"But I don't want to cure cancer. I want to turn people into dinosaurs." actual quote from a spiderman comic

@cryamistellimek9184

Жыл бұрын

That kind of makes the line where Spider-Man says he could cure cancer a little more heartbreaking knowing his experience with it.

@deadlyninja112

Жыл бұрын

It was a villain that had really unique tech and Spider-Man tells him he can cure cancer with that typa tech but the villian says he'd rather turn people into dinos lol

@OLDsoldierbluejay

Жыл бұрын

priorities are priorities, man. seriously tho, screw cancer.

@yourtimetraveleralara

Жыл бұрын

Yes

@tysondennis1016

Жыл бұрын

It’s one of those quotes that’s strange, even with context.

The fact that Spider Man canonically does basically Make A Wish work for children is incredible

The fact that Tim was included in those that Peter had lost was really wholesome.

@deeotee6966

Жыл бұрын

But also kinda sad

@yoghurtlord1745

Жыл бұрын

It's that bitter-sweet type of wholesomeness that shows that Tim represents one of the many reasons why Pete does what he does 😭 He only spent a single night getting to know Tim, yet Tim had that much of an impact on Pete - it's really nice that the writers still remember Tim and come back to down-to-earth stories like this every now and then ☺

@Foxy02016

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I think he represents not just Tim, but all of the kids who Peter has helped with their dreams while on their death beds

@1FenFen1

9 ай бұрын

@@Foxy02016 yeah rem slep

That “Leah” story actually made me tear up. Spider-Ham of all people really summed up the most heartbreaking thing about being Spider-Man: “The hardest part of this job is… you can’t always save everybody”

@MegaIata

Жыл бұрын

Indeed that is hardest

@easports2618

Жыл бұрын

Spider-ham??

@MegaIata

Жыл бұрын

@@easports2618 yea

@easports2618

Жыл бұрын

@@MegaIata but this story had spider man

@renzoastar1977

Жыл бұрын

​@@easports2618 yes but the "The hardest part of this job is...you can't always save everybody" quote was from Spider-Man Into the spider-verse where spider ham said this quote.

Just a quick tip for viewer retention, don't tell us that Spiderman isn't going to be beating up cancer kids in the first 10 seconds, I was really looking forward to seeing Peter go full Anakin

@The_Blue_Otaku

2 жыл бұрын

Not gonna lie that would funny as hell to read in a comic Spider-man beating up a kid with cancer because he think he's Saitama from One Punch Man

@aarav_sharma

2 жыл бұрын

hahahaha

@ieuanhunt552

2 жыл бұрын

Well there is probably several stories out there of Spiderman fighting a terminal cancer patient. How many times do you think he's fought Deadpool.

@markx2231

2 жыл бұрын

@@ieuanhunt552 ......... Well I mean kinda Vulture as well

@sh2157

2 жыл бұрын

🤣

I suffer with Leukemia irl, and this video made me cry. On multiple occasions.

@alexlennen

2 жыл бұрын

Keep fighting, you've got this mate🙏

@yochior

2 жыл бұрын

I hope you get better, stay strong 🙏

@athroncastro7722

2 жыл бұрын

Stay determined bro, I'm rooting for Ya! 💙

@IronHawk5

2 жыл бұрын

I hope you get better

@tomasverdu4873

2 жыл бұрын

whenever you fell bad remember there were 5 guys and prob counting and the peploe around you who cared and are waiting for the best for you. (i hope this helped a bit)

Spider-Man having some of the most down to earth stories like this are why I have loved the character so much over the years. Genuinely adore this stuff.

@hamd8375

2 жыл бұрын

Hello salty

@RancidKari

2 жыл бұрын

alex lennen >>>>>>>>>>>

@pebzz4733

2 жыл бұрын

Sup salty

@HatsuneInku

2 жыл бұрын

Who is kdan and why does he have a Salty d?

@popkb

2 жыл бұрын

I thought it's a bot but thank God looked at the channel date. Yeah fam. That's the same reason we all love the character. But not the recent development of the character. They are ruining him now but I like the old comics and that old Peter is my Peter not the current comic one. P.s: I'm not saying about the movies, games and shows. I'm only talking about the comics.

