#Midtown Marauders

[firelance2361]

Joy To The World

To honor this day in the MCU timeline where Tobey Maguire's and Andrew Garfield's Spider-Men arrived in the MCU in No Way Home, here's a seasons greetings piece I did for Earth-15594, featuring the Midtown Marauders - Peter Parker, Michelle Jones Watson, Ned Leeds, Johnny Storm, Ollie Osnick, Leah Odinsdottir, and Fenris - all gathered for a holiday photo.

Hope you like it and have a Happy Holidays!

[beardedmrbean]

As if commemorating the first anniversary of the worst single-day massacre of Jews since the Holocaust wasn’t harrowing enough, we American Jews were treated Monday to a reminder that the marauders who want us dead are alive and well in New York City.

There they were, in Times Square and in Grand Central and in Columbus Circle and elsewhere in the greatest city on Earth, chanting for Hamas, Hezbollah and other death cults committed to raping, kidnapping and killing Israelis, Americans and Jews.

There they were, on American soil, cheering for the monsters who still hold four American citizens in captivity.

There they were, promising to globalize the intifada and bring the bloodshed that is their only true passion to these shores as well.

Watching the keffiyeh-clad thugs, many of my friends felt distraught. How, they wondered, could such hatred flourish here, in America? And why were the bullies permitted to carry on with their intimidation, turning our solemn day of remembrance into one of fear and loathing and expressing their admiration for organizations that our government had long ago classified as terrorist groups?

I understand these sentiments, but I do not share them. The sight of masked maniacs calling for my demise did not deter me. In fact, it gave me hope.

It gave me hope, because, an immigrant here myself, I believe in America. I believe in American exceptionalism.

And I believe that the jaunty little jihadists marching down the block are precisely the sort of wake-up call this great but slumbering nation needs to stretch its limbs and leap into the next big fight for freedom.

You hardly need to be Jewish, or a political scientist, to realize that the so-called pro-Palestine crowd isn’t really all that interested in Palestine.

Their main goal is America, that lone bastion of Western civilization, which is why they strategically chose all-American events, like the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade or the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony, as the optimal settings to unleash their mayhem.

Trying to disrupt our favorite national pageants is a very strange way to win friends and influence people, but it’s not really our sympathy that the protesters want.

They want us to know that they hate us and everything we represent, and that, if allowed, they intend to do in Manhattan and Brooklyn and Queens what they’d done in Nir Oz, Kfar Aza, Be’eri and all the other Israeli communities hit hardest one year ago this week.

Now we know.

And now that we know, we won’t let it happen.

Normal Americans are finally realizing just how deep-seated — and how dangerous — this hatred truly is, and, as Americans always do, they’re taking action. It’s why we’ve seen donations to Columbia University, that renowned seat of Jew-hatred and bigotry, drop 30% this past year.

It’s why we’ve seen lawmakers demand that we take our own laws seriously and deport any foreign national who is openly and outwardly expressing support for terrorists.

And it’s why an overwhelming majority of Americans recently told the Pew Research Center that Israel had very valid reasons to keep on fighting until it defeated Hamas and Hezbollah.

Americans, hallelujah, understand that Israel’s fight isn’t Israel’s alone. It’s the Western world’s struggle against the so-called Axis of Resistance — Iran, Russia, China and their minions. It’s a civilizational fight, and though it may have started a year ago in some dusty corner of the Middle East, it is now being waged right here in Midtown.

The barbarians are at the gates. That’s bad news. But here’s the good news: So are we.

[racefortheironthrone]

Not really directly related to the X-Men, but did you ever read the original series for the Power Pack? What did you think?

I'm a big Power Pack fan, having started with their intersections with the Claremont run - as I've talked about in the past, Claremont, Simonson, et al. were masters of the crossover, so it was natural that they would want to give a push to Weezy's characters in the X-books - that are rightfully considered classics because of the way they deftly managed pretty dark themes through the perspective of children.

As for their own adventures, the Power Pack are an unappreciated gem in Marvel's storied eighties, because of the way they break from the Marvel formula while operating seamlessly within the larger universe.

See, from the beginning of the Silver Age, Marvel differentiated itself from the Distinguished Competition by focusing like a laser on the teenage market rather than children. That's why Johnny Storm was a hotheaded teenage hearthrob, that's why Peter Parker started out as a normal, socially-awkward teen (just like you!), that's why the 05 X-Men were the "strangest teens of all!"

What Louise Simonson and June Brigman did with the Power Pack was to reinvent the child-centric focus of Golden Age D.C (think Robin and Superboy) and Charlton Comics (think the original Captain Marvel). Unlike those earlier child sidekicks and superkids, Alex, Julie, Jack, and Katie Power were not one-dimensional plucky moppets or precocious tiny adults.

Showing an impressive insight into child psychology, Weezy made them emotionally complex but also unmistakably still-in-development children, who were innocent and curious and boisterous but who also had tempers and got into fights with their siblings, or got scared and cried sometimes, who struggled with the desire for maturity and autonomy and the need for comfort and support from their parents. At the same time, June Brigman managed to do something that most professional comics artists notoriously struggle with: draw kids who looked like real kids, who were allowed to look goofy or awkward or gangly or rolypoly, rather than the idealized forms set down by the Nine Old Men.

And somehow, this alchemy made this book unusually emotionally resonant - although I may be something of an easy mark, because the Power Pack kids happened to be the children of Columbia University professors growing up in NYC's Upper West Side in the early 80s, just like me irl. While wrapped in a candy coating of kid superheroes with cool physics-based powers (Alex can control gravity by touching people or objects, Julie can turn into both waves and particles of light and fly at lightspeed, Jack can alter his body's density to become a miniature juggernaut or a living cloud, and five-year old Katie can turn matter into energy, absorb it, and fire it at the bad guys - the living embodiment of E=MC^2) fighting the evil alien Snarks with the help of a sentient spaceship, the Powers kids had to wrestle with having to hide their superheroics from their parents and the anxiety and guilt that resulted from that, and in their adventures they dealt with heavy topics like child abuse, gun violence, school bullying, mental illness and kidnapping and homelessness, and on and on.

Indeed, in the pages of X-Men, the Power Pack would go into the sewers under Manhattan to fight Sabertooth and the Marauders during the genocidal Morlock Massace, witness Wolverine wrestling with his humanity and his berserker rage in the Canadian wilderness, and fight to save Midtown New York from demonic incursions during Inferno. That's heavy stuff for a bunch of kids ranging from 5 to 12 years old, but somehow the Power Pack managed to make it through the most harrowing of adventures without losing their heroic spirit.

[thebowerypresents]

Interpol – Madison Square Garden – February 16, 2019

Local heroes Interpol closed out the tour in support of their sixth LP, Marauder, back in New York City on the big stage at Madison Square Garden with a raucous hometown show on Saturday night.

