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List Of Spider-Man Storylines
The superhero Spider-Man has appeared in many American comic books published by Marvel Comics since he first appeared in ''Amazing Fantasy'' #15 (August 1962). The character has since been featured in various storylines, forming longer story arcs. These particular arcs have been given special names and have gone through various reprints over the years. During the 1960s and 1970s, these story arcs normally only lasted three issues or less (sometimes only one, such as the classic story "Spider-Man No More!") and would appear in Spider-Man's main comic book title ''The Amazing Spider-Man''. "The Death of Jean DeWolff" was the first popular story arc outside ''The Amazing Spider-Man'', as it appeared in the third monthly ongoing series of ''The Spectacular Spider-Man''. Description Starting in the 1980s, more Spider-Man comic book titles became popular, with Spider-Man storylines being connected to different comics. Story arcs become longer than in previous decades, such as "Kraven's La ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Superhero
A superhero or superheroine is a stock character that typically possesses ''superpowers'', abilities beyond those of ordinary people, and fits the role of the hero, typically using his or her powers to help the world become a better place, or dedicating themselves to protecting the public and fighting crime. Superhero fiction is the genre of fiction that is centered on such characters, especially, since the 1930s, in American comic books (and later in Hollywood films, film serials, television and video games), as well as in Japanese media (including kamishibai, tokusatsu, manga, anime and video games). Superheroes come from a wide array of different backgrounds and origins. Some superheroes (for example, Batman and Iron Man) derive their status from advanced technology they create and use, while others (such as Superman and Spider-Man) possess non-human or superhuman biology or study and practice magic to achieve their abilities (such as Zatanna and Doctor Strange ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spider-Island
"Spider-Island" is a 2011 comic book storyline starting in ''The Amazing Spider-Man'' and crossing over into other comic books published by Marvel Comics, most of which were limited series or one-shots specifically for this storyline. The main plot involves the inhabitants of Manhattan Island mysteriously gaining powers similar to Spider-Man. It featured the return of the Jackal and the Queen (Adrianna "Ana" Soria) to the Marvel Universe as well as laying the ground work for the second volume of the ''Scarlet Spider'' series. The main story overall received positive reviews, with critics praising its action, humor, artstyle, and plot. Plot Infested "Infested" was a series of six back-up stories that were at the end of regular issues of ''The Amazing Spider-Man''. They were in issues #659, 660, and 662–665. These stories featured the Jackal and his experiments that led to the "Spider-Island" story. These were compiled in a comic book reprint called ''Amazing Spider-Man: Infe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1968 In Comics
''See also'': 1968 in comics, 1969 in comics, 1960s in comics and the list of years in comics Publications and events January * January 6: The first issue of the Dutch children's magazine ''Bobo'' is published, which introduces the title comic ''Bobo the Rabbit'', drawn by Sergio Cavina. * ''Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane'' #80, The character's fashions were updated to a then-more contemporary look February * February 10: The British comics magazines ''Fantastic'' and '' Terrific'' merge into '' Smash!''. * February 10: In ''Le journal de Tintin'', first chapter of the ''Ric Hochet'' story ''Alias Ric Hochet'', by André-Paul Duchâteau and Tibet is printed. * '' Tales of the Unexpected'', with issue #105, changes its name to '' The Unexpected'' (February /March issue) (DC Comics) * ''Zap Comix'' #1 by R. Crumb: published by Charles Plymell and Don Donahue/Apex Novelties; begins the underground comix movement. In the first issue Crumb's iconic '' Keep on Truckin''' ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
