Marvel's Spider-Man is getting an intriguing new story
What's the story
Spider-Man, one of Marvel's most popular superheroes, was created by Steve Ditko and the late Stan Lee. Having appeared first in August 1962, Spidey has had some glorious issues for nearly 60 years. However, Marvel announced plans about the upcoming series which could be one the most intriguing.
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All details about the new comic
The new Spider-Man comics will be a six-part miniseries titled Spider-Man: Life Story. It will launch entirely in Spring 2019 with the first issue hitting shelves in March. It will be penned by Chip Zdarsky who is hot off the success of Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man, and the artist on board is Mark Bagley known for his work on Amazing and Ultimate Spider-Man.
Story details
What will the story be about?
The series will track Spider-Man's progress over the years from the time he was a superhero in 1962. Spanning over six decades, it will explore Spidey in a changing world, taking major moments from each decade. The first issue will deal with events of 1966 as Peter Parker's Spidey struggles with power and responsibility against the backdrop of the US entering the Vietnam War.
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Zdarsky expresses excitement at the comic's prospects
Zdarsky said, "I guess I'm just not done with Spidey! This is an idea I've had since I first started working for Marvel, something that explores the characters and the Marvel universe on a deeper level, where time changes both the characters and the world".
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Why this comic promises to be the most intriguing?
Superheroes as we know them, rarely age. They maintain a state of stasis and fixed code of ethics. However, in the upcoming Spider-Man issue, the story will explore the changing world around the webcrawler, perhaps forcing him to reconsider some ethics. Interestingly, perhaps, it will raise the question of the need for heroes and villains in today's world, making the series' potential truly exciting.