Hey, Peter just mentioned the title of this issue! (Alright, that’s kind of a dumb comment, but it’s a nice moment, regardless!)
Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 2) #45
Published: c. September, 2002?
Cover Date: November, 2002
“Until the Stars Turn Cold”
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
Artist: John Romita Jr.
Inker: Scott Hanna
Letterer: Richard Starkings and Comicraft’s Jimmy Betancourt
Colorist: Dan Kemp
It can’t be…! Marvel Team-Up (Vol. 1) #45 Published: c. February, 1976? Cover Date: May, 1976 “Future-Shock!” Writer: Bill Mantlo Artist: Sal Buscema Inker: Mike Esposito Letterer: Jean Simek Colorist: George Roussos
My new catchphrase. Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #62 Published: c. May, 1968? Cover Date: July, 1968 “Make Way for… Medusa!” Writer: Stan Lee Artist: John Romita and Don Heck Inker: Mike Esposito Letterer: Sam Rosen
Mary Jane’s comment is a bit harsh, but that’s a sandwich I’d definitely be proud to eat! (Or is it actually a burger…?) Spider-Girl (Vol. 1) #24 Published: c. July, 2000? Cover Date: September, 2000 […]
on Craig’s Critique: Amazing Spider-Man #60 (Legacy #954): “Hit The Road, Zeb” or “All [REDACTED] Things Must Come To An End”: “Yep, as I predicted, Paul is here to stay. Marvel want Peter and MJ apart, and Paul is the story…” Nov 4, 17:43 on Panel(s) of the Day #1610 (Mary Jane Monday!): “Wow, Peter actually said, “I done blame her.”” Nov 4, 13:28 on Panel of the Day #1609 (Splash Page Sunday!): “Who knew Peter had a skirt in his closet made out of webbing?” Nov 4, 07:43 on Panel(s) of the Day #1608 (Ditko!): “Peter is so upset that he forgot his own hyphen. Twice! And he also referred to himself as “The” Spiderman.” Nov 4, 04:28 on Craig’s Critique: Amazing Spider-Man #60 (Legacy #954): “Hit The Road, Zeb” or “All [REDACTED] Things Must Come To An End”: “@Joshua Nelson: At this point I don’t expect Marvel to have Peter tell Aunt May that he’s Spider-Man. If they…” Nov 3, 00:40 on Craig’s Critique: Amazing Spider-Man #60 (Legacy #954): “Hit The Road, Zeb” or “All [REDACTED] Things Must Come To An End”: “@Kenneth: I wasn’t even thinking about her health but you’re right. But just from the years of May making wheatcakes…” Nov 3, 00:36 on Craig’s Critique: Amazing Spider-Man #60 (Legacy #954): “Hit The Road, Zeb” or “All [REDACTED] Things Must Come To An End”: “@Dark Mark: Yeah, this issue really felt like an epilogue and not the final issue of a story. One issue…” Nov 3, 00:35 on Craig’s Critique: Amazing Spider-Man #60 (Legacy #954): “Hit The Road, Zeb” or “All [REDACTED] Things Must Come To An End”: “Well…it’s over. Like most, I have not liked this run. At all. There are plenty of things I can critique…” Nov 2, 18:13 on Craig’s Critique: Amazing Spider-Man #60 (Legacy #954): “Hit The Road, Zeb” or “All [REDACTED] Things Must Come To An End”: “Would anyone who had both heart attacks and cancer eat pizza? Especially at the age Aunt May is? Then again…” Nov 2, 06:24
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I look at this and sigh…
Say what you will about the JMS run, but I think he wrote the marriage better than anyone else. They felt like such a real, sweet couple who loved each other despite all their problems and differences.
In contrast, every interaction they have nowadays feels unnatural, hollow, and forced.
Another great moment on WHY this works so well!
This is one of my favourite scenes, next to when they found each other again at airport.