Comments on: Coming Up: Marvel Comics Due November 2010

By: Manks

Manks — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 06:53:51 +0000

I probably am in minority, but i couldn’t get into spiderman till JMS. I thought he was doing pretty good and building a spider man mythology ( i know not many people liked his ideas), but i thought spiderman was better for it..

And then OMD happened, and since then i havent read Spiderman.. O , and i didnt like Gwen’s kids revamp as well..
but to me right now, spiderman represents everything that is wrong with the industry these days..

By: Johanna

Johanna — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:18:20 +0000

In short, because I can’t relate to him. I understand why to many (mostly male) readers, seeing a smart geek who’s always on the wrong side of the eightball turn his life into wisecracks and supermodels is appealing, but I find the point of the character (superheroing is a responsibility, not something that makes his life better) contradicted by many of the stories they’ve done with him (previously mentioned supermodels, spacefaring adventure, etc.). Plus, some of the best-known storylines are offensive to me: clones, the Gwen’s kids revamp, erasing the marriage, deal with the devil, and so on.

By: Argo Plummer

Argo Plummer — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:34:27 +0000

Johanna,

Will wonders never cease? I thought I was the only person in the comic reading world who has never been a big fan of the character Spider-Man. After years of hearing how he is the greatest character ever created in various lists, chats, blogs, etc, it is refreshing to find someone whose opinion I respect, even if I don’t always agree, say that she isn’t a huge fan of the character. I have tried many times over the years to get into Spider-Man and my kids dig him, but something about him just doesn’t work for me. I have read runs here and there that I have enjoyed, but in general, Spidey leaves me cold.

I’d love to hear why the character doesn’t appeal to you.

By: Johanna

Johanna — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:38:22 +0000

I haven’t been, Rob. I’m not a big fan of the Spider-Man character, so I haven’t sought out versions of him. I’m sure it’s good; I’m just not sure it’s for me. But thanks for pointing that out!

By: Rob Barrett

Rob Barrett — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:58:19 +0000

Are you reading Marvel Adventures: Spider-Man, Johanna? It’s Tobin writing the best Spider-Man book in years under everyone’s radar.

By: Kat Kan

Kat Kan — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:13:56 +0000

Count me as another fan of Arana; I’m really hoping Tobin will do her justice. I did pre-order the issue, based on my love for the character.

By: Johanna

Johanna — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:52:34 +0000

I noticed that. There seems to be a trend to making the giant dragon more realistic, which tickles me.

By: William George

William George — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 01:07:35 +0000

No purple pants on Fin Fang Foom there?!

Daring change of the status quo, Marvel!

By: Johanna

Johanna — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 22:39:12 +0000

I’m glad to hear from someone who’s passionate about a comic they expect to enjoy. I won’t preorder it, but I’ll take a look at it when it comes out. I could be wrong (or misled based on the advertising), and it may have nothing to do with the main Spider-titles, which would address much of my concern. And you’re right about Tobin’s writing being worth following.

By: Max Barnard

Max Barnard — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:45:42 +0000

I’m not normally the type to try and encourage someone to change their thoughts, but I implore you to try the first issue of Spider-Girl, if only because Arana as a character needs the support, and if anyone can make a Spider-title spin-off work, it’s Tobin. He has so much love for female characters that it warms the heart.