Comics Doesn't anyone else read Spider-Girl??

[Jeffers]

I've often thought the same for a number of other titles (not including Spider-Girl of course), but then I remember that people should be free to pursue enjoyment so long as it doesn't infringe upon other people's pursuit of the same. And I'm reminded of what Marv Wolfman said in "Comic Creators on Spider-Man," that an older "professional" comic book readership has imposed its aesthetic on comics to create an "exclusive readership" during the past 10 or 20 years. With a recent greater demand for vulgar (I won't say "mature") spectacle and an egocentric intolerance for any comic which doesn't appeal to one's own self regardless of the support and care that title may enjoy with other readers ... well, these exclusionary desires of the "hardcore comics readership" influencing the industry will ensure that ALL comic books will eventually become extinct when this generation of readers moves on.

Spider-Girl is an old-fashioned comic without the benefit of an old-fashioned distribution system. If comics were still sold at every local drug store, I believe Spider-Girl would be one of Marvel's best-selling titles.

 

[Jeffers]

Dig me! I started a new page!

 

[Jeffers]

How did this thread get pushed all the way back to page 3?

Bump, baby, bump!

So what did everybody think of issue 83?

 

[Aging Fangirl]

How did this thread get pushed all the way back to page 3?

Bump, baby, bump!

So what did everybody think of issue 83?

What did I think of it??? Oh my GAWD! This and MTU were my favorite comics of the week, with old school comicbook storytelling at its best. I was literaly out of breath at the end of this issue, and kept peeling at the back cover wishing I could find another page hidden somewhere. And now I've got another whole MONTH to worry about May, AND Darkdevil, AND Normie, AND especially Uncle Phil (the title of this issue sounds ominous)!

It's so good to feel this excited about this title again!

Oh, and I just had to laugh at May's exasperation with the Avengers - and teams in general! Edge of the seat action ... and made me laught too? That makes it about as close to perfect as you can get.

Did I say I liked it?

 

[SpyderBurning]

This issue had more action than New Avengers #3, and I enjoyed it a lot more than NA #3. Nice clifhangers at the end too, and May getting all impatient with the team thing was a nice touch too.

 

[BLAQUE-SPIDERMAN]

Tom is really on a roll!! Just like you Aging Fangirl, i was hoping for a hidden page somewhere in the book, but to no avail!! I can't wait until the next issue- it'll take too long to get here!!! I must know what happens next!!! (Damn it feels good to be a comicbook geek!!) By the way, who's going to bless us with a review of the issue?? Venoms' Carange? Congo King?? Anyone??

 

[BLAQUE-SPIDERMAN]

Dig me! I started a new page!

And you're a very "diggable" person Jeffers!! I can dig it!

 

[BLAQUE-SPIDERMAN]

Wow, i've heard of lukewarm, but man- we've been dead cold!! I'm sorry that i've been gone so much, and haven't posted much either- but wow! At any rate, Spider-Girl is on fire with this new arc, and it's really hot! I had a convo with someone the other day about Spider-Girl, and after giving him the latest dish, he asked me where i get my comics at, and if it was open right now! There you have it gang, another true believer joining our crusade!! Just thought i'd share that lil' bit of news....

 

[BLAQUE-SPIDERMAN]

I guess everybody is over at the Message Boards these days...

 

[Auntie May]

I love Spider-Girl. I will show the Spider-Girl enthusiasm.

I can't wait for next issue. I haven't been as excited since #78...I just love Tom because while a few story arcs might go on a little too long it never seems like it's plodding. It's well-paced and creates excitement (which is why I can't wait for next issue).

I heard this nasty rumor that it was going to come out a week later...hope it's not true...I can't wait anymore. You get the idea that someone is going to come to save Phil (they won't kill Phil) but who? Avengers and/or FF, or Brenda. However, Brenda never seems good in a fight so that might not be much help.

Will Peter and MJ find out who Darkdevil is? Will Darkdevil still be in his current form or change (maybe become less Demon-like) when the fight over his soul is over.


I don't know if anyone comes to save May...maybe Venom/Normie has some indecision and can't go through with the kill or May somehow manages to escape the situation. Will Normie and Brenda go through with the marriage (though if anyone might be killed off in this arc it would be Brenda)?

The great thing is Tom doesn't seem burned out on Spider-Girl. It only gets better. Bendis has run out of steam on USM (IMO).

 

[Venomfan9]

Spidergirl is a very good marvel character and she is worthy of continuing the legacy of peter parkers powers and i also am looking foward to getting the next issue

 

[Auntie May]

I stole this from Euroq's thread

SPIDER-GIRL #86

Written by TOM DEFALCO

Pencils & Cover by RON FRENZ


"FAMILY BUSINESS" Part 1 (of 3)

When an old enemy returns to destroy the Fantastic Five, Spider-Girl must join the children of the original FF on the last line of defense. Guest-starring: Franklin Richards, Kristoff and the man called Nova.

