I never thought I’d cheer for the X-Men while they’re taking down a group of normal human thugs. Sometimes, we need to be reminded that the X-Men are a group of well-trained soldiers with super frickin’ powers! Kudos to John Cassaday for the cheer-worthy X-attack!
*** Anti-terrorist image from Astonishing X-Men #2.
After Justice League Unlimited, I didn’t think I’d enjoy another comic book animated series again. Come to think of it, the only comic book animated TV series I really enjoyed were the 90’s X-Men series, Batman: The Animated Series, X-Men: Evolution, and Justice League Unlimited. So it came as a surprise when I watched the first season of The Spectacular Spider-Man and loved it.
The first couple of episodes felt like The Batman all over again. I hated that show. It was too anime-ish for me, and I have no love for anime. Call me a hater, but that’s the way it is. But the animation style grew on me as the series progressed.
By the middle of the season, I realized that it’s not the usual comic book animated TV series starring Spider-Man. Actually, it’s not the usual comic book animated TV series, period. Most of the characters, whether they’re Spider-friend or Spider-foe, are recurring characters. That means you get to see several developments in each of the characters and in the complex relationships between several of the main cast.
This series is probably the most faithful reincarnation of Spider-lore in TV and in movies. It also has the most faithful Peter Parker iteration I’ve seen. I don’t understand why he has to have a mole under his left eye, but other than that, I’d say he’s the Peter Parkeriest Peter Parker ever.
You’re not alone, Hank. I loved the black leather the X-Men sported during Grant Morrison’s run on New X-Men, but I highly anticipated their return to yellow spandex. With some Cassaday magic, my wish was granted:
Incredible Hulk is far from perfect, but the fact that it features the Hulk tearing a squad car in half to make boxing gloves out of it, and seeing said squad car boxing gloves used on the Abomination’s face? I’d say it’s the perfectiest movie so far this year! Also, DOOM is pleased with the movie!
A few notes on the movie:
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