Tim is both the most depressing and uplifting in a way. Peter gave him so much personal information, more than any other super fan of him. He gave him solace in his final weeks. But Peter only did it because he knew the kid was dying and would take the secrets to the grave. There was little risk.

@abbycollins

2 жыл бұрын

And he did it to make a child happy.

@Lucerna999

Жыл бұрын

@@abbycollins if the child wasnt aobut to die he wouldnt have

@ModernDahze

Жыл бұрын

@@Lucerna999 he couldn’t have. As a hero consequences follow. But he gave that kid a reason to appreciate things

@jaimeruiz7837

Жыл бұрын

I think Peter wouldn’t care if the kid didn’t die. It was worth the risk.

@cbandit7715

Жыл бұрын

I think Leah is. She never actually got to see him and I think that's sad

These issues are why Spider-man is my favorite hero, he does stuff like this no matter the circumstance and when he reveals his identity to Tim, I cried Edit 1: (Thanks for agreeing with me)

@Neillan

2 жыл бұрын

He's easily the greatest super-hero of all time! Yes, even more than Superman (as much as I like him).

@lil_vault_boy4201

2 жыл бұрын

Very true, nearly cried at the end of all three of these comics

@theradionicrevival8068

2 жыл бұрын

It breaks my heart how so many of the best superhero stories are often just them dealing with the mundane, or at most, situations they can’t exactly “punch”. A lot of these stories often have 0 resolution or even fights. The epitome of “small scale” The issue with this is that the writers and producers behind superhero movies is that theymre obessed with spectacle and have begun to brainwash the populace over decades on how the best superhero stories are the one of spectacle. “Fate of the world, “girlfriend/partner/dog/wife etc in distress”, “life on the line, “destruction of the heroes personal life or their hometown/state/country” whatever These types of stories are great and can be moving, but its not all of what nakes heroes stories great, nor is it the only way they can be great. It’s heartbreaking that we’ll never see these types of stories be on the big screen, tv is the closest we’ll ever get. Stories like these are “too small” for theaters, they apparently “lack value” I like homecoming and iron man 3, but its sad thats as close as we’re ever going to get with what i’m talking about. We’re never going to just see a full movie of cap and tony just going cross country to bars and pouring the feelings out or some shit. Shits rough man.

@theradionicrevival8068

2 жыл бұрын

I talked about it in a completely unrelated comment section on a comic dub starring wolverine and spiderman chilling at a bar, alone on a holiday. It was an official story and really good! I’d unironically love to see it stretched out (with the essence intact) and adapted as a movie to the big screen! The kicker? Like in the story, spiderman never removes his mask. Aka the celeb casted to play this specific version of peter should be kept a complete secret from the moment the film is greenlit and literally never revealed ever. We never see his face. Actor should go uncredited in the credits too. Maybe even get multiple bug name actors on set with a similar height and build to psyche out leakers, never confirm or deny who was actually specifically in the suit. Spiderman’s already such a big selling point, who’s playing him would be irrelevant and be a good way to get buzz going. Keep the actors identity a secret officially. Even long after its released. It’d get leaked to the public eventually somehow, but i like the idea of only referring to the spiderman in the movie as just “spiderman” And like garfield before him, it’d be a nice way of showing the actor conveying feeling PURELY through body language alone (its a very sweet and personal story after all) But obviously, with how the american economy is, how greedy hollywood is, how expensive this could be and how afraid hollywood can be when it comes to taking risks on bigger properties; such a movie will never exist, despite the fact that it would 100% sell A chill, low stakes, vacation spiderman and logan team up movie of them mostly just exploring each other’s characters and hanging out? Shit would be so bold that it’d probably be the top spiderman movie for decades 💀

Spider-Man is probably the most relatable superhero of all time. My mother died of leukemia two years ago and not a day goes by without thinking about her at least once. She fought for ten years to live and, just like Spider-Man, she always got back up. I'll always admire her and Spidey for accomplishing the impossible. Great video man, really hope your Power Rangers vid gets back soon

@realcosmic

2 жыл бұрын

sorry for your loss dude, hope you’re doing greatx

@o8198

2 жыл бұрын

sorry for your loss

@isaiahlozano5301

2 жыл бұрын

you 2 will see each other someday, and I hope you will find peace

@LLx.pepe.xLL.

2 жыл бұрын

Im so sorry for your lost my prayers are with you

@c_rab.

