Spider-man the legacy?? You Decide!!

[deemar325]

If Peter had to be replaced as Spider-man who could replace him? Would you be against it?

Would it be a totally new character or an already establish character?


Maybe it's something you don't want to see happen, if so challenge me as to why not. This is your chance to vent, rant, and rave.

Hell I'm game and I got a thick skin, so blast me or agree it's all good.

[The Comedian]

They already kinda did this with Spider-girl, but it's hard ot think of someone in current continuity to really take his place. Spiderman has specific powers, so without some way of technologically replicating them, the character can't be spidey.

[deemar325]

True, but not in continuity.

I'm just starting a debate.

[Kraven]

I like the idea of his own bloodline continuing it best, like in Spider-Girl, but out of those choices I'd say that Peter should remain Spider-Man.

[deemar325]

I like the idea of his own bloodline continuing it best, like in Spider-Girl, but out of those choices I'd say that Peter should remain Spider-Man.

I just listed some people who fit the mold, sorta speak.

There's a unknown/newcharacter choice.

[Kraven]

Yeah, I chose that one since it's kinda what the bloodline thing would require, that being a new character. Who is Rick Jones btw?

[deemar325]

Yeah, I chose that one since it's kinda what the bloodline thing would require, that being a new character. Who is Rick Jones btw?

Hulk's former sidekick. He's the kid Bruce Banner saved from the Gamma bomb explosion that turned him into the Hulk.

[Spiderluke]

I wouldn't mind seeing one of his students becoming Spidey as long as it took their time with the story and made it believable.

[Hunter Rider]

Deemar have you got the big version of that pic in your avvy ?

I voted Peter is the only Spiderman

[The Geek Vault]

Who's Arana, isn't she like spider-girl in the 616? Also If someone had to take over as the main "spider" character per say of Marvel Why not Spider-woman?

[deemar325]

Deemar have you got the big version of that pic in your avvy ?

I voted Peter is the only Spiderman

Sorry no. :(

[deemar325]

Who's Arana, isn't she like spider-girl in the 616? Also If someone had to take over as the main "spider" character per say of Marvel Why not Spider-woman?

Well, Spider-woman (Jess Drew) isn't really everymanish, she a super-spy.

[Spiderluke]

Well, Spider-woman (Jess Drew) isn't really everymanish, she a super-spy.
That's why I voted a random student. You can give him a whole new backstory and it would be easier to work with. Oh yeah, Bubba ho-tep is the ****.

[Dyeathrose]

Who's Arana, isn't she like spider-girl in the 616? Also If someone had to take over as the main "spider" character per say of Marvel Why not Spider-woman?

Arana is a Spider-girl in 616, but she's based on the totem idea JMS presented. She has Spider-man's basic powers, as given to her by the Spider Society. Haven't read too much of her, so that's about as far as my knowledge goes.

[MyPokerShirt]

spider-man should one day have a son (im not against spider-girl, but there should ALWAYS be a spider-man - they can work together!) who could gain his powers at 15 (late bloomer ;)) and be into science. as such he can still be "puny parker" and the underdog. just you could have his dad trying hard to get him into science and he could be the next generations premier smart guy, kinda like a cross between clueless-as-to-his-wifes-wishes mr fantastic and tragic-never-gona-get-a-girl classic peter. thatd rule so much. hey maybe they'll do that in say 100 years time, when they finally age spider-man enough.

having sed that, i voted for phil urich, cos i always thought he was kinda cool... then again i saw his look in the MC2 universe. very very... NOT cool...

Oh and don't undersell RICK JONES. he's been captain marvel (or shared a body with him). he ended the kree-skrull war (right?) and he started up some kinda youth group that help heroes. check out wikipedia for a far more detailed synopsis. but i do have a problem with him -- isnt he older than pete?? or at least the same age?? he hasnt been a kid for years, as much as peter hasnt. writers just try to kid us that they are (no pun intended)

[bulok]

Honestly, Peter Parker IS the Spiderman mythos. Much like Clark Kent/Superman . The mantle could never be passed. It's not like the Flash or Green Lantern where the title can go around.

[Thirteen Shadows]

No one can replace Parker!! No one!!! :mad: :down

[MyPokerShirt]

No one can replace Parker!! No one!!!

hyperthetically though, taking the marvel u as real life, who would u like to see replace him? it'd have to be the parker line, wouldnt it?

[Hobgoblin]

If Peter were ever to be replaced, I'd want it to be one of his kids.

[Thirteen Shadows]

hyperthetically though, taking the marvel u as real life, who would u like to see replace him? it'd have to be the parker line, wouldnt it?

If anyone his son and/or daughter.

[bulok]

I enjoyed reading Spider-girl back when I still collected comic books, so I would have to say the only acceptable replacement to Peter would be his children.

[littleredhat]

I agree the only spider-people worth having would have to be Peter's children.

Just as only Osborns should be Green Goblins.

I really like the idea of Peter fathering an entire race of spider-people.(Not all at once you pervs.) I could just see some future Parkers teaching thier little ones how to wall crawl and telling them bedtime stories about Peter.

Cute.:spidey:

[MyPokerShirt]

yeah read the new FNSM issues. theres a brill scene in FNSM 9 where hobgoblin tells her father (the spider-man of the day) "Peter would be so ashamed of you", as he puts the gov't job he has ahead of her. its cool

[Jack O Lantern]

The only possible canidate would be a resurrected Ben Rielly

[Jack O Lantern]

The only possible canidate would be a resurrected Ben Rielly

[Webz14]

man, i'd rather see the titles cancelled rather than have some sorta 'new spiderman'. Peter's the only spiderman there ever should be.