Photos courtesy of DeShaun Craddock | dac.photography

@deshaunicus

[siriusblackfest]

SIRIUS BLACK FEST 2020 | Week Two Round Up

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for sticking around for WEEK TWO of the SIRIUS BLACK FEST 2020! I hope you've been enjoying all the entries. Here's a quick recap of all the fics from week 2!

Title: A Better Tomorrow Author: titti Pairings: Sirius/Draco Word Count: 5100 Prompt #: 56 (After the war, Sirius wants to fix up Grimmauld Place and hires Draco to help him. Draco could be an interior designer, a demolition man, etc.) Summary: After the war, Sirius decides to fix up Grimmauld Place and hires Draco. (A Better Tomorrow) Title: Chances Lost and Found Author: nagemeikenu Pairing(s)/Character(s): James/Lily, James/Sirius Word Count: ~1100 Prompt #: 16 Summary: James and Lily have finally gotten together to the joy of everyone...except Sirius, who is heartbroken. Written for Sirius Black Fest, prompt 16: Sirius never thought he'd get to have this, get to have *James*. But he hadn't counted on Lily being so perceptive and open-minded. (chances lost and found) Title: Entangled Glimpse of a Future Author: goddess47 Pairing Sirius Black/Remus Lupin Characters: Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, Harry Potter, Neville Longbottom, Luna Lovegood Word Count: 2100 Prompt #: 11 - Sirius is able to grab the edge of the Veil to haul himself back. One of the curtains wraps itself around an arm/leg but Sirius fights to not fall through. Summary: What if Sirius didn't fall through the Veil that night but was entangled in the curtains? (entangled glimpse of a future) Title: fire at will Author: cjmasim Pairing(s)/Character(s): Sirius Black/Remus Lupin Word Count: 5821 Prompt #: 36: Dark Academia Mwpp Summary: When Snape goes too far in getting back at James, the Marauders decide to take matters into their own hands. (fire at will) Title: Hot Tubs and Halloween Nights Author: CasualMaraudering Pairing(s)/Character(s): Sirius Black/Remus Lupin/Fabian Prewett Word Count: 4100 Prompt #: Self prompt Summary: Sirius deals with some confusing feelings, Fabian and Remus make them completely uncomplicated, and there's a whole twenty minutes of a Halloween party. And Sirius owns a hot tub. (Hot Tubs and Halloween Nights) Title: It Will Always Be Worth It Author : MerakiForest Pairing(s)/Character(s): Sirius Black, Harry Potter, Remus Lupin Word Count: 1,765 Prompt # 11: Sirius is able to grab the edge of the Veil to haul himself back. One of the curtains wraps itself around an arm/leg but Sirius fights to not fall through. Summary: Sirius Black would always do whatever it took to keep Harry Potter safe and not even the Veil in the Department of Mysteries is going to hold him back. (it will always be worth it) Title: Lily Has the Best Ideas Author: sparkysparky Pairing(s)/Character(s): Lily/James/Sirius Word Count: 1400 Prompt #: 61 Summary: Lily has a proposition. Sirius thinks the worst. James knows better. (Lily has the best ideas) Title: Make It Hurt Author: maraudersaffair Pairing(s)/Character(s): Sirius/Lucius, Sirius/Severus Word Count: 2300 Prompt #: 4 Summary: He is doing it for information, nothing more. (Make It Hurt) Title: The Nameless Grace Author: tenrousei-kuroi Pairing(s)/Character(s): Regulus Black/Sirius Black Word Count: ~3,000 Prompt #: There's another reason Sirius leaves. Summary: Sirius Black is a work in progress. His brother is collateral damage. (The Nameless Grace) Title: Numbers Author: Rica (Wintermorning) Pairing(s)/Character(s): No pairing but you can read Wolfstar in it if you want to! Word Count: 2000 Prompt #: Regulus survives. Summary: In December 1981 Sirius reads letters from his younger brother and begins to wonder about the motivation of Regulus. (Numbers) Title: Rebel Rebel Author: tainara_black Pairing(s)/Character(s): Sirius Black/Remus Lupin. Sirius Black/OFC. Word Count: ~5700 Prompt #: there was no war Summary: Sirius has just turned twenty and life is changing around him, blossoming, like Remus wrote in his last letter. This is a story about life and exploration, about feeling lost and finding oneself in other people's bodies, about building love and community. This is a story about hope and sex and growing up. Or: There was no war, so Sirius Black goes to David Bowie's concerts, has lots of sex, falls in love and finds a path he would like to follow. (Rebel Rebel) Title: running in circles Author: rainbow_shortbread Pairing(s)/Character(s): Sirius Black/James Potter Word Count: 1200 Prompt #: Self-prompt. Sirius and James go for a drive. Summary: James had showed up on his doorstep that morning and told him to pack a bag. He fancied a drive, he'd said. (running in circles) Title: Showing Him Author: articcat621 Pairing(s)/Character(s): Sirius Black/Hermione Granger Word Count: 1300 Prompt #: 23 - She shows Sirius how she feels about him. Summary: Hermione has a pleasant surprise for Sirius when he gets home from work. (Showing Him) Title: Siri Black’s Sad Sack Gay Pining Mix Author: barry_manilows_wardrobe Pairing(s)/Character(s): Sirius Black/Remus Lupin Word Count: 6500 Prompt #: 41 Summary: Siri Black (28) : Femme co-owner of the Midtown bar The Black Shuck; TimeOut NYC’s “queen of aural sex for the New York bar scene”; 2020 Spotify award shortlist for “Most Played Playlist” Remus Lupin (27) : Owner of the RJL tattoo parlor (New York City); Inked Magazine’s “Top Five Hidden Gems for the ink collector” Siri Black’s Famous Spotify Playlists [Followers: 908k] : the means by which Siri Black intends to woo Remus Lupin JK Rowling : the villain of our story (Siri Black’s Sad Sack Gay Pining Mix) Title: Stir Crazy Author: Mischievous Pairing(s)/Character(s) :Sirius Black/Remus Lupin, Background James Potter/Lily Evans Potter, Background Fleur Delacour/ Nymphadora Tonks Word Count: 11800 Prompt #: Self Prompt Summary: Sirius is straight, his attraction to his new flatmate Remus is just due to the lockdown, at least, that's what he tells himself. (Stir Crazy) Title: Whiskey, Spice and Everything Nice Author: ethereal_xo Pairing(s)/Character(s): Sirius Black/Remus Lupin, Lily Evans Potter, James Potter Word Count: 2100 Prompt #: 24 Summary: Sirius tried not to stare at Wolf-boy as he bent down to pick up a napkin from the floor. He knew once James had smacked his arm that he was indeed staring. “I know that look. You like him.” | Sirius sees a man in a wolf costume at the Potters’ Hallowe’en themed house-warming and is immediately intrigued. (Whiskey, Spice and Everything Nice) Thanks so much for everything! I'll be back in a couple of days w/ the final masterlist. Take care!

