When new fans were introduced to Spider-Man in 2002 with Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man, they were quickly introduced to Mary Jane Watson, or MJ as Peter liked to call her. In the movie, Mary Jane was Peter’s neighbor, living with an abusive father. The movie portrayed her as a gorgeous redhead with a passion for theater. … Read more
If you have read a Spider-Man comic or watched any version of the Spider-Man movies of the past couple decades, then you have heard about the Daily Bugle. Since I have written a few posts about Spider-Man, I thought it would be good to take some time with a central part of Peter Parker’s life. … Read more
I recently wrote about Marvel Comics introduction of Thor here. If you’ve ever thumbed through a comic book or spent a Saturday at the movies, chances are you’ve crossed paths with Thor, Marvel’s God of Thunder. As I detailed in my earlier post Thor’s is a story with roots that reach back to ancient Norse … Read more
I’m going to unpack the tangled web of adversaries that have challenged Spider-Man over the years. This isn’t just about a list of bad guys; it’s also about the compelling narratives they bring to the Spider-Verse. You’re going to find out about Spider-Man’s top villains, but we’re also going to dig into the essence of … Read more
Thor Odinson thundered into the pantheon of superheroes with a legendary entrance in Journey into Mystery #83 back in 1962. This wasn’t just any debut; it marked the arrival of a character who would become a cornerstone of the Marvel Universe. The brains behind this bold new figure were none other than artist Jack Kirby, … Read more