One thing I was very eager to see with this show was the fan reaction. I'm talking the hardcore comic fan reaction. I've always felt that the readers who went into this with the least experience with Spider-Man would get the most out of it, would enjoy it the most. I knew we were going to be changing some pretty fundamental elements of the character, and I was nervous as to how everyone would react to that. I still am, actually, as some of the bigger changes are still to come. So far though, I have to say, I haven't had a single complaint about the level of re-invention going on. You guys really seem to be enjoying the characters, and I think that's great. It's really the biggest compliment a showrunner or writer can receive, because in the end, if nobody cares about your characters, they're not going to care about your story and what happens to them.
I've always said G&C is about 60% character-driven, 40% plot driven, and 10% action driven. Yes, that's 110%, because we always give 110% ;)
Random Off-Topic Warning:
So NFL opening kickoff weekend has come and gone and my Carolina Panthers' record stands at 1-0 after defeating the Rams 27-13 in St. Louis on Sunday. I have to say, as much ass as that kicks, I am surprised. You see, the Panthers have not win a season opener since 2003 when they defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars in Charlotte on a last-second touchdown pass. That same year, they ended up making it all the way to the Super Bowl, losing to the New England Patriots 32-29 on a last-second field goal. I now officially have a good feeling about this season :)
On a more serious note, Buffalo Bills tight end Kevin Everett suffered a very serious spinal cord injury during the Bills home opener against the Denver Broncos Sunday. It was just an ordinary play, he was covering a kickoff return when the return guy ran into him. Everett immediately hit the turf and didn't move again until just about 24 hours ago. It took paramedics 15 minutes to take him off the field. I'm such a huge fan of football, I often overlook the violent nature of the game, and while injuries are always a serious issue, it's usually because they hurt the team. This time, it cost Everett his career and nearly his life, and while doctors are optimistic that he'll eventually walk again, a tragedy like this really puts things in perspective.
If you're the religious type, do keep him and his family in your prayers. If not, then keep them in your thoughts. Here's to Kevin making a swift and complete recovery.
Back on the G&C front, as I spoke about characters before, the one who seems to be getting the most attention so far has to be Eddie. I kind of figured on this happening, given his wide-open, wise-ass personality. Trust me though, you guys haven't seen anything yet. Next week's episode is written by myself and executive producer J.B. Gibson - mostly by him.
Believe me when I say that there is nothing quite like JB-written Eddie. So, if you're a fan of Mr. Brock, you should enjoy 1.03. Speaking of which, this entry's coming to an end, which means it's preview time:
Peter must cope with his Uncle Ben's death, while at the same time dealing with his new found abilities. Meanwhile, Wilson Fisk continues his hunt for the Renaissance serum, and Nick Fury pays a personal visit to OsCorp in regards to the Gargan incident.
THINGS TO WATCH FOR:
- Who? Alistair Smythe.
- What? Web shooters.
- When? Last week.
- Where? Stanley's apartment.
- Why? Circus people.
Release Date: Next Wednesday, September 19th.
Until then, watch out for those creepy-ass squirrels!
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