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Spider-Man: Miles Morales’ Biggest Conflict Is Achingly Intimate
Insomniac’s first thwip at the Spider-Verse gave us a compelling tale of Peter Parker’s dual life, with a wonderfully personable twist that smashed those halves together. Its successor — Spider-Man: Miles Morales, released last week — does the same but as its larger self does, the new story drills this idea down into something far…
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The Real Reason Spider-Man Revealed His Secret Identity In Civil War
A hero’s secret identity is one of the most enduring tropes of superheroic fiction — but there are perhaps few today for who it matters the most than Peter Parker, a character who’s duality has become one of his defining traits. So for him to reveal that in Civil War was a major deal… but…
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Chip Zdarsky’s Farewell To Spectacular Spider-Man Is A Heartfelt Tribute To One Of Comics’ Most Earnest Heroes
There are nearly 60 years of Spider-stories out there at this point, across comics, TV shows, movies and games, all in their own ways advancing the rich web of character arcs that have made Spidey endure as one of the world’s greatest superheroes. But this week’s Spectacular Spider-Man offers the simplest reminders as to why:…
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A Short, Uncomplicated Guide To Peter Parker And Mary Jane Watson’s Long, Complicated Love Life
Few couples in comic book history come close to the stature of Mary Jane Watson and Peter Parker. Even though they haven’t actually been a couple in the comics for over a decade — something that could be about to change — Pete and MJ’s relationship has been one of the most dramatic and beloved…