How is my old buddy Spider-Man doing?

[Spike Spiegel]

Ever since "Civil War" started and they changed Peter's costume, I haven't read anything Spidey. And I consider myself a fan. I like Ultimate, but I haven't touched anything 616 for quite a while...and I refuse to until they put him back where he belongs.....

But tell me, are any of the current comics worthwhile??

[Dr. Doom]

He's a major part of Civil War, which I really enjoy. I'd give it a look.

[Anarky]

See, this behaviour is exactly what annoys me about US-comic fans. They go "Oh, I don't like this. I'm never ever ever EVER reading a comic book of this series again. NEVER!" when there's the slightest unpleasant thing. Not a single bit of patience of courage to try something new. Sure, scepticism is allowed, but what I read when I hear "Upset fans" babbling is just ridiculous. "Oh, Spidey's new costums sucks, I'll never read a Spider-Man title again! And I'll never be willing to actually consider reading a couple of issues just to see how it works." Right...

Oh, and just to clear things up: This is not directed at anyone personal, it's merely a general statement of how I see american fan culture.

In fact, Spidey's new costume and all that has played out nicely. I really like what they've done with the character and how the new costume not only influenced him as a person, but also the people around him.

So my advice: Stop being angsty and upset about it and get those backissues.

[Dr. Doom]

What he's trying to say is that Spidey receiving this costume is part of a bigger picture, specifically the events of Civil War. It's not permanent and should be looked at as nothing more than a plot device, just like the symbiote was. To based avoidance of the character on the costume alone is a tad outlandish.

[Spike Spiegel]

Doesn't he have NEW powers now????

[Dr. Doom]

Not that I'm aware of.

[ZariusTwo]

Doesn't he have NEW powers now????

Why would he? Do you want him to be Snorkel Man?

[Jester]

One thing that may seem contrived is the attempt to resurect the Black costume that Felicia Hardy, the Black Cat, gave him around the release date of Spidey 3.