Whatever happened to the Superior Spider-man?

[Huntsman Spider]

No. I think Stunner was tho. How the heck did she even come back?

Oooh... Stunner was one of Lady Octopus's co-horts!. interesting era of Spider-villains to use.

Yeah, it was a real missed opportunity that Lady Octopus didn't also confront Superior Spider-Man to "avenge" Otto Octavius. As for Stunner, I think that was explained in Superior Spider-Man #20-21.

[Somecrazyaussie]

I dunno. The same that you're saying about Masterson and SpOck could also apply to Ben Reilly as Spider-Man, and yet it's happening again and Ben fans are hyped (and plenty of non-Ben fans aren't). I think Ock could be split into two personas, one encompassing his damaged, morally corrupt part and one the scientist looking for redemption. And maybe the latter could be reborn as Superior Octopus or something. No reason Eric can't come back as Thunderstrike either while we're on the topic imo.

But then you inevitably run into the same old problem taking any character away from the role they occupy. People always clamour for the original. We do have Lady Ock, true. But eventually a writer will come along and want to use OG Doc Ock. So, we have to potential deny any future stories that could be told with a villainous Ock because a contingent of the fan base wants him to stay the Superior Spider-man forever?

The story was only ever meant to last a certain length of time. There is nothing stopping them from doing a time-travel story featuring Superior down the line or even a alternate reality version. But the story needs to settle for awhile before you touch upon it again. Ben wasn't seen for, what, nearly 20 years before they brought him back?

As for Masterson, there is nothing stopping them from bringing him back. But I think his character arc reached a natural conclusion. That's just my opinion. Maybe he will comeback someday. But he was been gone decades at this point. So, even if he was to comeback, enough time has passed for it to feel fresh. Superior only just wrapped a few years ago.

[marhawkman]

But then you inevitably run into the same old problem taking any character away from the role they occupy. People always clamour for the original. We do have Lady Ock, true. But eventually a writer will come along and want to use OG Doc Ock. So, we have to potential deny any future stories that could be told with a villainous Ock because a contingent of the fan base wants him to stay the Superior Spider-man forever?

Funny thing though. Ock can change costumes to look like classic Ock if he wants. He's still a morally ambiguous character... even if he tends towards being a good guy. Shades of grey is perfect for him really since he has been both hero and villain.

[Aura Blaize]

But then you inevitably run into the same old problem taking any character away from the role they occupy. People always clamour for the original. We do have Lady Ock, true. But eventually a writer will come along and want to use OG Doc Ock. So, we have to potential deny any future stories that could be told with a villainous Ock because a contingent of the fan base wants him to stay the Superior Spider-man forever?

The story was only ever meant to last a certain length of time. There is nothing stopping them from doing a time-travel story featuring Superior down the line or even a alternate reality version. But the story needs to settle for awhile before you touch upon it again. Ben wasn't seen for, what, nearly 20 years before they brought him back?

As for Masterson, there is nothing stopping them from bringing him back. But I think his character arc reached a natural conclusion. That's just my opinion. Maybe he will comeback someday. But he was been gone decades at this point. So, even if he was to comeback, enough time has passed for it to feel fresh. Superior only just wrapped a few years ago.

I mean, we've kinda had Classic Ock for decades at this point. It's safe to say they've exhausted a lot of options at this point.

Now, I would love to see Superior again, but my biggest gripe is the loss of genuine character development. It seems like they're not completely reverting the character back to a full on villain so maybe there's hope

[Tendrin]

Ben Reilly as Spider-Man, Doc Ock wearing his white suit... how long before Kaine snaps his neck again? :P

[Spiderfan001]

Ben Reilly as Spider-Man, Doc Ock wearing his white suit... how long before Kaine snaps his neck again? :P

Honestly rather have this than May and Otto getting back together.

[Tendrin]

Honestly rather have this than May and Otto getting back together.

I... don't think they're 'getting together', dude.

[Spiderfan001]

I... don't think they're 'getting together', dude.

Never said they were, I just said that I'd rather have Kaine kill Otto than them being a couple.

[Tendrin]

Never said they were, I just said that I'd rather have Kaine kill Otto than them being a couple.

Weird, but okay.