#molten man

[extraordinary-heroes]

The Amazing Spider-Man Vol 5 #25 (Variant Cover art by Dan Hipp)

[nitpickrider]

One of Peter's best instincts is that he's not going to get bogged down in a punching contest. Amazing Spiderman 28

[bringbackwendellvaughn]

[sepublic]

I know it’s more popular to praise the supervillains and fantastical side to TSSM but imho I think one of its greatest strengths was in how the civilian side to the show was just as compelling. I love the civilians I love Peter’s unusual friend group of dumb kids. I like how a decent chunk of them start off as typical high school bullies for our nerdy protagonists to butt heads with but then so naturally over the course of the show evolve into legitimate friends.

Like there isn’t really a big switch moment it just happens thanks to a series of circumstances and before you know it they genuinely like each other, and you can buy Peter thinking of them to find strength against the symbiote. It’s the sort of thing where you look back and are like, Huh Yeah we really did change. Really sells that they aren’t just shallow bullies, in fact they’re all dumb kids who get in over their heads but mean well and are trying to get through in life. I would genuinely vibe with a compilation of just the high school antics because I find them underrated; Just the mundanity of people trying to live life, and how this extends to the other civilian plots with the Daily Bugle and whatnot.

It also makes me mourn that we never got a resolution with Mark Allan because lbr, they were gonna go a comic route and have him finally wizen up by asking Spider-Man for help. He has the setup to make another bad deal with the villains but finally conquers his gambling addiction by avoiding the risk and just taking the L to sincerely ask another person for help.

And it’s fascinating because Mark has so much potential as a parallel to Peter. He’s introduced initially as a member of Peter’s life, as another one of the kids, he’s Liz’s brother and a friend to MJ. He’s another moment of Peter and Spidey’s lives intersecting, but unlike Eddie he’s ultimately a well-meaning victim of circumstance. I can’t help but feel like Mark is someone who Peter could’ve talked to, who could understand, who has also walked both worlds; The civilian and super ones. The world of superpowers taking away from the world with his friends. Mark knows what it’s like dealing with the supervillain crowd but they also started as high school friends.

Realistically I’m not sure Mark could’ve gone back to school after becoming Molten Man, but it makes me wonder as to how the writers would’ve handled him post-turnaround. Since his powers are controlled by the actual villains, it’s a pretty easy excuse for why the supervillain can’t help Spidey now; His powers are no longer in reach, maybe the remote is destroyed and that means Mark can return to a normal life, albeit in hiding mayhaps.

I’d have appreciated seeing his friends discuss one of their own becoming a part of that super-powered world, oblivious to Peter. Imagine a scene of Mark reconnecting with Liz, maybe making it clear he can’t stay around but his life is actually turning around for once; Give her something to be proud of with him and feel hope over, before saying goodbye.

[comicwaren]

From Venom Vol. 5 #037

Art by CAFU and Frank D’Armata

Written by Torunn Grønbekk

[marvelousmrm]

Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #63 (Mantlo/Larocque, Feb 1982). Pete reunites with Harry and Liz when Molten Man invades their New Jersey suburb.

[heckcareoxytwit]

A preview of Venom #37

VENOM #37

THE BATTLE IS BACK IN TIME – AGAINST SPIDER-MAN! As Eddie and Dylan Brock’s father/son war rages, ANOTHER Dylan Brock is on a mission to make sure things go the way they’re supposed to. An older Dylan – Old Man Venom – travels back in time to Spider-Man’s earliest days – but should he fail, it’s not just the fates of the combatants of the Venom War at stake – but the fate of all of time itself!

LEGACY #237

Written by: Torunn Grønbekk Art by: CAFU Cover by: CAFU Page Count: 32 Pages Release Date: September 11, 2024

[natedogx15]

Spider-Bat Rogues Gallery Part 2

Time for part 2 of my first Rogues Gallery post.

Hugo Strange + Doctor Octopus = Hugo Octave

I actually chose this one because Hugo's obsession with learning who Batman is reminded me of Superior Spider-Man.

