Tag: Spider-Man
A Marvel hero known for his dead uncle and love of responsibility
The Iron Age of Comics
Episode #052: Spider-Man: Kraven’s Last Hunt Still bummed that Kraven the Hunter’s solo film career failed to launch? We ease the pain with a look at the celebrated 1987 storyline by J.M. DeMatties and Mike Zeck that made the character’s … Continue reading The Iron Age of Comics
The Iron Age of Comics
Episode #046: Venom: From Deadly Enemy to Lethal Protector In 1988, Venom debuted as a ruthless, psychotic stalker in Amazing Spider-Man #300 and quickly became Spidey’s top villain. Four years later, he was so popular that Marvel semi-rehabilitated him into … Continue reading The Iron Age of Comics
Looking Back At…Kraven’s Last Hunt (1987)
I recently finished Spider-Man – Kraven’s Last Hunt for a book club and I figured we would discuss this mini-event today. There will be a content warning for this discussion, which involves Kraven’s fate. Where does it rank in your … Continue reading Looking Back At…Kraven’s Last Hunt (1987)
Madame Web trailer reaction thread
Oh Dakota Johnson, will you ever win? Continue reading Madame Web trailer reaction thread
The Iron Age of Comics
Episode #021: Deadpool #11 When up-and-coming writer Joe Kelly got the keys to Deadpool’s first solo series, he subverted fan expectations by downplaying the character’s connections to the larger X-franchise. Similarly, he decided to fulfill the constant requests for the … Continue reading The Iron Age of Comics
The Iron Age of Comics
Episode #012: Ultimate Spider-Man If the Iron Age begins with the Crisis/Dark Knight/Watchmen trifecta, where does it end? In this episode, we propose a turning point: Ultimate Spider-Man by Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Bagley. The brainchild of controversial publisher … Continue reading The Iron Age of Comics
Kraven the Hunter (yes really) Trailer Reaction Thread
Spoil Sports: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, the latest Spidey flick from Sony Animation, is out now – and it seemed people wished for a dedicated thread for discussing it. Have at it. Continue reading Spoil Sports: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
The Iron Age of Comics
Episode 005: Peter Parker, the Spectacular Married Man Spider-Man went through a lot of changes in the Iron Age, but not even the Clone Saga had as big an impact as getting married to Mary Jane Watson. What began as … Continue reading The Iron Age of Comics
Comic Book Review – Amazing Spider-Man Presents Jackpot #1 (2010)
Amazing Spider-Man Presents Jackpot #1 (of 3) (March 2010) Writer – Marc Guggenheim Artist – Adriana Melo If I’m not mistaken, I believe I said in another review, that I was taking comics from a short box and reading them … Continue reading Comic Book Review – Amazing Spider-Man Presents Jackpot #1 (2010)
Ad Space – Superhero PSAs
Superheroes fight the never ending battle for Truth and Justice! By which we mean a metaphorical battle, fought through public service announcements, setting a good example, and so forth. Continue reading Ad Space – Superhero PSAs
Comic Book Chat – The Amazing Spider-Man’s 60th Anniversary
I try not to have any repeats here at the Comic Book Chat but every August, I like to dedicate a thread specifically for Spider-Man. Today’s thread is dedicated to the character’s 60th anniversary! My first comic book subscription was … Continue reading Comic Book Chat – The Amazing Spider-Man’s 60th Anniversary
With great power there must also come the Great Frinkiac Challenge!
Happy Saturday and for the first time in months welcome to the Frinkiac Challenge! This used to be a regular feature that I post way less often now because I’m directionless garbage, but it’s pretty simple to explain. Just use frinkiac.com, morbotron.com, masterofallscience.com, funcooker.fun, penskefile.com, … Continue reading With great power there must also come the Great Frinkiac Challenge!
Comic Book Review- Spider-Man : Spider’s Shadow
Spider-Man – Spider’s Shadow Writer – Chip Zdarsky Artist – Pasqual Ferry Chip Zdarsky showed us what Peter Parker’s life would be like if he aged in real time in Spider-Man: Life Story. Now Mr. Zdarsky takes us on a … Continue reading Comic Book Review- Spider-Man : Spider’s Shadow
Build Your Own Sinister Six
Spider-Man No Way Home is hitting theaters this weekend, so I thought I’d bring back the build your team thread… this time with the Sinister Six. I don’t normally have any rules for the build your team prompt but for … Continue reading Build Your Own Sinister Six
Comic Book Chat -Spider-Man vs Sinister Six
Spider-Man No Way Home is hitting theaters this weekend so we are discussing the Amazing Arachnid’s fearsome foes – The Sinister Six! The Sinister Six made their debut in The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 (January 1964) and the super-villain team has … Continue reading Comic Book Chat -Spider-Man vs Sinister Six
Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse (Part One) FIRST LOOK Reaction Thread
Comic Book Chat – Miles Morales’ 10th Anniversary
Miles Morales made his debut in Ultimate Fallout #4 and eventually took up the mantle as Spider-Man in the Ultimate Comics Universe. He has played an important role in recent mini-series and crossovers, including 2015’s Secret Wars, Civil War II, … Continue reading Comic Book Chat – Miles Morales’ 10th Anniversary
“Spider-Man: No Way Home” Trailer #2 Thread
Comic Book Chat – Amazing Spider-Man Beyond
Amazing Spider-Man Beyond is hitting comic book stores on Wednesday, October 6th, 2021. Ben Reilly will be suiting up as Spider-Man once again as a host of creators bring you the Web-Slinger three times a month. We will be taking … Continue reading Comic Book Chat – Amazing Spider-Man Beyond