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By means of time-traveling hero Overtime in The Amazing Spider-man Annual #1, Spider-Man discovers he is outmatched in the field of comedic timing. Written by Derek Landy with artwork by Ron Lim and Don Ho, this intriguing problem investigates the unanticipated effects of time travel on Spider-Man's trademark wit.
The narrative starts as Spider-man struggles with the guilt over the death of a villain during an apparently normal takedown. Then enter Overtime, a hero endowed with Infinity Time Stone that lets him control time. Overtime's time-traveling powers are still developing, thus his temporal excursions are only 24 hours.
Driven to right the course and lighten Spider-Man's load, Overtime sets off a trip to change history. But when he chooses to "beat Spider-Man to the punchline," in addition to saving the villain, Fission, his motivations take an odd turn.
Seeking to know Spider-Man's viewpoint, one asks over time what he would say in response to Fission's death. Spider-Man's answer is naturally a pun on the villain's name: "Gone fission." Traveling back a day over overtime provides the same punchline before Spider-Man ever gets a chance to say it.
The end effect is a humorous collision of timing that confounds Spider-Man by the out-of-context quip. This scene underlines the need of appropriate comic setup and stresses the seasoned humor of Spider-Man, who notes that Overtime must be fresh to the art of the pun.
Overtime finds great inspiration in Spider-Man, known for his fast wit and laid-back attitude. Though his battles are serious, Spider-Man's ability to find comedy in difficulty is evidence of his relentless hope.
The narrative finally stresses the contagious character of happiness. True personification of human spirit, Spider-Man shows that laughter can overcome all kinds of difficulty. His tenacity and unflinching hope encourage others to welcome the less serious aspects of life even in trying circumstances.
Although Overtime might have pilfers Spider-Man's punchline in this specific context, his ongoing reputation as a master of comic timing is indisputable. His quips and asides have evolved into second nature to him, so confirming his reputation as the "Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man."
Apart from his heroic exploits, Spider-Man's ongoing appeal results from his relatable humor that helps readers connect with him. He captures the human spirit and shows how strong laughter can be even in the face of threat. The first Amazing Spider-Man Annual reminds us of the value of humor and the contagious nature of delight, so stressing the ongoing appeal of the web-slinger.