Hugo Octave was a criminal scientist who used psychology and engineering to commit various crimes and would eventually set his sights on Gotham. However, Spider-Bat grew his interest. So, he got a job at Arkham Asylum to study the way the minds of Spider-Bat's villains worked. His interest in the hero grew more, leading him to feel the need to not only defeat Spider-Bat but learn his identity. To do this, he began replicating Spider-Bat's animal theme with his engineering genius.

However, an accident led to his equipment fusing with his body and affecting his mind, causing his obsession with Spider-Bat and proving his superiority to grow. It rises to the point where he believes Spider-Bat is one of the greatest minds on Earth and defeating him and his allies will prove Octave is the best.

Harley Quinn + Black Cat = Misfortune

I'm going to be real. I really did not want to go for the basic combo of Black Cat and Cat Woman for this. But I think this one still makes sense.

While studying in college, Misfortune was assaulted by her boyfriend and trained herself so that wouldn't happen again. Eventually, she would graduate with her psychology degree. However, she eventually meets Mischief (Joker + Green Goblin) and he decides to use her for one of his enhancement experiments. He talks his way into her heart and gets her to willingly agree to the procedure, which gives her the ability to manipulate luck and give people bad luck. Mischief would then become his sidekick and deal with Spider-Bat. Who tries to persuade her to get away from him.

Something that I forgot to say is that I picture Mischief having an imp theme. Or he just has Joker's clown theme but all of Green Goblin's gadgets. So, Misfortune could have another form of demon as her theme or a sad clown theme.

Poison Ivy + Electro = Joule Orchid

And what's Harley Quinn without Poison Ivy?

Joule Orchid biologist and electrician was experimenting with the possibilities of bio-electricity. However, her experiments led to an accident that led to her gaining power over plants and the ability to absorb the energy they produce and other sources around her. However, this change also affected her mind and made her feel a need to protect the planet's flora while also believing someone sabotaged her experiment to cause her to become the way she is. So, she's come to despise people.

Man-Bat + Lizard = The Chimera

At the request of @opossumpal and because I honestly thought it was the best combo for these two characters. Since I don't want to use Morbius for Man-Bat.

The Dragon was a biologist who was experimenting with genetic mutation, wishing to develop a way to help people with physical disabilities. To do so, he studied the abilities of different animals like bats and lizards, hoping they'd be the key. However, The Dragon's attempts lead to him mutating into a humanoid creature with a mixture of characteristics between bats and lizards.

They have a bat's wings and the large hulking body of a human. But they also have the face of a lizard with bat ears atop it. Their back are arms are covered with bat fur while their front and legs have lizard scales.

Now, The Chimera fights between their humanity and the beast inside them. Trying to cure themselves

Firefly + Molten Man = Ferrocerium

Again, I love The Batman and couldn't resist using this combo.

Ferrocerium was a pyrotechnic who turned to crime due to Gotham's poverty. He would soon learn about an experimental metallic alloy and he would attempt to steal it. However, the alloy spilled on him and turned him into a creature seemingly made of lava. The spill and constant flame fueled his pyromania and caused him to grow to love causing destruction and fires.

[shironezuninja]

I can’t believe I took a gamble on the Search Word “Sin” and used stickers from an anime series that I haven’t seen yet. But for a Millennial in their prime, not all of them would find the time with the dwindling ambition that comes through aging.

[merrymarvelite]

Cover of the Day: Amazing Spider-Man #173 (October, 1977) Art by Ross Andru, John Romita, and John Costanza

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[smashpages]

Venom #36 gets in on the Venom War action, as “Old Man Venom” — that’s an older, time-traveling Dylan Brock with a score to settle and a gun he probably stole from Cable — heads back in time and sets his sights on Spider-Man. This one is by Torunn Grønbekk and CAFU.

[nitpickrider]

Most people get out of a job after the first or second painful trauma. Peter has lost count. Amazing Spiderman 28

[ultimateanna]

Amazing Spider-Man Vol 1 643 Textless

I still did not understand who this girl is, who is surrounded by a red circle.

[lazymonth]

“Now this is an avengers level threat”

four elements monsters but actually they’re just this four villains in the gigantic elements mode

[comicwaren]

“Calm down, you old bastard. Calm the hell down.” -- Dylan Brock

Cover art for Venom Vol. 5 #036

Art by CAFU