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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.
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  • 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.

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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

Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#35951: Aug 13th 2024 at 10:35:52 AM

Terry Long never did a genocide as far as I know

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RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#35952: Aug 13th 2024 at 10:46:10 AM

I think part of why Paul endures as a meme is because of how absurd his whole story is and how it doesn't fit into Spider-Man's corner even keeping account for all the comic book bullshit.

"The Black Rage makes us strong, because we must resist its temptations every day of our lives or be forever damned!"
chino514 (Apprentice)
#35953: Aug 13th 2024 at 10:50:37 AM

Also probably being the first thing we can all agree that we despise since OMD.

Mrph1 he/him from Mercia (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: This is not my beautiful wife!
he/him
#35954: Aug 13th 2024 at 2:42:11 PM

Looks like the Spider-Man Unlimited Infinity Comic ended today. I imagine there'll be a relaunch - a week with no Spidey webcomic feels like a lost opportunity for Marvel - but I wonder if it'll change focus again?

Zarius Since: Nov, 2012
#35955: Aug 13th 2024 at 11:48:35 PM

Spider-Boy spoilers

We get our Spider-Man TAS cameo...for about a couple of pages, and it's set just before the events of the series finale Spider-Wars, seems Slott may have now retconned it so it now occurs long after his own Spider-Verse events

Other cameos include 60s animated series Peter (who gets to mind-link with Bailey when he arrives in his world and fights Green Goblin, protecting Jameson and Betty), Mayday and her family from Mc 2. Benjy is older now, retaining his spurt from the Infinity comic. Mayday is back to her shorter hair, Peter's leg has regrown and he's suited up, so yeah, he's officially active as Spider-Man again alongside his daughter and why can't we have any of this you goddamn idiots?

Edited by Zarius on Aug 13th 2024 at 11:58:40 AM

GamerSlyRatchet Since: Jan, 2011 Relationship Status: I won't say I'm in love
#35956: Aug 14th 2024 at 12:37:30 AM

The Spectacular Spider-Men #6 - It's basically a big fight between Peter/Miles versus Hammerhead and his robo-mooks. There's some colorful action, some good quips (loved Peter invoking Madame Masque to Hammerhead and his reaction), but I'm ready for this arc to end. I liked the contrast with the conversation between "Raymond"/Miles Warren and the AI, which ends with the latter becoming a new villain, K.N.A.I.V.E.

Spider-Man: Black Suit and Blood #1 - Pretty solid collection. I think I like the first two stories the most, even if the first one is old hat for J.M. De Matteis and the second's continuity is flimsy. I completely forgot Dustin Nguyen was slated for a story as well.

[up] Spider-Boy #10 - I guess I should expect for the Spider-Man: TAS section to be as long as it was. I almost missed the conclusion to the story too! I think I liked the Earth-67 part best anyway.

Edited by GamerSlyRatchet on Aug 14th 2024 at 2:38:18 PM

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Saiga Since: Feb, 2011 Relationship Status: Getting away with murder
#35957: Aug 14th 2024 at 1:09:04 AM

What if Paul hits himself all over his body, then?

Well people don't usually celebrate the guy who killed hitler for killing kitler so i guess there are limits

Mrph1 he/him from Mercia (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: This is not my beautiful wife!
he/him
#35958: Aug 14th 2024 at 1:45:52 AM

This week's Avengers Academy is largely a Red Goblin story, complete with Norman, Liz and a new, younger Sinister Six.

(Including Squid Kid, Mysteriant, the goblin-glider riding Willow-Wisp and the pink-suited Rhinoceress)

Liz gets a big moment manifesting the Misery symbiote, complete with "You've brought upon yourself... ...Misery" speech. Rhinoceress simply replies with a matter-of-fact "Nope." and tackles her out a very high window. Exit Liz. A later panel establishes that "She kinda... splattered. Looked like she was getting better, though?" (Squid Kid's response to that is simply "Symbiote nonsense. Fine."

TomWithoutJerry Tyranny Bad, Democracy Good. from Where Might Makes Right and I have no Might. Since: Dec, 2023
Tyranny Bad, Democracy Good.
#35959: Aug 14th 2024 at 2:59:28 AM

[up][up]Everyone knows Hitler was killed by the android Human Torch!

