tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7612335118957055026.post2683813468898226339..comments2016-06-05T15:37:09.500-07:00Comments on Opinions About Things: Why "Brand New Day" Was Great, Part Two: Things Were Great For A Few Years...adhesiveslipperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09926183989414650423noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7612335118957055026.post-87531133881387221902013-01-26T06:09:42.913-08:002013-01-26T06:09:42.913-08:00Basically what I'm saying here is you're w...Basically what I'm saying here is you're wrong.adhesiveslipperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09926183989414650423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7612335118957055026.post-84975565001448384312013-01-26T06:09:25.495-08:002013-01-26T06:09:25.495-08:00I would actually argue that Spider-Man's ENTIR...I would actually argue that Spider-Man's ENTIRE POINT is that he's a loser. It's his defining character-trait. He's brave, loyal, and good-natured; but he also fucks up a lot, loses his friends by being too aloof about his secret identity and/or accidentally turning them into supervillains, has a hard time with relationships, and - every once in awhile - he gets somebody killed.<br /><br />Peter Parker's not supposed to be a dude that you want to BE. He's supposed to be a dude who reflects who you already ARE.<br /><br />And - to me - that's what makes Spidey likeable. He's our neurotic friend who fights crime. I think Slott and all of the other writers of BND did an incredible job of recapturing everything that made Parker likeable. And, to engage in a slight bit of creator-bashing, I think that was largely because of a the long stretch by J. Michael Straczynski, who tends to write every superhero as wandering around pontificating aloud about the sorry state of the world.adhesiveslipperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09926183989414650423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7612335118957055026.post-85351099421472732062013-01-26T01:01:40.552-08:002013-01-26T01:01:40.552-08:00Actually the key difference between pre-OMD Spider...Actually the key difference between pre-OMD Spider-Man and post OMD Spider-Man is in the character of Peter Parker.<br /><br />Before Peter was a competent, capable, lovable heroic underdog, after he was a complete and utter worthless loser. Not a likable thing about him, the guy was turned into a stupid incompetent irresponsible asshole. That's why I stopped buying the title. And every time I did try to see if they finally fixed that, it turns out that they were still writing him as a total loser. I've been reading Spider-Man for over 20 years, he was never a loser, and never should be. And I don't buy comics about the Spider-loser. The Superior Spider-Man crap is just more along the lines of Slott totally not getting what Spider-Man should be about. liliaethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09799165975585386082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7612335118957055026.post-14795231637675197552013-01-25T15:48:24.850-08:002013-01-25T15:48:24.850-08:00If my mind gets changed, I'll be sure to make ...If my mind gets changed, I'll be sure to make a post about it. I am, and have for quite a while been, a big fan of your (or the real Mr. Slott's, if this is a troll) work, and would LOVE to see the extremely iffy consent issues get worked out so I can fully enjoy this comic.adhesiveslipperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09926183989414650423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7612335118957055026.post-34809051617038626972013-01-25T15:39:35.249-08:002013-01-25T15:39:35.249-08:00This could be a very effective troll, or a surpris...This could be a very effective troll, or a surprising bit of internet serendipity, but either way I'll take your advice. I'd rather not run my mouth without having all the facts straight.adhesiveslipperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09926183989414650423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7612335118957055026.post-20410730252871888542013-01-25T15:06:40.223-08:002013-01-25T15:06:40.223-08:00Doctor Octopus has NOT been turned into a rapist. ...Doctor Octopus has NOT been turned into a rapist. Please read issue #2 first before making a false conclusion.<br />Thank you.Slotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892348416590413573noreply@blogger.com