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Otis Berg @padt.bsky.social · 11h

(Probably also doesn't help that the story seems to be lightly tying into some Marvel crossover that's happening elsewhere). But that aside I've generally enjoyed what I've read so far and I'll probably continue reading. It actually feels nice to be back on Spider-Man after being away for so long.

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Otis Berg @padt.bsky.social · 11h

This is probably the part where Kelly's penchant for continuously introducing and juggling narrative threads feels most disjointed, as you can almost sense him searching for things to have the characters do without directly involving Peter. Sometimes feels like the story just can't breathe properly.

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Otis Berg @padt.bsky.social · 11h

That said, I'm not feeling this current storyline which has Peter going to space and making friends with Rocket Raccoon and some other aliens, although funnily enough the space/cosmic stuff is probably what I object to the least. I just don't like what's happening with the supporting cast on Earth.

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Otis Berg @padt.bsky.social · 11h

I have no clue how any of this plays to a new reader, or someone who's only casually acquainted with Spider-Man from the movies and cartoons. I assume a lot of this is stuff that Kelly inherited from previous runs. But you know, this obviously ain't my first rodeo so I just roll with it in the end.

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Otis Berg @padt.bsky.social · 11h

For example, for a while there I forgot that Ben Reilly was back as a villainous(-ish?) character, and I had absolutely no idea that MJ was bonded to the Venom symbiote now (?). Kelly will bring up things like that for like one page in the most casual/offhanded way, so I end up going "huhhhh" a lot.

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Otis Berg @padt.bsky.social · 11h

Roderick Kingsley is back as the Hobgoblin and Shocker and Tombstone have also appeared, and there have been some new villains as well. I like the relative normalcy/familiarity of things, though I've definitely had to roll with a few narrative punches after being away from Marvel comics for so long.

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Otis Berg @padt.bsky.social · 11h

...and he's also kinda sorta seeing Felicia on the side. He's friends with Norman Osborn now, too (and I like the way "good guy Norman" is written more than I expected). May still works at FEAST (I've said it before but I find it crazy how much of a mainstay that's become across Spider-Man media).

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Otis Berg @padt.bsky.social · 11h

That said, I like the status quo they've got set up here. Peter's current job is in a lab at Rand Industries, where he works with a childhood friend who I think Kelly created for this run. He's sort of casually dating a girl called Shay who is a nurse at Ravencroft (which is super funny to me)...

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Otis Berg @padt.bsky.social · 11h

I ended up buying a bunch of issues. Kelly scripts like an old school comics writer, which means that at any given point he's juggling 400 subplots and he advances each one when the mood strikes him or when he can think of something to do with them. This can make the narrative feel a bit scattered.

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Otis Berg @padt.bsky.social · 11h

I haven't read a Spider-Man comic in I don't know how many years. I think Slott's run was the last time I checked in. I heard Joe Kelly was taking over Amazing Spider-Man last year, and I remember liking his Spidey stuff from 15-20 years ago, so I figured I'd take a look at his relaunch.

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Otis Berg @padt.bsky.social · 3d

Speaking of how Dick's demeanor differs from Bruce. This is a small but great bit of characterization. Dick catches a criminal called the Roadrunner, makes a joke about it, then remembers he has to stay in character as Batman.

A panel from Detective Comics written by Scott Snyder.

Otis Berg @padt.bsky.social · 3d

Remember when Barbara Gordon was Oracle? The New 52 was a long time ago, man. Sheesh.

A comic book page featuring the characters Dick Grayson and Barbara Gordon.

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Otis Berg @padt.bsky.social · 3d

After the goofiness of Absolute Batman, I decided to reread Scott Snyder slightly more restrained Batman work in Detective Comics. This was after the Batman Reborn era, when Dick Grayson was Batman. I never got tired of characters pointing out the difference in Dick's demeanor as Batman vs Bruce's.

A page from the Batman story "The Black Mirror," which was written by Scott Snyder and published in Detective Comics.

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Otis Berg @padt.bsky.social · 12d

Look at this on the PlayStation Store.

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Otis Berg @padt.bsky.social · 12d

Why did I ever buy an Xbox, bruh.

PlayStation @playstation.com · 12d

Master Chief comes to PlayStation.

Halo: Campaign Evolved launches on PS5 next year, rebuilt and modernized with 2-player local co-op and 4-player online co-op: play.st/4oAYnr5

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Otis Berg @padt.bsky.social · 13d

Just the greatest. The greatest to ever do it.

Joe Viray @joeviraynba.bsky.social · 13d

WHAT A PLAY AND WHAT SHOT FROM STEPH

Reposted by Otis Berg

Joe Viray @joeviraynba.bsky.social · 15d

This is why Steph Curry as a screener is such a cheat code. I mean look at two defenders completely ignore Jimmy (with the ball!) and stick to Steph lmaoooo

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Otis Berg @padt.bsky.social · 15d

Oh boy.

Xbox president Sarah Bond sat down
with Mashable this week to discuss the
latest Xbox Ally X handheld, and
dropped some vague hints about
Microsoft's next-gen Xbox console
When asked about rumors that the
next-gen Xbox console will be more like
a gaming PC, Bond appeared to agree. "I
can tell you you're right, that the next-
gen console is going to be a very
premium, very high-end curated
experience," said Bond. "You're starting to see some of the thinking we have in this handheld. but I don't want to give it all away."

Otis Berg @padt.bsky.social · 17d

Was really hoping this would work out as a counter to Gief's super and I'm glad it did. Something to keep in mind for the future.

Otis Berg @padt.bsky.social · 18d

Committing straight robbery.

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Otis Berg @padt.bsky.social · 19d

Warriors playing some stinky ass basketball tonight.

Otis Berg @padt.bsky.social · 21d

Highkey there just isn't a current fighting game out there with a more fun combo system.

Otis Berg @padt.bsky.social · 22d

I really haven't liked any of the ones they've done for Elena so far.

Street Fighter @streetfighter.capcomusa.com · 22d

The 2nd "Challenger Screen Illustration Contest" Challenger Screens will be available on October 15!

Set them via Customize Challenges and then get out there for some battles to show them off.

Thank you so much to all the artists and everyone who participated!

Street Fighter 6 - 2nd Challenger Screen Illustration Contest Winners

YouTube video by Street Fighter

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Otis Berg @padt.bsky.social · 22d

These Arby's steak nuggets kinda ass, I can't lie.

Otis Berg @padt.bsky.social · 23d

That's Ghost of Yotei sorted. Solid game. I liked it better than the first one.