Comics Stan Lee Meets Spider-Man

[Orko Is King]

Anyone pick it up today?

 

[Flash Fearless]

I read it in the shop. It was pretty funny. Basically,

Spoiler

Spidey can't live a normal life, and he's considering quitting. He goes to Stan Lee's apartment, puts on a record and talks with him. Stan convinces Spidey to stay a superhero because of all the movies, toys, etc. Spidey is an industry, and if he quit he'd put a lot of people out of work.

Stan had some funny lines ("Why can't he go to Ditko when he has problems?")

There were 3 other stories: One was an alternate universe comic con, with books like "The Night Gwen Stacy Died...of Shingles!"

The last was a reprint of an older comic.

 

[Duneboy]

No, I think the whole idea seems pretty lame. Don't get me wrong, I love Marvel but c'mon. I dig your avatar. I wonder if that'll be the finished version of Venom? I have a strong feeling he'll be introduced toward the films finish. Sorry I digress!

 

[The Fonz]

I didn't look twice at it. Wasn't worth reading.

 

[Captivated]

The Stan story was funny, but too short to even make a whole comic. I didn't realize that and it was a little disappointing. I would have passed on the rest of it.

 

[Arach Knight]

If Spider-Man really met Stan Lee, Spidey would develop child abandonment issues.

Spidey:"My creator...my father. How could you leave me to be molested by that man?!"

Stan Lee: "I never knew it would turn out like this son..."

then they'd both weep uncontrolably, about how Peters life is in utter shamblees thanks to Joe Quesada. Sadly however, that doesn't seem to be the story told in this book...

 

[Shmoil]

It was short and cute, but I liked it. I picked it up simply to see if Stan The Man could still write. I really love his old stuff, and thought I'd check out what he can do. I personally think it would be awesome if Marvel started a new monthly Spidey book and let Stan write it. Or maybe a bi-monthly book, or something. Or just scattered annuals or something. I would love it if he wrote again.

 

[Joker]

The thing with Stan's writing is that it doesnt sound like it's actually something people from this era would say. For an example of this, read his Stan Lee Creates The DC Universe one-shots.

 

[Arach Knight]

I don't mind Stan Lee's writing. I've read a lot of the older Stan Lee stories that you find in books like the various editions of "The Essential <...>" The writing seems anochronistic, but it still has it's charm. Mainly because Stan's writing is always solid unto itself. The storys are always well rounded and complete, even if the diaogue is overly dramatic, which I believe is the point you were making. I've read many boks where Spidey is yelling at villains, with statements like "Stupid thugs, you stand no chance against me. I'm too fast. I'm the Spider-Man. With my web shooter, i'll take you out in seconds!" You know, the kind of trivial speech and gloating that he usually attributes to his dialouge. It is sort of a "self-narrative" style, except his characters are speaking out loud. It makes Stan's writing feel dated, but the stories are still decent.

 

[WOLVERINE25TH]

All comics were written like that, though, back in th' day.

 

[Arach Knight]

I can honestly tell you, that I haven't read too many other comic books that date back that far. But, I can imagine that you are right. That style of dialogue is often reflected in older shows like Batman (Adam West/Burt Ward). The dialogue in that show is just terrible. But the show has a place in my heart.

 

[Citizen_Kaine]

The morbid humour of Gwen dying of shingles made me seriously lol t:

 

[WOLVERINE25TH]

Well, I have, Arach, and I can tell ya before th' thought bubble everyone spoke their actions out loud. Hell, Wizard even did a spoof on it with th' Superfriends meetin' th' JLA. Also th' dialogue was very dramatic but that's just how things were done then.

 

[Kirk Langstrom]

I hate to say it. but i was completely under-whelmed.

Guess i was expecting it to be a little more special, and personal.

If the rest of the Stan Lee meets... books are going to be like this, then all i can say is: Pass.

 

[fangrl06]

So, is this issue worth the $3?

 

[Arach Knight]

Ah the days when super villains engaged you in monologues rather than retorts. When heroes used dramatic speech to convey the idea that your darkness stands no chance against their light of justce. The way people write these stories has changed, just like the artwork has gotten better. I guess it's just part of the evolution of man.

 

[Dangerous]

Hey you know what, I picked this up this week and on my first read I was pretty under whelmed by the new Spider-man/Stan Lee Story.

It would have been beyond cool if Stan had got up to speed w/ current status quo and written a one shot that was basically Spider-man lamenting his place in the Civil War and registration act.
The issue could have also worked as a turning point for Spidey's opinions, but hey.
That was not what the book was.

Mosquito man, I get it and that made me smile.
Plus we get a pretty cool comic con story that made this Spidey fan laugh at points, and a sweet reprint of ASM#87 from The golden era of Spider-man.
Those issues were gold, ...it&#8217;s somewhat depressing that the flag title no longer resonates w/ that type of meaningful direction.

 

[MaskedManJRK]

Hey you know what, I picked this up this week and on my first read I was pretty under whelmed by the new Spider-man/Stan Lee Story.

It would have been beyond cool if Stan had got up to speed w/ current status quo and written a one shot that was basically Spider-man lamenting his place in the Civil War and registration act.
The issue could have also worked as a turning point for Spidey's opinions, but hey.
That was not what the book was.

Dude, that would have rocked so hard it's not even funny.

 

[Dragon]

Were you guys actually expecting 84 year old Stan Lee to be writing like in his prime? The man acknowledeged back in the 70's and reitirerated in the 80's that he was tired of writing.

Further, this is a light, meaningless piece. He isn't even up on the inner workings of Marvel continuity at this point (Even those working there don't know what the hell is going on). Nor would Joe Q allow Stan to write anything reflecting continuity. This is nothing but a fluff piece to sell because of Stan's name on it. Anyone expecting more was setting themselves up for disappointment.

 

[The Joker]

I really liked this. Some light hearted comedy from Stan, and a reprinting of a classic ASM issue.

 

[Dangerous]

Were you guys actually expecting 84 year old Stan Lee to be writing like in his prime? The man acknowledeged back in the 70's and reitirerated in the 80's that he was tired of writing.

Further, this is a light, meaningless piece. He isn't even up on the inner workings of Marvel continuity at this point (Even those working there don't know what the hell is going on). Nor would Joe Q allow Stan to write anything reflecting continuity. This is nothing but a fluff piece to sell because of Stan's name on it. Anyone expecting more was setting themselves up for disappointment.

I am just sayin, it would have been nice is all.

 

[Donald Thomas]

Dude, that would have rocked so hard it's not even funny.

Aloha,
Stan was even quoted as saying that he wished he had come up with the Civil War idea. That would have been a great story for Stan to get involved in.I thought the book was cute but basically fluff.
Spidey rules

 

[Dangerous]

Fluff true, but ASM#87 in nice bright colours was sweet.

 

[Donald Thomas]

Fluff true, but ASM#87 in nice bright colours was sweet.

Aloha,
Agreed
Spidey rules in vivid color

 

[Citizen_Kaine]