The Amazing Spider-Man 2 With Great Sequel Comes Great Lounging - Part 6

[GENERAL RAAM582]

I've made a very small mark on my goal to read TASM comics, I'm only on issue 6. I'll start getting better once they actually do story arcs, the single comic storylines are kinda boring. In addition, the really old comics are incredibly one-dimensional. I don't like how everything is explained. Like when Sandman turned into a pile of sand to trick the cops, they show him become the pile of sand with him saying "I'll now become a pile of sand in order to trick the cops. No one would suspect a pile of sand." It's like, "Yeah, I get it." It's kinda painful to read.

 

[Picard Sisko]

The comic books are dated, but don't let that ruin it for you. There is certainly a lot of exposition and some of the dialogue is corny, but the stories are still great. The classic issues (#1-38 from the Ditko era) are no doubt my favorite.

 

[Spider-Aziz]

I'm definitely getting the ASM#1. Slott writing is a big plus, I just wish it was another artist besides Ramos. I'm also picking up the Roger Stern ASM omnibus that releases in April.

I don't mind Slott, yeah. I've enjoyed a bunch of his story arcs and issues. God, I'm with ya on Ramos. I simply don't like his style. Him and Camuncoli.

I love Slott's work, don't mind Ramos, I actually prefer Ramos to 90s pencilers like Erik Larsen

I've made a very small mark on my goal to read TASM comics, I'm only on issue 6. I'll start getting better once they actually do story arcs, the single comic storylines are kinda boring. In addition, the really old comics are incredibly one-dimensional. I don't like how everything is explained. Like when Sandman turned into a pile of sand to trick the cops, they show him become the pile of sand with him saying "I'll now become a pile of sand in order to trick the cops. No one would suspect a pile of sand." It's like, "Yeah, I get it." It's kinda painful to read.

I learnt to skip the text saying what's happening in the art, and skip things explained every issue and like it, we get it
Spider-Man classics are definitely greater than one-dimensional, the start of anything is always slow, the more you sit through it the better things come

 

[Spideyfan117]

I've made a very small mark on my goal to read TASM comics, I'm only on issue 6. I'll start getting better once they actually do story arcs, the single comic storylines are kinda boring. In addition, the really old comics are incredibly one-dimensional. I don't like how everything is explained. Like when Sandman turned into a pile of sand to trick the cops, they show him become the pile of sand with him saying "I'll now become a pile of sand in order to trick the cops. No one would suspect a pile of sand." It's like, "Yeah, I get it." It's kinda painful to read.

I'm right there with ya. You have to sort of adopt an appreciation for the camp-factor of a lot of pop culture from the 60s.

I like the early Ditko-era comics. But for me, the story doesn't really start picking up until the 70s.

 

[Nicko-Ray]

I've made a very small mark on my goal to read TASM comics, I'm only on issue 6. I'll start getting better once they actually do story arcs, the single comic storylines are kinda boring. In addition, the really old comics are incredibly one-dimensional. I don't like how everything is explained. Like when Sandman turned into a pile of sand to trick the cops, they show him become the pile of sand with him saying "I'll now become a pile of sand in order to trick the cops. No one would suspect a pile of sand." It's like, "Yeah, I get it." It's kinda painful to read.

The comic books are dated, but don't let that ruin it for you. There is certainly a lot of exposition and some of the dialogue is corny, but the stories are still great. The classic issues (#1-38 from the Ditko era) are no doubt my favorite.

Yeah you kind of have to suspend yourself from the cheesyness of that era. Like issue #37 (first Norman Osborn) is a good issue.

 

[UltimateWebhead]

I've made a very small mark on my goal to read TASM comics, I'm only on issue 6. I'll start getting better once they actually do story arcs, the single comic storylines are kinda boring. In addition, the really old comics are incredibly one-dimensional. I don't like how everything is explained. Like when Sandman turned into a pile of sand to trick the cops, they show him become the pile of sand with him saying "I'll now become a pile of sand in order to trick the cops. No one would suspect a pile of sand." It's like, "Yeah, I get it." It's kinda painful to read.

Yeah man, I think all of us not from that era have kinda gone thru the same thing. It can be painful at times because of the exposition and the very high cheese factor but that's just something that comes with the time period. Like later on when MJ is constantly saying "daddy-O." lol. But imo a lot of the cheesiness has to do with Stan Lee. That was just his style and I'm not a big fan of Ditko's art. I mean, he came first so it's a big deal in that regard. The stories are still some of the best outside of the expository dialogue and by issue #39 Romita Sr comes along and the art gets sooooo much better. The plots start taking off and overall it gets really good and even though the Lee cheese is still there, imo Romita helps to elevate the series to something special. By issue #111, I think, is when Gerry Conway starts writing Spidey with Gil Kane/Romita Sr doing the art everything is just solid and comes together. It's a gradual process much like how a good TV show starts off slowly and then pieces start falling into place, the chemistry with the creative team is meshing, and it hits a stride.