[marvel-dc-hybrid]

Fanfic Recommendations | Vol 1

I wanted to create this recommendation list to bring more awareness to many wonderful writers here on tumblr. The fics that I picked from each writer is one that either got me hooked to their writing style or a fic they’ve posted recently that I just really love.

MARVEL

13 Going on 30 Bucky Barnes x Reader (13 Going on 30 AU) by: @buckys-fossil​ When your 13th birthday party goes awry, and you make a life changing wish - you wake up to discover you’ve flash forwarded 17 years ahead.

Daddy Issues Bucky Barnes x Reader by: @you-didnt-see-that-cuming A descendant of Thor, you have your powers stolen from you by HYDRA, and the only way to get them back is to steal the Avengers software. But when sending a certain new Avenger to track you, things don’t exactly go as planned. (Series)

Little Notes Bucky Barnes x Reader by: @marvelfic You always writes reminders on your hands, so you always have a marker on hand. You often fall asleep and when you wake you sometimes find new notes written on your hands written by none other than the Bucky Barnes.

Unbreakable Bucky Barnes x Reader by: @imaginesoftheheart Your life is a constant struggle with trying to control your powers and Bucky always on your nerves but one day, he goes too far. (Series)

“Why is she wearing my hoodie?” Bucky Barnes x Reader by: @writing-soldiers Bucky tries to figure out the reason behind his missing hoodie one day, only to discover you as the theif.

Can’t Sleep Loki Laufeyson x Reader by: @coffeekeyboardsss You and Loki find comfort in each other when you’re both having trouble sleeping. (Series)

Sleepless Loki Laufeyson x Reader by: @writingafterhours You suffers from steady nightmares and find help in the arms of your neighbor down the hall.

Day One Peter Parker x Reader by: @spiderholland You have a crush on Peter, but Peter has eyes for someone else. Will you ever get the boy of your dreams or will you have to remain friends and move on? (Series)

Homecoming Peter Parker x Reader by: @love-allthingsmarvel Your date with Peter goes haywire when the Vulture crashes the Homecoming dance.

Late Night Kiss Peter Parker x Reader by: @thespideyimagines Spider-Man came crashing through your window at midnight and you had no idea what to do. (Series)

One Jump Ahead Peter Parker x Reader by: @imaginingadifferentlife You came up with theme songs for each Avenger and you decide Spider-Man’s to be ‘One Jump Ahead’ from Aladdin.

Regret Peter Parker x Reader (Royalty AU) by: @that-sokovian-bastard Royalty AU, where you are the princess of Kingdom of Avenge while Peter is the prince of the Kingdom of Midtown. (Series)

You Have No Idea Peter Parker x Reader by: @killer-barnes You and Peter go to school together, however once Peter shows up at Stark tower, you’re is curious as to why he is there.

Dysfunctional Parenting Steve Rogers x Reader by: @vibranium-ass You are the clumsiest person your friends and family knew. Your accident prone tendencies leads to comfort from your husband, Steve.

Pokémon Go Steve Rogers x Reader by: @buckyywiththegoodhair Steve uses the popularity of Pokemon Go as an excuse to spend more time with you.

BINGPOT! Avengers x Reader by: @avengerschatroom A group chat with the Avengers... with quotes from Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

DC

Redemption Barry Allen x Reader by: @dccomicsimagines You are a meta-human who was sent to kill flash but fail because you end up falling for Barry.

Ditch Me Again Dick Grayson x Reader by: @attackonbatboys You and Dick were a couple but the relationship ended. He sees you after a few years and notices you with a child he never knew of... 

Your Family Needs Help Dick Grayson x Reader by: @uncpanda You help your boyfriend, Dick, take care of his brothers after their wisdom teeth removal.

Absurdity Jason Todd x Reader by: @posiey You defend Red Hood to someone who thinks he’s dangerous while Jason overhears. You declare yourself the leader of the Red Hood defense squad.

Attraction to a Stranger Jason Todd x Reader by: @avengerdragoness Jason is trying to get your attention at the airport by slipping a paper with his number on it in your favorite book.

Best Birthday Ever Jason Todd x Reader by: @dc-imagine-central You are a single mom and Jason’s next door neighbor. Jason agrees to babysit your son one day leading to your son’s best birthday ever.

Family Jason Todd x Reader by: @maruthor Domestic life with Jason and your life with an adorable yet noisy newborn.

Opening Up Jason Todd x Reader by: @batboys4life Jason has been through a lot with his death and resurrection and finally decides to open up to you.

Rough Night Jason Todd x Reader by: @tim-help You were up all night working on a research paper and Jason just got back from a rough night on patrol. You’re both tired and in desperate need for cuddles. (closed blog; moving to @florallfawn)

Stalker From Another Universe Jason Todd x Reader by: @addicted-to-dc You wake up to suddenly find yourself within your favorite comic book universe. But who or what sent you there in the first place? (Series)

You’re Who? Jason Todd x Reader by: @angstytodd You and Jason live together but you have yet to meet the Batfamily. One day the batboys come over to discuss something with Jason but hang out with you instead. While Jason is still asleep.

You Faked Your Death Jason Todd x Reader by: @batmagines Jason has come back years after his death.... and eats all of your favorite cereal.

What You Are to Me Jason Todd x Reader by: @batfamilyimagines You got a small Robin tattoo on your back after Jason’s death but Jason only notices it after he and you got together years later.

How Should I Tell Him? Tim Drake x Reader by: @imaginethatdc You are best friends with Red Robin and you ask him for advice on how to ask your friend Tim out.

Stargazing Tim Drake x Reader by: @dc-comics-imagines You are hanging out with Tim and stargazing when he falls asleep on your shoulder.

Military Sister Batfamily x Reader by: @redhoodshood You are a vigilante in the Batfamily and you want to join the military. (Series)

WIZARDING WORLD

I Think I’m in Love With My Tutor Newt Scamander x Reader  by: @fantasticwritingandwheretoreadit You are one of the brightest Ravenclaws at Hogwarts and your excellence in Potions class leads you to tutor one of your professors struggling students; Newt Scamander.

Captain Black Sirius Black x Reader (Pirate AU) by: @azurakenway Pirate AU where the dashing pirate Captain Black saves you from your sinking ship. (Series)

Let’s Be Stupid Together Sirius Black x Reader by: @deerprongs You are James’s younger sister and Sirius always treats you like a sister but you like him. So you do your best to try to show him that you like him.

Meant To Be Sirius Black x Reader by: @felelotlen-felhotlen You are a muggle-born Gryffindor with a horrible relationship with your parents. For winter break, you decided to spend the holiday in the castle with this decision leading you to get to know Sirius Black. (Series)

Living With the Marauders Marauders x Reader by: @sleekeazyz Wanna know the ups and downs of living with the Marauders? Part one of this series is Sirius’ plan to ease your day during your time of the month. (Series)

SUPERNATURAL

If Only Dean Winchester x Reader by: @winchester-writes When you’re feeling down and beating yourself up inside, Dean is there to help and comfort you.

