Obama and Spiderman
Barack Obama is seeping into pop culture, and there's no better example than Marvel Comics' decision to feature him in a special issue of Amazing Spider-Man. On Jan. 14, Marvel will release #583 with Obama on the cover; it will sell for $3.99. The story line revolves around Spidey foiling an attempt to sabotage the inauguration.
"It was a natural after we learned the new president is a Spider-Man fan," Marvel editor in chief Joe Quesada told USA Today, noting reports that Obama once collected Spider-Man comics.
I'm glad Obama got a chance to star with an A-list superhero, and not someone like Green Arrow (is he still around?). As a kid, my comics pantheon featured Superman and Batman at the top, with Spider-Man and Flash not far behind. The rest were B-listers to me.
You can see some of the Spider-Man panels in this gallery. For a look at other presidents who have found a place in comics, including John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon, check out this Sun gallery.
While she always preferred The Hardy Boys to Nancy Drew, 
Comments
[From Dave: The original post mentioned Green Hornet, not Green Arrow, sparking this comment. I edited the post to correct it.]
You sir are a hack! You obviously know nothing of the Hornet's history. I'll wager that like most noobling journos you don't even know the difference between the Green Lantern, the Green Arrow, the Green Hornet or the Jolly Green Giant. They are very different, and the Hornet precedes them all. *Hint: the Jolly Green Giant sells vegetables and is not a hero of anyone per se except maybe Mom's across the US.
Do your homework. It would have taken you ten seconds to do a little googling and come up with the correct reference. The Green Hornet is far from a second rate hero. He is in fact the hero that inspired the creation of many of the so called "A list" heroes you probably know nothing about, and is a descendant of the Lone Ranger.
I swear, I hate comic posers. Put your crayons away and stop torturing people with your ridiculous drivel and commenting on subjects with which you have no background.
I'll bet Mr. Obama even knows enough not to disrespect the Green Hornet. I'll bet his Mom is proud he eats his vegetables too. With that ruddy complexion maybe you should consider throwing a few veggies in your diet. It might even help you think before you type.
Posted by: HornetSting | January 9, 2009 11:11 AM
Hornet, you're absolutely right. I was mixing up green comic book heroes. I should have said Green Arrow, the guy with the crazy quiver that held all sorts or specially powered arrows -- I've edited the post to correct it. I'm no expert on super heroes -- just a fan who read comics as a kid. Sorry.
Posted by: Dave | January 9, 2009 11:37 AM
Oh wow! That's outstanding on many levels, and fills me with glee as a comic reader, registered Democrat, and superhero fan.
I'll have to pick up an issue!
Posted by: Elizabeth Willse | January 9, 2009 11:39 AM
It's funny that the chameleon is trying to stop obama, when obama himself is the real chameleon, not to mention hypnotist, brain washer, and liar. WWW.DAVIDICKE.COM/OBAMA
Posted by: wake up | January 9, 2009 2:08 PM
It is a known fact that Spider-Man voted for Nader. I call shenanigans.
"X" is for those Men.
Posted by: Big Daddy (not Lipscomb) | January 9, 2009 2:29 PM
RE: Wake Up
You are insane.
Beware of the Lizard People for they are the Illuminati.
Posted by: I'm Awake | January 9, 2009 3:51 PM
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Posted by: Fashionista | January 9, 2009 5:32 PM