Comics and Movies

[Runwildboys]

If we're going to talk about our preferences, as it regards comic book adaptations...well, honestly, I didn't read comics much, other than the ones I could see for free.

My comics experience is almost completely based off cartoons from the 70's, and my favorite was always Spider-Man. His wit and sarcasm entertained me to no end. That's why I like Tom Holland's portrayal best, by far.

Personally, I thought Tobey Maguire was an awful choice. Even when he was being sarcastic, it seemed forced. He was just too geeky.

Andrew Garfield was much better, except they made him a little too cocky as Peter Parker. He also doesn't really "look" the part to me.

Holland has a great blend of snark and angst. He seems a little small, but that helps sell the concept of youth. (Something Maguire never pulled off.)

 

[DallasEast]

If we're going to talk about our preferences, as it regards comic book adaptations...well, honestly, I didn't read comics much, other than the ones I could see for free.

My comics experience is almost completely based off cartoons from the 70's, and my favorite was always Spider-Man. His wit and sarcasm entertained me to no end. That's why I like Tom Holland's portrayal best, by far.

Personally, I thought Tobey Maguire was an awful choice. Even when he was being sarcastic, it seemed forced. He was just too geeky.

Andrew Garfield was much better, except they made him a little too cocky as Peter Parker. He also doesn't really "look" the part to me.

Holland has a great blend of snark and angst. He seems a little small, but that helps sell the concept of youth. (Something Maguire never pulled off.)

Our opinion pretty much match concerning the Spider-Man actors, especially Maguire. I am not sure if the character's stature has changed since I stopped collecting but Parker was usually drawn shorter in height to reinforce his youthful appearance. He was a teenager for a very long time.

Yeah. It is stupid but was an intentional look for him. The cartoons usually either drew him as tall as his partners though.

It's funny. I remember when Wolverine was first introduced. Logan was drawn standing just over five feet tall initially. He SHOT UP as time went by, and in short order, but it had nothing to do with his mutant healing factor, lol.