Happy Birthday Spider-Man: Revisiting Amazing Spider-Man #500 Alex Evangeli •October 14, 2017Articles and Essays Doctor Strange, Dormammu, J. Michael Straczynski, Uncle Ben 0 Since today is apparently Peter Parker’s 55th birthday let’s examine ASM #500, the finale of the ‘Happy Birthday’ arc.
Spider-Man: Homecoming Review by frogoat frogoat •July 6, 2017Articles and Essays, Reviews Donald Glover, Iron man, Jacob Batalon, Jon Favreau, Laura Harrier, Marisa Tomei, marvel cinematic universe, Marvel Studios, MC2, MCU, Michael Keaton, Review, Robert Downey Jr, Shocker, Spider-Man, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Tom Holland, Tony Revolori, Tony Stark, Vulture, Zendaya 0 Let me begin by saying I’m a lifelong fan of Spider-Man. That said, I feel somewhat protective of the character. Since the … Continue reading
Why is Venom so inconsistent? Alex Evangeli •June 6, 2017Articles and Essays, Venom Ashley Kafka, David Michelinie, Eddie Brock, Venom 0 Not part of the ‘Vindication of Venom’ essay series but nevertheless some further musings on the character. Specifically why he is so inconsistent. In … Continue reading
The Vindication of Venom Part 12: Appendix and Conclusion Alex Evangeli •June 5, 2017Articles and Essays, Venom Brian Michael Bendis, David Michelinie, Doctor Octopus, Eddie Brock, Green Goblin, Greg Weisman, Guardians of the Galaxy, Mayday Parker, Norman Osborn, Otto Octavius, Peter David, Robbie Thompson, Ron Frenz, Spider-Girl, The Spectacular Spider-Man Animated Series, The Vindication of Venom, Tom DeFalco, Venom, X-Men 2 In this FINAL installment we examine some tangential ideas relating to Venom’s origins.
The Vindication of Venom Part 11: Why did Brock blame Spider-Man? Alex Evangeli •June 4, 2017Articles and Essays, Venom David Michelinie, Eddie Brock, Electro, The Vindication of Venom, Venom 0 In this penultimate instalment we address why Brock chose Spidey as the guy responsible for his problems.
The Vindication of Venom Part 10: Diving Deeper Alex Evangeli •June 3, 2017Articles and Essays, Green Goblin, Venom David Michelinie, Demona, Eddie Brock, Gargoyles, Green Goblin, Harry Osborn, J. Jonah Jameson, Mary Jane Watson, Mary Jane Watson Parker, Norman Osborn, The Vindication of Venom, Venom 0 Believe it or not there is much more to Brock’s psychology that explains who he is and why he is the monster he is.
The Vindication of Venom Part 9: Delusional Psychotic Alex Evangeli •June 2, 2017Articles and Essays, Venom David Michelinie, Eddie Brock, Paul Jenkins, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, The Vindication of Venom, Venom, Zeb Wells 0 In this instalment we use a bit of real life psychoanalysis to dive into the psychology of Eddie Brock.
The Vindication of Venom Part 8: Hypocrisy Alex Evangeli •June 1, 2017Articles and Essays, Venom David Michelinie, Eddie Brock, The Vindication of Venom, Venom 0 In this instalment we focus upon the theme of hypocrisy, a vital one to understanding Eddie Brock.
The Vindication of Venom Part 7: Seeds of Evil Alex Evangeli •May 31, 2017Articles and Essays, Venom Batman, David Michelinie, Eddie Brock, Fantastic Four, Frank Miller, Human Torch, Johnny Storm, Peter David, the Joker, The Vindication of Venom, Venom 1 It’s time to bite the bullet and start to address the biggest criticism of Venom. Eddie Brock’s motivations.
The Vindication of Venom Part 6: The Sin Eater Retcon Alex Evangeli •May 30, 2017Articles and Essays, Venom Daredevil, David Michelinie, Eddie Brock, Matt Murdock, sin eater, The Vindication of Venom, Venom 0 Here we get into the apparent and controversial retconning of the Death of Jean DeWolff story arc.