Last Words Dean Winchester x Reader by: @i-write-supernatural-imagines You express your feelings for Dean as he is dying before he turns into a demon.

Wood Smoke Dean Winchester x Reader by: @supernaturalfreewill You fall asleep in the back seat of the impala after a complicated case and start sleep talking about your crush on Dean.

MISCELLANEOUS

My Boyfriend the Pharaoh Ahkmenrah x Reader by: @dem-obscure-imagines You know that hot mummy from Night at the Museum? Now imagine having a crush on him and becoming his *wait for it* BOYFRIEND. This fic is all around cute and fluffy.

Our Son Tadashi Hamada x Reader by: @you-plus-them You know the big brother in Big Hero 6? Well now you helped him create Baymax with a running joke that Baymax is the son of you and Tadashi. (closed blog; moved to @imagine-your-world)

Scars Tadashi Hamada x Reader by: @pepcvina That thing with Tadashi in Big Hero 6? Never happened. Kinda. There was a fire but he survived. The experience wasn’t pleasant and changed him. It takes you to bring back the old Tadashi.

ORIGINAL CHARACTERS

Nocturnal Jason Todd x Lily de Sauveterre by: @guns-n-lilies Not only does she need to treat her boyfriend, Jason’s wounds, she needs to treat his brothers, Tim and Dick.

La Luna Jeremy Connors x Luna by: @imaginingadifferentlife Jeremy Connors is high school senior who isn’t well liked and as a way to escape his mundane life, he dreams at night of a beautiful girl whom he calls ‘Luna’. Alas, Luna is indeed a real girl, who later on transfers to Midwood. Will she be the same as the girl in his dreams or will he realize that dreams can create unrealistic expectations? (Series)

Good Boy Roy Harper x Maia Bailey by: @royslittleharper Maia has to take care of her boyfriend, Roy, after he has been turned into a dog leading to a surprise visit by Maia’s brother, Loki.

A Demigod’s Survival Guide To The Avengers Avengers x Grim Cassidy by: @with-the-words-all-wrong Grim Cassidy was always up for a challenge when Chiron assigns her, the daughter of Death himself, to help the Avengers understand the demigod world. (Series)

[rawstreetjournal-blog]

Black Looters Justify ‘White Supremacy’ to Loot Sports Stores After Hurricane Irma

A group of black looters smashes the windows at the Simon's Sportswear store in Fort Lauderdale, after Hurricane Irma passed through the area.

Orlando, FL - As Hurricane Irma beats down on Miami and travels up the peninsula, an overwhelming number of sporting goods stores have been marauded by black looters. You would think that in a hurricane, people would be looting high value items such as TVs and electronics. Instead, it seems that nothing matters more in a hurricane than a pair of fresh sneakers. Despite the fact that sneakers would get ruined in floodwaters, black looters raided a Simon's Sportswear in Fort Lauderdale. At least a dozen black looters were captured by a news team's camera, breaking into and entering the sporting goods store and making off with athletic apparel and footwear. Perhaps the athleisure trend has made a pair of sneakers worth more than a flat screen TV, but we highly doubt it.

Black looters avoided the supermarket nearby which was also shuttered and went straight for the sneakers at the Simon's Sportswear store in Fort Lauderdale.

Besides the Simon's Sportswear store, black looters also skipped past the nearby supermarket and headed straight for the nearby Foot Locker, hoping to score the latest pair of trainers and maybe a track suit to go with the hurricane weather.

Earlier on Sunday, two groups of black looters were caught on camera ransacking two separate sporting goods stores in South Florida with one shot and at least 12 more arrested.

In midtown Miami, a local TV reporter watched in horror as at least a dozen black looters undertook what appeared to be a well-coordinated theft of sporting goods at another shop on Sunday. At least a dozen people were seen walking out of the store with boxes of shoes and other supplies taken from the shop.

Black looters arrived in a relatively new Chevrolet Malibu sedan and in a co-ordinated manner which suggested pre-planning proceeded to loot the Foot Locker store for sneakers. A black looter can be seen carrying an entire stack of shoe boxes. 

Local residents are appalled with the marauding gangs of black looters. According to Meredith Griffin, a hairdresser from Fort Lauderdale,

"I can understand if it was water or food, people can get desperate, but they're stealing sneakers and tracksuits?"

The looting of sporting goods stores also has local law enforcement officials puzzled. According to a Polk County deputy who asked not to be identified, because his opinion may encourage looters to target higher value targets,

"We're not talking about looting TVs or stereos, they're sneakers for crying out loud, how much can they be worth? $300? A TV goes for a grand easy and is much easier to sell!"

Although some extremely rare sneakers such as Adidas Yeezys can easily sell for over $1,000, generic sporting goods stores, of the kind that were looted by the black looters would not carry such rare merchandise. The Foot Locker and Simon's Sportswear tend to carry mid-range items, between $100-$200, which suggests that the black looters were stealing trainers for their own use.

Griffin adds,

"It doesn't make any sense, wouldn't you have to try on the shoe for fit and comfort before making off with it? Isn't that sort of a dumb thing to loot because you'd be stuck there for a long time?"

However, members of the black community in Fort Lauderdale offer an alternative explanation as to why the black looters may have targeted sneakers and sports apparel. According to Shaniqua Brown, a single-mother who's unemployed,

"You white folk just don't get it. A fresh pair of white sneakers means that you're fly, fresh clothes, they make the whole package."

Fort Lauderdale Police Chief Rick Maglione was less sanguine in his assessment of the black looters, in a statement posted on Twitter, Maglione said,

"Going to prison over a pair of sneakers is a fairly bad life choice."

"Stay home and look after your loved ones and be thankful they are safe."

The looters who were arrested by Fort Lauderdale police. Almost all the looters were black males except for one Latino.[/caption]

There is a growing sense of indignation among the local community, as the vast majority of looters tend to be black. According to Amy, a Fort Lauderdale resident who lives in the eclusive Seven Isles neighborhood where houses go from upwards of $3 million and who declined to give her last name for fear of being targeted,

"That they would take to using a natural disaster to loot and to steal, it's just disgraceful. People's houses and lives are being destroyed and all they can do is take."

One of the black looters who was carrying several boxes of brand new sneakers was stopped by a local news crew and when asked why he was stealing, he quickly blurted before running off,

"Why shouldn't I take it? The f*cking government is white supremacist, I'm just taking back what's mine."

If the black looter's warped logic regarding property ownership is reflective of a greater malaise across the black community, there is reason to be concerned.

Since the Ferguson riots in 2014, which occurred following the fatal shooting of Michael Brown by police officer Darren Wilson, many blacks have used "Black Lives Matter" and other left-wing protests as cover for looting. Many writers have also written in defense of black looting of white businesses. Willie Osterweil, writing in "Defense of Looting" for The New Inquiry, writes,

"White people deploy the idea of looting in a way that implies people of color are greedy and lazy, but it is just the opposite."

