Good point, for example, I initially detested the concept behind Damian Wayne. I felt Batman should not have a biological son. That said, DC proved me wrong. They have made Damian into an engaging character. Even back in the day, I would have never (if given power at DC) pushed an agenda to erase the character from existence. I think to do otherwise is both disrespectful to those who came before as well as admitting your own lack of creativity. There is a lot that can be done, as DC has shown us.
Last edited by Celgress; 06-12-2018 at 09:48 AM.
"So you've come to the end now alive but dead inside."
At least when the marriage came about, it was a money grab with some heart to it, and a pay-off to decades worth of storytelling.
If you're going to sucker someone in, make sure their investment is rewarded.
Every comic is published with the hopes that it will sell and make a profit, yes.
But obviously some storylines and events are meant to draw in bigger numbers, the Spider-marriage being one such instance.
The problem isn't wanting to sell more comics - money is what drives the whole publishing engine - the problem is in focusing on the stunt or event but neglecting to weigh the consequences going forward.
When Marvel pulled the trigger on the marriage, they clearly did so without seriously considering what lay past that.
When it comes to the concept of marriage, I can see the arguments on both sides, it allows the character to grow, but it also hinders story concepts and ideas.
One thing however I will defend and argue, is that romance & relationships are an important part of Spider-Man. In almost every other medium, and in almost all the other comic spinoffs, there's usually a subplot about Peter falling for someone, or someone falling for him, and the feelings are used as a good external motivation for him.
That's my personal biggest disappointment with the past couple years of main Spider-Man is we have had barely any good relationship stuff, and I don't mean just with MJ, I mean with anyone. The best I can think of is the few flirtatious interactions with Black Cat, and a couple really good and nice moments when he was with Carlie. Can't really think of anything else, which is a shame because I think showing him with someone else in a relationship like that where they both really care for each other, even for just a little while, can create an extra sense of enjoyment and sweetness to the story.
Glad you think so. Damian is a cool character I can actually identify with to a degree anyway. Ironically Damian's creator Grant Morrison wanted to kill off Damian as he only intended him to be one off thing. And I don't think fans would have said no to Peter having kids once Aunt May finally and truly kicks the bucket which she came close before you know what came. Annie or mayday would have been a delight to add to the Marvel Universe better than some of the new Spider-Man characters we have now anyway.
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I think that there can be an balance to a married Spider-Man and single Spider-Man. I disagree with the whole "storybook" ending approach the editor spoke about it, there should be less of "happily ever after" type endings and more representation of healthy and on going marriages. The story never stops after you get married. That's just silly.
Exactly my point. Which is why I loved Superior Spider-Man for example. Doing the same old thing simply because it is a safe bet shows a terrible lack of creativity that should be questioned not applauded. In addition, to say I need something reset to a "safe" status quo from years ago because I can't deal with the current state of the property and want to retreat into familiarity is also a symptom of this same problem.
Last edited by Celgress; 06-12-2018 at 11:30 AM.
"So you've come to the end now alive but dead inside."