2 жыл бұрын

i feel you man, my mom died like 3 or 4 years ago of some type of cancer that i cant remember the name of, we had no idea she had it and once we found out it was too late.

I think it's important to write these stories about these "larger than life" heroes tackling more everyday "human" problems instead of the next superpowered moustache-twirler, it adds a layer of relatability and showcases how these characters would act in more personal situations. Thank you for sharing these stories Alex

@marvelousball

2 жыл бұрын

It's the whole deal about spiderman. Your friendly NEIGHBORHOOD hero

@jadenbryant9283

2 жыл бұрын

@@marvelousball I have always wanted a Spider-man series that was in a more realistic variation of the marvel universe the realism being a mixture of invincibles and Jokers that mostly focuses on the crime / friendly neighborhood aspect of the Spider-Man Mythos not really showing a lot of Spideys villains although They do exist

@elderrusty541

2 жыл бұрын

And it’s always important to have these kinds of moments to help ground the hero, they can’t save everyone, it’s one of the reasons that the death of Pa Kent in Superman ‘78 and in many interpretations where it’s disease is such a great moment, he can do so many things but it’s important to remember that he isn’t God

@jadenbryant9283

2 жыл бұрын

and yea the other marvel universe heroes and villains would exsist in my hypothetical

@thefvguy5648

2 жыл бұрын

I recommend reading The World’s Greatest Heroes by Paul Dini for DC. It’s such heartwarming stories and features one of the greatest Superman stories out there.

That Leah story was depressing, sure, but having you re-describe it made me realise that she was most likely semi-conscious the whole time, aware that she was swinging with Spider-Man rather than merely hallucinating it. Her expression after being kissed on the cheek by him might suggest this, too. She heard him say “sweet dreams”, then she was off again.

You know.... I found it funny that despite having so many high stake stories featuring multiversal entities who eats Spider-Man variants, gods, demons, aliens, the one that feels most genuine and beautiful stories when it comes to Spider-Man is pretty much happens closer to home either it's a love one nearest to Peter or helping the sick to live their dream before dying.

@bastibagui2553

2 жыл бұрын

Yes cause that it the core of his character. He is just an ordinary kid from queens. He just happened to be spiderman because of circumstance

@Aztesticals

2 жыл бұрын

It reminds me of the Deadpool suicide girl. He knows damn well what it means to want to die and he knows he can't save her. And so he ends up taking her to a center and personally sees her in

As a childhood cancer survivor, the part about the kid being afraid to go to bed because he’s not sure he’ll wake up hit hard. I struggled with that a lot. It’s a horrible thought to live with.

@Toreju7240

6 ай бұрын

Glad you beat it and are still around today💯

People often talk about how Strong or how Smart Spider-Man is , but I think it's his compassion that's makes him him special. Makes me sad that Disney didn't allow a little boy to have a Spider-Man tombstone.

@GalazyProductions

Жыл бұрын

Disney are the type of people that Spider-Man directly opposes

@notsoberoveranalyzer8264

Жыл бұрын

@@GalazyProductions yeah… Disney you know that company that grants more “Last Wishes” to the terminally ill than entire nations. I’m no fan of Disney, but come on bro.

@WitchOfGreed

Жыл бұрын

Spider-Man would've been okay with it.

@an0rmalp3rson70

Жыл бұрын

@@WitchOfGreed and Kingpin wouldn't let it happen just to fuck with Peter

@jordyjohnathan5123

11 ай бұрын

​@@notsoberoveranalyzer8264lol are you serious. It doesnt matter what 'last wishes' they grant. Its a drop in the ocean compared to all the fucked stuff disney has done as a conpany. Its a multi-billion dollar cooperation at the end of the day. You are being very naive if you think they are some kind of hero

The most tragic part about Tim’s story is that it very clearly mattered to the publishers for people to see. The fact it came up all those years later is what gets me the most.

