Spider-Man: Big Time
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"Big Time" is the title of a run of comic book
storylines in The Amazing Spider-Man
, published by Marvel Comics
starting in 2010
and ending in 2011
. It follows the 101 consecutive issues of the "Brand New Day
" publishing scheme and is the first shift in publishing for The Amazing Spider-Man since "Brand New Day" began. The frequency of publication dropped from three issues monthly to two issues, but the length of the comic book expanded from 22 to 30 pages. This extra length is sometimes used for back-up stories and sometimes for a longer main story. Concurrently with the story going in The Amazing Spider-Man Marvel also started the new series Spider-Girl vol. 2, Osborn
, and Carnage which are considered a part of "Big Time." All nine issues of "Big Time" have sold out at Diamond Comic Distributors
and have a second printing with a variant cover
.
#648 through #651 Peter starts a new job at Horizon Labs after a recommendation from Marla Jameson to the head of the lab gets him the job. Phil Urich
takes over the identity of the Hobgoblin
after killing Roderick Kingsley. He steals a sample of reverbium (an experimentally created form of vibranium
) from Horizon Labs. Spider-Man is unable to stop the theft because of the Hobgoblin's Lunatic Laugh. Peter uses his new job at Horizon Labs to create a suit that uses harmonics to prevent the Lunatic Laugh from affecting him. Spider-Man and the Black Cat
infiltrate the building of the Kingpin
to get the experimental metal back.
In the back up stories in The Amazing Spider-Man #649 through #651 Alistair Smythe
breaks Mac Gargan out of prison and gives him a new Scorpion
costume. These events directly lead into the "Revenge of the Spider-Slayer" story that follows.
s by giving cybernetic implants to people with a grudge against J. Jonah Jameson
. All of the Spider-Slayers, and Mac Gargan as the Scorpion, have a power similar to Spider-Man's spider-sense that makes them harder to hit and for Smythe to telepathically communicate with all of them. Smythe targets Jameson's family and friends so Jameson can feel the same pain Smythe felt when he lost his father. The New Avengers help Spider-Man fight the multiple threats, but Spider-Man is forced to build a bomb that will destroy the spider-sense of the Spider-Slayers so they can be defeated. Mac Gargan prevents Spider-Man from fleeing after he plants the bomb, so he is forced to set it off while he is still within its radius and he loses his spider-sense as well. After his army of Spider-Slayers is stopped Smythe tries to kill Jameson himself, but Marla Jameson jumps in the way to save the life of her husband.
, Ezekiel
, Frederick Foswell
, Bennett Brant, George Stacy
, and Charlamange from Spider-Man Vs. Wolverine). When Peter wakes up, he determines to be a better Spider-Man by vowing "as long as he's around no one dies". He then faces off against Massacre, a new villain who has no emotion and more incentive to kill. Without his spider-sense Spider-Man is hit by a bullet shot by Massacre, so he builds a new Spider-Armor to combat Massacre. Using this, he defeats the villain and confronts Jameson about his new stance, who wants to give the death penalty to Smythe for killing Marla and to Massacre for the people he killed.
Comic book
A comic book or comicbook is a magazine made up of comics, narrative artwork in the form of separate panels that represent individual scenes, often accompanied by dialog as well as including...
storylines in The Amazing Spider-Man
The Amazing Spider-Man
The Amazing Spider-Man is an American comic book series published by Marvel Comics, featuring the adventures of the fictional superhero Spider-Man. Being the mainstream continuity of the franchise, it began publication in 1963 as a monthly periodical and was published continuously until it was...
, published by Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
starting in 2010
2010 in comics
-Events:*February 18: Jim Lee and Dan DiDio were announced as the new Co-Publishers of DC Comics, both replacing Paul Levitz.-January:*January 3: Tibet dies at age 78...
and ending in 2011
2011 in comics
-January:*January 4 Axel Alonso is named editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics, replacing Joe Quesada.-September:*During the whole month of September DC Comics released 52 brand new titles as part of their The New 52 publishing scheme after canceling all titles in August.-Conventions:*July 2–3 -...
. It follows the 101 consecutive issues of the "Brand New Day
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
"Brand New Day" is the title of a run of comic book storylines in The Amazing Spider-Man, published by Marvel Comics in 2008. It chronicles the start of Spider-Man's adventures in the aftermath of the big status quo change in the "One More Day" storyline, and continues afterwards into "Spider-Man:...
" publishing scheme and is the first shift in publishing for The Amazing Spider-Man since "Brand New Day" began. The frequency of publication dropped from three issues monthly to two issues, but the length of the comic book expanded from 22 to 30 pages. This extra length is sometimes used for back-up stories and sometimes for a longer main story. Concurrently with the story going in The Amazing Spider-Man Marvel also started the new series Spider-Girl vol. 2, Osborn
Green Goblin
The Green Goblin is a fictional character, a supervillain who appears in the comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, and first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #14 ....
