Episode 028: You Go Girl

Episode 028: You Go Girl

This week, we tackled the new FF series, with everything that’s happened from issue 1 to the brand new 4. We’ve been enjoying it quite a bit, and the new interactions between Spider-Man and the remaining Fantastic Four members are proving to be a perfect blend of humor and action. We also discussed the Ultimate Death of Spider-Man as well as the Ultimate Avengers tie-in; both fun reads, though the length of this event is starting to cause it to lose steam… not to mention the knowledge of a replacement Spider-Man already planned. We also ranted about Alpha Flight, each for our own reasons. Vince hates that a brand new series requires a point one issue (and I agree). I just didn’t enjoy the issue at all. I also ranted about the way it has been handled in the past and what appears to be on the horizon for it now. For the record, when I said there isn’t a Canadian writer on it, I meant the current incarnation, not the original series… though truth be told, I didn’t know John Byrne had lived in Canada for a stint. A point of correction for Vince, Byrne was born in England and moved to Canada when he was 8. Does that make him any less Canadian? Naw…. I just like pointing out when Vince doesn’t have all of his facts right. Discussion FF #1-4 Ultimate Spider-Man #158 (and Ultimate Avengers) What We’re Reading Vince: The Korvac Saga Roger: X-Men (getting caught up) and Giant Size #1, The Walking Dead 85 (including funny fan letters), Alpha Flight 0.1 New Releases Marvel: Amazing Spider-Man #622 Captain America #618 FF #4 Incredible Hulks #629 Mighty Thor #2 Power Man and Iron Fist #5 Ruse #3 Secret Avengers #13 Uncanny X-Men #537 Venom #3 Wolverine #9 X-Men Legacy #249 5 Ronin HC DC: Green Lantern #66 Green Lantern Corps #60 Green Lantern: Emerald Warriors #10 Xombi #3 Other: Incorruptible #18 Traveler #7 Super Dinosaur #2 iTunes | RSS feed If you enjoy the show, please make certain to stop by iTunes and leave us a review!...

Comic of the Week (5/18/11) – Ultimate Spider-Man Issue 158

Comic of the Week (5/18/11) – Ultimate Spider-Man Issue 158

Marvel is continuing with the “Death of Spider-Man” in the Ultimate Universe. The events of last month’s Ultimate Spider-Man, as well as Ultimate Avengers vs. New Ultimates #3, led to Peter Parker jumping in front of a bullet intended for Captain America. Badly injured, Peter manages to piece himself together and stumble home, where the Human Torch and Iceman are fighting for their lives against the remaining members of the Sinister Six. Ultimate: Spider-Man #158: “Death of Spider-Man, Part 3 of 5” Marvel Comics Story: Brian Michael Bendis Art: Mark Bagley, Andy Lanning, Justin Ponsor...

Ultimate Spider-Man Gets New Costume

Ultimate Spider-Man Gets New Costume

We still have three more Ultimate Spider-Man issues to go before we finally get to find out what is happening with Peter Parker. That said, Marvel’s Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso gave the New York Post a teaser/spoiler that very soon, Peter Parker won’t be wearing the Spider-Man costume. Just last week, we saw Parker take a bullet meant for Steve Rogers. We found out in “Ultimate Avengers vs New Ultimates” that the Punisher’s bullet was only meant to take out Rogers’ kneecap, however in the “Death of Spider-Man” issue, they made it seem as if it was going to be a head-shot. Parker quickly decided to take the bullet instead, which leads me to believe that he’s either going to truly be dead, or it will cause him to hang up the suit for good. However that still doesn’t explain the new webslinger. Now, I’m all for change in comic books. Changes that are permanent as well. I’m ok with Parker biting the big one and there no longer being a Spider-Man in the Ultimates Universe. But someone else as a new Spider-Man? That just isn’t sittin’ pretty with me, right now. I guess we’ll have to see how it’s handled. Official Press Release Marvel has announced that after the shocking events of Death of Spider-Man, the sold out storyline currently running through Ultimate Comics Spider-Man and Ultimate Comics Avengers Vs Ultimates, there will be a new Spider-Man and a new character under the mask. Something’s happened to Peter Parker and here comes an all-new Spider-Man…in an all-new costume! “We called this story Death of Spider-Man for a reason,” said Axel Alonso, Marvel Editor In Chief. “This is a huge story that’ll have fans around the world talking for a long time as we set the stage for the debut of our new Spider-Man.” The Ultimate Universe is irrevocably changed with the conclusion to Death of Spider-Man in June’s polybagged Ultimate Spider-Man #160…...

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