Besides...there's always ultimate spiderman :)

[MyPokerShirt]

^ so u honestly think that there'll be both 616 and marvel universe spidey for the next 100years?? no. one could survive but surely theyd have to have a change in generations

[MyPokerShirt]

at least pretend..

[Webz14]

^ so u honestly think that there'll be both 616 and marvel universe spidey for the next 100years?? no. one could survive but surely theyd have to have a change in generations

don't you mean ultimate universe?

And as to your question....i dunno. I just would rather see no spiderman than some punk who got his powers through some totem junk or was a lab rat or something.

[SpideyInATree]

It should have been Ben Reilly, but we all know what happened with that.

[Spiderluke]

It should have been Ben Reilly, but we all know what happened with that.I still miss Ben.:(

[SpideyInATree]

Yeah, he was an awesome character. Would have been the PERFECT replacement. You can't get anymore perfect than that, heh.

But, you know...

[MyPokerShirt]

don't you mean ultimate universe?

And as to your question....i dunno. I just would rather see no spiderman than some punk who got his powers through some totem junk or was a lab rat or something.


people are seriously reading too much into this totem thing. if doc strange had sed it and it hadnt resulted in new powers nobody wud complain. aaan d yes i meant ultimate

[Trask]

Well maybe it is about time Peter and Mary started working on creating a replacment for Peter. ;)

[Doc_OCK_4MUGEN]

The perfect replacements for Peter Parker:
A new Clone... Ben Reilly II
Peter's offsrping...
A tme travelling alternate dimension Peter...
If it's in the distant future then someone who has the same freak-accident than Pete had...
Now People who SHOULDN'T REPLACE PETER...
People who are Not related to parker and recieved their powers in a totemistic way...

[Doatum]

Although I feel that there is only one Spider-man, I have come to like Spider-man 2099. Not from his own book but from The Exiles book. As for the totem aspect of the newer stories, I kinda like the idea. It adds a whole new dynamic to the story. Mainly because I thought the interactions between Peter and Morlun was bad-ass. I really hope Peter keeps his new powers. The Book where Pete first used his Night vision and his ability to feel air fluctations. was awesome. The panel where you see him carrying the girl and the building has collapsed behind him gave me chills and made me giggle like a little girl.:spidey:

[Sloth7d]

Ben Rielly, Arana, or Mayday parker are all good temp replacements, but in the end only Peter Parker is Spiderman.

Out of fun though I voted Arana. I miss her series.

[Kevin]

I could care less. peter parker should die. sad part, i'm serious

[Doc Destruction]

Mayday.

[shinlyle]

MayDay is the only suitable replacement for Peter. There has never been anyone else that has even come close...

[The_Vision]

Petes the only Spiderman for me

[Citizen_Kaine]

Mayday is the one and only

And not to knock deemar or anything, but couldn't the possible picks on this poll be at least, Spider related? I only see Arana. Rick Jone's will always be Cap Marvel, Speedballs gonna spend he rest of his life getting "aquainted" with his fellow prisoners.

What about Ben Reilly? Ezekial, or Spidey 2099. Hell even Kaine would've been a suitable choice

[spideylover89]

Not to be a grammar nazi but the correct phrase is "I couldn't care less." Normally I don't do this, but it's so commonly misused and it's one of my biggest pet peeves. :unishr: ;)

Back on topic I think the only replacement should be his kid. Whether it's May in the alternate universe or another kid in the 616 universe. Of course that would mean him having kids and as long as Joe Q is around that won't be happening. :/

[Effect]

I wouldn't be against the idea of somone else becoming Spider-man. Just as long as there was the proper build up to it. Also if they kept Peter in the mentor roll after that and he was always around just not as Spider-man.

I'd be willign to accept a student of his or an offspring in time. Student would be the best version until he has a kid or two. Like I said though Peter would need to be around in the mentor roll and there would need to be an interesting way for the kid to get powers.

In fact I think it needs to happen to be honest. That's just me though. They already have a decent young cast they can play around with. Young Avengers, New X-men, and Runaways. If Marvel did this right and were willing to take the chance even if meant lower sales for a while I wouldn't mind seeing them do it.

People hate change. I think everyone can see that. Some are against the idea of someone else being Spider-man for that simple reason in the very end I feel. You can't get Peter back to how he was when he first started out. You need to let him age, deage him completely or let someone else take the mantel, even if it's just for a few years. THere is a risk yeah but you never know what will happen (the whole Ben Riely thing didn't work I feel cause how it was done with the whole clone thing which seems came off insulting to the readership).

In order for something like this to even work though Marvel can't rely on current readership. Many will be against it because Peter Parker is Spider-man and many won't evne entertain the idea. No they will have to pull in a LOT of young readers new to comics. Yet the problem is Mavel and neither DC seem to be pulling younger readers for various reasons. Same for other smaller comic companies. Price, speed and time issues are released (that attention span I feel), and avalibity. If the can fix those problems (get comics out of comic shops and back onto newsstands, food stores, etc and lower the price ) they could do the legacy thing successfully. Until then don't see it happening and there is enough blame to go around for why Spider-man/Peter needs to be "fixed".

[SpideyInATree]

MayDay is the only suitable replacement for Peter. There has never been anyone else that has even come close...

Actually Ben Reilly came close...as a matter of fact he DID replace Peter Parker. :)

[Captivated]

Mayday.What part of Spider-MAN don't people get... the day Spidey's replaced with someone who fills out the suit like THAT (disturbing)... is the day I quit.

But Spidey is timeless... he will surely outlive me. :)

[spideylover89]

What part of Spider-MAN don't people get

That seems a little sexist...which is surprising coming from you Cap. I don't see why a woman couldn't replace him someday, as long as she had the chops for it and as long as she was trained by spidey himself. It could easily work.