32 PGS./All Ages …$2.99

 

[Auntie May]

Cover to Spider-Girl #86

 

[Jeffers]

The great thing is Tom doesn't seem burned out on Spider-Girl. It only gets better. Bendis has run out of steam on USM (IMO).

Probably because he's writing 497 other books at the moment...

 

[Auntie May]

Probably because he's writing 497 other books at the moment...

Probably. Marvel must be cheap...can't they hire a couple of other writers?

 

[Jeffers]

Tom DeFalco, Ron Frenz, Pat Olliffe and Sal Buscema all will be at the Pittsburgh Comicon April 22-24. A Spider-Girl Fan Appreciation panel is scheduled for 1-2 p.m. that Saturday, April 23.

I, for one, will be there. Who else wants to go? I can't think of a better place for Spider-Gir'ls loyal fans to meet and celebrate!

Start thinking about it. For more info, check out the convention sites:

Home page

Events listing


Here's how the Spider-Girl event is described in the schedule:

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm SPIDER-GIRL FAN APPRECIATION PANEL


No series owes more to its fans than Spider-girl and to show their appreciation the entire Spider-girl crew (Defalco, Frenz, Olliffe & Buscema) will be on hand to thank fans and answer questions.

 

[BLAQUE-SPIDERMAN]

Cool news Jeffers, i hope that all Spider-Girl fans in the Pittsburgh area will go out and support the May-Day DreamTeam! Hey Jeffers- let me know if they ever make out to the West Coast-(Los Angeles to be exact!), and i'm there!

 

[BLAQUE-SPIDERMAN]

Cover to Spider-Girl #86

Holy crap! Is that the Hulk?? Beaten by a Super Skrull??

 

[BLAQUE-SPIDERMAN]

I love Spider-Girl. I will show the Spider-Girl enthusiasm.

I can't wait for next issue. I haven't been as excited since #78...I just love Tom because while a few story arcs might go on a little too long it never seems like it's plodding. It's well-paced and creates excitement (which is why I can't wait for next issue).

I heard this nasty rumor that it was going to come out a week later...hope it's not true...I can't wait anymore. You get the idea that someone is going to come to save Phil (they won't kill Phil) but who? Avengers and/or FF, or Brenda. However, Brenda never seems good in a fight so that might not be much help.

Will Peter and MJ find out who Darkdevil is? Will Darkdevil still be in his current form or change (maybe become less Demon-like) when the fight over his soul is over.


I don't know if anyone comes to save May...maybe Venom/Normie has some indecision and can't go through with the kill or May somehow manages to escape the situation. Will Normie and Brenda go through with the marriage (though if anyone might be killed off in this arc it would be Brenda)?

The great thing is Tom doesn't seem burned out on Spider-Girl. It only gets better. Bendis has run out of steam on USM (IMO).

Well done Auntie May, i felt the excitement in your post! Now to address one of your questions in regards to Darkdevil, i think in time his secert idenity will be revealed to May, but i don't know- maybe the time is now. I think it'll definitely heighten the drama effect to this arc if it is revealed. i don't know....

 

[Auntie May]

Holy crap! Is that the Hulk?? Beaten by a Super Skrull??

Yeah...


It looks like Spider-Girl isn't coming out until 3/9
Arana is coming out 3/2 instead. I wonder if this was done on purpose?

 

[BLAQUE-SPIDERMAN]

Oh no...not THAT again! Arana won't last, she's stepping on the toes of the TRUE Spider-Girl! I mean no ill will towards the title, but damn- why spider-powers?? Why not the daughter of Iron Man, or Thor for pete sakes!! March 9th huh? This current arc is worth the wait, but i won't feel like this tomorrow- i can't wait! I'm just barely holding on myself!!!!

 

[Jeffers]

It looks like Spider-Girl isn't coming out until 3/9
Arana is coming out 3/2 instead. I wonder if this was done on purpose?

I doubt it. I suppose the delay has more to do with February being a short month.

As for Arana, Marvel has turned to Spider-Girl to give that character a sales boost. They asked Tom to write her into an upcoming issue. How's that for irony? (And chutzpah?)

 

[Themanofbat]

As for Arana, Marvel has turned to Spider-Girl to give that character a sales boost. They asked Tom to write her into an upcoming issue. How's that for irony? (And chutzpah?)

hahahahahahahahahah....... brilliant....hahahahahahahahah

 

[Cullen]

I doubt it. I suppose the delay has more to do with February being a short month.

As for Arana, Marvel has turned to Spider-Girl to give that character a sales boost. They asked Tom to write her into an upcoming issue. How's that for irony? (And chutzpah?)

I like that. I think.

 

[BLAQUE-SPIDERMAN]

I doubt it. I suppose the delay has more to do with February being a short month.

As for Arana, Marvel has turned to Spider-Girl to give that character a sales boost. They asked Tom to write her into an upcoming issue. How's that for irony? (And chutzpah?)

Now that's rich. And just what if his stories blow up that title? Wow.