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Why Spider-Man Should NOT Be Broke

This is a video from my YouTube channel, Jack’s World.

This video explores the long-standing, but very much outdated trope of Spider-Man being broke. Like most mainstream superheroes, Spider-Man is subject to a lot of recurring tropes. Most involve his personal life.

However, I don’t think the overplayed plots about him being broke get enough attention. In addition to breaking down why this makes no sense, I also highlight a few other jobs or careers that would easily ensure Spider-Man never has to worry about money. Enjoy!

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Ultimate Spider Man #4 Review: Power, Responsibility, And Date Night!

This is a video from my YouTube channel, Jack’s World.

This video is my full review of Ultimate Spider-Man #4 by Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto. Enjoy!

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Ultimate Spider Man #3 Review: Family, Friends, And Fiends

This is a video from my YouTube channel, Jack’s World.

This video is my full review of Ultimate Spider-Man #3 by Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto. This all-new, all-different Ultimate Universe has given us a new vision of Peter Parker and Spider-Man. But so far, he has struggled to become a capable in hero in a world without many left. In this issue, he continues to grow, thanks to some help from his daughter and an unexpected ally. Enjoy!

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Ultimate Spider-Man #2: Ultimate Growing Pains And Progress

This is a video from my YouTube channel, Jack’s World.

This video is my full review of Ultimate Spider-Man #2 by Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto. This refreshing new vision for Peter Parker and Spider-Man continues to unfold after such a powerful first issue. After choosing to embrace the powers he was denied, Peter must now learn how to be Spider-Man as an adult, a father, and a husband. And the results are truly amazing. Enjoy!

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Ultimate Spider-Man #1 Review: A Bold New Way

This is a video from my YouTube channel, Jack’s World.

This video is my full review of Ultimate Spider-Man #1 by Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto. This newly-rebooted Ultimate universe is in need of its heroes. But the Peter Parker in this universe never became Spider-Man as a teenager. Instead, he lived a normal life, marrying Mary Jane Watson and having two kids with her.

Now, in wake of the events of Ultimate Invasion, we finally see the origin of a very different, but ultimately refreshing kind of Spider-Man. Enjoy!

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Why The Death Of Ms. Marvel Is Dumb (Amazing Spider-Man #26 Spoilers)

This is another video from my YouTube channel, Jack’s World. #msmarvel #spiderman #amazingspiderman #kamalakhan In this video, I react to the news that Ms. Marvel is set to die in Amazing Spider-Man #26 and why it’s an objectively dumb move for comic run that has been incredibly frustrating for fans.

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New Comic Book Day September 29, 2021: My Pull List And Pick Of The Week

Every Wednesday is New Comic Book Day and every New Comic Book Day brings something that enriches my world. I imagine many fellow comic book fans feel the same. They may not do what I do and wake up at 4:30 in the morning every Wednesday to read all the new books on their pull list, but the sentiment is still the same.

The world is a crazy, chaotic place. We’re also entering a time of year where the days are getting shorter, the weather is getting colder, and random trips to the beach aren’t as feasible, unless you live in a tropical climate. This is a span of time that is light on holidays, heavy on school, and high on stress. We all need something to help us endure.

For me, having a stack of new comics to look forward to every week doesn’t just help. It energizes my soul. It’s like getting a pep talk from Captain America every week. It just encourages me to get out there, endure all the craziness, and let my love of comics give me the jolt I need every week. It’s a beautiful thing.

This week promises to be even more beautiful than most. Some major events are gearing up, as they often do every fall. Both Marvel and DC Comics love to start major events in the early fall, often allowing them to conclude just in time for the holidays. They make for exciting times, as well as wild speculation on message boards. What more could a comic book fan ask for?

Once again, I offer my pull list and pick of the week. Always, I hope a new batch of comics gives you all the strength you need to endure another week. Enjoy!


My Pull List

Action Comics #1035

Amazing Spider-Man #74

Batman/Superman #22

Black Cat #10

BRZRKR #5

The Darkhold Alpha #1

Detective Comics #1043

Extreme Carnage: Omega #1

Grimm Fairy Tales #52

Harley Quinn #7

Inferno #1

Justice League #68

Miles Morales: Spider-Man #30

S.W.O.R.D. #8

Star Wars #17

Superman ’78 #2

Superman: Son of Kal-El #3

Wolverine #16


My Pick Of The Week
Amazing Spider-Man #74

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New Comic Book Day August 11, 2021: My Pull List And Pick Of The Week

As I type this, I am on vacation. I am literally just a block away from the beach. Trust me. It’s even better than it sounds. After last year, any vacation is bound to feel ten times more satisfying. As such, reading new comics on the beach should be even more satisfying than that.

