Comics The SUPERIOR Spider-Man - Part 1

[Donald Thomas]

Well, if anyone had any doubt that Doc Ock, by adopting Peter's creed of "with great power comes great responsibility", will only wind up becoming an even greater menace as Spider-Man than ever, one only has to read today's Avenging Spider-Man #17.

Aloha,
Very good read. Yes, SpOck never had any intentions of being a hero, just a criminal with a new master plan.
Spidey rules

 

[Naked Shia]

"this is too much power for one guy".... that reminds me of that scene in the the dark knight, when Lucius is mad a Bats.

 

[Thwip!]

no subtext, just reminiscing about comics being 12 cents a book is all... nothing to read into that other than what it is... or rather, what it WAS... ya got a dollar, ya got eight books... simple...

But...

12 cents per book, times 8 books is 96 cent. You got overcharged by 4 cent

 

[THUNDERSTRIKE]

But...

12 cents per book, times 8 books is 96 cent. You got overcharged by 4 cent

... eight 12 cent books WITHIN the dollar price range... with four cents leftover...

jesus, really gotta be precise and specific with you, don't I?...

j/k, man... t:

my point being that for a dollar back then, you really got the bang for your buck when it came to Marvel comics...

NOW can we dismiss the class?...

 

[Themanofbat]

If it makes you feel any better, I got your gist...

 

[The Joker]

Aloha,
Very good read. Yes, SpOck never had any intentions of being a hero, just a criminal with a new master plan.
Spidey rules

As it should be. Octavius should never be able to change deep down.

 

[Will Nolte]

They've been web swinging together in certain scenes.

That's my point. Peter was dragged along at first, but it is seeming like he is getting more and more control of where and how he appears.

 

[stillanerd]

...Ms. Marconi is pretty cute...can't get mad at Ock for being entranced by her.

Which is why I believe Anna Maria Marconi's overall story in Superior Spider-Man will ultimately be very sad. It isn't hard to imagine that, because Doc Ock will treat her with kindness and respect that Anna Maria will not only continue to grow to admire him but also show great affection and love for him, but of course will be under the mistaken belief Otto is Peter. Once Peter finally does get his body back, she's going to be heartbroken.

"this is too much power for one guy".... that reminds me of that scene in the the dark knight, when Lucius is mad a Bats.

Yep, Uatu Jackson is virtually saying the exact same line. It also goes back to something I said earlier with regards to Superior Spider-Man #4:

Something occurred to me when I saw the preview for Superior Spider-Man #4 and which, having read the issue, I believe this issue is starting to lay the ground work for. Some of the reactions I've seen about Doc Ock as Spider-Man are saying that he's more efficient and organized than Peter Parker ever was, that he's doing things Peter should have considered doing like his spider-bot surveillance system and what have you. Likewise, the suggestion that because Peter allowed Massacre to live, then Peter is the one responsible for those deaths, including that of [BLACKOUT]Dr. Kafka[/BLACKOUT], and that Doc Ock will then have a more effective solution to making sure Massacre doesn't kill again (and it won't be death because that would be too easy and obvious). The message seems to be that maybe Doc Ock really is a "Superior Spider-Man" than Peter.

To that I say this: you're being played.

Let's not forget this is Doctor Octopus, someone who is well-established as being a megalomaniac and control-freak. His going ballistic over the fact that [BLACKOUT]Peter never got his doctorate[/BLACKOUT] should be a reminder of this. Likewise, when he talks about having "eight-thousand eyes" to watch over the people of New York, or that he's going to "end" Massacre once and for all--that's supposed to unnerve you. Let's also not forget that, in spite of how annoying Ghost Peter is, he's the only person who is keeping Otto in check. So what happens if he's not around to do so? Yes, Doc Ock is now playing the role of a "superhero," someone who has adopted Peter's creed of "with great power comes great responsibility." But think on this: while that mantra can be a call to action for civic duty and humanitarianism, it can also be twisted into the slogan for the tyrant and the fascist, someone who can use it as a means to justify oppression in the name of law and order.

And this is where I believe Slott is ultimately taking Doc Ock as Spider-Man, that because he's now adopted Peter's code of personal and civic responsibility, he will ironically become a greater menace.

 

[runawayboulder]

That's my point. Peter was dragged along at first, but it is seeming like he is getting more and more control of where and how he appears.

I wouldn't get used to it. Going by the solicits for Superior #8, all signs are point to the end of Ghost Peter for a while.

 

[Thwip!]

... eight 12 cent books WITHIN the dollar price range... with four cents leftover...

jesus, really gotta be precise and specific with you, don't I?...

j/k, man... t:

my point being that for a dollar back then, you really got the bang for your buck when it came to Marvel comics...

NOW can we dismiss the class?...

You dont get to dismiss the class until you finish your studies :P

 

[THUNDERSTRIKE]

You dont get to dismiss the class until you finish your studies :P

I graduated with honours years ago, so I get to dismiss the class...

while you failed your basic math miserably...

and where'd you learn how to add anyway?... Ireland?...

j/k

 

[Thwip!]

I graduated with honours years ago, so I get to dismiss the class...

while you failed your basic math miserably...

and where'd you learn how to add anyway?... Ireland?...

j/k

Oh i know my basic math....and how to be specific

Steve Rogers is part irish goddammit :P lol

 

[THUNDERSTRIKE]

Oh i know my basic math....and how to be specific

Steve Rogers is part irish goddammit :P lol

Éire go brách...

 

[Wadaltmon]

What issue are we on? I only just got issue 3.

 

[VenomSpawn]

Issue 5 comes out tomorrow.

 

[Wadaltmon]

Makes sense. I'm always a few issues behind.

 

[Iron.Spider]

i hope spock makes himself a gliding suit like the ironspider suit in civil war or better yet take the vulrures anti gravity tech and install it into his suit that would be awesome

 

[HELL N' SPIDERS]

^oooh. I actually like the sound of that.

 

[socool]

Just read issue 5...

Did...Did...Did that happen? Like...seriously?

Spoiler

Did Otto just straight out execute Massacre? That was ****ing amazing. That scene had me in pure suspense.

Holy crap. That whole issue was incredible. Seriously loved every bit. Best comic issue I've read in months.

 

[runawayboulder]

It's probably what get's him kicked off the Avengers.

 

[socool]

It's probably what get's him kicked off the Avengers.

****, you're absolutely right. Never even thought about that connection.

 

[Spidey_62]

****, you're absolutely right. Never even thought about that connection.

The end of the letter's page also suggest something happens next issue to make them reevaluate him. It said something happens that changes how they see him.

 

[Shockdingo]

Man, how much crow can I eat?! I've been behind and caught up, and I have to say that this is quite interesting. I keep wanting to know what happens next. StillANerd is right, Doc is going absolutely nuts and this is not going to end well for anyone.

 

[shinlyle]

Read issue 5 in the car before picking up dinner for the family. Wow. Never have I looked that shocked while picking up a pizza.

Great issue. Camuncoli's art has NEVER looked this good...and that ending. Ock is losing it. He's perverting the ideals of Peter Parker more and more....soon he'll realize the only way to save the world from itself is to rule it. It's coming.

This is great. This is like the most prolonged and awesome battle of Spidey's life.

Oh...and Norman's coming too....!!!

 

[HELL N' SPIDERS]

^Norman Reedus is gonna be in Spidey!? I LOVE The Walking Dead!! HAHA!