Marvel has been running a promotion where puzzle pieces of the above promo art for “The Year of Spider-Man” — like when ISN’T it the Year of Spidey — have been released over time, with many comics news sites playing along. We didn’t, because the sight of MJ in a wedding dress hurls us into a flashback of endless whiny message board postings. We did note one thing about the art by Pasqual Ferry:
Spidey is managing a kind of reverse, double-back gainer male version of the brokeback pose where you can get a good look at his butt and his package. Anatomically it’s very possible, but really a fine example!
For a more serious analysis of the foreboding image, try Caleb Goellner.
Kickin’ the year off right, I see.
Man, I needs to get me the Spidey Workout Plan. Forget expanding market share, Marvel would be rolling in the dough if they printed that.
I think you’re getting worked up over nothing- there’s nary a spidey sense of a bulge in sight.
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Coat
the guy wears a costume so tight you can see his whole ribcage!
It’s only right for his manly bulges to be there unless he has Ken-esque proportions! ;)
At least it’s a man doing it this time.