Alex Hodgson
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I'm a massive superhero fan who loves to put my thoughts down in writing. Spider-Man is my favourite, but I'm also a lover of the Arrowverse. Follow me on twitter @AlexJHodgson
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6 of the Best Spider-Man Artists
Over his 53 year history, Spider-Man has had an awful lot of adventures. He has taken on all sorts of villains from street thugs to gods. Many different artists have put pen to paper to draw the character and here I'd like to highlight 6 of the best in no particular order.
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
Magic Marvel Moments from 'Guardians of the Galaxy'
A slight warning, spoilers may occur here - look away now if you don't want to see :) Anybody who watched Guardians of the Galaxy will know that it was THE breakout film in Marvel's Phase Two. It was also arguably Marvel's biggest risk since the release of Iron Man at the birth of the MCU. The characters were not that well known and only dedicated Marvel fans would have known about them. But it is certainly safe to say that they are in the public eye now!
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
#ThrowbackThursday: Remembering 'The Spectacular Spider-Man'!
I've talked in one of my earlier posts about the 90s Marvel cartoons, in particular Spider-Man: The Animated Series. I absolutely loved this series, but since then, there has been another series that I also rate very highly - The Spectacular Spider-Man!
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
5 Spider-Men Who Are Not Peter Parker
Peter Parker is Spider-Man, ask anyone who has no knowledge of comics and they will tell you this. Much like Clark Kent being Superman and Bruce Wayne being Batman in the eyes of the (very) casual fan, Spidey's secret identity is common knowledge. But today I'd like to bring 5 examples of Spider-Men who are NOT Peter Parker to your attention.
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
Has 'Agents of SHIELD' Become the Most Important Property in the MCU?
This article may contain spoilers for Agents of SHIELD that some may prefer to avoid... Don't say I didn't warn you :) Marvel's Agents of SHIELD has had a somewhat rocky relationship with viewers. Its first season had a constant decline in ratings as it struggled to find its identity. But thankfully, since the events of Captain America: The Winter Soldier, the show has gone from strength to strength!
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
Magical Marvel Moments that Made Phase 2 a Massive Success
Last week I wrote about the magical moments that made Phase One a huge success for Marvel Studios. This week, I want to talk about Phase Two. After The Avengers, the Marvel Cinematic Universe changed dramatically; Aliens had just invaded New York for all to see. The heroes of the MCU had to change their outlook too - particularly Iron Man, who had recurring dreams about his foray into outer space with the nuke. But what were the stand out moments from Phase Two? Let's find out!
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
What's the Deal with the MCU and Secret Identities?
Ever since they began, superheroes have always had a secret identity, a means to relax and get away from their responsibilities as heroes. Many heroes will use their civilian identity to attempt to live a normal life, while also protecting the people around them from immediate danger from their double life. Each hero has their own way of doing this. Some wear masks, some physically transform and others adopt completely different mannerisms to back up the ruse. A secret identity, and the double life that goes along with it, is one of the most basic superhero tropes, but the MCU has a different approach.
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
Why Do Superhero Shows Work So Well On TV?
Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, Agents of SHIELD, Daredevil, Gotham. We are inundated with superhero TV shows at the moment (I'm not saying this is a bad thing!) and the great thing about it is - they're all really good. But what makes it work so well?
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
What Stan Lee Did for Superheroes
Today, I want to look back at one of my personal heroes - the legend that is Stanley Martin Lieber, better known as Stan Lee. He needs no introduction to any true comic book fan but, for anyone who was wondering, he is the guy who keeps appearing in all the Marvel films. Without him, it's pretty safe to say that we wouldn't have any of the Avengers films, possibly even the Marvel Cinematic Universe!
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
New Dan Slott Comic Shows Peter Parker All Grown Up! But Where Does Spider-Man Go from Here?
For the second time in around 18 months, we have a book called Amazing Spider-Man #1. Last time, we dealt with the fallout of the excellent Superior Spider-Man series. Now, we step into entirely new territory for the character. Finally, Peter Parker has grown up and is fulfilling his intellectual potential. 8 months after the conclusion of the still running Secret Wars, Parker Industries is a worldwide company that caters for some interesting clients (read SHIELD). As a result, Peter now finds himself travelling the world visiting the various offices of the company.
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
Sorry, Norman Osborn: Venom Is Spider-Man's Greatest Foe and Here's Why!
Spider-Man is a superhero with a wide variety of villains. Over the years, he has battled a number foes ranging from street thugs to god-like beings. Many would argue that his greatest opponent was either the Green Goblin or Doctor Octopus. Although the Green Goblin killed Gwen Stacy and Doctor Octopus has been a thorn in Spider-Man's side for many years, I believe Venom is an even greater foe to Spider-Man.
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
This Marvel Writer Could Be the MCU's Answer to the Best Spider-Man Movie Ever!
"With great power, there must also come, great responsibility". Spider-Man's famous mantra, the words he lives by and the words that inspire him to be the hero he is. These are wise words indeed and they can, of course, be followed in the real world by you and me. However, there is one man who will live by this phrase every day of his working life. That man is Dan Slott, the current writer of Spider-Man.
By Alex Hodgson8 years ago in Geeks
