confirmed Doomer from beyond the Despair Event Horizon (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
Confirmed Doomer
#34876: May 22nd 2024 at 9:05:50 AM

[up] Cue Uncle Ben being resurrected and promptly turned into a Doctor Octopus host as... Doncle Bentapus!

Edited by TrashJack on May 22nd 2024 at 12:06:15 PM

"Cynic, n. — A blackguard whose faulty vision sees things as they are, not as they ought to be." - The Devil's Dictionary
Blueace Surrounded by weirdoes from The End Of the World Since: Dec, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Surrounded by weirdoes
#34878: May 22nd 2024 at 9:22:30 AM

Kaine is gonna need to reboot Ben with a good whack?

Wake me up at your own risk.
miraculous Goku Black (Apprentice)
Goku Black
#34879: May 22nd 2024 at 9:33:03 AM

Man goblin Peter face needs to be a meme..

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/here_we_go_again_asm_v0_7fcsgx78ex1d1.jpg

"That's right mortal. By channeling my divine rage into power, I have forged a new instrument in which to destroy you."
lalalei2001 Since: Oct, 2009
#34880: May 22nd 2024 at 9:33:13 AM

Does she have tentacles?

[up] More like a discount Joker.

Edited by lalalei2001 on May 22nd 2024 at 12:33:28 PM

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
#34881: May 22nd 2024 at 9:34:20 AM

[up][up] Was this written as a Batman and Joker story initially?

[up] [nja]

Edited by Bocaj on May 22nd 2024 at 9:34:33 AM

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immortaleditor Since: Aug, 2023
#34882: May 22nd 2024 at 9:36:36 AM

I feel so bad for Ed McGuiness. This is probably his best art in a career full of great work, and it's not only in one of the worst Spider-Man runs ever, but the most embarrassing part of said run.

lalalei2001 Since: Oct, 2009
#34883: May 22nd 2024 at 9:40:58 AM

Even the font is similar to The Killing Joke's Laughing Mad font.

The Protomen enhanced my life.
Hodor2 Since: Jan, 2015
#34884: May 22nd 2024 at 10:00:20 AM

@Zarius - I'm thinking of that meme about the monkeys paw RE the hopes of a comic staring Kaine and Ben.

Also, going from the descriptions, the new Superior Spider-Man is making me think of the second episode of the second season The Good Place, in which Michael continually tries to rehash his evil plan and it continually goes off the rails.

lalalei2001 Since: Oct, 2009
#34885: May 22nd 2024 at 10:09:05 AM

[up] That'd be a hilarious angle for the story to take.

I wonder who would win out, Doc Ock's brain-swapping mechanic or Dr. Doom's brain-swapping mechanic.

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TrashJack Confirmed Doomer from beyond the Despair Event Horizon (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
Confirmed Doomer
#34886: May 22nd 2024 at 10:20:47 AM

[up] Always Doom, unless he's just a malfunctioning, less-superintelligent Doombot in that story.

"Cynic, n. — A blackguard whose faulty vision sees things as they are, not as they ought to be." - The Devil's Dictionary
windleopard from Nigeria Since: Nov, 2014 Relationship Status: Non-Canon
#34887: May 22nd 2024 at 10:23:45 AM

Was this written as a Batman and Joker story initially?

Interestingly there's a Spider-Man story that's also titled "A Death In The Family". And there was that time in the 90s where Marvel referred to Spider-Man as "the Arachknight". And don't forget the whole Catwoman/Black Cat thing. The two characters even went through similar arcs of being crime bosses during 2014.

So yeah, Spider-Man and Batman stories and concepts having overlap is well trodden ground.

Edited by windleopard on May 22nd 2024 at 6:25:28 PM

Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#34888: May 22nd 2024 at 11:06:31 AM

The Child Within story was apparently pitched as a Batman story before being used for Spider-Man

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Mizerous Pet Owner from Hell Since: Oct, 2013 Relationship Status: Brewing the love potion
Pet Owner
#34889: May 22nd 2024 at 11:13:23 AM

Why are we doing Spiderkek or Spider Who Gobs AGAIN?!

Just Makima.
lalalei2001 Since: Oct, 2009
#34890: May 22nd 2024 at 11:15:19 AM

[up][up] Kinda like how Kraven's Last Hunt was originally a Batman story!

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Blueace Surrounded by weirdoes from The End Of the World Since: Dec, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Surrounded by weirdoes
#34891: May 22nd 2024 at 11:16:43 AM

[up][up] Apparently, Wells wanted to do that one, but got interrupted by an event as it tends to happen.

Wake me up at your own risk.
RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#34892: May 22nd 2024 at 11:18:09 AM

Inject this shit into my veins, it's going to be so STUPID but I'm all for it.

"The Black Rage makes us strong, because we must resist its temptations every day of our lives or be forever damned!"
Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#34893: May 22nd 2024 at 11:18:57 AM

Spider-Man sure takes a lot from Batman

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windleopard from Nigeria Since: Nov, 2014 Relationship Status: Non-Canon
#34894: May 22nd 2024 at 11:29:06 AM

It's even been pointed out that the Kraven in the Sony films has an origin very similar to the one Gail Simone gave to Catman.

RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#34895: May 22nd 2024 at 11:29:13 AM

[up][up]Like I have ACTUALLY read the comic, and it really does go full on stupid and rips off Batman.

Right down to this Spider-Gobby being a SPLIT PERSONALITY ACTIVATED BY CODE WORDS. The Spidey of Zur En Arrh.

Edited by RedHunter543 on May 23rd 2024 at 2:29:23 AM

"The Black Rage makes us strong, because we must resist its temptations every day of our lives or be forever damned!"
LoneCourier0 The Wandering Geek from A Diverse Land (Unitroper) Relationship Status: How YOU doin'?
The Wandering Geek
#34896: May 22nd 2024 at 11:51:41 AM

...Fuck this comic.

"Cynicism is not realistic and tough. It's unrealistic and kind of cowardly because it means you don't have to try."
miraculous Goku Black (Apprentice)
Goku Black
#34897: May 22nd 2024 at 11:57:02 AM

Honestly I just can't help but laugh. Like seriously this entire run has been comedy gold.

"That's right mortal. By channeling my divine rage into power, I have forged a new instrument in which to destroy you."
RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#34898: May 22nd 2024 at 11:57:53 AM

Yeah, at this point, Wells might as well go balls deep. Have Paul be the Amazing Spider-Man at this rate and defeat the evil Spider who gobbles.

"The Black Rage makes us strong, because we must resist its temptations every day of our lives or be forever damned!"
miraculous Goku Black (Apprentice)
Goku Black
#34899: May 22nd 2024 at 12:05:22 PM

I'm still fingers crossed. He actually kills Paul or Paul ends up the true main villain of this run. Maybe he's Rabbin's true form.

"That's right mortal. By channeling my divine rage into power, I have forged a new instrument in which to destroy you."
RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#34900: May 22nd 2024 at 12:06:10 PM

There's no way Paul becomes a villain, I'm convinced.

"The Black Rage makes us strong, because we must resist its temptations every day of our lives or be forever damned!"

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