FREE GOBLIN NATION PDF Jean Rabe | 320 pages | 10 Oct 2009 | Wizards of the Coast | 9780786951536 | English | United States Goblin Nation (Earth) | Marvel Database | Fandom Spider-Man's activities as a solo New York City-based crime fighter, member of the Avengers, and former member of the Future Foundation has made him one of the most connected heroes in the Goblin Nation Universeand that didn't change when the consciousness of his old foe Doctor Octopus AKA Otto Octavius took command of his body. What did change was the established dynamics between Spidey and many of his fellow heroes. The Superior Spider-Man's brand of egotistical and often violent heroics has rubbed many heroes the wrong way, and the former Doc Goblin Nation isn't shy about voicing his opinions about the so-called "heroes" that cross his path. These new, sometimes contentious, and often explosive dynamics are chronicled every month in the Goblin Nation "Superior Spider-Man Team- Up. How does that feel? And I imagine even with your busy schedule working on television shows like "Mad" and "Robot Chicken" the opportunity to tell stories that team Spider-Man with various characters in the Marvel Universe was to good to pass up. Kevin Shinick: That's exactly right. In fact, I'm thrilled, because the one person I enjoy teaming Spider-Man up with the most is me! So when an opportunity like this comes along I instinctively say yes. It's like a spider-sense that kicks in on its own. Only it comes out of my mouth. It's Spider-mouth! Goblin Nation I get it whenever they ask if I want to work on a Spider-Man book. In fact, I Goblin Nation worked Spider- Man into "MAD's" th episode which is what I was wrapping up when this came along, so it'll be great to be able to exercise my Spidey Goblin Nation in the proper medium again. The Superior Spider-Man played a role in your "Superior Goblin Nation series so you already have some experience writing the character, but with this new assignment you'll get a chance to take an even bigger look at the character. What do you find most interesting about Otto Octavius? Which aspects of his personality are you especially interested in exploring? I love this whole Goblin Nation story line that Dan [Slott] has come up with. Mostly because Spider-Man has been around for over fifty years and as great a character as he is which is huge I think it's a wonderful way to get creative and take a break from the norm without having to do a whole "reboot," because there Goblin Nation just so many ways you can rearrange the same pieces on the game board. For myself, I've really enjoyed playing with the Goblin Nation ego Goblin Nation Superior Spider-Man has. Especially because Peter struggled so much with wondering if what he was Goblin Nation was the right thing at times, that it's refreshing to be in the mind of someone who has little to zero doubt about it. And Goblin Nation these first few issues that I'm writing I begin to delve even more into the ramifications of having Goblin Nation a large ego. Your first Goblin Nation Spider-Man Team-Up" Goblin Nation is especially significant in that it also ties into "Goblin Nation," a big Spidey event that's been a long time in the making. What's Goblin Nation like being part of that? I know it doesn't encompass as many book as, say, "Infinity," but would you consider this your first event tie-in story? And I love that I'm able to contribute even a little bit to this event, because it's just that, an "event" and yet not one that encompasses so much that it strays from being a personal story. In the books I've done, I've always tried to keep things somewhat intimate, even though the actions of the characters usually have a larger effect on their lives. And this is a perfect example of that. I've talked with Dan about the "big picture" of this journey Goblin Nation not only do I think readers will be thrilled with what he's come up with, but I love that we've found an awesome way for me to have the roads I'm building lead to the same event. Let's move into the Team-Up characters in this story: Daredevil and the Punisher. What's your sense of the dynamic between these two characters and Spider-Man? When your story begins do they have any sort of common ground? They do. Right off the bat, because his moral compass lies more in the grey zone, Punisher feels he's being adversely affected by Spider-Man's war on crime. And as the story unfolds, all three of them Goblin Nation they're facing a problem, which will require them to depend on each other more than they'd like to. Who are some of the other supporting players in this story? Will we see any other heroes or members of Spidey's supporting cast? What else can you tell us about the obstacles and adversaries your heroes will face in this initial story? Will they be tangling directly with the Green Goblin or any of his lieutenants? What makes these characters good foils for Spidey, Daredevil and the Punisher? What makes me really excited about this storyline Goblin Nation the fact that even though the reader is aware of the Goblin's presence, Spider-Man himself still hasn't caught on yet, and without giving too much away I'll just say Spider-Man gets his first wake-up call that something larger might be at work here. And like most wake up calls, it's not a pleasant one. We talked about characters, let's dive a little more into story. In terms of plot and themes what is the story Goblin Nation begins in "Superior Spider-Man" 9 about? I think the overriding theme to this story is perception. How Goblin Nation what we see differ from what we know? You've got three Goblin Nation who have worked together before, but in the current atmosphere are questioning each other's loyalties. Superior Spider-Man, for obvious reasons, seems different than he has in the past, Punisher's motives are always different from our traditional heroes and that unsettling "calm Goblin Nation the storm" vibe that hangs in the air has Daredevil questioning everything that's going on, so it's almost like these characters' trust levels are back at ground zero. Your collaborator, artist Marco Checchetto, already Goblin Nation a Goblin Nation handle on your three protagonists having drawn them multiple times in the past. What else do you feel he brings to this story? I'm a big fan of Marco's. Goblin Nation he brings to this story is the promise that this book is going to look just as awesome as Goblin Nation past work, but for me what he brings is a talent and understanding that lets me jump off at level ten and not have to worry about getting someone up to speed. I've already thrown a lot at Marco and he bats it back with incredible speed and creativity. Plus he says he thinks the script is great, so either I'm Goblin Nation him to do great work or Goblin Nation lying through his teeth. Now Goblin Nation got life imitating art with me now wondering if I can trust Goblin Nation. It Goblin Nation like a book like this and a character like Spider-Man means you can tell almost any kind of story with any Goblin Nation of tone, Goblin Nation That's true. And if I can, Goblin Nation like to keep unearthing some of the lesser used characters like I've done in my other books, but for now I think a lot of what I'll do will be within Goblin Nation wake Goblin Nation "Goblin Nation. I think you'd be surprised to learn that throughout the rich history of these characters, Doc Ock and the Green Goblin have Goblin Nation very few interactions together. So I'm going to explore some of the more interesting times and reveal a few key moments from the past that might even have a big impact on our current story lines. Marco and I aren't taking the term "Team-Up" lightly. We know the readers expect Goblin Nation team-up to deliver just as many rewards as the characters themselves, so we're packing our issues with as many explosive and fulfilling moments as we can. So unless someone has switched bodies with Marco on their deathbed, then we should be good to go. Now you've got me wondering again. When Dave Richards was a young Goblin Nation his mother bought him several comics as a way of encouraging a love of reading. She was successful in her endeavor, Goblin Nation she also created a lifelong comics fan. By Dave Richards Dec 18, Share Share Tweet Email 0. Related Topics Comics Comic Goblin Nation marvel comics marco checchetto superior spider-man kevin shinick superior spider-man team-up goblin nation. Dave Richards Articles Published When Dave Richards Goblin Nation a young boy his mother bought him several comics as a way of encouraging a love of reading. The Venture Bros. Shinick Battles a "Goblin Nation" in "Superior Spider-Man Team-Up" His comatose body somehow managed to escape the Columbia University Medical Center where he was being treated after his literal meltdown with Super-Adaptoid technology.