, and Carnage which are considered a part of "Big Time." All nine issues of "Big Time" have sold out at Diamond Comic Distributors
Diamond Comic Distributors
Diamond Comic Distributors, Inc. is the largest comic book distributor serving North America. They transport comic books from both big and small comic book publishers, or suppliers, to the retailers. Diamond dominates the direct market in the United States, and has exclusive arrangements with most...
and have a second printing with a variant cover
Variant cover
In comic books, a variant cover refers to an issue of a comic book printed with multiple covers with each unique cover art...
.
"Kill To Be You"
In The Amazing Spider-ManThe Amazing Spider-Man
The Amazing Spider-Man is an American comic book series published by Marvel Comics, featuring the adventures of the fictional superhero Spider-Man. Being the mainstream continuity of the franchise, it began publication in 1963 as a monthly periodical and was published continuously until it was...
#648 through #651 Peter starts a new job at Horizon Labs after a recommendation from Marla Jameson to the head of the lab gets him the job. Phil Urich
Phil Urich
Philip Benjamin "Phil" Urich is a Marvel Comics character whose first appearance was in Web of Spider-Man #125. He once was the second person to use the Green Goblin identity as a superhero instead of a supervillain...
takes over the identity of the Hobgoblin
Hobgoblin (comics)
The Hobgoblin is the alias of several fictional characters that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The first and best-known Hobgoblin is Roderick Kingsley. He first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #238, and was created by Roger Stern and John Romita, Sr...
after killing Roderick Kingsley. He steals a sample of reverbium (an experimentally created form of vibranium
Vibranium
Vibranium is a fictional metal that appears in the Marvel Universe. It is most commonly known as one of the materials used to construct Captain America's shield, but it is also noted for its connection to the Black Panther and his native homeland of Wakanda .-Publication history:Vibranium first...
) from Horizon Labs. Spider-Man is unable to stop the theft because of the Hobgoblin's Lunatic Laugh. Peter uses his new job at Horizon Labs to create a suit that uses harmonics to prevent the Lunatic Laugh from affecting him. Spider-Man and the Black Cat
Black Cat (comics)
The Black Cat is a fictional character, a superheroine in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist Keith Pollard, she first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #194 ....
infiltrate the building of the Kingpin
Kingpin (comics)
The Kingpin is a fictional character, a supervillain in the . Kingpin is one of the most feared and powerful crime lords in the Marvel Universe. The character is a major adversary of Daredevil, the Punisher, and Spider-Man...
to get the experimental metal back.
In the back up stories in The Amazing Spider-Man #649 through #651 Alistair Smythe
Alistair Smythe
Alistair Smythe is a comic book supervillain, owned by Marvel Comics and existing in that company's Marvel Universe. He was one of the main foes of Spider-Man...
breaks Mac Gargan out of prison and gives him a new Scorpion
Scorpion (Marvel Comics)
-Publication history:The monster version of Scorpion first appeared in Journey into Mystery #82 The Sam Scorpio version first appeared in Kid Colt, Outlaw #115 and was a Wild West villain who fought Kid Colt....
costume. These events directly lead into the "Revenge of the Spider-Slayer" story that follows.
"Revenge of the Spider-Slayer"
In The Amazing Spider-Man #652 through #654, titled the "Revenge of the Spider-Slayer," Alistair Smythe has created an army of Spider-SlayerSpider-Slayer
The Spider-Slayers are a series of fictional robots in the Marvel Comics universe that were specifically designed to hunt down, capture, and/or kill Spider-Man.-Fictional character biography:...
s by giving cybernetic implants to people with a grudge against J. Jonah Jameson
J. Jonah Jameson
John Jonah Jameson Junior is a supporting character of Spider-Man in the .Jameson is usually the publisher or editor-in-chief of the Daily Bugle, a fictional New York newspaper and now serves as the mayor of New York City...
. All of the Spider-Slayers, and Mac Gargan as the Scorpion, have a power similar to Spider-Man's spider-sense that makes them harder to hit and for Smythe to telepathically communicate with all of them. Smythe targets Jameson's family and friends so Jameson can feel the same pain Smythe felt when he lost his father. The New Avengers help Spider-Man fight the multiple threats, but Spider-Man is forced to build a bomb that will destroy the spider-sense of the Spider-Slayers so they can be defeated. Mac Gargan prevents Spider-Man from fleeing after he plants the bomb, so he is forced to set it off while he is still within its radius and he loses his spider-sense as well. After his army of Spider-Slayers is stopped Smythe tries to kill Jameson himself, but Marla Jameson jumps in the way to save the life of her husband.
"No One Dies"
In The Amazing Spider-Man #655 and #656, titled the "No One Dies," a funeral is held for Marla Jameson. Peter has a nightmare where he sees everyone who has ever died in his life (including Gwen StacyGwen Stacy
Gwendolyn "Gwen" Stacy appears as a supporting character in Marvel Comics' Spider-Man series. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, she first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #31 ....
, Ezekiel
Ezekiel (comics)
Ezekiel Sims was a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe; a former supporting character in The Amazing Spider-Man.-Fictional character biography:...
