The Amazing Spider-Man

When asked to name a favorite superhero, countless people of all ages will quickly respond with Spider-Man. Peter Parker first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15, written by Marvel legend Stan Lee and illustrated by Steve Ditko in 1962, in an issue that explained the origin of his spider-based powers and his status as a misfit high school student fascinated by science. The art is made up of bright primary colors and thick, classic line work that makes the comic accessible and inviting to readers of…

As my generation has grown up, it has been a trend for movie makers to make the old superhero comics and films into new and improved superhero films. In all the films that I have seen advertised, on DVD, or in theaters, a man has been portrayed as the big and strong main character/superhero and the woman has been portrayed as the “damsel in distress.” Even on the posters for the movies the guy is made to look larger than the woman even if she has the privilege to be on the poster. Sexism is a…

I am sure that if I read and analyzed the first several issues of The Amazing Spider-Man that followed Amazing Fantasy #15, Peter's coming-of-age story would become much more interesting and have more in common with Ms. Marvel. I do think the story of Kamala is more innovative and fresh because it features a character with a diverse background that reflects the different kinds of people in today's society. I believe that Amazing Fantasy #15 being published in 1962, a time before the successes of…

physical appearance. “I tried to tell you but you wouldn't listen: the suit's changing-- it's evolved. I'm all tapped out-- it can't use me no more. All this time I thought it wanted to be with me... ...but it only ever wanted you.” (The Spectacular Spider-Man Vol 2, Number 3). As you can see, the suit changes and evolves and can change things physically, mentally, and emotionally with Venom. I think that an alien life form living on your body with a symbiotic relationship that has the ability…

Superheroes and America: Why the Citizens are the Real Heroes They were born to save humanity, and while they didn’t know it at the time of their conception, their superhuman abilities would enable them to save the day. To a simple crowd, they are hidden, disguised as a normal citizen until they have to become the symbol –the pillar of strength– that everyone needs. Alone or united they fight for the human race and its survival, demonstrating their unwavering sense of morality, justice and…

The article, “Equally Super?: Gender-Role Stereotyping of Superheroes in Children’s Animated Programs,” by Baker and Raney is about an interesting phenomenon that is not spoken about often. It is the idea that children 's cartoons with superhero’s are actually sexist and stereotypical. The article explains that Baker and Raney are researching whether or not cartoons are stereotypical and sexist or if it has changed from the first time this idea had been researched about 40 years ago. Baker and…

(maybe even another decade), there definitely won 't be any shortage of super heroes actions. With new films constantly being added to the list, here are a few that will have comic books fans feel like they’re in heaven. Ant-Man and the Wasp An Ant-Man sequel, titled Ant-Man and the Wasp is now set to release in 2018. Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly are expected to resume their roles as the main characters, Scott Lans and Hope Van Dyne. The film will be the first Marvel studios movie named…

phrases and they will understand each other. For example, when I hear the quote “With great power comes great responsibility.” For most that share the Marvel fandom, the majority will be able to reply back where that quote came from, which is the “Amazing Spiderman.” Before the remake. When the course first started, my research involved the search engine “Google” but with low results of what I was searching for, however I did learn how Marvel first started as well as their comeback when they…

Spider man and Iron man are completely different people - spider man has skills in fighting with hands, while another superhero is smart in technologies. There is one thing that connects both to them - is the desire to fight against evil. It is not a rare case that two contrasting characters from separate texts share similar traits. A Streetcar Named Desire and Frozen mainly focus on the actions of characters and their conflicts. Two girls Stella and Anna are the main protagonists in both…

Many heroes have been very iconic to a colossal amount of people around the world. People across the world love to imitate other heroes for the hero’s tremendous acts. Superheroes influence people everyday, just by the smallest things. Superheroes are very influential in many people lives. Children around the world watch the superhero movies and the episodes. Many iconic superheroes carry similar characteristics such as tremendous superpowers, unique villains, and wears vibrant suits. Something…