Monthly Archive:: February 2014

I’m back at superiorspidertalk.com with my “It Feels Like the First Time” column, which looks at significant “firsts” in Spider-Man comics, i.e., first appearances of supporting characters, phrases, images and/or general concepts that have gone on to play a critical role in the Spider-Man mythos. Today I look at the very

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If I had any kind of a takeaway after reading Superior Carnage Annual #1, it’s that I now know that the upcoming Carnage vs. Deadpool miniseries will not be required reading for my overall enjoyment of the greater Spider-Man comic universe, and that I can save my $20 and

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I was feeling romantic, so for my latest edition of Gimmick or Good? at the Comics Should Be Good blog I put the spotlight on the all-white embossed cover of 1996’s Superman the Wedding Album. This issue, which featured a who’s who of comic book creators on script and

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Over the years, I’ve been asked by a number of people, who do I consider the “true” love of Spider-Man/Peter Parker: Gwen Stacy or Mary Jane? It’s honestly a question I have a very difficult time answering. I think both characters have had their high points and low points

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For someone who dedicates so much time to the superhero comic book genre, I sure do seem to have an affinity for the more quiet and methodical sequences the medium has to offer. Take Superior Spider-Man #27 (out of sheer principle I refuse to add the word “.NOW” to

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In celebration of Superior Spider-Man’s “Goblin Nation” arc, over the next two months, I’m going to acknowledge what I consider to be the 10 best Green Goblin/Spider-Man storylines. I’m creating this list based on a full array of arbitrary, unscientific criteria: namely historical significance, artwork, creativity and my overall enjoyment of the

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For a comprehensive gallery of all of the images featured on Chasing Amazing, along with other cool visuals I stumble upon while surfing the internet, be sure to follow my Pinterest page. Here are some visuals from my Spider-Man Costumes gallery:  Related Posts: Remembrance of Comics Past: Amazing Spider-Man #252

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Superior Foes of Spider-Man might be the hardest series for me to write about on Chasing Amazing because it is stunningly consistent in its approach. I have heaped lavish praise on Nick Spencer and Steve Lieber who have done what seemed like the impossible when this series first debuted

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Hot off the internet presses is Episode 29 of the greatest Spider-Man podcast out there, Superior Spider-Talk. As is the new routine for the podcast, go directly to superiorspidertalk.com to view this episode, and while you’re there, check out the awesome array of reviews and features on the site.

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With the “All-New Marvel Now” Wolverine series starting up this week (with art from our old friend Ryan Stegman), I thought I’d take a look at the Ol’ Canucklehead’s very first 1990s “gimmick” cover, Wolverine #50, by Larry Hama and Marc Silvestri. This comic features die-cut “file folder” with

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