"Looting is a hard-won and dangerous act with potentially terrible consequences, and looters are only stealing from the rich owners’ profit margins. Those owners, meanwhile, especially if they own a chain like QuikTrip, steal forty hours every week from thousands of employees who in return get the privilege of not dying for another seven days."

Osterweil seems to suggest that paid work, is a form of "theft" from blacks, which justifies looting, especially since looting is a dangerous activity. Looting is a dangerous activity because it is illegal. Since Hurricane Irma made landfall, several looters have already been shot, not because they were heroes in defense of some higher ideal, but because they were lazy, dregs of society who are looking to profit off another human being's misfortune.

As Hurricane Irma tears up the Florida Panhandle, there will no doubt be even more cases of black looters tearing up businesses and raiding homes for any valuables they can find. Although property loss through looting is a significant individual cost, the black looter's sense of self-entitlement to the property of others is the greater cost to our society.

[firelance2361]

Midtown Marauders

In honor of the MCU Spider-Man’s birthday, (August 10th, 2001) here’s a piece I did of Earth-15594’s Peter Parker/Spider-Man leaping into action alongside Oliver Osnick/Steel Spider and Michelle Jones Watson/Insect Queen as the Midtown Marauders.

Hope you like it!

[6rookie-writer0110]

Yeah, so once you read house of x and powers of x, and after that X-Men #1 you’ll pretty much be caught up on everything and on next Wednesday Marauders #1 will be released. I would really love to hear your thoughts on House of X and Powers of X and X-Men #1 once you read them. :)

I will check where I can buy the comics. I check the usual site I go to and they don't have it. And I don't shop at midtown comics because of charge too much on their site in my opinion

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Mass Shootings

Yesterday, I attended my church and took holy communion. A pastor heard prayers at the side altar. I knelt and the kind minister asked me why I was there. I said, “To pray for our country.” He held my hands and prayed for the victims, survivors, and the politicians. When I was a young girl growing up in East Texas (born in 1946), I was deathly afraid of war. World War II films were all we saw for many years. There were evil Japanese and German Nazis characters throughout those films, hurting, killing, maiming. They made an impression on my young brain. I prayed, standing safe in my front yard, that I would never experience a world war in my lifetime. When I was a young actress, my mentor June Havoc introduced the horror of the WWII holocaust, showing us pictures from the death camps. Those pictures seared my brain. Throughout my life, we have lost many young men in and out of regional wars. PTSD takes its toll on those who survive the battlefield. My country is living through a regional war. Please, dear Lord, give us the courage to admit that we have an immoral president. No amount of money can make up for the horror our country is witnessing. Yesterday, I helped my partner, Lori, shepherd two children through midtown Manhattan. As always, when we are in the streets, I say to Lori, “I’ll throw myself over baby Milo (7 weeks) and you grab Beckham. This is not the way to live free. “Give us this day, our daily bread.” Please support sensible gun legislation. War weapons do not belong in a civilized society. Remember, in the old west, the good guys were the ones who stood up to the marauders. God bless America. Please remember our children.

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It’s a Saturday Night Rock Show with Interpol and a Stacked Bill at MSG

There’s an undeniable magnetism that’s part and parcel with the fast-building storm cloud that is Interpol. Firmly placed in the gilded pantheon of New York City bands—a coronation that came immediately upon their ground-shaking arrival nearly two decades ago—Interpol’s post-punk bully-pulpit music has become synonymous with a wide-shouldered march up the block. Careful you don’t get steam-rolled. A good way to frame the trio’s presence is to think about them as rock’s answer to N.W.A., or even better, M.O.P. When their music hits, your upper torso swells like it does when absorbing the brunt of golden-era hip-hop. Picture the ending of The Usual Suspects when Verbal Kint’s limping shuffle swiftly turns into Keyser Söze’s confident gait. That’s what it feels like to get caught up in the forward progress of Interpol’s shadowy advance. It’s ironic then that the refrain of “Complications,” the lip-snarling standout on their latest album, last summer’s Marauder (stream it here), is “Sidling up the street.” There’s no bit of timidity to their moves.

Let’s face it, when you have Kristen Stewart starring in the video for your sixth album’s lead single—“If You Really Love Nothing”—you’ve still got it. We’re now far down the line from the dawn of Interpol’s first album, Turn On the Bright Lights (stream it here), a tidal wave that still sends currents through the descendant acts that aim to be both sinister and sexy. And yet Marauder hits like a mule kick as if no time has passed. The days turned long nights when youthful excess fueled the direction of the band’s inaugural work may be behind them, but the foundation has since solidified into bedrock.

The mysterious croon of lead man Paul Banks, the tangled siren calls from Daniel Kessler’s Gibson and Epiphone guitars, the assured pugnacity of Sam Fogarino’s drums, they all still coalesce to fill you with swagger like a double shot of tequila. The dark oblivion atmospherics that loomed in Interpol’s earlier records have given way to more immediacy on Marauder. Tracks are alert and feisty, and a good portion of the credit goes to veteran producer Dave Fridmann, who champions recordings that feel like spirited live performances. And still, the spacious background depth that animates the band’s mystique is still felt, particularly on the album’s interludes, and in the subtle synth accents that add dimension to “Flight of Fancy” and “Nysmaw.” 

There will surely be magic in the night air when hometown heroes Interpol take over Madison Square Garden this Saturday. Here’s a band that started out playing seedy settings during the mythologized new-millennium era of edgy NYC rock groups, and now will enter one of the most electric arenas in the world as majesty. It’ll be like a heavyweight fight in the ’80s and Interpol’s jab hasn’t lost any snap. There just aren’t a lot of nights like this in rock anymore. The undercards for this bout make the evening feel all the more substantial. Interpol’s Matador Records labelmates Snail Mail and Car Seat Headrest will set things off before the main event, which makes an early arrival imperative.

After Lindsey Jordan beguiles with the sun-kissed afternoon indie pop from her widely praised Snail Mail debut, Lush (stream it here)—adding a nice counterweight to an evening of bluster—Will Toledo and his wild bunch of prodigal players will set the tone. Car Seat Headrest have taken the indie-rock world by storm since dropping 2016’s Teens of Denial (stream it here), a zestful reinterpretation of ’90s alt-rock flair and jam-band classic-rock inventiveness, and witnessing how they will approach MSG’s big stage is worth the price of admission alone. Make no mistake, Saturday’s triple bill has the makings of a truly classic event, with heat waves from all corners of modern prestige rock. Let’s get ready to rumble. —Charles Steinberg | @Challyolly

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Everything Worth Drinking in Detroit, According to Barter’s John S. Neely

“Detroit is a city of un-entitled authenticity,” says John S. Neely, a self-described “activist, humanist, bartender, and supporter of all things Detroit.”

The food and drink community is made up of “a long list of heavy-hitting industry veterans who have grown from bartenders to owners and operators,” he says. “Without them, I wouldn’t be here; Detroit would not be the city it is without these humans.”