Edited by TomWithoutJerry on Aug 14th 2024 at 5:59:43 AM

Please remember that, ultimately, fictional works of entertainment are just that.
Zarius Since: Nov, 2012
#35960: Aug 14th 2024 at 4:31:13 AM

Spider-Society#1

A mystery spy betrays the Spiderverse and allows Gwen Goblin's Sinister Squadron to infiltrate the Soceity's headquarters. Most of them are beaten and captured, including Miles and Ghost Spider. Julia's ability to see the future is somehow taken from her by Gwen. Night-Spider, Julia, Spider-Punk, Anya, Web-Weaver, Spider-Woman (ATSV version), Weapon VIII, Kraven the Hunter Spider and Spider-Cat (the one that's an actual cat) all assemble to rescue Miguel, but when they find him, he tells them Hunter Spider was the spy, Kraven completes the heel turn and attacks the team

Edited by Zarius on Aug 14th 2024 at 5:57:27 AM

RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#35961: Aug 14th 2024 at 9:41:13 AM

Uhhhh who the hell is Goblin Gwen?

"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
#35962: Aug 14th 2024 at 9:44:10 AM

I'll do you one better. Why the hell is Goblin Gwen?

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RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#35963: Aug 14th 2024 at 9:52:19 AM

Because Marvel has a fetish for Gwen Stacy cosplaying. I think this is the SECOND time we've had a Gwen Goblin, first was in Ghost Spider.

"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
#35964: Aug 14th 2024 at 9:53:01 AM

Yeah, they really don't have any fresh ideas for the character

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RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#35965: Aug 14th 2024 at 9:55:55 AM

This HAS to be a fetish thing at this point. Sure I'm a pervert and can appreciate attractive blonds but uhhhh there's nothing sexy about Gwen Stacy dressing up as supervillains.

"The Black Rage makes us strong, because we must resist its temptations every day of our lives or be forever damned!"
Spirit Pretty flower from America Since: Dec, 2010 Relationship Status: Hooked on a feeling
Pretty flower
#35966: Aug 14th 2024 at 10:34:13 AM

On some level it makes sense. Spider Gwen became popular based solely/largely because of her design.

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chino514 (Apprentice)
#35967: Aug 14th 2024 at 10:43:26 AM

An interpretation I had for a version of the Goblin Gwen is a Gwen seeking vengeance against the Society for enforcing the murder of countless versions of herself.

slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#35968: Aug 14th 2024 at 10:51:52 AM

Are we really bringing the dumbass canon events into the comics?

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
chino514 (Apprentice)
#35969: Aug 14th 2024 at 10:56:03 AM

I'd probably laugh if the Canon infested THIS version of the Society.

RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#35970: Aug 14th 2024 at 11:08:37 AM

Do we know what the deal is with this Gwen Goblin? I just now remembered she was in an Amazing issue fighting Miguel.

[up][up][up][up] Yeah but this is just absurdly creatively bankrupt, and not letting Gwen establish her own mythology and things that set her apart from Peter and Miles.

Edited by RedHunter543 on Aug 15th 2024 at 2:09:31 AM

"The Black Rage makes us strong, because we must resist its temptations every day of our lives or be forever damned!"
lalalei2001 Since: Oct, 2009
#35971: Aug 14th 2024 at 12:03:47 PM

I remember a couple pages ago someone posted a thing where Marvel said they were reluctant to give Gwen her own cast cause it meant Sony could potentially use them in movies.

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chino514 (Apprentice)
#35972: Aug 14th 2024 at 12:38:32 PM

Yeah, and Sony ain't giving up the property that easily!

TomWithoutJerry Tyranny Bad, Democracy Good. from Where Might Makes Right and I have no Might. Since: Dec, 2023
Tyranny Bad, Democracy Good.
#35973: Aug 14th 2024 at 1:21:33 PM

Easy recipe for new characters: established character plus spider, symbiote or goblin, equals new character. You probably can do it by an AI program by now.

Like Rocket Raccoon Goblin or Symbiote Forbush Man or Spider Reed Richards.

Edited by TomWithoutJerry on Aug 14th 2024 at 4:22:00 AM

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chino514 (Apprentice)
#35974: Aug 14th 2024 at 1:31:08 PM

Wonder how many of them should be put in a What If?

Deadpoolrocks Since: Sep, 2010
#35975: Aug 14th 2024 at 1:37:23 PM

Over in the spider-man tie in to venom wat we get more of Peter and the symbiote working together and fighting what looks to be a cthullu wearing a symbiote who apparently scared knull. Also venom sees Peter lost mj and feels bad for him

Edited by Deadpoolrocks on Aug 14th 2024 at 1:37:34 AM


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