Spider-Boy Reverses the Catchphrase of Spider-Man from the 1960s
One lost catchphrase from the 1960s period of Spider-man has been resurrected with fresh relevance. The Wallcrawler always thrives in animated form, particularly the series that helped start the Spider-Verse. Still, one cartoon that is impossible to forget is the first 1967 animated Spider-Man. Though not as popular as the 1990s animation, it is nonetheless quite historically significant.
Dan Slott's Spider-boy #7, with Paco Medina's artwork, reminds me of a classic cry made popular by the Webslinger in the '60s Spider-man cartoon: "walloping web-snappers!" Though it is a little passing reference in the issue, it honors the rich legacy of Spider-Man arriving at a period when that past isn't usually recognized, or investigated, unless it's via a multi-Spidey multiverse angle. This one allusion reminds readers it is worth honoring Spider-Man's long tradition on the screen as well as in the pages of Marvel Comics.
"Walloping Web-Snappers!" Spider-Man's Catchphrase Returns for Spider-Boy
Peter is shown in Spider-Boy #7 looking far and wide for his missing comrades – until a chance meeting results in a moment when he speaks a long-unused Catchphrase. Madame Monstrosity, hoping to experiment on Spider-Boy and his best friend Christina, kidnapped some issues before Spider-Boy #7; Christina therefore ended up being a human-pigeon hybrid. This at least gives her the chance to send a carrier pigeon bearing a note regarding Bailey's location and herself in search of Spider-Man.
Now, in Spider-Boy #7, Peter is shown looking far and wide for his lost friends until he comes upon an opportunity that results in a long-unused catchphrase said. Sadly, Peter Parker does not see Bailey Briggs in front of him. But what is in view for the original Spider-Man is a pigeon carrying a letter attached. Almost right afterward, Peter notices and investigates to find where Bailey and his companion are being kept. The news is so startling that he can't help but call out, "Walloping Web-Snappers," a term he hasn't uttered aloud since he did so on the 60s cartoon before departing to inform the other Avengers for backup.
Peter's application of a classic catchphrase pays great homage.
Spider-Boy pays a fast, efficient tribute to the character's rich origins in popular culture by using a classic 1960s animated Spider-Man catchphrase. Author Dan Slott seized the ideal chance to honor Spider-Man & His Amazing Friends in a way that seemed fitting without distorting the narrative or seeming out of place. In this sense, Spider-Boy also acts as a subdued cue to a younger generation of readers who might come upon vintage Spider-Man material by means of references such as these.
Marvel Comics now carries Spider-Boy #7.
From "Walloping Web-Snappers!" to "With Great Power, Comes Great Responsibility," Spider-Man's catchphrases carry legacy.
Several people who have used a spider-moniker across Marvel Comics go under the name Spider-Man. Usually acquiring their powers from a bite of a radioactive spider, the several Spider-Man heroes use webbing to swing and tangle their enemies using super-strength, agility, and intelligence. Among these Spider-Men, Peter Parker stands out as one of the most well-liked superheroes still today.
One of the most iconic and identifiable superheroes in the world, Spider-Man's extensive legacy in popular culture has produced a great range of unforgettable catchphrases. From his venerable "With great power comes great responsibility" to the more obscure "Walloping Web-Snappers," Spider-Man's catchphrases have become engrained in popular culture, reflecting the changing character's personality and the progression of the comic book history.
