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.

 

[DallasEast]

Crap. I should redo DC vs Marvel just so I can seed Batman vs Storm. There are CRAZY creators out there.

 

[nobody]

Crap. I should redo DC vs Marvel just so I can seed Batman vs Storm. There are CRAZY creators out there.

Of course, that all boils down to preparation and knowledge. If he goes into it knowing nothing of her, he's toast. If he can research her, she's toast.

 

[quickccc]

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.)

Peter Parker is supposed to be geeky. He was epitome of " book worm " nerdy.

Thus i thought Tobey McGuire is more far more suited for Peter Parker than Garfield, imo.

- Holland also has the mold for Parker as well. The head shape, ears, the dorky, nerdy look. I thought after the Garfield debacle, Holland successfully regained the Parker look and persona

- I assume Studio went with Garfield for a certain Peter Parker era/look, but it didn't help matters that Garfield was part of that hideous Amazing Spiderman series - that included
fizzled Lizard and a CGI nightmare called Electro ... i didn't/never got patented Peter parker vibe and impression from GArfield's Peter Parker version.

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