Controversies regarding a comic are nothing new to Marvel Comics Book.
Marvel Comics’ book is known for revolutionizing superhero comics. The Fantastic Four, The Incredible Hulk, and The Amazing Spiderman have challenged what could and could not be successful when it comes to comics. Since the early days, writers and artists have continued to take creative risks. These risks have resulted in popular characters and enjoyed storylines.
A comic book, no doubt comes out with creative choices and images that turn out to be a misfire. And also, some of the choices and images are all by accident.
Universe X Spidey #1
This comic book is set in an alternate universe. The universe where heroes of Marvel grow old and portrayed in a distorted version of Marvel Universe. Artist AI Milgrom has included a decidedly rotten Easter Egg in the panel. There is a hidden message in the background of the comic. It was placed when the artist came to know that the former Editor-in-Chief of Marvel is replaced by Joe Quesada. And the artist was obviously not a fan of the former editor-in-chief.
Peter Parker is standing in front of a bookcase. Milgrom has inked the words, “Harras, Ha Ha, He’s Gone! Good Riddance To Bad Rubbish, He Was A Nasty S.O.B”.
The issue was printed and advanced copies were distributed to the stores. But later the run was recalled. Milgrom was also fired. But then Marvel re-hired him again.
Elektra Vol. 2 #3
Risqué images of women are not new in comics. But seemingly, a few impressions of Elektra seeming nude (albeit in shadow) for a few panels were deemed too problematic. The issue was recollected and the artwork was amended to show Elektra in some skimpy lingerie.
Spider-Man: Reign #1
In this comic, Spider-Man is illustrated as a pessimistic, elderly man who sits naked on his bed. His genitals were shown in full view. The art was amended and modified in later printings to put Peter’s regions in shadow. But for a while, readers saw more of Spider-Man than they thought they would.
Doctor Strange: The Sorcerer Supreme #15
Comic book artists have many times used reference models so as to help their drawings. The cover artist of Doctor Strange has used a photograph of Christian music singer Amy Grant as a model while depicting Strange’s girlfriend.
Though, this has dissatisfied Grant and her management team. They did not want her impression correlated with the occult or witchcraft. Marvel and Grant settled out-of-court with a consent decree.
NFL SuperPro #6
It is one of the most ridiculous creations of Marvel. NFL SuperPro was a former football player. He had become a superpowered, sports-themed hero. This comic did not last for long.
The 6th issue had shown him fighting with villains wearing Kachina masks. This had offended the Hopi Indian Tribe. They initiated a lawsuit. This resulted in Marvel apologizing for the issue.