 

[Picard Sisko]

Yeah man, I think all of us not from that era have kinda gone thru the same thing. It can be painful at times because of the exposition and the very high cheese factor but that's just something that comes with the time period. Like later on when MJ is constantly saying "daddy-O." lol. But imo a lot of the cheesiness has to do with Stan Lee. That was just his style and I'm not a big fan of Ditko's art. I mean, he came first so it's a big deal in that regard. The stories are still some of the best outside of the expository dialogue and by issue #39 Romita Sr comes along and the art gets sooooo much better. The plots start taking off and overall it gets really good and even though the Lee cheese is still there, imo Romita helps to elevate the series to something special. By issue #111, I think, is when Gerry Conway starts writing Spidey with Gil Kane/Romita Sr doing the art everything is just solid and comes together. It's a gradual process much like how a good TV show starts off slowly and then pieces start falling into place, the chemistry with the creative team is meshing, and it hits a stride.

You sir hit the nail on the head.

Yeah you kind of have to suspend yourself from the cheesyness of that era. Like issue #37 (first Norman Osborn) is a good issue.

To me, the cheesiness is part of the charm. I think it was issue #38 where Norman kidnaps Peter Parker and reveals to him that he is the Green Goblin. So epic!

Spider-Man classics are definitely greater than one-dimensional, the start of anything is always slow, the more you sit through it the better things come

That's exactly it. It just keeps getting better and better over time. For me, the stories start to decline in quality after the Death of Gwen Stacy, but slowly get better again once you hit the late 70s/early 80s.

 

[Picard Sisko]

This issue captures the very essence of the classic Steve Ditko and John Romita Sr. eras of Spider-Man without the cheesy dialogue. Definitely worth the read.

 

[Airnick]

This issue captures the very essence of the classic Steve Ditko and John Romita Sr. eras of Spider-Man without the cheesy dialogue. Definitely worth the read.

Yeah I heard a lot of good things about spider-man blue. I hope to be able to pick it up, sometime this year

 

[AnneFan]

Yeah I heard a lot of good things about spider-man blue. I hope to be able to pick it up, sometime this year

I strongly recommend Blue as well. The ending is affecting, too.

 

[Picard Sisko]

I teared up at the end of Spider-Man: Blue. But it really shows why MJ is such a great girlfriend for Peter after Gwen's death.

 

[UltimateWebhead]

I agree, Spider-Man: Blue is a must read for any Spidey fan.

 

[Spider-Aziz]

Is it wrong to consider muffins cupcakes?
I saw a few differences in the mix, but I still consider muffins to be cakes in cups, that's what I see
Or is it as wrong as saying frozen yogurt is icecream?

 

[Nicko-Ray]

Looks like I know my next Spider-Man book to get.

 

[JOE]

If you guys are looking for good Spider-Man literature I highly recommend picking one of these up at your local gas station.

 

[Airnick]

Definitely need to pick up spider-man:blue now.

 

[Picard Sisko]

Looks like I know my next Spider-Man book to get.

Oh, Spider-Man: Blue is definitely worth it. You might also want to check out Daredevil: Yellow and Hulk: Gray if you're interested in those characters.

If you guys are looking for good Spider-Man literature I highly recommend picking one of these up at your local gas station.

Y'know… the official novelization is actually very good. This was written long before we got our final cut of the movie.

 

[Airnick]

Hey guys, I'm trying to get the 75x75 avvy but its not working. And now I have a still image anyone know what the problem is?

 

[Nicko-Ray]

Hey guys, I'm trying to get the 75x75 avvy but its not working. And now I have a still image anyone know what the problem is?

Weird. Just enter the URL. That's what I do.

 

[Airnick]

Weird. Just enter the URL. That's what I do.

I tried that like 20 times lol. It keeps saying "this png image has the incorrect file extension.

 

[Nicko-Ray]

I tried that like 20 times lol. It keeps saying "this png image has the incorrect file extension.

This one? http://i.imgur.com/Cn1x4IU.gif

 

[Airnick]

This one? http://i.imgur.com/Cn1x4IU.gif

Yeah that's the one. I got it now, thanks Nicko I appreciate it.

 

[Nicko-Ray]

No problemo, Airnick.

 

[Nicko-Ray]

Hump day tomorrow. Yippee!....? That's me double guessing my excitement. Most likely shouldn't be excited. I'm gettin' sleepy.

 

[AnneFan]

Definitely need to pick up spider-man:blue now.

Death of the Stacys is a must too.