The latest issue of Amazing Spider-Man #1 features a surprising reference to the iconic sitcom Seinfeld, leading to a debate about whether comics should continue to include real-world celebrities and pop culture in their stories. While it’s common for comic books to make references to celebrities and media, these references can date the comics quickly and often distract from the main storyline.
In this issue, Peter Parker is trying to get his life back together with a new job and encounters the Rhino, who suffers a heart attack, leading Spider-Man to save his life. The story also includes a scene where Spider-Man investigates the Rhino’s apartment, which looks exactly like Jerry Seinfeld’s apartment from the TV show.
While these references can add a fun element to the comics, they can also take away from the overall storytelling and make the comics less relatable in the long run. It may be time for Marvel and other superhero publishers to consider retiring the trend of including real-world figures in their comics and focus more on creating original content.
Despite the popularity of Seinfeld and other pop culture references, it’s important for comic book creators to find a balance between incorporating real-world elements and maintaining the timeless nature of their stories. Amazing Spider-Man #1 is now available from Marvel Comics.
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