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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

RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#24926: Sep 1st 2022 at 11:16:44 PM

Prolly shit.

Gwen was killed off for a reason. Unless JMS had some new characterization for her to spice up the crappy Spider-harem anime BND became at the time, then I don't see what bringing Gwen brings to the table.

"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
#24927: Sep 2nd 2022 at 3:00:04 AM

Gwen probably would have just fit Carlie Cooper's mould in BND and would have been done as a love interest after Spider-Island.

Cortez from Parts Unknown (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#24928: Sep 2nd 2022 at 6:23:31 AM

We'll never really know since it never happened.

Zarius Since: Nov, 2012
#24929: Sep 2nd 2022 at 9:12:19 AM

So now there's a rumour going around that Marvel are in talks to bring Spencer back.

TargetmasterJoe from Velocitron Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
#24930: Sep 2nd 2022 at 9:43:31 AM

[up] Really? I guess because there isn't a lot of buzz for Dan Slott's return to the webhead?

Zarius Since: Nov, 2012
#24931: Sep 2nd 2022 at 10:23:20 AM

[up] The reports say Spencer's eyeing up an Iron Man project, but who knows, that title's already taken at the moment by Duggan, unless he plans for a mini-series. Maybe he'll get a mini-series for Spidey to finish his story? Maybe one set in an alternative timeline 'Real Clone Saga' style to give us his original ending.

lalalei2001 Since: Oct, 2009
#24932: Sep 3rd 2022 at 4:23:32 AM

Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark's divisive mythological aspects, particularly in 1.0, became funnier in hindsight with the Spider-Verse comics having the Web of Life and Destiny in a prominent role, which acts as a multiversal nexus and is the source of many spider powers and their fates. It brings to mind Arachne's role as a weaver of fate and her role in giving Turn Off the Dark's Spider-Man his powers.

It's also funny cause those same mystical aspects, along with the spider-totem debate, were criticized being in the comics for...basically the same reason the TOTD stuff was. That's why the animated Spider-Verse movies had science behind it.

Edited by lalalei2001 on Sep 3rd 2022 at 7:26:56 AM

The Protomen enhanced my life.
RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#24933: Sep 3rd 2022 at 6:07:06 AM

The Spider-totem and Morluns just drag down Spider-Man's lore and there's a reason we pretend they aren't a thing unless directly shoved in our faces.

Same with Mephisto.

"The Black Rage makes us strong, because we must resist its temptations every day of our lives or be forever damned!"
RedM Since: Oct, 2012 Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
#24934: Sep 3rd 2022 at 10:46:23 AM

Now that Marvel makes Star Wars comics, I want them to finally confirm that Mephisto and Kit Fisto are long-lost brothers.

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windleopard from Nigeria Since: Nov, 2014 Relationship Status: Non-Canon
#24935: Sep 3rd 2022 at 11:23:52 AM

[up][up] I say just leave them to Kaine and Julia Carpenter.

Aleistar Since: Feb, 2018 Relationship Status: Hugging my pillow
#24936: Sep 3rd 2022 at 12:48:36 PM

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_2022_09_03_154736.png

I've not read the comic this is from but seeing this in the wild made me LOL. Source

Edited by Aleistar on Sep 3rd 2022 at 3:49:12 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
#24937: Sep 3rd 2022 at 12:51:18 PM

God. Whenever they do a spidered ham that's not funny animal stylized, its a horror show

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Cortez from Parts Unknown (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#24938: Sep 3rd 2022 at 4:13:18 PM

I thought the Miles from Spider-Ham's universe was a mole.

Zarius Since: Nov, 2012
#24939: Sep 7th 2022 at 2:47:25 AM

Kamala's job at Oscorp gets focus in a two issue Ms. Marvel 'Dark Web' tie in written by one of her Disney+ show writers

RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#24940: Sep 7th 2022 at 3:00:37 AM

What's the current status of Oscorp exactly?

"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
#24941: Sep 7th 2022 at 5:42:35 AM

She’s commuting all the way to New York for a job?

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The-Shipwright-of-Verona Since: Jun, 2022
#24942: Sep 7th 2022 at 7:39:37 AM

Jersey City’s across the Hudson River from New York.

Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#24943: Sep 7th 2022 at 7:41:29 AM

Yeah, I have family in New Jersey. Who commute to New York.

Its a heck of a commute for a teenager still in high school to go there and back for a job while presumably still also doing school and also hero stuff in Jersey City.

It just feels like Kamala's star has faded to the point where she's serving Spider-Man's story rather than her own.

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slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#24944: Sep 7th 2022 at 7:47:12 AM

She has not gotten an ongoing since the Ahmed run ended

Weird stuff

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
Tiamatty X-Men X-Pert from Now on Twitter Since: Jan, 2010 Relationship Status: Brony
#24945: Sep 8th 2022 at 12:07:40 AM

[up] That run didn't seem to be particularly well-received, and it also seems to have sold poorly. 12-13 000 range, according to a quick check of Comichron. So they may just be unsure whether it's worth it to give her another shot right now. Thus, minis and one-shots.

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Zarius Since: Nov, 2012
#24946: Sep 8th 2022 at 9:00:55 AM

Dark Web Checklist

The only pure X-Men book that ties into the whole thing is an event-exclusive mini-series. Everything else is Ms. Marvel, Amazing Spider-Man, Venom, and Spidey Satellite titles

Edited by Zarius on Sep 8th 2022 at 9:01:35 AM

Deadpoolrocks Since: Sep, 2010
#24947: Sep 8th 2022 at 10:20:52 AM

I guess it kinda makes sense, Goblin Queen isnt directly involved with the x-men/krakoa anymore.

RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#24948: Sep 9th 2022 at 5:06:04 AM

So how much do we know about the Goblin queen?

"The Black Rage makes us strong, because we must resist its temptations every day of our lives or be forever damned!"
slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#24949: Sep 9th 2022 at 5:20:27 AM

Huh Venom is tying into this cool.

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
Zarius Since: Nov, 2012
#24950: Sep 9th 2022 at 7:57:25 AM

Dark Web: X-Men limited series from Gerry Duggan and Rod Reis sees Madeline and Ben Reilly seize control of Limbo


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