The occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the death of Gwen Stacy last month renewed a lot of old debate and conversation—conversation I’ve been participating in (and stirring up) for quite a number of years now. Continue reading How Gwen Won the War
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Gwenaissance Addendum
I really should have seen this coming. Just a couple weeks after I publish that lenghty, what-I-hoped-would-be-exhaustive-and-complete Gwenaissance post, I stumble across news that we’ll be getting more new Gwen material rather soon. Continue reading Gwenaissance Addendum
Revisiting the Gwenaissance
Hindsight being 20/20, this blog was clearly misnamed. I should have named it “The Gwen Stacy Tribute Blog,” or something along similar lines, like maybe “The Gwen Stacy Torch-Carriers Blog.” Continue reading Revisiting the Gwenaissance
When Spidey Jumped the Shark, Pt. 3
As I mentioned back in October, there’s probably not much suspense regarding this particular installment of the series. Continue reading When Spidey Jumped the Shark, Pt. 3
When Spidey Jumped the Shark, Pt. 2
Just a friendly little reminder: this is a series of posts exploring when Spider-Man jumped the shark, not when he swam over the shark—because we all know precisely when the latter happened. Continue reading When Spidey Jumped the Shark, Pt. 2
When Spidey Jumped the Shark, Pt. 1
Is there anyone out there who hasn’t heard (or used) the phrase, “Jump the Shark”? Continue reading When Spidey Jumped the Shark, Pt. 1
Spidey Miscellanea Pt. 3: What Is That Thing On Norman Osborn’s Head?
It’s April Fool’s Day so let’s get foolish. Continue reading Spidey Miscellanea Pt. 3: What Is That Thing On Norman Osborn’s Head?
Spider-Man: No Way Home
Christmas came early this season in the form of the latest Spider-Man movie, No Way Home. Continue reading Spider-Man: No Way Home
Sex, Lies, and Comic Books: The Gwen Stacy Murder Case, Reopened
Allow me to say this up front: Buckle up folks, as this will likely devolve into an epic-length analysis and/or rant. Don’t say I didn’t warn you. [EDIT: A hair over 20,000 words here at final count, ladies and gentlemen; proceed at your own risk!] Continue reading Sex, Lies, and Comic Books: The Gwen Stacy Murder Case, Reopened