The Ben Reilly Appreciation Thread

[David Walton]

This seems a very minimalistic presentation.

I'd like to say it's a brilliant commentary on Ben Reilly getting the shaft, but apparently the link didn't work.

It's actually a pretty cool pic of Ben Reilly by RDMacQ!

[Jim Thompson]

I'd like to say it's a brilliant commentary on Ben Reilly getting the shaft, but apparently the link didn't work.

It's actually a pretty cool pic of Ben Reilly by RDMacQ!

Cool!

[Spidey_62]

The cover to Scarlet Spider #21. Ryan Stegman just posted it.

http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs70/f/20...an-d69gw90.jpg

Impact webbing, too.

[Fight4theunderdog]

Over in another thread, some of them think Peter is actually in the Goblin suit in the most recent comic instead of Norman. In my opinion, I don't think it's Peter as the Green Goblin running around. I think it's Ben Reilly. Listen to why I think this is true. Ben Reilly has been teased as returning in the Scarlet Spider book in August. However, no one really believes it's the "real" Ben. I also think Marvel has plans to bring back Ben Reilly in some way. So.....how can they do that? By picking up on the ending on the Clone Saga and putting Ben in the Goblin suit. I mean, in all honesty, who would have imprisoned Ben and stashed him away all these years? Who would've brainwashed him or turned him into a villain? It certainly wouldn't have been the Jackal!!! For many years, people have argued that a perfect clone such as Ben would not have turned to dust when he died.....Kaine did not turn to dust. Neither did Spidercide, Clor (Thor's clone), or any X-man clone we've seen. Norman probably cloned Ben (a clone of a clone probably would turn to dust) and Norman has been holding on to him.....waiting to release him when it served his needs. Such as now.....

[rdfnd1253]

The cover to Scarlet Spider #21. Ryan Stegman just posted it.

http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs70/f/20...an-d69gw90.jpg

Impact webbing, too.

Pleaseeeee be Ben Reilly!! I have waited years for this! I beg of you marvel.....bring back Ben and let him team up with his "brother"

[Chris S.]

The cover to Scarlet Spider #21. Ryan Stegman just posted it.

http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs70/f/20...an-d69gw90.jpg

Impact webbing, too.

Yea I was searching to see if this was being discussed. It looks like it is Reilly from the comments too:

CARLET SPIDER #20 & 21
CHRISTOPHER YOST (W) • CARLO BARBERI (A)
CoverS by RYAN STEGMAN
Issue #20 –
SIBLING RIVALRY -- PART TWO!
• Scarlet Spider has come to New York City to check on his ‘brother’ Spider-Man! But their reunion has been interrupted by an army of mutant spider-clones!
• Can Spider-Man and Kaine put aside their differences to deal with the Jackal?
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
Issue #21 –
INTO THE GRAVE PART 1 (of 3)
• After last issue’s shocking ending, everything has changed for Kaine. His second chance at life is over.
• At his lowest point, he comes face to face with the one man that’s fueled his obsession, hate and guilt his entire life... BEN REILLY.
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

[Moriarty]

i really hope this isn't a tease. though i didn't read a lot of Spidey after the Clone Saga i always liked Ben Riley.

[rdfnd1253]

Yea I was searching to see if this was being discussed. It looks like it is Reilly from the comments too:

I have a feeling Kaine is either going to be ina dream state where Ben Reilly talks to him about power and responsibility, or it will the last clone from MVP parading around in Ben Reilly's suit.

[Chris S.]

I have a feeling Kaine is either going to be ina dream state where Ben Reilly talks to him about power and responsibility, or it will the last clone from MVP parading around in Ben Reilly's suit.

Yea it is probably all smoke and mirrors. Marvel wouldn't put it in solicits or in a satellite title. They do seem to be using A LOT of untouched storylines in Scarlet Spider though and I'll be interested to see if this is for real or not.

[zemus]

Yea I was searching to see if this was being discussed. It looks like it is Reilly from the comments too:

[jameszahra]

That is a beautiful image, I wish stegman was back on scarlet spider

[classicgmer]

Yea it is probably all smoke and mirrors. Marvel wouldn't put it in solicits or in a satellite title. They do seem to be using A LOT of untouched storylines in Scarlet Spider though and I'll be interested to see if this is for real or not.

I definitely agree with you that this is smoke & mirrors http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZLwVPakzwM (wrestling fans will get the joke) BUT I do disagree with you that a potential return for Ben Reilly would be too big a thing to do within the pages of Scarlet Spider. Really to me there would be no better place for it too happen then in Scarlet Spider given Ben & Kaine's complicated history & feeling towards one another + it just feels like there's too many other things going on in Superior Spider-Man right now to truly make the return of Ben Reilly a big thing which it should be....Like I said I don't think it would happen BUT if it did I'm fairly certain Scarlet Spider would have more eyeballs on it just because Ben was the major player of one of 90's most controversial story lines in comics.

[John Zaleski]

Kinda thinking about re-reading the clone saga. Kinda wish it weren't so long.

A few issues in :