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Spidey's Origin, the Abridged Version


This is from the King Size Spider-Man Summer Special one-shot. The opening page has Spidey sum up his origin in three short word balloons. Its one of the funniest things I've seen in a Spider-Man comic book. The first issue of All-Star Superman summed up the man of steel's origin in eight words.

"Doomed planet."
"Desperate scientists."
"Last hope."
"Kindly couple."

Spidey does it with just six words.

"Got bit."
"Uncle died."
"Fight crime."

'Nuff said indeed.

Comments

rjsodaro said…
I totally agree, Reg!
August 10, 2008 at 10:39 PM
Reggie White Jr. said…
Simple and effective. I love it!
August 11, 2008 at 12:01 PM
rjsodaro said…
Actually, I’m surprised that they didn’t turn it into a six-issue mini-series out of it, oh wait, never mind.
August 11, 2008 at 12:11 PM
Reggie White Jr. said…
Ha! Marvel really has milked Spidey's origin. But man, it is a good origin.
August 11, 2008 at 8:07 PM
Tommy said…
MJ teaming with the other heroes is an awesome idea, and already has me sold on the issue.
August 11, 2008 at 10:07 PM
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