NOTE: This thread is to serve as continuation of the previous "Boomerang Appreciation Thread" which can be found at
First appearance: way back in Tales to Astonish #81 (July 1966) when he fought The Incredible Hulk.
It was in the late 1970s/early 1980s, he started to tangle with Spider-Man.
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02-19-2019, 09:26 AM #1Uncanny Member
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Boomerang (Fred Myers) Appreciation (2019)
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02-19-2019, 11:34 AM #2BANNED
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welp. that's one ugly costume.
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02-19-2019, 11:37 AM #3The Superior One
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Indeed it is lol.
Originally Posted by Michael Watkins
"So you've come to the end now alive but dead inside."
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02-19-2019, 12:14 PM #4Astonishing Member
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Superior Foes of Spider-Man was brilliant.Last edited by Batman Begins 2005; 02-19-2019 at 12:20 PM.
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02-19-2019, 08:03 PM #5The Superior One
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To be honest I find Boomerang boring and think he is by far the weakest part of Spencer's run. I think you could literally put just about any other B or C List Spidey villain into this storyline and they would be more entertaining to read about than Boomerang is. Sorry Boomerang fans but it's just how I feel about the character and his current push.
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"So you've come to the end now alive but dead inside."
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02-20-2019, 05:56 AM #6Amazing Member
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This post doesn't feel very appreciative of Fred. Originally Posted by Celgress
I've always had a soft spot for Boomerang. One of the earliest Spidey issues I got as a kid had Boomerang. Ever since something... clicked. I hope to own every Boomerang issue one day. Anyways, I remember when Superior Foes of Spider-Man was announced and a lot of people rolled their eyes at the idea of the book. Especially the fact that Boomerang was the main character. "Who would want to read this?" Was said throughout the internet. For me, a book focused on Spidey's C and D-listers sounded amazing. When it came out some of those some people took back everything they said about the title. It's one of my favorite comic series of all time.
When Spencer was announced on Amazing Spider-Man I was already excited. When Fred Myers was set to be Peter's roommate? I couldn't believe Fred was getting this push (I still can't, honestly). I read a lot of negativity online for this idea too. However a lot of people changed their tune when Amazing Spider-Man 7. Hope Spencer continues making Fred shine (the lack of Fred since ASM 7 saddens me though at least he's appearing in FNSM).
TL;DR: i can understand people not being fond of Fred. He's.... an acquired taste. However, did you read Superior Foes of Spider-Man? If you haven't I'd reccomend you do! It's great!!!!
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02-20-2019, 11:31 AM #7The Superior One
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Well, I've been told these threads are not for respect but rather debate so I'm giving it a whirl. Originally Posted by MP95
This post doesn't feel very appreciative of Fred....
"So you've come to the end now alive but dead inside."
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02-20-2019, 12:21 PM #8Kinky Lil' Canine
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should peter and fred kiss? yes or yes?
I don't blind date I make the direct market vibrate
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02-20-2019, 12:25 PM #9The Superior One
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I couldn't care less, Fred is boring. Now, should Peter and Harry kiss that's the real question. Let's resolve these decades of sexual tension. Originally Posted by Snoop Dogg
"So you've come to the end now alive but dead inside."
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02-20-2019, 12:41 PM #10Amazing Member
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Fair enough. Originally Posted by Celgress
Well, I've been told these threads are not for respect but rather debate so I'm giving it a whirl.
Have you read Superior Foes of Spider-Man though?
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02-20-2019, 12:48 PM #11The Superior One
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I have and I still find him boring. I do like the Female Beetle though along with some of the others. Sorry, it's just how I feel. Originally Posted by MP95
Fair enough. Have you read Superior Foes of Spider-Man though?"So you've come to the end now alive but dead inside."
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02-20-2019, 12:54 PM #12Amazing Member
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No need to apologize. Different strokes for different folks. However, Fred Myers isn't phased by your insults. Whatever you hurl at him comes right back at ya. Originally Posted by Celgress
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02-20-2019, 01:27 PM #13The Superior One
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No doubt it does. Originally Posted by MP95
No need to apologize. Different strokes for different folks. However, Fred Myers isn't phased by your insults. Whatever you hurl at him comes right back at ya.
I'll now leave this thread to those who you know do appreciate the character. I've said my piece no need to be a jerk."So you've come to the end now alive but dead inside."
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02-20-2019, 01:30 PM #14Amazing Member
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You aren't being a jerk. Poking fun at Fred is part of the charm of Boomerang in general. Originally Posted by Celgress
No doubt it does.
I'll now leave this thread to those who you know do appreciate the character. I've said my piece no need to be a jerk.
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02-21-2019, 02:48 PM #15BANNED
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Kind of subjective but do you think Boomerang has an accent? He was born an Aussie but was raised in the states, iirc. I have a similar question about his former teammate the Rhino.