@alderlopezcastro4928

Жыл бұрын

Leah story is even more tragic and she's never brought up agian.😞

When I was little, my grandparents would usually look after me a couple days each week. My dad loved marvel comics when he was a kid, so my grandma had a ton of old issues of Spider-Man still with her. I grew up when the Raimi movies were coming out, and I thought Peter Parker was just the coolest. I loved his colorful outfit and mask that covered his whole head. I thought his powers were so creative and was amazed when he swung around saving Manhattan from Willem Dafoe. I looked at Peter and saw someone I wanted to be. At least once a week we’d sit down together and she’d read through half an issue with me; I’m pretty sure it’s how I started to learn to read. I remember being on the edge of my seat on the ride to her house because I couldn’t wait to see how Spidey was gonna get out of this one. When I was ten, she died of liver cancer, and was suffering from multiple kinds at the end of her life. She was always of fragile health, suffering from asthma her whole life and surviving a total of four heart attacks. When my parents told me grandma was gone, I cried harder than I think I ever will in my life. She was 4’10 and 80 pounds, and she was the strongest person of all time. She taught my grandpa how to speak English when he came to America from Nicaragua. She raised my dad and his sister almost all on her own while my grandfather worked at the welding plant all day. She took time to humor this weird little kid twice a week while his parents were working late, and made the best peanut butter and jelly sandwich in the world. She looked just like Aunt May, and I think sometimes I forgot that they weren’t one and the same. Spider-Man is my favorite superhero.

@totallynotaferret

Жыл бұрын

Your grandma seems like a better superhero than spiderman tbh

@YAHSHUA777

11 ай бұрын

Spider-Man's my favorite superhero too, I'm glad your grandma and you got to spend time together, God bless man

This story embodies why Spider-Man continues to be Marvel's best super hero even after 60 years!

Im reminded of that All Star Superman strip where he stopped a girl from committing suicide. Im not a comic book reader but that scene of him telling her that "you're stronger then you think you are" absolutely destroys me and inspires me. It's one thing to overcome and persevere out of sheer stubbornness, but we all don't have that strength 24/7 7 days a week so hearing that from a genuine hero like fucking Superman to this random kid that he felt needed the reassurance ALL THIS while he himself was dying is just perfect to me.

@yiwoon_cr8s

2 жыл бұрын

This is why Japan needed a hero like Superman Someone who would actually give them hope back in a world where group think can sometimes be a harmful double edged sword

@zetamangads

2 жыл бұрын

@@yiwoon_cr8s the thing is spiderman is more appealing to the Japanese, because they like heroes to be more Human rather than God because they can't relate someone who isn't Human.

@egekazkayas8968

Жыл бұрын

@@zetamangads Is he though, I mean they did turn him into an alien with a mech for the tv show.

@zetamangads

Жыл бұрын

@@egekazkayas8968 there was a Japanese TV show that gave him a mech which influenced Toei to implement mechs in Super Sentai/Power Rangers.

@n543576

Жыл бұрын

@@zetamangads I don't know about that statement on the Japanese liking more "human" characters then "gods". Japanese anime is literally filled to the brim with unrealistic female proportions, unrealistic character skills and competency, and in general unrealistic situations and plots. Which isn't a bad thing, I love anime and manga but wish fulfillment is an exceptionally big portion of their entertainment media. Hell even live action dramas are over the top and sensational!

My mom died recently from heart disease and she was a spiderman superfan that, along with my dad, passed her love of spiderman on to me. Watching this beautiful video was like a kick to the chest with emotion. Thank you for going over these amazing stories

@SonicHasNoMoney

Жыл бұрын

i am sorry for your lost, at least your mom is in a better place away from pain

@chrisgatt9382

Жыл бұрын

@@SonicHasNoMoney thank you

@George-qm8tr

10 ай бұрын

Don’t worry she’s up there with Stan lee

@comicnerd101A

10 ай бұрын

@George-qm8tr thank you. She gets to meet him, Steve ditko and Jack Kirby

That first kid you showed, watch the 1997 ( i think) Animated spiderman tv show. They redid that who scene with a girl, it's all beat-to-beat with the comic (as I just found out). The very last scene is him swinging out of the building for... 'terminally ill kids'. Even for a kid, me, I was shocked and teary eyed watching that when I was young. I'm glad they drew inspiration from the comic

@alexlennen

2 жыл бұрын

I was gonna put it in this video but video footage is a bitch and a half to edit

@Smhedgehog

2 жыл бұрын

Which episode was that?

@TheComicMaster1995

2 жыл бұрын

Never noticed it as a kid Watched it years later as an adult and I can say, it definitely hit like a brick

@AugustoEL

2 жыл бұрын

Do you have the link or the episode?

