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Spider-Man's new clothes (Semi-spoiler) [message #59641] Wed, 08 May 2013 21:54 Go to next message
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Date: Tue, 31-Jan-84 09:23:44 EST
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My Sacrifice to the mysterious first character eater

Fellow NETers,  I am shocked.

It has now been over two weeks since Spider-man's new costume has hit the
stands (in this part of the country anyway) and I have seen no mention of
it anywhere in this forum.  I was waiting to see if my reactions to the
new suit were unique but I will volenteer my opinions and let you all flame
me.  Just give me a minute to find my abestos/unstable molecule uniform.

	I have read the Amazing SM, Spectacular SM, and Marvel Team-up where
Spider comes out of the big thingamagig with the new uniform so I have seen
what the uniform can do (so far).

	First, the actual design.  I have thought for a long time that Spider
would be a lot more effective if he looked scarier.  Not quite the Batman but
something that would really un-nerve a crook (besides someone sticking to walls
and shooting a web).  This new suit fits the bill quite well.  It looks spooky
in the shadows but menacing in the light.  I'd heard that the spider design on
his chest and back were going to be red but Marvel decided white would be better.

	As much as I like the new design, I don't think I like the "magic"
properties this suit has.  From what I've seen, the suit can cause a rift to
store whatever Spider has to carry, "spit" cameras or whatever on command,
ooze across the floor to come to Peter on command, even hide as normal clothes
that will change to the uniform when Peter wants to web-sling.  Now, one of the
things I always loved about Spider-Man was that he is a down-to-earth crime
fighter.  After reading other heroes on their cosmic jaunts, I always found it
a pleasure to read Spider ( and Dare-Devil) fighting mobsters and things I
could relate to.  I guess I don't like Spider getting something that will solve
one of his greatest problems:  What mthe heck to do with a jacket and new shoes
when you're off to fight the Kingpin?  I'd welcome other opinions.

	One last note.  Did anyone else appreciate the last comment in the
latest Marvel Team-Up?  I loved it when Spider-Man wondered why Dare-Devil
didn't comment on his new suit.  Nice Touch.

Scotty
Re: Spider-Man's new clothes (Semi-spoiler) [message #59646 is a reply to message #59641] Wed, 08 May 2013 21:54 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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2 points: 
	1) I like it, but the only major thing I care enough to yell about
is if they try to remove Stern as writer, and they haven't.
	2) It can't last long anyway, unless they want to change all the
Spiderman Blue & Red merchandise out there.

Taa-Taa.

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Re: Re: Spider-Man's new clothes (Semi-s [message #59658 is a reply to message #59646] Wed, 08 May 2013 21:54 Go to previous message
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Date: Fri, 10-Feb-84 13:59:00 EST
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I don't like the idea of Spider-Man having a "magic" costume.  Did you see
what that thing can do?  It's ok for Dr. Strange and the Valkyrie to change
clothes with a wave of the hand, but not ol' man-in-the-street Parker.
He should have to wear his costume under his clothes and get it ripped & dirty
just like the rest of us.


						-Jack Applin
						Kandor
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