Who is the Superior Venom?
Today friends we will tackle a question debated quite a bit among Spider and Symbiote fans. Who is truly the best version of Venom!
The Vindication of Venom Part 5: A Monstrous Mystery
This time out I will address perhaps the single most controversial aspect of ASM #300. The reveal of Venom’s identity as a complete stranger!
Panel(s) of the Day #51 (Caturday!)
What better way to celebrate Venom’s 30th anniversary than with “Venom Was Right” apparel? Spectacular Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #201 Published: c. April, 1993? Cover Date: June, 1993 “Over the Line!” Writer: J.M. DeMatteis Artist: Sal […]
The Mind, Body and Soul of the Spider
In several philosophies the fundamental components of a human being are divided into three aspects: the mind, the body and the soul (a.k.a. the spirit or the heart). Lets see how these concepts apply to […]
The Vindication of Venom Part 4: Spider Stalker
In part 3 I said that the Venom was a victim of fan presumptions that weren’t in line with his actual original concept. Today we’re going to look at part of what that actual original […]
Panel(s) of the Day #43
I’m not denying that metalheads “take pride in bucking the establishment,” but I think a punk rock show might have been a little more apt. Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #363 Published: c. April, 1992? Cover […]
Red vs. Black Part 3: Ladies Choice
In this final instalment we look at how Spidey stories use two of the ladies in the web-head’s life to represent the meanings behind the red and black costumes in contrast to one another.
Red vs. Black Part 2: Clothes Make the Man
Our look at Spidey’s classic suit vs. his black symbiote outfit continues! Last time we discussed how the red costume worked better visually speaking. This time though we’re concentrating upon the man beneath the masks.
The Vindication of Venom Part 3: Expectations and Adaptations
In this part we examine the fan expectations for Venom vs. the authorial intentions.
Red vs. Black Part 1: What is the Superior Spider Suit?
To further commemorate Venom’s 30th anniversary CS has permitted me to make a few additional tie-in articles. The first of which will be a three part examination of Spidey’s classic costume compared to the iconic black […]
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