{"id":2613,"date":"2013-02-02T01:53:58","date_gmt":"2013-02-02T01:53:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/scarlet-rhapsody.com\/?p=2613"},"modified":"2013-02-02T01:53:58","modified_gmt":"2013-02-02T01:53:58","slug":"one-shots-superior-spider-man-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scarlet-rhapsody.com\/?p=2613","title":{"rendered":"[One Shots] Superior Spider-Man #1"},"content":{"rendered":"

Superior Spider-Man #1<\/p>\n

Script \u2013 Dan Slott<\/p>\n

Art \u2013 Ryan Stegman<\/p>\n

\"Superior<\/a><\/p>\n

Of the entire Marvel NOW line up, Superior Spider-Man is perhaps the most controversial.\u00a0 The story follows Otto Octavius who has transferred his mind into the body of Peter Parker, and is continuing Peter\u2019s life as Spider-Man.\u00a0 This gives our lead a very different personality, that of a jerk.\u00a0 The primary conflict of the issue is Spider-Man dealing with a new version of the Sinister Six.\u00a0 The issue also establishes that Peter and Mary Jane are dating and that Peter has been making some interesting weapons for Horizon Labs.\u00a0 The issue concludes with a predictable \u201csurprise\u201d that will likely build into a later story arc.\u00a0 This issue mostly works as a starting point for the new Spider-Ock and to get fans used to this new Parker.<\/p>\n

\"Sinister<\/a><\/p>\n

The writing is pretty good, while jerk Peter isn\u2019t that likable as a protagonist, it works for the story as Otto was never a friendly guy.\u00a0 If you were fond of the overly aggressive black suit Spider-Man then you will probably accept this personality shift faster than others will.\u00a0 The story is set up for how things will work in this new run of Spider-Man and that is fine for a first issue.\u00a0 All the returning characters are acting normal, but I do find it odd they do not seem to notice Peter\u2019s personality change.\u00a0 The way Spider-Man fights is more aggressive and that also harkens back to the black suit era of the series.\u00a0 The end of the issue also has implications for later stories, but you see it coming a mile away.<\/p>\n

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\"Spider-Man<\/a>

Doc Ock you perv<\/p><\/div>\n

The artwork is really good.\u00a0 The style is very similar to the previous Spider-Man run and the action is well done with the fights looking pretty good, but occasionally little short on panels.\u00a0 The use of shadow is great and really adds to the mad scientist in Peter\u2019s body aspect of the story.\u00a0 Mary Jane also looks as beautiful as you would expect, but it also points out the pervy side of Otto.\u00a0 The one thing I also like is how Peter\u2019s hair changes in different situations.\u00a0 When he is doing science it is sticking up, on a date it is nicely combed, and in public it is just messed up a little bit.\u00a0 This adds both realism and symbolism to the story.\u00a0 Best of all the strong art helps supplement the story writing by adding more layers.<\/p>\n

\"Spider-Man<\/a><\/p>\n

The changes to Spider-Man will not make fans happy and there will likely be backlash against this choice and against the new series.\u00a0 However, other heroes have been replaced in the past and Peter was replaced by Ben Reilly for a time back in the 90s.\u00a0 If you are a long time Spider-fan then this will be a difficult transition.\u00a0 If you can try to put your bias aside then you will likely enjoy this story.\u00a0 If you are not as hardcore about Spider-Man I think you will enjoy this new turn for Spidey.\u00a0 If you have never read a Spider-Man comic before, this may not be an easy entry point as they do not recap much of Peter\u2019s life in this book.\u00a0 Personally, I am approaching this period of Peter\u2019s life with an open mind and I hope it will lead to some interesting and new stories for Spider-Man.<\/p>\n

\"Spider-Man\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Final Verdict:<\/p>\n

3 out of 5 \u2013 Take a point away if you are a hardcore fan<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Superior Spider-Man #1 Script \u2013 Dan Slott Art \u2013 Ryan Stegman Of the entire Marvel NOW line up, Superior Spider-Man is perhaps the most controversial.\u00a0 The story follows Otto Octavius who has transferred his mind into the body of Peter…
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