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The new Harry Osborn saying with great power comes great responsibility to Peter is something I didn’t expect from this series. also no kids so if anything happens to him I guess Gwen will take up the mantle next. Little May doesn’t like Jonah. Mj used to be a former model, worked at a crisis management firm now she does a PR firm.
"He's pure power and doesn't even know it. He's the best of us."-Matt Murdock
"I need a reason to take the mask off."-Peter Parker
"My heart half-breaks at how easy it is to lie to him. It breaks all the way when he believes me without question." Felicia Hardy
Last edited by Joe Sidetracked; 04-24-2024 at 12:51 AM.
Enjoyed this issue! A few first thoughts...
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Called MJ having a PR firm! I wonder how else that'll come into play later.
Definitely wouldn't have anticipated that Harry would use the line. People are now suspecting that he'll be the one to bite the bullet leaving Gwen in his place to avenge his death. Or that Gwen will die leaving Harry to mourn. I was suspecting maybe something would happen to their kids, but they just confirmed that they don't have children of their own so that theory is out.
"You think you can insulate the people you love from consequences?" seems to foreshadow that something could happen to someone in the Parker family.
Was hoping not MJ or one of the kids as I feel that would make the series a bit too morose, but of the three of them, Richard Parker seems to be the one getting the least development and has the least amount of "purpose". As much as I loved the last page between Peter and MJ, it feels a little too syrupy right now. Something's going to happen to the family.
But...maybe it will be Ben after all and giving Harry the responsibility line is a misdirect? Ben seems to be leading the charge on the Paper, but maybe his death would be enough to inspire Jonah further.
And The cover of issue # 5 looks like it has the specter of death looming over Ben AND Harry. But Ben, Harry, and Jonah are also described as appearing in issue #7.
We'll see... these issues can't come out fast enough lol.
Last edited by Spider-Tiger; 04-24-2024 at 01:47 AM.
what a great issue
The art sure was something, huh? The expressions were something else for sure !
On a semi-related note, I really liked the warm colors in this issue ! As much as I liked the previous issues art/color combination, it felt too "cold", for lack of a better way to phrase it.
All in all, fantastic issue as always !
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Oh boy! I dont know what to feel about Harry saying that, instead of Ben. But on the context of the book, I think it fits just fine? Howeeeever, does anyone see Death Flags all around Harry now, or is it just me? D: Hopefully it's just me overthinking things.
Also, I love the girl-boss portrayal of Gwen here ! And MJ looked SUBLIME as well !
Finally, that last page was so sweet ! firmly believe she will 1000% support Peter once she inevitably learns his secret, I have zero doubts about it ! #InHickmanWeTrust
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I was expecting we'd jump straight into Peter and Harry's conversation but I guess since this book jumps months in real time that it'd be better we settle that with a double date with the Parkers and Osborns.
David Messina filling in for Chechetto but his characters are still hot, especially MJ all dressed up.
So MJ runs a PR Firm. Honestly that just reminds me of when she was Iron Man's personal assistant. Curious what she'll get up to with getting involved with Gwen and Ben.
Ultimate Gwen is interesting. She feels more like Liz, but she has that kind of pure idealism people associate with 616 Gwen, though I wonder exactly what is motivating her.
So I guess Peter never felt like he was all that good as a newspaper photographer? It's so weird for me that's still his job here. Also he hasn't really been called Spider-Man yet.
Also he hasn't really fought that much crime yet so not sure if I'd say he's all that good at it yet.
"The Paper" - I would've rather they brought back the Frontline. Actually, where is Ben Urich?
Ha! May doesn't like Jonah. And Ben appreciates his grandson being a bookworm.
I knew he hadn't told MJ. The fact that Harry and Gwen are mutually involved...this is going to come back and bite Peter.
I never in my life expected Harry Osborn, usually the most professional Spider-Man hater of all time that's not Jameson, to give the Power and Responsibility speech. Though I guess it does frame the differing perspective that Harry has been committed to this crusade, despite not having powers, while Peter is just dipping his toes into it even if it feels instinctively like the right thing to do.
I think Peter still being a photographer is commentary on the lack of upwards mobility to better-paying jobs for many Millennials. It does seem to be intentional. As is him getting that job in the first place through connections.