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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

GateStarX The Formatter from The Great White North Since: Sep, 2012 Relationship Status: Buried in snow, waiting for spring
The Formatter
#36001: Aug 15th 2024 at 2:23:09 AM

I honestly started reading during the Nick Spencer era,, specifically the ''Hunted story arc and started back-tracking from there. Honestly it gave me a fresh hatred of OMD, as I was hoping Spider-Man makes a deal with the Devil with no negative consequences besides losing a marraige would be undone. I immediatly got pissed off with Well's run and besides seeing spoilers and checking the tvtropes pages have not read it.

It's gonna be fun on the bun!
Tiamatty X-Men X-Pert from Now on Twitter Since: Jan, 2010 Relationship Status: Brony
#36002: Aug 15th 2024 at 2:44:12 AM

On a side note, do we all agree that the best period for Peter and MJ was in the early '90s, when they were just incredibly horny? Just, like, the horniest characters in Marvel Comics at the time? That's gotta be their best period, I think.

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Zarius Since: Nov, 2012
#36003: Aug 15th 2024 at 2:53:29 AM

[up] They were horny in the 2000s too, so much so that out popped Benjy over in Spider-Girl.

Mayday learning Peter and MJ were still horndogs was a sight to behold.

TomWithoutJerry Tyranny Bad, Democracy Good. from Where Might Makes Right and I have no Might. Since: Dec, 2023
Tyranny Bad, Democracy Good.
#36004: Aug 15th 2024 at 3:02:46 AM

There are a growing number of Spider-Man fans who weren't old enough to read OMD at the time and don't remember the previous status quo.

Most fans of that age won't even touch a comic book.

Please remember that, ultimately, fictional works of entertainment are just that.
Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#36005: Aug 15th 2024 at 3:05:27 AM

Peter and MJ seem like the kinkiest vanilla couple in comics

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Saiga Since: Feb, 2011 Relationship Status: Getting away with murder
#36006: Aug 15th 2024 at 3:29:02 AM

On a side note, do we all agree that the best period for Peter and MJ was in the early '90s, when they were just incredibly horny? Just, like, the horniest characters in Marvel Comics at the time? That's gotta be their best period, I think.

I've found those scenes hilarious when I've read them, but I've also seen a lot of online fans who criticize them saying the writers were too horny or that they're cringe (or unrealistic)

Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#36007: Aug 15th 2024 at 3:34:36 AM

I mean, maybe the writers were overly horny. That happens a lot with comic writers. That’s why there’s so many barely hidden fetishes.

But it never struck me as unrealistic for a vaguely young couple to be like that. Especially given the stress of their respective jobs.

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Saiga Since: Feb, 2011 Relationship Status: Getting away with murder
#36008: Aug 15th 2024 at 3:42:44 AM

I always found the excessive "unrealistic" comments to be a little bit telling on the person leaving the comment, maybe

Tiamatty X-Men X-Pert from Now on Twitter Since: Jan, 2010 Relationship Status: Brony
#36009: Aug 15th 2024 at 4:30:14 AM

Attractive young newlyweds having a lot of sex? That stretches my disbelief way too far!

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TomWithoutJerry Tyranny Bad, Democracy Good. from Where Might Makes Right and I have no Might. Since: Dec, 2023
Tyranny Bad, Democracy Good.
#36010: Aug 15th 2024 at 7:14:04 AM

Peter Parker being happy in a functional relationship? That stretches my disbelief way too far!

Please remember that, ultimately, fictional works of entertainment are just that.
Zarius Since: Nov, 2012
#36011: Aug 15th 2024 at 8:15:19 AM

John Romita Jr will continue on ASM after Wells (this is probably after "Eight Deaths")

There's been rumours that JMS and Romita are doing a brief run of issues next year, given cryptic tweets from Strazynski about his future with Spidey in 2025

windleopard from Nigeria Since: Nov, 2014 Relationship Status: Non-Canon
#36012: Aug 15th 2024 at 9:10:40 AM

What is it with comic book fans and horniness?tongue

primenumber101 Since: Mar, 2017
#36013: Aug 15th 2024 at 1:35:08 PM

[up][up] Man, it would be amazing to see if JMS returns to the ASM book to undo OMD once and for all.

Edited by primenumber101 on Aug 15th 2024 at 1:37:06 AM

Zarius Since: Nov, 2012
#36014: Aug 15th 2024 at 11:34:24 PM

Ultimate Spider-Man#8 preview

Peter decides the kids birthdays are not the best time to be putting on the suit, but the suit's A.I talks back to him and that Tom Hardy impression lives rent free in your head as you read it. It reminds Peter it is a perfect recreation of his psyche and that it can do lots of other things, it wishes the kids the best for their birthdays

Edited by Zarius on Aug 15th 2024 at 11:34:41 AM

GamerSlyRatchet Since: Jan, 2011 Relationship Status: I won't say I'm in love
#36015: Aug 15th 2024 at 11:39:39 PM

The suit sphere's "smile" is equal parts creepy and hilarious.

Latest blog update (November 5th, 2022).
GateStarX The Formatter from The Great White North Since: Sep, 2012 Relationship Status: Buried in snow, waiting for spring
The Formatter
#36016: Aug 16th 2024 at 1:12:12 AM

Peter really should have chosen someone else as the template for the suit AI, like Aunt May. Although imagine it still turning in to Venom but with Aunt May as the template.

Launching off of that, has Aunt May ever been the host of Venom in a AU?

Edited by GateStarX on Aug 16th 2024 at 1:12:42 AM

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RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#36017: Aug 16th 2024 at 1:19:23 AM

Nope, but there was a joke that Aunt May would be Carnage.

"The Black Rage makes us strong, because we must resist its temptations every day of our lives or be forever damned!"
Zarius Since: Nov, 2012
#36019: Aug 16th 2024 at 2:29:16 AM

[up][up][up] Well, Uncle Ben is alive, so the Aunt May A.I probably would have been more enthusiastic about giving him a special kind of birthday presentevil grin

Edited by Zarius on Aug 16th 2024 at 2:29:44 AM

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Goku Black
#36020: Aug 16th 2024 at 3:58:19 AM

Honestly think this is meant as a way to avoid the criticism of previous ultimate venom comics. That he was just a mindless monster rather than the fun personality

"That's right mortal. By channeling my divine rage into power, I have forged a new instrument in which to destroy you."
Cortez from Parts Unknown (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#36022: Aug 16th 2024 at 6:42:07 AM

Kinda weird since the last run more or less established that there might be something between Gwen and her MJ.

Zarius Since: Nov, 2012
#36023: Aug 16th 2024 at 7:08:48 AM

[up] Is her MJ still in 616? The big hook is the main Marvel universe is Gwen's permanent new home (or for as long as this title's kicking about) so they can't push a romance if they're worlds apart

Cortez from Parts Unknown (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#36024: Aug 16th 2024 at 7:32:58 AM

No, they were both back in Earth-65 in the last few mini series.

Still, it's odd how whenever a writer plants seeds about Gwen possibly being into girls, the next one walks it back. Though it's possible Gwen might be bi.

Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#36025: Aug 16th 2024 at 7:43:42 AM

She’s shown interest in guys before so bi wouldn’t be implausible

It is annoying though that her book introduced a new dynamic for Gwen and her MJ and nope now she’s in the 616 again. Fuck her own supporting cast. Fuck learning what her Natasha did about the Storms. She’s got to be crossover fodder

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