Tom Defalco recently spoke with Newsarama to promote the upcoming relaunch of Spider-Girl. One notable tidbit stood out for me.

Nrama: Has there been any thought of just moving Spider-Girl to the present time and having her deal with life in the current Marvel universe the way Marvel Girl and Cable have been used?

DeFalco: Yes. Joe Quesada, Tom Brevoort, Tom Brennan, Ron Frenz and I have occasionally discussed the idea of transferring Mayday to the current and so-called ‘real’ Marvel Universe.  Unfortunately, I think that a big part of Mayday’s appeal is because she has a large supporting cast — each with their own histories, hang-ups and conflicts — and we couldn’t possibly bring them all with us.  Also, since Mayday could no longer interface with her dad, mom or baby brother in the real MU, the series would become about her efforts to return home.  It’s an interesting creative challenge.  Ron Frenz and I are still working on a solution and we think we’re getting close…

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Interesting stuff. I know there has been talks of bringing Mayday into the regular Marvel continuity for some time, but Tom Defalco hasn’t seem enthusiastic about the idea.

I’m not sure I like the idea either. Spider-Girl belongs in the MC2 Universe. Having here appear in the 616 Universe would just confuse things too much. What do you guys think?

We recently discussed Josh, an obscure “Amazing Spider-Man” character who Greg Weisman revived in his Flash Thompson backup story from “Amazing Spider-Man” issue 622. As I said then, Josh wasn’t the only obscure character brought back. I thought it would be fun to take a look at the rest of them.

You can see Flash saying hello to Jason and Tiny in the above picture. I was originally going to spotlight Jason and Tiny together but while preparing the slideshow, I decided Jason had so much story that he deserved his own spotlight.

Who is this Jason?

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This may be the end of the Logan Lerman rumors.

Ever since the Spider-Man reboot was announced, Leeman was a favorite choice for many as the new Peter Parker. Leeman even spoke about the prospect to various reporters and on a few talk shows.

Sony made a statement today which should put a stop to this. A few websites got a tip that nobody has been cast and no negoitations have been made.

We did get another name in the running if MovieWeb is to be trusted. They were told that although no choice has been made, Angus T. Jones (pictured above from “Two and a Half Men”) has been considered. It’s probably a joke. I hope it’s a joke.

Last week, we saw a character return to “Amazing Spider-Man” that hadn’t been seen in almost forty years. Who was this character and how was their triumphant return?

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COVER BY: David Yardin
WRITER: Marc Guggenheim
PENCILS: Adriana Melo
INKS: Array
COLORED BY: Andrew Dallhouse
LETTERED BY: VC – Joe Caramanga

Remember Jackpot? The super-heroine who may or may not be Mary Jane (she wasn’t). Well now she has received a makeover and her own mini-series. Is it worth picking up?

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The latest Clone Saga Chronicles podcast is up! We take a break from our lookback and discuss two “new” Ben Reilly stories. Check it out here.

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One of the first releases to Marvel’s new “Astonishing” line will be a “Astonishing Spider-Man and Wolverine” mini-series written by Jason Aaron and illustrated by Adam Kubert. Will you be picking this up? Check out the full Newsarama interview or my Examiner writeup.

More casting rumors for the Spider-Man reboot have surfaced. Logan Lerman’s name has been coming up for a little while now, but he addressed these rumors once and for all on “The Rachael Ray Show” earlier today. He said he’d love to be considered, but Rachel reminded him that his “Lightning Thief” commitments may put a stop to that. Check out more here or in my Examiner writeup. Do you think he could do a good Peter Parker?

Clone Saga Chronicles latest episode has posted! The podcast is back, so is the Jackal, Gwen and a little guy who we shall call “Mini-Me”. Get ready for the confusion that is “Smoke and Mirrors” and the first part of “Players and Pawns”. Check it out here. Don’t forget to check out Spideydude.com. This last week had the deleted scenes from “Revelations” posted.

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Slott mentioned something interesting when talking to CBR about “Amazing Spider-Man” issue 619.

“Expect another Spider-Man villain back from the dead. And I don’t mind putting on my P.T. Barnum hat and saying that you can expect the shock of the year in the next issue of Amazing. It’s huge.”

Interesting. Talking to Brad on Skype, his money is on Kraven. Who do you all think it is?

Goodness Bertone has been slacking on these “Spidey Memories”! Here is one that you all heard about when it was presented on the “Spider-Jeopardy” episode. Here is the page in question where Mary Jane gives the only thought balloon she has during Stan Lee’s original run (I’m not counting Stan’s returns for various anniversaries).

Now I just need to cook up some “Spidey Revisions” “Finding Gwen Stacy’s” and “Clone Pics of the day” for Zach….

The latest episode of Spideydude.com’s “Clone Saga Chronicles” is up! Remember when Doc Ock was dead and MJ was pregnant and Tom Lyle wrote horrible Unlimited issues? Then this is the episode for you. If not, hear the fun anyone…it’s a blast! Download here or listen below!

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The latest (and I mean that in two different ways) episode of “Clone Saga Chronicles” is out after some editing nightmares! The cover image blurb says it’s the “final Doc Ock/Spider-Man” story…does it hold up? What’s Mary Jane hiding? It’s magic ya’know!

Download it here!

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Clone Saga Chronicles is back after a Thanksgiving vacation. This episode will really give you the best of both worlds. Plus, stay tune afterwards for an extra long blooper reel. Check it out here.

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After the subplot played out for about a year, Aunt May and Peter reconcile after she shunned him for dropping out of grad school. “Amazing Spider-Man” issue 265.

Newsarama has released a five page preview for “Web of Spider-Man”# 2, which will be focusing on Electro’s new status quo. You can check out the preview at Newsarama here and in slideshow form here.

“Amazing Spider-Man” issue 253. Even though Peter had dropped out of graduate school (a moved I thought really aged him) ten issues earlier, Hobgoblins, Black Cats and alien abductions had kept him from telling Aunt May. He breaks the news here and she is less than pleased. It was almost a year before they would make up.

One of the most powerful scenes in Spider-Man history. “Amazing Spider-Man” issue 122. This scene carries more weight now when you find out that Mary Jane’s mother is dead.