Spider-Man

Is Peter Parker a baby killer? Check out my view on the latest hullaballoo, and keep the debate alive in the comment section! THE SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN #9  “Troubled Mind Part Two [sic]: Gray Matters” WRITER: Dan Slott ARTIST: Ryan Ste...
Is Peter Parker a baby killer? Check out my view on the latest hullaballoo, and keep the debate alive in the comment section! THE SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN #9  “Troubled Mind Part Two [sic]: Gray Matters” WRITER: Dan Slott ARTIST: Ryan Stegman COLOR ART: Edgar Delgado LETTERER: Chris Eliopoulos   PLOT POINTS: Ghost Peter, Otto explains, is a consciousness manifested from the remaining memories in Peter’s brain. Using the brain scanning helmet he retrieved last issue, Otto attempts to erase Peter’s memories, thereby destroying Ghost Peter. Doctor Octopus and Ghost Peter battle within Peter’s mindscape. Ghost Peter summons the memories of his friends to aid him, while Ock calls upon a mental army of villains. As the war turns against Ock, Ghost Peter makes Otto admit that stealing Peter’s life was bad. Otto, however, starts rationalizing his actions as giving the world a “superior” Spider-Man. Otto turns the tables by forcing Ghost Peter to admit that, in issue #8, Ghost Peter attempted to halt Otto from performing life-saving brain surgery on a child because in doing so Otto would gain access to the brain scanning helmet and discover Ghost Peter. Ghost Peter collapses, allowing Otto to purge Peter’s memories and seemingly delete Ghost Peter. Otto awakens, claiming he is free. OPINIONS! Superior Spider-Man #9 provokes considerable controversy, but thankfully little of that controversy concerns the notion that Peter Parker actually “died” this issue. I guess we all finally know better. Rather, folks mostly seem mad that Ghost Peter, to protect himself, obstructed Otto’s curing a dying little girl. Who enjoys seeing their childhood role model jeopardize an innocent life to save his own non-literal skin? I get it. But I loved this issue’s ending. Yeah, I see you there, hitting your caps lock button, ready to verbally crucify me in the comments section. Hear me out. I perceive at least three factors that mitigate this plot development’s so-called travesty. Mitigating factor 1: Ghost Peter isn’t REALLY Peter. Otto defines Ghost Peter in the panel below. We can trust Otto’s conclusion because this is a scientific matter within the story’s context, and therein lies Otto’s expertise. Thus, Ghost Peter represents a “version” of Peter Parker that was not “created” until after Otto removed Peter’s consciousness from Peter’s body, but left Peter’s memories intact for Otto’s access. Peter Parker’s original consciousness died inside Otto’s body in ASM #700. Ghost Peter is a distinct entity–he’s all those leftover memories taking on their own life. So if you’re upset that the Peter Parker we know and love tried to let a little girl die, don’t be. He didn’t. Nevertheless, I do think Otto’s line “it seems we are the sum of our experiences” suggests that Ghost Peter, being the product of Peter’s memories, is cut from the same cloth as the original. I suspect that Ghost Peter mirrors Peter such that they’d behave identically under identical circumstances. Any characterization of Ghost Peter characterizes Peter by extension. I prefer that interpretation because I have no interest in Ghost Peter independent from what we can learn about the real Peter through him. Mitigating Factor 2: Ghost Peter wasn’t CONSCIOUSLY looking out for himself. Let’s look back at #8’s key scene: Notice Ghost Peter’s words here, stating that his reason for stopping the operation is that Otto is arrogant, that he doesn’t know what he’s doing. Pop quiz: to whom is Ghost Peter speaking? He addresses Doc Ock, but he can’t intend for Doc Ock to hear him, not if Ghost Peter’s real objective is to evade Ock’s detection. No, the true answer is that Ghost Peter is talking to himself, and that means he has no reason to lie. So the reason he gives in the moment for hindering Ock is what he consciously thinks at the time. Only later, after forced introspection, does Peter realize that he had the deeper, subconscious motivation to protect himself. And as soon as
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SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN #15 DAN SLOTT (W) • HUMBERTO RAMOS (A/C) “Run, Goblin, Run!” Part 1 of 2 • What’s it like to be a villain in the Marvel Universe…once the Superior Spider-Man sets his sights on you? • Find out, from Phil Uri...
SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN #15 DAN SLOTT (W) • HUMBERTO RAMOS (A/C) “Run, Goblin, Run!” Part 1 of 2 • What’s it like to be a villain in the Marvel Universe…once the Superior Spider-Man sets his sights on you? • Find out, from Phil Urich’s point of view, in what might be the final days of the Hobgoblin. • Plus, what is the secret of “The Tinkerer’s Apprentice”? Who’s been helping the Terrible Tinkerer? And how is he, of all people, the reason everything in Spider-Man’s life will be changed forever?! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99 SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN #16 DAN SLOTT (W) • HUMBERTO RAMOS (A/C) “Run, Goblin, Run!” Part 2 of 2 • How has the Hobgoblin evaded the Superior Spider-Man for so long? And does that hold the key to the Superior Spider-Man’s greatest success — or greatest failure? It’s the end of the line for Hobgoblin, and possibly an end for a big chapter in the history of Spider-Man. 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99 SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN TEAM UP #2 CHRISTOPHER YOST (W) • MARCO CHECCETTO (A) Cover by PAOLO RIVERA SIBLING RIVALRY BEGINS HERE! • Because you demanded it! Parker versus Parker! The Superior Spider-Man Versus Scarlet Spider! • Kaine has come to New York to check on Peter’s ‘superior’ behavior, not realizing Doc Ock has taken over Peter’s life. But Ock sure knows who Kaine is…Kaine, the man who once KILLED Doctor Octopus. And now it’s payback time. 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99 SCARLET SPIDER #20 & 21 CHRISTOPHER YOST (W) • CARLO BARBERI (A) CoverS by RYAN STEGMAN Issue #20 – SIBLING RIVALRY — PART TWO! • Scarlet Spider has come to New York City to check on his ‘brother’ Spider-Man! But their reunion has been interrupted by an army of mutant spider-clones! • Can Spider-Man and Kaine put aside their differences to deal with the Jackal? 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 Issue #21 – INTO THE GRAVE PART 1 (of 3) • After last issue’s shocking ending, everything has changed for Kaine. His second chance at life is over. • At his lowest point, he comes face to face with the one man that’s fueled his obsession, hate and guilt his entire life… BEN REILLY. 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 SUPERIOR CARNAGE #2 (of 5) KEVIN SHINICK (W) • STEPHEN SEGOVIA (A) Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN VARIANT Cover by RAFA GARRES • CARNAGE IS CAPTURED! But can the Wizard and Klaw subdue him long enough to create their SUPERIOR CARNAGE? • KEVIN SHINICK (Avenging Spider-Man) and STEPHEN SEGOVIA (X-Treme X-Men) perform unspeakable acts to create their own monster issue! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99 THE SUPERIOR FOES OF SPIDER-MAN #2 NICK SPENCER (W) • STEVE LIEBER (A) Cover by ED MCGUINNESS Variant Cover by PHIL JIMENEZ • With superior villains come superior problems as the year’s sleeper hit continues! • Out of bail and aiming to stay out of jail, Boomerang must get his cronies on target – but does the PUNISHER have them targeted already? • Nick Spencer (AVENGERS) and Steve Lieber (HAWKEYE) continue this most evil exploration into the Marvel U! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 VENOM #39 CULLEN BUNN (W) THONY SILAS (A) Cover by DECLAN SHALVEY • Venom’s secret identity is discovered! And not by whom you’d expect! • A hit has been taken out on Venom’s life–and cold-blooded killers are crawling out of the woodwork to collect! • Even in tough times, every super hero needs a sidekick, right? 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 MORBIUS: THE LIVING VAMPIRE #8 JOE KEATINGE (W) VALENTINE DE LANDRO (A) Cover by DAVID LOPEZ “The World Breaks Everyone,” Part One of Two • Everything has been leading up to this momentous conclusion! • Morbius just found out The Rose has an Ultimate Nullifier in Brownsville. • The Rose just pressed the trigger. 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 THUNDERBOLTS #14 CHARLES SOULE (W) • Jefte Palo (A) Cover by JULIAN TOTINO TEDESCO INFINITY TIE-IN • New Ongoing Creative Team! • While the Avengers are away…the THUNDERBOLTS STRIKE! • Can they take out all of NYC’s mafia before…anything goes wrong? 32 PGS./Parental Advis
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This cosplayer provides a step-by-step process the create the ultimate Spider-Man costume. Check out his instructions here!
