Occasionally I like to highlight the visual
or narrative
symmetry between the Spider-Man and Spider-Girl
comics. Today I wanted to demonstrate another fine example of artist Ron
Frenz showering adoration upon one of the comic industry’s most
underappreciated artists, Sal Buscema.
Presented for your consideration, Spectacular Spider-Man
#189, where a deranged Harry
Osborn is arrested and being loaded into the back of a van before
threatening to reveal Spider-Man’s secret identity.
Now, compare this with the ending of What If #105 wherein Normie Osborn is being loaded into the back of a van and graces everyone with his own rendition of the 1967 Spider-Man theme song, complete with altered lyrics tailored to Spider-Girl.
Until I figure out the full lyrics and find footage of this
lost cartoon, I remain
frogoat