The ideal characterization(s)

[Michael Watkins]

of a character. doesn't have to be your favorite character. doesn't have to be a comic book portrayal. for some people, the cinematic versions are better. but what are your personal preferences? x-characters welcome.


ex. i now see Chris Hemworth's portrayal (specifically the Ragnarok and/or Infinity War version) of Thor as the standard. he's the most likable version, imo.

[nnelg]

I disagree.

[Huntsman Spider]

My ideal characterization of Spider-Man/Peter Parker is an intelligent, determined young adult whose mind is as quick and sharp as the witticisms he fires off to unsettle and imbalance his foes and playfully tease his allies/friends, enabling him to persevere through the most difficult of circumstances and battles through a combination of resourcefulness, sheer grit, and a kind heart that drives him to help others whenever and wherever he can, even if it's to his own detriment.

[Michael Watkins]

My ideal characterization of Spider-Man/Peter Parker is an intelligent, determined young adult whose mind is as quick and sharp as the witticisms he fires off to unsettle and imbalance his foes and playfully tease his allies/friends, enabling him to persevere through the most difficult of circumstances and battles through a combination of resourcefulness, sheer grit, and a kind heart that drives him to help others whenever and wherever he can, even if it's to his own detriment.

what writer gave you the closest version of that?

[Huntsman Spider]

what writer gave you the closest version of that?

J.M. DeMatteis, Peter David, J. Michael Straczynski, even Mark Millar when he did Marvel Knights Spider-Man, and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. Maybe Christopher Yost in the brief times he wrote Spider-Man, or even Christos Gage. Tom DeFalco, too, I must say. Oh, and John Semper, Jr. when he was doing the 90s animated series, which is still my go-to when it comes to Spider-Man's voice and characterization.

[Michael Watkins]

J.M. DeMatteis, Peter David, J. Michael Straczynski, even Mark Millar when he did Marvel Knights Spider-Man, and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. Maybe Christopher Yost in the brief times he wrote Spider-Man, or even Christos Gage. Tom DeFalco, too, I must say. Oh, and John Semper, Jr. when he was doing the 90s animated series, which is still my go-to when it comes to Spider-Man's voice and characterization.

what if you had to pick one?

[Crimz]

Sue Storm - Marvel Knights by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, that run even has my favorite way she is drawn which is by Steve McNiven. So that run is basically my definitive version of the character in almost all aspects.

[cc008]

Rick Remender's Deadpool - dangerous, witty, strangely having a big heart, NOT clumsy or ridiculously goofy. Duggan's version comes close.

[Michael Watkins]

Sue Storm - Marvel Knights by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, that run even has my favorite way she is drawn which is by Steve McNiven. So that run is basically my definitive version of the character in almost all aspects.

if it's what I'm thinking of, that was my favorite as well. I loved (at least) the idea of her being a teacher. it felt natural. and McNiven's version is who I picture in my head as definitive Sue.

[Iron Maiden]

Sue Storm - Marvel Knights by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, that run even has my favorite way she is drawn which is by Steve McNiven. So that run is basically my definitive version of the character in almost all aspects.

I liked most if it except he had that one story where Sue went skinny dipping in Wakanda when T'Challa joined her unexpectedly. This was one of those "between the panel" stories I suppose when takes place when the FF first went to Wakanda during the Lee/Kirby run. Having just been married and on a delayed honeymoon at the time, I thought Aguirre-Sacasa did a terrible job with both characters in that scene. Sue should have been more forceful in objecting to his trying to seduce a married woman. I never really considered his Fantastic Four canon anyway so I just look at it at alternate reality versions of the characters.

[Michael Watkins]

I disagree.

you disagree with what?