Photo Courtesy of John S. Neely

Neely is currently head bartender at Barter, a cocktail bar and community arts venue that opened in March 2019 in Hamtramck. In the past, he’s worked at The Whisky Parlor and Wright & Company, and was one of the youngest-ever contenders in the global cocktail competition Bacardi Legacy.

With bars, restaurants, and hotels opening in Detroit left and right these days, there’s no better guide than one of the city’s great talents at the heart of the movement. In this installment of Bartography, John Neely takes us on a personal itinerary through the Motor City.

DRINKING

Barter Detroit

“Barter is a cocktail bar with a black box theater started by Cait Pluto, Jake Goodrich, and Jen Sandella. I am currently the head bartender; the bar holds a list of great cocktails at an accessible price point for all to enjoy, and we have a different event going on just about every single day of the week, which draws people from all over. Try the Panorama, an all-star drink with bourbon, vanilla Earl Grey syrup, grapefruit juice, lemon juice, salt, egg white, and dried rosebud.” Location.

Credit: Barterdetroit.com

Monarch Club

“Detroit’s new rooftop hotspot, led by food and Beverage Director Mike Eisenberg and Head Bartender Ryan Arvin, boasts a lovely list of classic cocktails with high-end spirits. Their Sasha Says drink (El Jimador Reposado, maple, egg) sums up the space: simple yet elegant. The beer is not be overlooked by any means, and a wine list not to be missed. They also carry a list of small bites that are easy to share in big groups. The view shows the city in a light and way that is truly breathtaking.” Location.

The Belt

“Standby, Deluxx Fluxx, and the Skip can be found in one of the original enclaves of Detroit: an alleyway called The Belt. All owned and operated by Joe Robinson (one of Detroit’s most beloved bartenders), this is a high-volume cocktail bar with zero ego. The cocktail menu boasts over 50 cocktails along with a fantastic beer program by Ian Ross of The Skip and a killer wine program curated by Eren Watts. The Snake in the Grass, a modified Gimlet with liquid nitrogen-muddled mustard greens, is a banger; it’s light, bright, and fun. The food at The Skip is perfect for a night out on the town (Wagyu hot dogs for the win). At Standby, try the confit wings with blackberry agave, jalapeños, and cilantro. Get them, they will make you happy.” Location.

Second Best

“Second is the dive bar made anew. It’s home to one of the best draft cocktail programs in town, overseen by Will Lee. The cocktails are on a gun, and Champagne bottles of High Life are the move. You can still get just about any cocktail you want along with your favorite dad beer. It’s kind of like the ‘90s called and then the team added love, care, great food, awesome cocktails, and soul to the mix. Even when it’s tooth and nail, the hospitality is always second to none, thanks to the solid team led by Megan Long and Robbie Sperry. This is a great spot to grab a late-night dog and beer after a long shift.” Location.

Candy Bar at The Siren Hotel

“This slick cocktail lounge inside of The Siren Hotel has an all-pink, Art Deco spice to it … the cocktails [are] some of the most interesting in the city. The program is headed up by Chuck Gallasch (beverage director for Lady, Candy Bar, and upcoming project Karl’s) and Head Bartender Andrew John. The Lola Old Fashioned will knock your socks off and leave you wanting more and more. The menu is going to be changing up soon, so get it while you can. You should also keep a look out for Karl’s, opening in the same space led by Head Bartender and Beer Director Eric Angus.” Location.

EATING

Roast

“The original staple of Downtown Detroit, this space created most of the bar legends of Detroit that we know today. They have the best happy hour and Impossible Burger in the city, hands down! The dinner menu is not your average fare; it is rife with eclectic dishes curated by Executive Chef Kirk Whittemore (who worked his way up from a line cook) and Detroit pastry icon Shannon Kellet. On the bar, you have Beverage Director, General Manager, and Sommelier Joseph Allerton, a local legend in his own right, and Bar Manager Taylor Schmidt.” Location.

Grey Ghost

“Grey Ghost is one of the best restaurants in Detroit, hands down. They have a long list of house cocktails curated by staff; the Midnight Marauder by Lead Bartender Asher Miller, a luscious black Manhattan riff, is a must have. If you’re there for brunch, get the Carne Asada with Chimichurri, grits, and poached egg along with the Golden Child (Scotch, rum, Bärenjäger, cereal milk, lemon, and turmeric). For dinner, try the oysters, fried bologna, and the best New York strip you’ll ever have in your life. There is something for everyone here but in true Detroit fashion, the hospitality will have you coming back for more.” Location.

Credit: Greyghostdetroit.com

El Asador

“This is a true hidden gem tucked away in Southwest Detroit. Chef Luis Garza came to the U.S. in 1985; his inspiration comes from Puebla, Hidalgo, Nuevo Leon and many other places. There’s a mural on the restaurant known as the “Deity of Southwest Detroit,” which is just as stunning as the food. There is a long list of takes on Latin dishes, along with a few things of Chef’s invention, all at an accessible price point. There is alcohol here but the space is also BYOB, so feel free to grab a nice bottle of wine at The Royce and then head to dinner.” Location.

SheWolf Pastificio & Bar

“SheWolf is so much more than pasta … all of the staff do their part to make sure that you have a top-of-the-line experience. The selection of cocktails, wine, and vermouth will blow you away, all curated by their bar manger, Nelson. Order the Orata: a whole roasted Mediterranean sea bream with braised greens and roasted fennel. The carpaccio is also one of the best things that I have had in my life.” Location.

Lady of the House

“James Beard-nominated Chef Kate Williams’s Lady of the House offers innovative comfort food pointing back to her Irish heritage; here, the space will make you want to stay, but it’s the experience that will keep you. The happy hour is worth getting there early for, with $6 dollar gin Martinis, Old Fashioneds, Daiquiris, wine, and simple, $7 bites. The Parisian ham is a one-of-a-kind experience, and the wine list by Sommelier Catherine Kurth is out of this world.” Location.

Selden Standard

“Led by three-time James Beard semifinalist Chef Andy Hollyday, Pastry Chef Lena Sareini, and Bar Manager Kayleigh Previte (one of the few female bar managers in the city), Selden Standard is a place that perfectly demonstrates how food highlights different components of beverage; it is simply harmony. The rabbit ragu hold a special place in my heart, along with the fried perch. The Midnight Streets is a killer drink, made with Madeira, Jamaican rum, apple brandy, and Creole shrub.” Location.

SLEEPING

The Siren Hotel

“One of the new kids on the block, The Siren Hotel is a beautiful restoration of a local historic building. They have a coffee shop, barbershop, and the fabulous Candy Bar. They are also working on opening up a few other projects, including Paramita Sound (a record shop and bar concept) and a new restaurant called Karl’s.” Location.

Credit: Thesirenhotel.com

Shinola Hotel

“This new Downtown hotel is beautiful place to get lost in. There is a long list of things going on here that will keep you on your feet, including Living Room, Evening Bar, Italian restaurant San Morello, and much more.” Location.

