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Amazing Spider-Man To Be Reprinted in Sunday Comics

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awe4one

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This sounds like a wonderful idea to get comics in kids' hands.... thumbsup2.gif

 

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AMAZING SPIDER-MAN TO RUN IN SUNDAY PAPERS

 

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“NEWS AMERICA MARKETING ENTERS LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT, INC. TO BRING ORIGINAL SERIES BACK TO LIFE”

 

New York, NY (November 9, 2005) –News America Marketing, a division of News Corporation (NYSE: NWSA), today announced an agreement with Marvel Entertainment, Inc. through which it has obtained the rights to publish collectible editions of Marvel Comic’s original “Amazing Spider-Man” series beginning early next Fall. The web-slinger is the world’s most renowned Super Hero.

 

The re-issue of the series will start with the original issue #1, first published in 1963. There has lately been tremendous public interest in the origins of fabled Super Heroes and legends, reflected by the popularity of the recent Spider-Man movies and other feature films.

 

“Consumers want to know how their favorite Super Heroes became ‘super,’” said Robert Sabouni, Vice President of Custom Publishing, Marvel Comics. “What better way to tell the story than through the original comic books themselves?”

 

The original “Amazing Spider-Man” comic books will be distributed in Sunday papers through News America Marketing’s network that includes more than 1,100 newspapers. “The vehicle is a natural one, since Sunday papers are known for their comics and News America’s free-standing coupon insert, SmartSource Magazine®, is already distributed the same way,” said Paul V. Carlucci, Chairman and CEO of News America Marketing.

 

“The initiative is bound to have tremendous cross-generational appeal, as millions of fans grew up with the comic books and new fans are being cultivated every day,” Carlucci continued. “In a time of fragmented interests and attention spans, advertisers see this as a unique opportunity to reach both parents and their children, who have a significant influence on family buying decisions.“

 

Jesse Aversano, EVP, Marketing, News America Marketing, added, “Charter advertisers have already expressed a great deal of interest,” said “We’re offering an entry into 10 million households, through a vehicle that appeals to both adults and children. It would be nearly impossible to achieve those numbers through television or a single magazine or newspaper. We’re delivering a mass audience at a time when consumers’ focus is increasingly splintered.”

 

The Spider-Man comic book will have a circulation of 10 million across major metro markets throughout the U.S. Each original book will be split in two, published on consecutive weeks, with 46 publication dates a year. News America’s first publication of Marvel’s original “Amazing Spider-Man” will be in late summer 2006, during the height of the back-to-school time period.

 

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joe_collector

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And his origin is recapped in ASM #1...

 

But it's not really the same thing and 2-3 small panels can't have the same impact as the full origin story that effectively created the most popular character today.

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Aces

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I think they will include AF 15.

The guy writing that probably doesn't even know ASM 1 isn't the "first" issue.

Only comic geeks like us know their history from 1962-63.

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And his origin is recapped in ASM #1...

 

But it's not really the same thing and 2-3 small panels can't have the same impact as the full origin story that effectively created the most popular character today.

 

2-3 panels is all they need. it's a comic strip

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And his origin is recapped in ASM #1...

 

But it's not really the same thing and 2-3 small panels can't have the same impact as the full origin story that effectively created the most popular character today.

 

2-3 panels is all they need. it's a comic strip

 

So if it's a COMIC STRIP, why is the "AF 15 is shorter" angle being proposed as a reason for it not being included? Shouldn't make a difference.

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I can't imagine why anyone would care enough to actually start an argument over this. foreheadslap.gif

 

I can't imagine someone professing not to care would choose to post in here.

 

Think about it.

 

My point is that the origin story contained in AF 15 is probably the greatest Marvel story ever, and it contributed greatly to the character's popularity and longevity.

 

To not start there in a reprint series is just criminal.

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After re readign it, this comment

 

The Spider-Man comic book will have a circulation of 10 million across major metro markets throughout the U.S. Each original book will be split in two, published on consecutive weeks, with 46 publication dates a year. News America’s first publication of Marvel’s original “Amazing Spider-Man” will be in late summer 2006, during the height of the back-to-school time period.

 

Makes me think they are Printing half a book each week as an insert rather than a strip.

And since they are starting with #1 and completeting one book every two weeks thats lots of classic books in a year

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My point is that the origin story contained in AF 15 is probably the greatest Marvel story ever, and it contributed greatly to the character's popularity and longevity.

 

Hulk's origin was better. poke2.gif

 

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Why else would they make the Hulk into a primetime TV series?

 

Was Spider-man ever a primetime series? confused-smiley-013.gif

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And yes, Spiderman was a fair-good TV show. Was on Wednesday nights, and although the WHITE WEB coming out of a bulky web shooter on his wrist was tolerable, they made up for it by having him scale buildings very nicely.

Peter had more hair as the time period this was filmed in gives it away.

The TV show could have been better if he'd have had a worthy villain instead of bank robber types. The music was campy at best.

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My point is that the origin story contained in AF 15 is probably the greatest Marvel story ever, and it contributed greatly to the character's popularity and longevity.
Yes it was good, however some people would point out that it "borrowed" from Batman.

Greatest marvel story ever might be FF 51 confused-smiley-013.gif

I will say that AF15 is a better story than the first 2 issues of ASM.

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