Untold Tales of Spider-Man Webcomic

A while back, when I had a lot more free time, I threw together a number of comics using some of the action figures I had collected from when I was younger. While most of the comics were pretty well awful and had little to do with Spider-Man’s comic books, a couple of the comics were actually alright. Not to mention, my buddy Tim from Your Comic Relief wanted to see them back on the site.

So, without further interruptions, here are the Untold Tales of Spider-Man.

Comic #1: Venom & Carnage Discuss Their Futures
Comic #2: Spidey Bashes Juggernaut’s Fashion Choices
Comic #3: Spider-Man & Captain America Discover MySpace
Comic #4: Carnage Loses Control
Comic #5: Peter Parker Gets A Little Too Close

As always, feedback is awesome. If you like any of the comics, let me know!

First Look At Marvel’s New “Dark Avengers”

A couple of months back, Brian Michael Bendis announced that, following Secret Invasion, he’d be working on a brand new Avengers book. Since then, both he and Marvel have been pretty tight-lipped about the whole thing…

…until now.

“What he does isn’t very nice.”

“Back in black.”

“Not such a straight arrow.”

“Men fear a powerful woman.”

“The greatest hero in the Marvel Universe.”

I really like the throwback to the original New Avengers cover that was released when that series launched back in 2004. It’s fairly obvious who most of the characters are but there’s still a number of questions regarding the identities of the heroes that will be making up the roster. From what we can see, you can assume the team will be made of from the following core group:

1. Iron Patriot

Marvel teased this possibly new character a couple weeks back. While most people are pretty well sold on the fact that it’s Iron Man, the continuity of this idea just doesn’t sync up with the current Iron Man book and couldn’t possibly work.

2. Spider-Man (Black suit)

It’s blatantly obvious that Spider-Man, in some form, will be on the team but, much like Iron Man being the new Iron Patriot, the idea of Spider-Man running around in his black suit just doesn’t mesh with the stories and ideas that are appearing in Amazing Spider-Man currently.

3. Ms. Marvel (Retro)

Once you see the star logo on the only female character’s chest, you know it’s Ms. Marvel’s vintage outfit. Having always been a fan of her older suit, I’m happy to see her toss it back on. Although I don’t read her solo title so I don’t exactly know if she’ll be wearing it throughout the whole Marvel U or not.

4. Wolverine (Retro)

Another old school outfit? Well, I guess a Marvel book just wouldn’t be a true Marvel book if Wolverine wasn’t in it. I would go into detail about the continuity errors that Logan’s presence brings to the book but that got thrown out the window the moment the company initiated the “Wolverine must appear at least three times in every single issue of every single book we publish” rule.

5. Hawkeye

After teasing his return multiple times in Secret Invasion, it appears that Clint Barton will finally be getting his old purple suit back, complete with bow and arrow. I’ve already talked about the levels of awesome that this act is teetering on so we’ll just leave it at that.

While making assumptions is fun and all, there’s really no way to tell exactly what we’ve got heading our way in the pages of Dark Avengers. We’ll just have to wait until January to see just what Brian Michael Bendis and the gang at Marvel have in mind.

First Look At Spider-Man In February 2009

Yesterday, Marvel was so kind as to show off some of the things that are headed Spider-Man’s way in the next couple of months. For starters, the election that has been taking place in the books will finally draw to a close. Secondly, Spider-Man and Menace collide for a winner take all battle that will probably leave one of the two either horribly disfigured or dead. Third, we’re getting closer to finding out just who the Spider-Killer actually is and last, but certainly not least, John Romita Jr. returns to pencil a couple issues. Previews ahead!

Amazing Spider-Man #585

The biggest Spider-Man story since NEW WAYS TO DIE continues! It’s Menace versus Spider-Man, and the loser ain’t walking away! Plus, Lily Hollister’s reaction to Harry Osborn’s shocking pronouncement and we come a step closer to revealing the Spider-Tracer Killer! All that plus…the secrets of Menace stand revealed!

Unfortunately, Marvel didn’t supply a cover for issue #586, most likely because it features something that will spoil something in the works. Regardless, the preview alone sheds some light on what could be the most important issue regarding Menace.

Amazing Spider-Man #586

No more secrets. No more lies. With Menace unmasked, the whole story of who he is and how he came to be is finally revealed and it promises to shake Peter Parker’s world to its foundation. Find out all the answers you’ve been demanding in this special Character Assassination interlude!

I still say Menace is Harry Osborn. Just wanted to get that out there. There was far too much tension between Menace and Norman Osborn during the New Ways To Die arc and the unexplainable scratches and bruises on Harry, following Menace’s battle with Spider-Man, seems a little too weird to me. Moving on…

Amazing Spider-Man #587

Spidey’s loved ones are in danger, but to save them he’ll have to face thirty of his deadliest foes. Meanwhile, Carlie Cooper and Vin Gonzales are in deeper trouble than they thought and Harry Osborn and Lily Hollister face the election results.

Looks like a pretty interesting couple of issues ahead in Amazing Spider-Man this upcoming February. While the Character Assassination arc can’t possibly top New Ways To Die, I’m sure it’ll still be worthwhile to pick up and check out. Meanwhile, in the other Spider-Man books, we’ve got the latest issue of Spider-Man Noir.

Spider-Man Noir #3

Young Peter Parker’s been given the power – but does he have what it takes in gritty 1930s New York? There’s only so much a kid like Peter can do against corrupt city politicians and slick gangland bosses. But when he gets unexpected inside info on the Goblin’s dirty dealings, it’s the chance of a lifetime for the Spider-Man to clean up the town!

For more info on all the books hitting store shelves next February, be sure to check out Marvel.com. In addition to the previews of the latest Spider-Man books, their site features a look at some of the other books that the company will be releasing as well.

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