I have to agree with you. But him being an everyman never factored into his popularity in my eyes. It was always his stories and characters. Plus his villains are awesome.
I definitely don't believe that. In the 60's when spiderman came out there was no merch. It was all the stories and art which drew the readers. Now spiderman is just another staple of american culture.
What does it matter if you can relate to a superhero. I can't relate to any of them because I don't have super-powers. It's the fact that spidey is the most interesting in terms of his story and has some pretty cool powers. Although you don't want him to be too powerful then you end up like...
I think the reason everyone likes him isn't because you can relate to him (how can you relate to a geek with amazing super-powers), or that being able to relate to him is even important. It's because he has the drama of an everyday life that is more interesting than a thousand super-powered...
Re: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
Why couldn't she just stay aboard the black pearl and go with them to the fountain of youth.
I loved how they threw Ponce de Leon's name in there. In case you didn't know Ponce de Leon was a European explorer that discovered Florida and Puerto...
Re: IGN.com puts up their top ten movies. that would make a good comic book
The new X-men ones. He makes everyone's face wrinkly and manages to make Jean Grey ugly. Plus the costume designs were horrendous. :evil:
Re: IGN.com puts up their top ten movies. that would make a good comic book
I was just reading through the posts and found this offensive.
Quitely is by far the worst artist I have ever seen. I could draw better then him.