, Frederick Foswell
Frederick Foswell
Frederick Foswell is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:Frederick Foswell first appeared, as the Big Man, in The Amazing Spider-Man #10 , and was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko....
, Bennett Brant, George Stacy
George Stacy
George Stacy is a supporting character in Marvel Comics's Spider-Man series. He first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #56 , and was created by Stan Lee, John Romita, Sr., and Don Heck. He is Gwen Stacy's father and he strongly approves of his daughter's relationship with Peter Parker...
, and Charlamange from Spider-Man Vs. Wolverine). When Peter wakes up, he determines to be a better Spider-Man by vowing "as long as he's around no one dies". He then faces off against Massacre, a new villain who has no emotion and more incentive to kill. Without his spider-sense Spider-Man is hit by a bullet shot by Massacre, so he builds a new Spider-Armor to combat Massacre. Using this, he defeats the villain and confronts Jameson about his new stance, who wants to give the death penalty to Smythe for killing Marla and to Massacre for the people he killed.
Reception
- The Amazing Spider-Man #648 received an A rating from Weekly Comic Book ReviewWeekly comic book reviewWeekly Comic Book Review, is an American blog founded by Jason Montes featuring various comic book reviews.The blog is valuable to comic book fans, providing current and upcoming comic book reviews so readers can get a critics perspective before deciding to purchase...
, a rating of 6.5 out of 10 from IGNIGNIGN is an entertainment website that focuses on video games, films, music and other media. IGN's main website comprises several specialty sites or "channels", each occupying a subdomain and covering a specific area of entertainment...
, and a rating of 4.5 out of 5 from Comic Book ResourcesComic Book ResourcesComic Book Resources, also known as CBR is a website dedicated to the coverage of comic book-related news and discussion.-History:Comic Book Resources was founded by Jonah Weiland in 1996 as a development of the Kingdom Come Message Board, a message forum that Weiland had created to discuss DC...
. - The Amazing Spider-Man #649 received an A rating from Weekly Comic Book Review, a rating of 7.5 out of 10 from IGN, and a rating of 4.0 out of 5 from Comic Book Resources.
- The Amazing Spider-Man #650 received an A rating from Weekly Comic Book Review, a rating of 7.5 out of 10 from IGN, and a rating of 3.0 out of 5 from Comic Book Resources.
- The Amazing Spider-Man #651 received a B+ rating from Weekly Comic Book Review a rating of 7.0 out of 10 from IGN, and a rating of 4.0 out of 5 from Comic Book Resources.
- The Amazing Spider-Man #652 received a B rating from Weekly Comic Book Review and a rating of 7.5 out of 10 from IGN.
- The Amazing Spider-Man #653 received a B+ rating from Weekly Comic Book Review and a rating of 6.5 out of 10 from IGN.
- The Amazing Spider-Man #654 received a B- rating from Weekly Comic Book Review, a rating of 7.5 out of 10 from IGN, and a rating of 4.5 out of 5 from Comic Book Resources.
- The Amazing Spider-Man #655 received an A rating from Weekly Comic Book Review, a rating of 9.0 out of 10 from IGN, and a rating of 5.0 out of 5 from Comic Book Resources.
- The Amazing Spider-Man #656 received a B rating from Weekly Comic Book Review, a rating of 7.0 out of 10 from IGN, and a rating of 4.0 out of 5 from Comic Book Resources.
Collected editions
- A comic book reprintReprintA reprint is a re-publishing of material that has already been previously published. The word reprint is used in many fields.-Academic publishing:...
ing of The Amazing Spider-Man #648-650 was published as Amazing Spider-Man: Big Time #1 in June 2011. - Spider-Man: Big Time Volume 1 (collects The Amazing Spider-Man #648-651, hardcover, 144 pages, February 16, 2011, ISBN 9780785146230)
- Spider-Man: Matters of Life and Death (collects The Amazing Spider-Man #652-656, hardcover, 216 pages, May 25, 2011, ISBN 0785151028)
See also
- "Invasion of the Spider-SlayersInvasion of the Spider-Slayers"Invasion of the Spider-Slayers" is a six-part storyline printed in Marvel's The Amazing Spider-Man title in 1992-1993, featuring Spider-Man against a series of Spider-Slayers created mainly by Alistair Smythe.-Plot:...
" - "The Gauntlet" and "Grim Hunt"
- "One Moment in TimeOne Moment in Time (comics)"One Moment in Time" is a 2010 Spider-Man storyline that takes place in The Amazing Spider-Man #638-641, and follows the The Gauntlet and Grim Hunt storylines. Joe Quesada has said that the acronym of O.M.I.T. was intentional and will have an impact on the story...
" - "Spider-IslandSpider-Island"Spider-Island" is a comic book storyline starting in The Amazing Spider-Man and crossing over into other comic books published by Marvel Comics in 2011.-Infested:...
" - List of issues
External links
- Spider-Man: Big Time announcement at Comic Book Resources