EXTRACURRICULARS

Midtown (Formerly Cass Corridor)/New Center

“This part of town is the central hub of the city as Wayne State University draws in people from all over. So there’s this great mix of college students, young professionals, and old-school Detroiters. You have just about everything you need in the neighborhood, and Downtown is a quick walk away. The Motown museum, Detroit Institute of Arts, the Masonic Temple (a must-see), and Detroit Symphony Orchestra are all here; Temple Bar is a must. Go on the weekend and dance your heart away.” Location.

West Village

“This is off the beaten path but well worth the adventure. West Village is new school meets old school … this mashup will just leave you wanting more. You are a quick hike to Belle Island, which is the place to be in the summer. Rose’s Fine Foods holds it down super hard, along Craftwork and Marrow. It is a city all on its own, and those flavors shine.” Location.

Downtown Detroit

“This is where you go to play (a night out on the town can very easily start and end here). You have a countless list of bars and restaurants in Downtown, along with music venues and many events. I have to say for me, it is not a night out on the town if you don’t end up at Standby. Dinner at Wright and Company is a must-do always; the wait is worth it. Candy Bar and Bad Luck are perfect after-dinner spots to wind down the night.” Location.

Corktown/Southwest Detroit

“One of the oldest neighborhoods in Detroit, home to some of the best gems in the city. Take an afternoon walk and check out Old Tiger Stadium. From there, have lunch at Folk or dinner at Lady of the House (always power moves). I would also recommend having cocktails at Sugar House or Two James; either one will blow you away. Taoki and Gold Cash Gold are not to be forgotten. Southwest is just a quick walk away, offering some of the best street food you will ever find.” Location.

The article Everything Worth Drinking in Detroit, According to Barter’s John S. Neely appeared first on VinePair.

source https://vinepair.com/articles/detroit-best-bars-travel-guide/

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Hồ sơ nhân vật: Tại sao Peter Parker có thể trở thành Spiderman?

Peter Parker là một cậu học sinh nhút nhát bỗng nhiên một ngày trở thành siêu anh hùng với cái tên Spiderman. Cùng MCU tìm hiểu về nhân vật này nhé!

Tiểu sử Spiderman

Khi mới lên sáu, Peter Parker mất cả cha lẫn mẹ trong một vụ tai nạn máy bay khủng khiếp. Từ đó, anh được nuôi nấng bởi dì May Parker và chú Ben Parker không có con và yêu thương Peter hết mực tại Forest Hills, New York. Peter là một cậu bé rất thông minh và đã là học viên danh dự của trường Trung học Midtown. Tuy nhiên, Peter luôn lạc lõng giữa đám bạn bởi tính cách tự ti, nhút nhát.

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Trong một lần tham dự buổi triển lãm công cộng về cách xử lý an toàn vật liệu thừa của phòng thí nghiệm nguyên tử, được tài trợ bởi Hội đồng công nghệ, Peter đã bị một con nhện cắn (con nhện này trước đó lại bị chùm tia của máy gia tốc hạt nhân trong buổi trình diễn chiếu vào). Sau đó, Peter ngất đi và khi tỉnh dậy, trên đường về nhà, Peter phát hiện mình mới nhận được một sức mạnh mới như nhanh nhẹn phi thường, có khả năng bám tường, thả tơ nhện khiến anh ngay lập tức nhớ đến vết cắn của nhện.

Một lần tình cơ, Peter thấy poster một giải đấu trao thưởng một khoản tiền lớn cho ai có thể trụ được trên sàn đấu trong 3 phút với một võ sĩ đấu vật chuyên nghiệp, anh muốn nhân cơ hội để thử nghiệm sức mạnh mới của mình. Peter đã quyết định mang một chiếc mặt nạ che giấu thân phận. Peter đã tự thiết kế một bộ trang phục với đôi găng tay chứa các cuộn tơ nhện, từ đó cái tên Spiderman (Người nhện) đã ra đời.

Khởi đầu sự nghiệp trở thành Spiderman

Một lần Peter bị oan ăn cắp tiền do đeo mặt nạ, anh đã chạy trốn và gặp 1 tên cướp đang chạy trốn nhưng không chặn hắn vì vẫn cảm thấy bực bội do bị oan. Cho đến một hôm, Peter trở về nhà và hay tin chú Ben đã bị giết. Biết được cảnh sát đã dồn được tên hung thủ vào một nhà kho, Peter đã đến nơi đó và bắt được hắn nhưng anh đau đớn nhận ra kẻ sát nhân kia lại chính là tên trộm mà anh đã thả lần trước. Đau khổ và ân hận trước cái chết của chú Ben, Peter hiểu ra rằng có được sức mạnh mới đồng nghĩa với anh phải có trách nhiệm bảo vệ tất cả mọi người. Từ đó, anh chính thức trở thành Spiderman, dùng sức mạnh của mình để giệt trừ kẻ xấu.

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Sau đó,  Spiderman đã đánh bại hàng loạt kẻ xấu như Tinkerer, thợ săn Kraven - kẻ muốn đi săn Người Nhện;  Sandman - tên tội phạm có khả năng biến thành cát; Dr.Doom (Tiến sĩ hủy diệt); Lizard- một nhà khoa học tài năng biến thành một loài bò sát khổng lồ; Living Brain-  một cỗ máy hóa điên; Electro - một thợ điện sau một tai nạn đã trở thành một nguồn điện sống; tên trùm tội phạm Big man và nhóm Enforcers, Mysterio - một kẻ gây ảo giác khiến Người Nhện bị coi là tội phạm; Green Goblin (Yêu tinh xanh) - một tên tội phạm điên cuồng muốn thống trị thế giới ngầm; và cả kẻ thù đáng sợ nhất từ trước tới nay: Doctor Octopus (Tiến sĩ bạch tuộc) một nhà khoa học có thêm 4 cánh tay thép gắn sau lưng.

Con nhện khiến Peter Parker thành Spiderman

Spiderman có được sức mạnh loài nhện từ sau khi bị một con nhện cắn, nó chỉ là giống nhện nhà thông thường nhưng đã bị chiếu xạ trước đó, có thể rằng con nhện này đang trong quá trình đột biến do tiếp xúc thường xuyên với phóng xạ và đã đạt ngưỡng gây chết vào đúng cái ngày Peter tham dự buổi triển lãm sản phẩm. Những phức hợp enzyme đột biến trong máu nhện truyền vào anh qua vết cắn khiến cả cơ thể anh biến đổi rõ rệt, tặng cho anh một sức mạnh phi thường, tốc độ, cơ thể rắn chắc và rất nhiều năng lực đặc trưng của loài nhện.

Vật dụng cá nhân của Spiderman

Dụng cụ bắn tơ: Peter đã dùng vận dụng sự thông minh và những hiểu biết về vật lý để chế tạo ra hai cái máy bắn ra "dịch tơ nhện" dưới áp suất cao tạo thành đường tơ bền chắc. Anh luôn mang theo dụng cụ này trong cánh tay khi biến thành Người Nhện.

