The Marvelous Marvel Comics Thread

Dr Kain · 06-04-2017, 04:35 PM

Nah, Spectacular was well written, had great characterizations and development, it built up several of the villains before fully introducing them, and it pulled nearly all of its material from the Lee/Ditko/Romita era. Obviously Venom being the exception.

I think the problem is that the show was prematurely canceled, so it was never able to truly reach its potential as they had planned the whole show out over the course of 65 episodes (which was going to be Peter's graduation).

They were even planning to do direct to video episodes of Peter in college afterwards. Season 3 was going to introduce Hobgoblin, Carnage, have the Tinker get his own episode, and I believe bring in Kingpin.

I do agree with Matrix though about the direct to video movies being mediocre. Other than Dr Strange, Hulk vs Wolverine, and the first Avengers one, I can't say I was really blown away with them.

FormerTitanium · 06-04-2017, 09:29 PM

I'll tell you what though, Spectacular had a great theme song

Helios · 06-04-2017, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by FormerTitanium

I'll tell you what though, Spectacular had a great theme song

I second that. So many great childhood memories with this show.

Klonoahedgehog · 06-04-2017, 10:54 PM

I always loved the artstyle in that show

Kiryu · 06-04-2017, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by FormerTitanium

I'll tell you what though, Spectacular had a great theme song

Yeah, Spectacular also has some great action choreography and seemed to know how to write Peter Parker well enough.

I'll admit that Ultimate Spiderman is a bit of a guilty pleasure show for me. It's the perfect show to watch if all you need is background noise or to kill 30 minutes.

Dr Kain · 06-05-2017, 12:17 AM

I'm slowly making my way through Ultimate. I actually dug the first season but then the show just kept going and repeating the same tropes over and over again. Last episode I watched was the Spider-Verse 4 parter.

Oh, I really loved Ultimate's theme music for Green Goblin. The chorus was terrific.

Sunred · 06-05-2017, 04:31 AM

I personally like this intro from 1981.

Paladin · 06-05-2017, 07:01 AM

Spectacular is great if only for giving us Josh Keatons' Spider-Memes.

Paladin · 06-09-2017, 08:34 PM

time to go back to Wakanda!

GreenPsychoRanger · 06-09-2017, 09:20 PM

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time to go back to Wakanda!

Was that bald woman my girl Danai Gurira?!

06-04-2017, 04:35 PM	#3721
Dr Kain Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Englewood CO Posts: 10,893	Nah, Spectacular was well written, had great characterizations and development, it built up several of the villains before fully introducing them, and it pulled nearly all of its material from the Lee/Ditko/Romita era. Obviously Venom being the exception. I think the problem is that the show was prematurely canceled, so it was never able to truly reach its potential as they had planned the whole show out over the course of 65 episodes (which was going to be Peter's graduation). They were even planning to do direct to video episodes of Peter in college afterwards. Season 3 was going to introduce Hobgoblin, Carnage, have the Tinker get his own episode, and I believe bring in Kingpin. I do agree with Matrix though about the direct to video movies being mediocre. Other than Dr Strange, Hulk vs Wolverine, and the first Avengers one, I can't say I was really blown away with them. Last edited by Dr Kain; 06-04-2017 at 04:38 PM..

06-04-2017, 09:29 PM	#3722
FormerTitanium Tali's Sidekick Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Inside a Tali-Box Posts: 3,492	I'll tell you what though, Spectacular had a great theme song __________________ *Mr. Knuckleman!*

06-04-2017, 10:53 PM	#3723
Helios Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 2,250	Quote: Originally Posted by FormerTitanium I'll tell you what though, Spectacular had a great theme song I second that. So many great childhood memories with this show. __________________

06-04-2017, 10:54 PM	#3724
Klonoahedgehog Yokai trainer Join Date: May 2013 Location: Alola Posts: 9,659	I always loved the artstyle in that show __________________

06-04-2017, 10:56 PM	#3725
Kiryu TN's Resident Gunpla Nut Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 8,955	Quote: Originally Posted by FormerTitanium I'll tell you what though, Spectacular had a great theme song Yeah, Spectacular also has some great action choreography and seemed to know how to write Peter Parker well enough. I'll admit that Ultimate Spiderman is a bit of a guilty pleasure show for me. It's the perfect show to watch if all you need is background noise or to kill 30 minutes. __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by ZeoRangerV And Toei couldn't care less. You aren't the target audience, get over it. Twitter: @KiryuDX

06-05-2017, 07:01 AM	#3728
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06-09-2017, 08:34 PM	#3729
Paladin Have Zord, Will Travel Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: MI Posts: 5,961	time to go back to Wakanda! __________________ TWITTER: Paladin4221 Check out my SALES THREAD Please! Every Little Bit Helps!