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Jan 29, 2021 · Mary Jane has returned in Amazing Spider-Man, which quite frankly is where she belongs, and with ASM 60 coming up that supposed to focus very heavily on Peter and Mary Jane, it’s very unlikely. Again this is a “silent cancellation” so nothing is official yet and with the Instagram art that ZE CARLOS as been posting, you shouldn’t count ...
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By Jesse Schedeen
Updated: Nov 26, 2019 7:14 pm
Posted: Oct 24, 2019 1:33 am
It's not difficult to understand why Marvel might want Mary Jane Watson to have her own solo series right about now, especially with the MCU and Insomniac's Spider-Man game both giving us much more assertive takes on Peter Parker's favorite flame. Whether The Amazing Mary Jane will actually appeal to those hungry for more Mary Jane is another matter. The first issue works as a perfectly entertaining spinoff of the ongoing Amazing Spider-Man series, but it doesn't have a huge amount to offer beyond that.
This series builds on recent MJ-related developments in writer Nick Spencer's work. MJ has reluctantly put her relationship with Peter Parker on pause in order to jump-start her Hollywood career. Little does she know the production she's joined is being run by Mysterio.
There's really not much to the first issue beyond that basic premise. We see MJ grapple with all the predictable Hollywood woes - a badly underwritten part, incompetent co-stars and absentee writers. Writer Leah Williams take a meta approach by devoting a significant portion of this issue to MJ's rant about how women are mistreated and underutilized. The problem is that she spends so long complaining (however rightfully) about being taken for granted that MJ never actually has time to do much in this issue. This leaves the motivation for some of her decisions in this issue very up in the air. Only in a lone scene near the end of the issue is she given a chance to just be the wholesome, likable protagonist she can be. Williams' dialogue is peppy and fun, but too often the MJ scenes seem to run in circles with nothing much to show for it in the end.
The other big flaw with The Amazing Mary Jane is that the script and art don't gel particularly well. On their own merits, artist Carlos Gomez and colorist Carlos Lopez fit right into the Spider-Man universe. Their work heavily evokes the look and feel of early '00s Spider-Man and artists like Mike Wieringo and Todd Nauck. The problem is that they ...
The Amazing Mary Jane #1 is far from a disaster, but it's also not the most auspicious start for Mary Jane's first solo series. This issue offers surprisingly little insight into the title character, instead reserving most of its character development for the disguised Quentin Beck. The art also feels badly mismatched given the tone of the story. T...
That said, I’ve found the book to be mediocre at best so far. I plan to stick with Leah for a few more issues but so far she hasn’t given me a reason to keep a mini-series on my pull list, let alone an ongoing series.
Oct 23, 2019 · The Good: Amazing Mary Jane #1 shows the potential of a solo series Mary Jane Watson. Leah Williams waste no time in showcasing how MJ can carry a comic with her charisma alone. One major concerning story choice aside, Amazing Mary Jane #1 is a positive first step in this new ongoing series.
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The Amazing Mary Jane is a 2019 comic book by Marvel Comics, starring Mary Jane Watson. It is written by Leah Williams with art by Carlos Gomez.
Oct 22, 2019 · October 22, 2019. After attending the Spider-Man panel at San Diego Comic-Con it was infinitely apparent the hottest book announced was The Amazing Mary Jane. It harbors excellent creators, features one of the most iconic characters in Spider-Man, and it takes the show to Los Angeles.
