If you edited the Spider-Man Books

[Dial Tone]

...have a superstar artist on at least two of the 3 books

I am only buying Sensational Spider-Man for the McFarlane-esque art of Angel Medina, and the story's pretty good, but I lost interest in following Spider-Man when he became an Aven...err...a "New" Avenger.

Dan Slott needs to write Spidey somewhere regularly. He'd be my regular writer on Sensational Spider-Man. I would really go hard for Greg Capullo to draw the book. It would sell and it would be Capullo doing McFarlane even better than Todd does himself sometimes. Slott and Capullo on Spider-man = Perfect in every way imaginable! This is the "old school" and "nostalgia" Spider-Man series.

I'm glad that Peter David is writing Spidey again, and I hope he can produce another story as legendary as The Death of Jean DeWolff, but I'm not a real big fan of Wieringo's stuff. I would want each Spider-Man book to have it's own flavor. This would be the street crime series. I would want an artist for the job. Steve Epting would do an incredible Spider-Man crime series, but he's not allowed to ever leave Captain America. Pablo Raimondi would be nice.

Amazing Spider-Man would continue to be the flagship title with JMS writing it. It would deal with the most supporting characters. Jonah would be a regular presence. Marc Silvestri would be my first choice as artist, though I'd prefer him on something like Fantastic Four even more. David Finch draws incredible Spider-Man stuff, especially his version of the Black Cat. Mercy! I would definitely sell some comics. :D

What would you do if you were editor?

[Uncensored]

What would you do if you were editor?

Put John Romita Jr. on one of the titles.

[Nick MB]

Capullo's a good artist, but his style would clash brutally with Dan Slott's stories. I actually think Wieringo has the perfect tone for Slott's stuff. In fact, if David leaves Friendly Neghbourhood, he'd be the choice for replacement, as that series was designed as the all-ages Spidey series.

[unkiedev]

I agree: SLOTT SLOTT SLOTT! And Capullo as well, though Nick MB has a good point: Don't put them both on the same book. Slott should have...Mike Allred on the book? His Untold Tales Annual was a gasser! Maybe Slott should have a heavily edited Chris Bachalo. He's still one of my favorite artists, although he is a slow mutha'.

[killerbass]

I would like Slott too, however I am not ready to lose Peter David.

How about Slott and David? Or how about Slott doing some Marvel Adventures Spider-Man for awhile? Or maybe Peter David on Sensational, and Slott on Friendly Neighborhood?

(And to be fair, I really need to let the writer on Sensational finish his first arc before I pass judgement...)

I dunno. I am just glad that I am not the editor.

--Tom

[Bullrog]

Ultimate would be eradicated. Hell, every ultimate title would be eradicated. I'd bring back some classic villains like Vermin, Swarm, Stegron, Hammerhead, Tombstone, Rhino. OH, and Morbius. Hes badass, son.

[Dial Tone]

Capullo's a good artist, but his style would clash brutally with Dan Slott's stories.

I don't think so. Slott isn't some one trick pony type of writer that his stories should be put in a box like that. I think they'd be an amazing team!

[Nick MB]

I don't think so. Slott isn't some one trick pony type of writer that his stories should be put in a box like that. I think they'd be an amazing team!

Well, I'm kinda imagining a Slott-Spidey being at least similar to the style of his Spider-Man/Human Torch mini-series, and I think the editor would have been mad to commission Capullo to draw that. It wouldn't have complemented the story at all.

[Joe Rice]

Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-man written and drawn by Adrian Tomine.

The Amazing Spider-man written by Bryan Vaughn and drawn by Mike Allred

The Sensational Spider-man written and drawn by Paul Pope.

BASK IN THE GLORY!

[Totoro Man]

I'd try to have Andi Watson write at least one Spiderman story. I think he could do it. Wouldn't say I'd necessarily want him drawing the story, too, but I think he's got an ear for dialogue that would serve Spidey well.

And Norman Osbourn would still be dead but that's one of those "too late for the change to mean anything " deals.

[BeastieRunner]

What would you do if you were editor?

I don't really care who the artist is as long as it's not a two-year-old. Millar for 616 Spidey!

[Mister Mets]

...have a superstar artist on at least two of the 3 books

I am only buying Sensational Spider-Man for the McFarlane-esque art of Angel Medina, and the story's pretty good, but I lost interest in following Spider-Man when he became an Aven...err...a "New" Avenger.

Dan Slott needs to write Spidey somewhere regularly. He'd be my regular writer on Sensational Spider-Man. I would really go hard for Greg Capullo to draw the book. It would sell and it would be Capullo doing McFarlane even better than Todd does himself sometimes. Slott and Capullo on Spider-man = Perfect in every way imaginable! This is the "old school" and "nostalgia" Spider-Man series.

I'm glad that Peter David is writing Spidey again, and I hope he can produce another story as legendary as The Death of Jean DeWolff, but I'm not a real big fan of Wieringo's stuff. I would want each Spider-Man book to have it's own flavor. This would be the street crime series. I would want an artist for the job. Steve Epting would do an incredible Spider-Man crime series, but he's not allowed to ever leave Captain America. Pablo Raimondi would be nice.

Amazing Spider-Man would continue to be the flagship title with JMS writing it. It would deal with the most supporting characters. Jonah would be a regular presence. Marc Silvestri would be my first choice as artist, though I'd prefer him on something like Fantastic Four even more. David Finch draws incredible Spider-Man stuff, especially his version of the Black Cat. Mercy! I would definitely sell some comics. :D

What would you do if you were editor?

Keep in mind that there is a limited number of superstar artists. Although J Scott Campbell's upcoming Spider-Man work will probably make him one again.

Slott would be awesome on a Spider-Man book. But not as regular writer of Sensational, a book that's meant to have rotating casts.

If I were editor I'd have five monthly Spider-Man books.
Ultimate Spider-Man would be untouched. I want Bendis, and Bagley to top 300 issues.
Amazing Spider-Man would remain JMS's title, because while the man's not exceptional on the book, he's decent, and knows how to sell copies. He's doing everything to keep his claws on the book, but he's kept it a Top Ten seller.
Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man would stay in Peter David's hands. He's an uneven writer, so I'd want to approve each plot/ script in advance, just to maintain a high level of quality.
Sensational Spider-Man would keep it's rotating creators, although I'd want to make sure the creators have a great 6-12 issue plot, and scripts. I'd also want it to compliment the other books. For instance, if the other books don't feature the old villains/ supporting cast, this one would. I'm sure there would still be a long line of writers/ artists eager to work on this book.
Astonishing Spider-Man would be the flagship Spider-Man title. It's the book for a-list creators.

[sonicdescent]

I'd try to have them take the character to a dark place, maybe bring on Jeph Loeb or try to steal Whedon from the x-men. That would be the Sensational line. Friendly Neighborhood would be smaller story Arcs, and AMS remains the flagship title with the deeper storylines. I'd keep JMS on amazing and let Friendly be something of a showcase for people who aren't known for their Spider-Man work.

[tangiedwebs]

Finch draws one of the if not the worst Black Cat's ever. See Dodson or Cho for a tutorial.

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