Multihuller

February 8, 2012 12:06 am I might be the only person that falls "in the middle" with my opinion of Loeb. Maybe I've missed something, but why all the hate? His stuff usually falls a little flat with me, and the characterizations seem kind of off sometimes, but he doesn't offend me.

February 7, 2012 10:41 pm I know this is kind of an off topic question but... how do they typically collect back up stories?

February 7, 2012 6:10 pm I agree. As long as Spider-Man is that shining light, you can make the world around him darker. Giving the film a slightly darker tone is not Batmanatizing Spider-Man. It adds stakes to the story. Now if they put Spider-Man in a black leather costume and had him hanging terrified mobsters off gargoyles... then people might have a point.

February 7, 2012 6:01 pm Wow. Really impressed. Growing up, Spider-Man was my favorite character, yet lately I have been questioning if maybe I've out grown him. As a teen I felt a kinship with Peter Parker, but as I get closer to thirty I've found Spider-Man difficult to relate to. Even with Andrew Garfield and director Mark Webb, I just could not muster much excitement for this film. So, it's a great feeling to be won over. While I understand that it is only just trailer, there are many things that just rang true for me. The scene where Spider-Man is wise-cracking at the car thief, that is Spider-Man to me. Unlike the Rami films, here it seems like Peter's scientific genius is actually more than just an obligatory character trait dragged over from the comic books. While I enjoyed the Rami films for the most part, the casting felt off, the directing was distracting, and the overall campy feel always bothered me. This however, looks like the Spider-Man movie I had hoped for 10 years ago. Most surprising of all, I had thought The Avengers with Joss Weidon directing, would be a sure fire lock, but the trailer and Super Bowl ads have me feeling unsure. Maybe they are hiding all the good stuff, but nothing about that Avengers ad (other than a bunch of Marvel Heroes in the same film) looked special. Conversely, this new Spider-Man trailer has brought me around, and I'm excited to see how this film turns out. This is going to be a great Summer.

February 7, 2012 5:00 pm X-Men: First Class also came to mind when I saw this trailer. Not just because it will not be as heavily promoted by Marvel, but also because it seems like it will be less schlocky than Marvel's in house films. Yeah, I said it.

January 20, 2012 10:01 pm Good points. For me, the most important thing is that I care what happens to the characters, and this book has been pulling it off. Also forgot to mention that I really like the art.

January 19, 2012 1:55 am Well, to follow up on your randomness, I was just thinking the same thing about Spider-Man. Was my favorite character and now I wonder if I have out grown him as well. Mark Waid sounds like a cool idea though.

January 19, 2012 1:49 am Couldn't agree more! After taking a break from comics for a few years, my perspective has changes on the price of single issues. I understand some people roll there eyes when people like me bitch about Marvel costing on average a buck more, but price is absolutely an issue for me. At $3.99, when you compare it to other forms of entertainment, it just does not hold up anymore. So, I find myself waiting for the trade on Marvel books, and usually forget to pick that up too. I mean, if I told my friends or my girlfriend what I spend on just a few comics a week, they would think I'm nuts. I love comics, but times are tough. Not my job to support them if I can not afford it, or find a better use for my money.

January 19, 2012 12:36 am I will second that! Allegiance to a subsidiary of a media conglomerate is one of my least favorite things about comics fandom. As for the logo... by the time I probably get use to it they will just change it anyways. Not that big of a deal.

January 19, 2012 12:26 am I am conflicted about this book. Yes, this book appeals to the lowest common denominator. It objectifies women. Jason Todd and Roy seem kind of like duchie frat boys... yet, I really enjoy the hell out of this book. Not sure what that says about me, but it's just a ton of fun every month.