There aren’t too many ways to make New Comic Book Day even more enjoyable than it already is. Being able to download my comics to my iPad and read them at the beach on a nice summer morning is definitely one of them. Between the cool ocean breezes, the deliciously unhealthy beach food, and the promise of a nice day of fun and the sun, this is one of those extra special New Comic Book Days.

I cannot overstate how much I needed this vacation. Last year marked the first time since college that I wasn’t able to spend any time at the beach, visiting family and hanging out with friends. It was heartbreaking, to say the least. This trip has been both overdue and cathartic. Having new comics to enjoy on top of it all only makes all of it more rewarding.

Whether you’re on vacation this week or not, New Comic Book Day is one of those days that can make any trip better. It certainly has made mine better. I hope it does the same for everyone else. So, before I get back to soaking up some sun, here is my pull list and pick of the week. Enjoy!


My Pull List

Avengers: Tech-On #1

Batman ’89 #1

Batman: Urban Legends #6

Captain Marvel #31

Children Of The Atom #6

Daredevil #33

Defenders #1

Detective Comics #1041

Fantastic Four: Life Story #3

Infinite Frontier #4

Justice League: Last Ride #4

Mighty Morphin #10

Miles Morales: Spider-Man #29

Red Sonja: Black, White, Red #2

Spider-Man: Spider’s Shadow #5

Star Wars: The High Republic #8

X-Force #22

X-Men Legends #6


My Pick Of The Week
Spider-Man: Spider’s Shadow #5

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New Comic Book Day July 14, 2021: My Pull List And Pick Of The Week

Times are changing. The world is a scary, chaotic place. Just keeping your sanity, as well as your sense of humanity, has never been more challenging. I honestly don’t remember the world being this messed up ten years ago. Maybe I’m just getting older, but maintaining a balanced perspective just keeps getting harder.

Thankfully, my love of comics has continued to help me every step of the way. We all have something or someone that helps keep us anchored. Without it, we would be so overwhelmed that we couldn’t leave our homes without a baseball bat and a helmet. For me, comics is a big part of that anchor. It reminds me that there’s still a place for simple, straightforward awesome in this world.

Whether it involves superheroes, real people, or aliens with misshapen heads, comics have always been my refuge, as well as my sanctuary. When watching a news feed becomes too distressing, I pick up my favorite comics and leave the ugliness of the world aside, if only briefly. It’s therapeutic, as well as relaxing.

Wednesdays make spending time in this refuge all the more rewarding. A new stack of comics to start my day is like a massage for my soul. The older I get, the more I’ve come to appreciate that feeling. I encourage others to share it with me. The world isn’t getting any less chaotic. Let’s not let that stop us from enjoying something awesome.

To that end, here is my pull list and pick for the week. Hopefully, they leave your soul feeling as refreshed and invigorated as mine. Enjoy!


My Pull List

Action Comics 2021 Annual #1

Batman: The Detective #4

Champions #8

Detective Comics #1039

Excalibur #22

Extreme Carnage: Scream #1

The Flash 2021 Annual #1

Infinite Frontier #2

The Invincible Red Sonja #3

Iron Man #10

The Joker #5

Justice League: Last Ride #3

Mighty Morphin #9

Sinister War #1

Spider-Man: Spider’s Shadow #4

Spider-Woman #13

Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #12

Thor #15

Way Of X #4

Wonder Woman #775

X-Corp #3


My Pick Of The Week
Sinister War #1

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New Comic Book Day October 14, 2020: My Pull List And Pick Of The Week

I’m not that smart. I don’t deny that. I got good grades in high school and college, but that alone doesn’t make someone smart. It just shows that they now how to pass tests and bullshit their way through book reports or presentations. I’m not saying I ever resorted to that, but that doesn’t make me smarter than those who do.

However, when it comes to comics, I will claim to be above average in terms of general know-how. If there were a class on comics when I was still in high school, it wouldn’t just be my favorite class. I’d be the guy who everyone cheated off of during tests.

I say this not to brag about the depths of my comic knowledge. I offer it as a means of highlighting my credibility on judging all matters related to comics. I’ve lived through multiple eras in comic history, from the heyday of X-Men in the 90s to the New 52 era in DC Comics. I’ve been around the block many times in this world.

As such, I’ve read some incredibly awful comics that made me want to throw up. I’ve also read some amazing comics that have reaffirmed my love for this medium. I like to think I’ve learned to discern good comics from bad.

That’s part of why I do these weekly picks. For those who don’t have my level of comics experience, this is my way of helping you maximize your venture into this world. Here is my pull list and pick for this week. I hope it enriches your world as much as it does mine.


My Pull List

Amazing Spider-Man #50

Avengers #37

Batman and the Outsiders #17

Cable #5

Captain Marvel #22

Detective Comics #1028

The Flash #763

Hellions #5

Immortal Hulk #38

New Mutants #13

Star Wars: Darth Vader #6

Superman #26

Wonder Woman #764


My Pick Of The Week
Amazing Spider-Man #50

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