For today’s post we have a brief entry in the occasional
series where I endeavour to highlight the visual or narrative symmetry
between
the Spider-Man and Spider-Girl comics.
For this entry of Spider-Symmetry, we are taking a leap outside the
comics. But don’t worry, the other half of this mirror is once again delivered
by MC2 co-creator, artist extraordinaire and friendly
fella, Ron Frenz.
Released in 1975 by Lifesong Records and
featuring vocals from members of Crack the Sky and Brooklyn Bridge
with (unusually flat and dull) narration by Stan Lee came ‘Spider-Man:
Rock Reflections of a Superhero’, a rock opera which retells Peter Parker’s
story from his origin through to the death of Gwen Stacy. Not only did
it feature Stan Lee but iconic Spider-Man artist John Romita
provided the art for the album’s front cover.
Meanwhile in the MC2,
tucked away in the pages of 2007’s Amazing Spider-Girl #4, we have sneaky
Ron Frenz slip in a subtle homage to John Romita’s gorgeous work
with a panel featuring May ‘Mayday’ Parker standing in front of a very familiar
mirror which has been in Mayday’s Room
for quite some time prior! I wonder if Mr Frenz owns that rock opera
album?
Until I stop contemplating my life choices in front of large
reflective surfaces, I remain
frogoat