Trouble
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In today\\u2019s episode of Indefensible Ink, your hosts discuss Marvel\\u2019s 2003 failed attempt to revive romance comics and/or troll Spider-Man fans: Trouble, or, The Fantabulous Sexual Emancipation of One Aunt May. Was having a thirtysomething Scottish guy write a story ostensibly aimed at American teen girls an amazing idea or merely a spectacular idea? Is Trouble the canonical origin of Peter Parker? Can Justin and Ryan contain their seething contempt for this storyline and give it a fair shake?
Also in this episode: the strange origin of Mary Jane\\u2019s famous catchphrase, way too much information about Uncle Ben and Aunt May\\u2019s sex lives, and proper disposal of your issues of Trouble.
Discussed: Trouble #1-5 (2003-04).
Contents:
- 00:00 - Content warning
- 00:55 - Theme and intro
- 02:40 - Background: A Troubled history
- 07:14 - Issue #1
- 19:12 - Issue #2
- 27:57 - Issue #3
- 34:28 - Issue #4
- 41:06 - Issue #5
- 47:49 - Analysis
- 1:01:15 - Canon Fodder
- 1:09:30 - Recommendations
- 1:17:35 - Closing