From the House of Ideas: Remembering John Romita Sr.

We remember the legendary John Romita Sr., who passed away earlier this week at the age of 93.

“Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows #1” Brings the Spider-Family to Marvel NOW!

For many Spider-Man fans, a huge chunk of why we loved the character was stolen from us when the Peter Parker/Mary Jane Watson marriage was undone by the magical means … Continue reading “Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows #1” Brings the Spider-Family to Marvel NOW!

Biff Bam Pop’s It’s All Connected – Just a Kid from Brooklyn: Captain America, American Memories of World War II, and the MCU, Part II

  In the first part of this essay, I briefly sketched the construction of American memories of World War II that began slightly before the war and continue into the … Continue reading Biff Bam Pop’s It’s All Connected – Just a Kid from Brooklyn: Captain America, American Memories of World War II, and the MCU, Part II

The Amazing Spider-Man Pregame: Who Were Peter Parker’s Parents?

Who were Peter Parker’s parents? This is not a concept that many of us ever think of. As readers, as fans, we are far too invested in Aunt May, worrying … Continue reading The Amazing Spider-Man Pregame: Who Were Peter Parker’s Parents?

Tales from the Longbox – The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #16 (1982)

Every other week, Jason Shayer will highlight an issue or a run of issues pulled from the horde of comic book long boxes that occupy more room in his house … Continue reading Tales from the Longbox – The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #16 (1982)

Tales from the Longbox – The Amazing Spider-Man #238 (1983)

Every other week, Jason Shayer will highlight an issue or a run of issues pulled from the horde of comic book long boxes that occupy more room in his house … Continue reading Tales from the Longbox – The Amazing Spider-Man #238 (1983)