ext_100994 ([identity profile] 90scartoonman.livejournal.com) wrote in [personal profile] matt_zimmer 2009-08-11 05:45 am (UTC)

Probably not, but it's nice to dream though (afterall, that's what Mr. Sandman does).

I find my next two comments strange and in complete contrast to each other, but I love Mary Jane (favorite love interest ever, even more than Lois because MJ was never Peter's "one and only") and I like the sixties and corniness. Having said that, though, I think making an intellectual like Dr. Octopus dress up like an action figure rather than a scientist to be too corny (it's fine for guys like the Vulture, though).

I get the feeling this show wants to turn Norman into a real villain and threat to Spider-Man, but they want a slow progression of it. They have to do more to establish his mentor relationship to Peter and his lousy relationship with Harry.

The Green Goblin in the comics was interesting because he was used quite sparingly...Norman died in 1973 and didn't come back until the mid-90's (not sure how long Harry was active for, but he died in the early 90's). But now that Norman is back, he is full-on Spider-Man's archenemy and used constantly (although he's no longer the Green Goblin).

Venom kind of reminds me of Bane in a way. Flavor of the month when he was first introduced, he has a bit more staying power, but still can't top the classics.

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