(07-01-2013, 04:48 AM)Shuck Wrote: Something about Iron Man.Â
Something less significant but also insightful about Spider-Man.
These are very good observations. I thought I was the only one who looked at comic book super heroes as culturally relevant allegories these days.
I've never been a huge fan of Iron Man. I stopped reading around the Extremis mini-series, and I disliked the side he chose/led during the Civil War arc. Usually I preach about him being an asshole or whatever. After reading your post about him I started thinking about all of the old Iron Man/Avengers arcs I've read, and you have a point. Very insightful. I'm going to have to re-read a lot of my older Iron Man stuff.
I already felt the same way about Spider-Man's "road to ruin", but I thought this was worth noting. No one ever seems to really get this side of the character. Most people see him as a fun-loving young adult with spider powers.
In short, I'm glad I'm not alone on my analysis of comic book characters.
(07-01-2013, 05:41 AM)Tivahlt Wrote: I actually wasn't thinking of Batman at all. I wasn't even thinking of comics, just stories in general, regardless of format. I like Batman...he just isn't my favorite. :<
Welp, I'mmm dumb.