In the comic book realm of superheroes, few characters possess the hard-earned reputation of having a steady chronological run that crosses decades – and generations of readers who have committed to growing up with the […]
Welcome back, Spidey fans! So, there I was, trying to figure out which Spider-Man-related character I wanted to write about for you guys this month, and then it hit me: New York City. Yes, New […]
You learn something new everyday, Spidey fans! So, apparently, hurricanes, cyclones, and typhoons are basically all the same thing; the term used for a tropical storm system with winds over 74 mph all depends on […]
A hero ventures forth from the world of common day into a region of supernatural wonder: fabulous forces are there encountered and a decisive victory is won: the hero comes back from this mysterious adventure […]
The Marvel Universe is a rich and complex place. Its (fiction) history spans millions of years, if not more, thanks to the vast array of creators who were imaginative enough to create and push the […]
Previously, on The Amazing Spider-Man: In the issues that preceded the battle with Shathra in one of the Spider-temples in Ghana (issue #48-vol.2), Peter was shown having deep insights about his spider-nature, a door never […]
Last time, we looked at hooks for the various ancillary Spider-Man titles, the identity that makes it different than any other book on the stands, even Amazing Spider-Man. This time I’m considering potential hooks for […]
According to Marvel.com today marks 45 years since ASM #122, the second half of the Death of Gwen Stacy storyline. In honour of that today we’re going to look at part of that issue. Specifically […]
“The usual hero adventure begins with someone from whom something has been taken, or who feels there is something lacking in the normal experience available or permitted to the members of society. The person then takes […]
Writing for the Spider-Man Crawlspace, Thomas Mets considers the stories that influenced Roger Stern, JM DeMatteis, Gerry Conway, JMS (J. Michael Straczysnki) and an entire generation of writers, as opposed to Bendis, Dan Slott, Mark Waid and Zdarsky.
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