Monday, July 21, 2014

Ultimate Spider-Man

I want to climb, too!


Ultimate Spider-Man produced by Disney.

Plot: After some disastrous attempts to act as a solo hero, Peter Parker accepts Nick Fury's offer to join S.H.I.E.L.D. and become the Ultimate Spider-Man. To reach this point, Spider-Man will work with a team fellow superheroes. He also must conquer super-powerful villains, unexpected conflicts, questionable allies, and family issues. Still, some things can only be gained through working together. Some of the harder aspects of teamwork will forever test the budding hero, though.

Genre: Cartoon, Animation, Adventure

Reading Level: I believe most episodes are rated TV-Y7.

Similar Titles: Avengers Assemble, Batman Brave and the Bold

Personal Thoughts. I...honestly hate the first season. A lot of the team and Fury's actions toward Spider-Man just seem so hostile and mean-spirited. The second season amends this greatly. While his allies still tease Parker mercilessly, they also regularly defend and support him. They act less like a plot device and more like a united cast.

The series itself balances the drama and comedic aspects of the original comics. Spider-Man constantly riffs and quips his foes, and a few members of his team gladly join him. Additionally, Spider-Man often slips into "imagine spots" highlighted by anime-influenced animation, adding further comedy and variation to the episodes' pacing. However, injuries, arrests, and losses still have realistic effects, particularly when they are caused by the heroes' short-sighted or rebellious actions. As a result, the cartoon enjoys seriousness and silliness in a comprehensive and entertaining manner.

 

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