compound
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I, for one, am in support of the proposal that MJ should eventually become Ultimate Spider-Woman. Why?
1) It's a completely unexplored dynamic. 616 Peter/MJ is stale because it's built around different ways that MJ copes with being second priority to Peter's superhero life. Yawn.
Bu making MJ into Ultimate Spider-Woman, it broadens the storytelling possibilities within the context of their relationship as well as the larger narrative.
It's already too late to introduce any drastic changes in their 616 relationship now, without upsetting hardcore fanboys, or jeopardizing commercial tie-ins. Let's not allow the same thing to happen in the UU.
2) It makes sense, in continuity terms. In the Ultimate Universe, Peter revealed his alter-ego to MJ much earlier, effectively making her an accomplice and supporter throughout the majority of his superhero career. Becoming his side-kick/partner would be the next logical step in their pairing.
3) It's ripe with thematic possibilities. The Spidey mythos has long been driven by the whole tired, familiar Power/Responsibility schtick. But Peter recieved his 'talents' by an accident of fate. How would things be different if MJ chose to take on the same kind of Power -- and hence, the Responsibility that comes with it? Would she even know what she's getting into?
4) It will revitalize MJ, as a character. MJ as strong-willed, long-suffering partner has been done to the death. MJ as super-powered equal to Spider-Man seems a lot more fulfilling, as a character arc. It has a distinct direction that's different from 616, while retaining her essential personality and background.
Counter-arguments most welcome!
1) It's a completely unexplored dynamic. 616 Peter/MJ is stale because it's built around different ways that MJ copes with being second priority to Peter's superhero life. Yawn.
Bu making MJ into Ultimate Spider-Woman, it broadens the storytelling possibilities within the context of their relationship as well as the larger narrative.
It's already too late to introduce any drastic changes in their 616 relationship now, without upsetting hardcore fanboys, or jeopardizing commercial tie-ins. Let's not allow the same thing to happen in the UU.
2) It makes sense, in continuity terms. In the Ultimate Universe, Peter revealed his alter-ego to MJ much earlier, effectively making her an accomplice and supporter throughout the majority of his superhero career. Becoming his side-kick/partner would be the next logical step in their pairing.
3) It's ripe with thematic possibilities. The Spidey mythos has long been driven by the whole tired, familiar Power/Responsibility schtick. But Peter recieved his 'talents' by an accident of fate. How would things be different if MJ chose to take on the same kind of Power -- and hence, the Responsibility that comes with it? Would she even know what she's getting into?
4) It will revitalize MJ, as a character. MJ as strong-willed, long-suffering partner has been done to the death. MJ as super-powered equal to Spider-Man seems a lot more fulfilling, as a character arc. It has a distinct direction that's different from 616, while retaining her essential personality and background.
Counter-arguments most welcome!