This cosplayer provides a step-by-step process the create the ultimate Spider-Man costume. Check out his instructions here!
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What is Andrew Garfield thinking about in this picture?
What is Andrew Garfield thinking about in this picture?
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Author: ODROverdriveSpider-ManEnglish, Rated: TFantasy/FriendshipPeter P./Spider-Man & Mary Jane W.Chapters: 2, Words: 3,296, Reviews: 3, In-Progress15 year old Ben Parker, son of Spider-Man goes through life after inheriting Spidey powe...
Author: ODROverdriveSpider-ManEnglish, Rated: TFantasy/FriendshipPeter P./Spider-Man & Mary Jane W.Chapters: 2, Words: 3,296, Reviews: 3, In-Progress15 year old Ben Parker, son of Spider-Man goes through life after inheriting Spidey powers from his father's altered DNA
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Author: Brackets002Spider-ManEnglish, Rated: TSci-Fi/AdventurePeter P./Spider-Man & Gwen S.Chapters: 18, Words: 48,068, Reviews: 94, In-ProgressHere's a story for you: two teenagers, a boy and a girl, wind up with altered DNA sequences a...
Author: Brackets002Spider-ManEnglish, Rated: TSci-Fi/AdventurePeter P./Spider-Man & Gwen S.Chapters: 18, Words: 48,068, Reviews: 94, In-ProgressHere's a story for you: two teenagers, a boy and a girl, wind up with altered DNA sequences and develop the proportionate abilities of a spider. So what happens when a corrupt corporate executive starts trying to kill them?
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Author: Mrs.McGinty08Spider-ManEnglish, Rated: KRomance/AngstPeter P./Spider-Man & Gwen S.Chapters: 1, Words: 511, Reviews: 0, CompleteIt's no secret that music is a powerful thing. Everyone has a song they can relate to, and right now, ...
Author: Mrs.McGinty08Spider-ManEnglish, Rated: KRomance/AngstPeter P./Spider-Man & Gwen S.Chapters: 1, Words: 511, Reviews: 0, CompleteIt's no secret that music is a powerful thing. Everyone has a song they can relate to, and right now, Gwen wishes that she didn't.
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Posted On Today at 09:14:44 pm EDT by Ned Leeds Jr. [Reply] [Quote] [New] I suspect that Superman would become disgusted with his condescending attitude and volitile behavior pretty quickly. Well, the pre 52 Superman would anyways. Spid...
Posted On Today at 09:14:44 pm EDT by Ned Leeds Jr. [Reply] [Quote] [New] I suspect that Superman would become disgusted with his condescending attitude and volitile behavior pretty quickly. Well, the pre 52 Superman would anyways. Spider-Man isn't the only character that has been given a complete overhaul. Ned
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Author: GoldenSpiderMonkey101Spider-ManEnglish, Rated: TRomance/FriendshipPeter P./Spider-ManChapters: 1, Words: 718, Reviews: 0, In-ProgressPeter's best friend Karolyn(Kara)Wilson has been friends with Peter ever sense she was eight wha...
Author: GoldenSpiderMonkey101Spider-ManEnglish, Rated: TRomance/FriendshipPeter P./Spider-ManChapters: 1, Words: 718, Reviews: 0, In-ProgressPeter's best friend Karolyn(Kara)Wilson has been friends with Peter ever sense she was eight what will happen when her best friend suddenly gets bitten by a radio active spider? does he keep the secrete away from her or will he tell her? Will romance bloom between them? suckish summary sorry plz read and warning my grammar is between horrible and good so yeah R&R & no bad reviews
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