Marvel Comics made a huge splash recently, grabbing the attention of international news media by featuring newly elected President Barack Obama in "Amazing Spiderman #583". The Presdient , a reported long-time fan of the "Spider Man" title, is rescued by the friendly neighborhood webhead, who foils The Chameleon's plot to ruin the inauguration. Marvel also featured The President in one of their grittier titles, "Thunderbolts", where he holds a shadowy conference with Norman Osborn aboard Air Force One. Obama's cross-title feature seems to soldify his role in Marvel continuity, he's here to stay.But Marvel is not the only one incorporating President Obama into their best selling titles.
"Final Crisis #7", the last issue of DC's third and alleged "final" installment of the popular "Crisis Series", features an African-American President on the opening pages who reveals himself to be none other than Superman. Although the device works well with the alternate earth motif of Final Crisis, it certainly seems like DC is looking to one-up Marvel with the Obama gags.
Joe,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the Obama - Spiderman reference and actual comic issue, #583. What did you think of the story? The graphic design, lay-out and lettering?
The DARK AVENGERS title you mentioned, what is the issue #? Why was it "grittier"?
Good D.C. Obama "gag" reference.
Cynthia