Slugfest is a roundup of cool announcements about projects coming to a shelf near you. This edition focuses on Marvel’s September titles. Hit the links for more info.
Marvel’s September is shaping up with some big releases, not the least of which is issue #1000 of Amazing Spider-Man.
Marvel revealed the issue’s cover back in May, and it seems like everyone’s got an opinion on it. Drawn by legendary Marvel artist John Romita Jr. and colored by Paolo Rivera, the cover featured Spider-Man either swinging or shrugging, depending on who you asked. Both artists have plenty of Spider-Man on their resumes, and in Romita’s case, it’s in his blood, so they seem like natural choices to mark this milestone. But, y’know, it’s the internet, and it can be loud, or at leats seem loud when you’re in the crosshairs.
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