In any form of entertainment, hype is such a dangerous thing because so little in this world ever lives up to the expectations we tend to build when we’re initially excited about something. Sadly, that’s...
Category: New Issues
Long-time readers of Chasing Amazing are well aware of my love-hate relationship with Annual issues . Sure, Marvel has long used Amazing Spider-Man Annuals to introduce key events and storylines – the first appearance of...
My apologies for the break. I’m starting to feel a little bit more inspired as of late, though please don’t be too devastated if I end up back on another mini-hiatus. What I do want...
Amazing Spider-Man #683, the second part of the Ends of the Earth storyline, left me with two totally separate impressions. So, while I usually try to put together one broad “thematic” post that sums up...
What I’ve consistently loved about Dan Slott’s work as head writer on Amazing Spider-Man is his ability to take risks while simultaneously telling a story that feels connected to the heart and soul of a...
I’ll admit it. I’m a sucker for the buddy-film format, especially buddy-comedies. The Judd Apatow production team has got the formula down to a science (Knocked Up, Superbad, etc.). I understand those of you who...
The Marvel “Point One” issues remain a bit of a conundrum to me as a collector since I’ve advertised myself as a “completist” of the Amazing Spider-Man series. As I’ve argued about “Annual” issues in...
My suspension of disbelief is a funny thing, especially when it comes to comic books. For example, I’m perfectly fine and okay accepting that I’m reading about a universe where the protagonist was bitten by...
Before I discuss these two issues proper, just a few comic book logistical things to get off my chest: The premise behind a comic book “crossover” it certainly not new or uncommon, but I have...
When you write a few times each week about comic book characters, you frequently find yourself debating heroes and villains because they are the most basic and essential ingredients in a good superhero story. Having...