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Dịch tơ nhện: một dạng vật chất quánh dẻo, ban đầu ở thể rắn, nhưng với áp lực lớn sẽ chảy như một dịch lỏng, công thức chế tạo nó thì chưa ai biết, nhưng đặc tính của nó khá giống nylong. Khả năng chịu lực của tơ nhện là 120 pounds/1 milimet vuông tiết diện (cỡ 54.4 kg)

Dây lưng tiện ích: Người Nhện mang dây lưng chứa tơ nhện dự trữ và đeo phù hiệu Spider Signal.

Bộ trang phục biến hóa: một trang phục đặc biệt được Reed Richards thiết kế riêng cho Người Nhện khi anh vào nhóm Future Foundation. Bộ trang phục được thiết kế bằng vật liệu "phân tử biến đổi" đời thứ ba, có thể tự thay đổi theo ý nghĩ của người mặc, Người Nhện có thể biến bộ trang phục cũ thành đồng phục Future Foundation.

Giáp nhện MK II: phiên bản 2 của bộ giáp mà Peter tự thiết kế, vì từ sau khi mất linh cảm loài nhện, anh có thể bị bắn trọng thương.

Thẻ nhận diện của Phòng nghiên cứu Horizon.

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Khả năng của Spiderman

Spiderman có khả năng linh cảm trước những mối nguy hiểm bất ngờ với cảm giác nhói đau sau gáy, có mối liên hệ mật thiết với khả năng phản xạ cực tốt. Chính nhờ vậy, anh dễ dàng né tránh mọi mối nguy hiểm một cách linh động, trừ khi anh đi ngược lại những điều đó. Giác quan nhện cảnh báo anh trước những điều xấu, tuy nhiên không rõ được những điều xấu cụ thể là gì nhưng anh nhận thức được nó nguy hiểm như thế nào. Anh có khả năng dò tìm kẻ địch ẩn nấp hay những vũ khí nguy hiểm. Trong tình huống khẩn cấp hay bị tấn công bất ngờ, với một khoảng cách đủ xa, Spiderman cũng có thể né được đạn bắn. Kể cả khi đang ngủ hay bị ngất, anh có thể né tránh nguy một cách phản xạ tự nhiên.

[caption id="attachment_1445" align="alignnone" width="1280"] Anh có nhiều khả năng phi thường[/caption]

Leo tường là khả năng độc nhất của Spiderman, anh có thể chủ động điều khiển các lực hút tĩnh điện trong các nguyên tử giữa các bề mặt vật liệu, thắng được cả lực đẩy tương tác giữa các lớp vỏ electron của các nguyên tử với nhau cho pheps lực hút tĩnh điện chiếm ưu thế. Đây là nguyên nhân giúp Spiderman đặc biệt là tay, chân có khả năng bám dính với các đồ vật đạt tới mức hút dính được vật nặng hàng tấn với mỗi ngón tay.

Spider có sức mạnh phi thường khi có thể chịu được một lực tầm khoảng 10000000 N, tức tầm 1000 tấn có lẻ. Anh dư sức nâng, ném một chiếc xe tải loại nhỏ dễ dàng như với một món đồ chơi. Sức mạnh này của anh thậm chí chỉ thua Hulk và Thor về độ cơ bắp. Anh chỉ dùng siêu năng lực của mình đối phó với những đối thủ nguy hiểm, không một người bình thường nào có thể địch lại anh, một cái gõ nhẹ vào đầu có thể khiến người thường phải ngất xỉu. Trong “Cuộc xâm lược bí mật”, Spiderman hạ một con khủng long bạo chúa Tyrannosaurus Rex chỉ với một cú đấm. Người Nhện chỉ cần nhún chân một cái là bay qua một tòa nhà vài tầng, khi tránh một chiếc xe lao tới, anh đã nhảy cao tới 30 feet (9,1m) theo phương thẳng đứng.

Tốc độ của Spiderman vượt xa mọi giới hạn bất kỳ vận động viên điền kinh nào. Anh có thể bắt kịp một chiếc xe ôtô đang tăng ga.

Cơ bắp của Spiderman dường như có thể hoạt động không biết mệt mỏi, do tỷ lệ sản sinh các chất độc sau chuyển hóa năng lượng tại cơ bắp thấp hơn nhiều so với người thường. Anh có thể chiến đấu nhiều giờ liên tục, nín thở đến 8 phút và có thể lâu hơn thế.

Cơ thể Spiderman có khả năng chịu đựng các va chạm, tác động vật lý cực mạnh, rơi từ tòa nhà thấp tầng, hay bị một kẻ có siêu năng lực đánh đều chẳng là gì, anh chỉ cần gồng người lên là cả võ sĩ quyền anh chuyên nghiệp đấm vào cũng phải gãy tay, vì thế anh phải rất cẩn thận không để những người thường yếu ớt tự làm bị thương.

Spiderman có sự nhanh nhẹn, thăng bằng, phối hợp nhịp nhàng vượt trội so với người thường. Các thớ cơ và dây chằng của anh dẻo dai gấp hai lần người thường, và còn mạnh gấp nhiều lần. Anh còn có khả năng nhào lộn như một nghệ sĩ thực thụ, trình diễn được tất cả những động tác khó nhất: lật, xoay, đu dây.

Khả năng giữ cân bằng của Spiderman giống như bản năng. Anh có thể giữ được thăng bằng hoàn hảo trong bất kỳ tư thế nào, tại bất cứ nơi đâu, dù có nhỏ hẹp thế nào đi nữa.

Spiderman có phản xạ nhanh gấp 40 lần người thường, kết hợp với linh tính loài nhện, không một đòn tấn công nào chạm được vào anh, kể cả đạn bắn ở một khoảng cách không quá gần, thậm chí có những lúc anh né đạn mà không dùng khả năng linh tính.

Tốc độ phục hồi tuyệt vời, Spider không phục hồi nhanh như Wolverine nhưng với những vết thương phần mềm, hay cả gãy xương, Spiderman đã hoàn toàn hồi phục trong vài ngày. Sau khi nhận được sức mạnh, bệnh cận thị của anh cũng tự khỏi. Trong trận đấu với Masked Marauder, anh bị mù hoàn toàn, nhưng chỉ hai ngày sau, anh lại có thể nhìn tốt, mắt còn hơi mẫn cảm một ngày sau là bình thường.

Sự chuyển hóa trong người diễn ra với tốc độ cao, nhờ vậy Spiderman đề kháng được liều thuốc và nguồn bệnh tốt hơn nhiều so với người thường. Trong trận đụng độ Swarm, Spiderman bị hàng ngàn vết ong đốt nhưng chỉ 24 giờ là bình phục. Khả năng đề kháng với các chất độc khác nhau cũng không giống nhau. Mặc dù dính nọc độc của Vampire hay bị Vulture hắt axit vào mắt, anh cũng nhanh chóng bình phục.

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