@gentlechaos8564

2 жыл бұрын

Here just in case anyone shares the episode. :)

Green Goblin: Peter what happened? Spider-man: Cancer

This is what a superhero should be. It’s not always about punching villains, it’s also about giving people hope.

There’s also that one story of a kid that runs over and “takes” a bullet for Spider-Man during a bank robbery. Peter, of course, could doge it just fin but the kid had no way of knowing. Far as he knew, he saved Spider-Man. We then learn that this kid had always been a huge Spider-Man fan and even made his own comics where he (in a big costume) and Spider-Man fought crime together and where best friends. MJ consoles Peter but he’s so guilty, and in the last panel we see how overcome with guilt and powerlessness Spider-Man is at not being able to save this kid. It’s a beautiful story, really.

@mediatorraptor3349

Жыл бұрын

What is it called?

@fadedLotuz

Жыл бұрын

@@mediatorraptor3349 "What Would Spider-Man Do?"

this video unironically fucked me up and made me cry 10/10, quality content

@alexlennen

2 жыл бұрын

exactly my intention

@falcoreee

2 жыл бұрын

@@alexlennen you evil mastermind. I managed to struggle through the first and second story but the third one really got me as soon as the "he's afraid he won't be able to get back up again if he sleeps" line hit it struck me DEAD. (little unrelated tangent I just felt like saying Love your shit dude, keep it up, hope you can make more vids like the power rangers one without being backstabbed, would gladly be emotionally tortured for 10+ minutes again anytime, keep swaggin on the algorithm)

@comicnerd101A

2 жыл бұрын

Same

@youssefferchichi1439

Жыл бұрын

I bowled my eyes out after Tim's story was finished...

Oh I love some of these issues! The kid who collects Spider-Man along with the Spider-Bite issue are incredible comics themself and truly encapsulate the empathetic & pure heart of who Spider-Man is.

Man, I remember reading the comic with spiderbite, I cried for a long while. Thanks for bringing attention to the side of spidey most people don't see, good video!

The Leah one hit me harder than the other 2. Thig girl died of the cold and starvation, sepsis from a small cut and no shelter. All preventable, all easily solved. So seeing this girl slowly die and still smile and look up to her hero who was literally lighting up her sky, yet he never came down, not in time. At least she got her wish before she passed on, not just in the from of a hallucination but her hero actually trying to save her Spiderman facing a weekly villain is one thing but the fact that he truly breaks down when he sees something he could've solved so easily, thats what make spiderman my favorite hero. He's more man than spider, as dumb as it sounds.

Deadpool's "Don't jump" is in my opinion one of the best comics ever written.

He really is the friendly neighborhood spider-man

Another comic worth addressing is "Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man" #310 It's another really good example of Peter taking the time out of his life for anyone who needs it I won't spoil too much but there's a lot of 'classic Parker' examples in that specific issue and it's one of my favourite Spider-Man issues ever. Not specifically about Spidey helping a sick kid, but definitely not super far off

@playerback7722

Жыл бұрын

Yep

Truly honored you addressed my last comment at the very beginning of the video. Not sure what you've got in the works next, but I am interested to see what I missed out on after I dropped Marvel's underrated masterpiece after S3, as well as your early creations... Keep em' coming alex!

@alexlennen

2 жыл бұрын

lol I was gonna put a screenshot in but youtube would pick up the text "terminally ill child" and demonetise

@knealiegamesYT

Жыл бұрын

The more I think about it this is exactly the same as when you make a joke but someone else says it louder ;)

That's so sweet. After all that time he really never forgot about Tim

*I'm so sorry about your Power Rangers video Alex, hope it gets restored soon.* In the meantime, I'll be smiling like an idiot through this amazing video!

I have been battling cancer and spider-man has served as inspiration to keep going. I am hopeful that I can overcome cancer like spider-man has overcome hardships. I love spider-man and I love your content, keep up the great work!

God I was doing such a good job keeping the tears in until the ending of spider bite. As someone who watched their cousin suffer from cancer (I'm so thankful my younger cousin ended up beating it) it just made me weirdly happy to see that final panel, also considering my cousin is a big Spiderman fan too

@evaniceface

Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad your cousin is better.

this is kind of why spiderman is such a recognizable superhero, he’s not a fantastical figure flying around with mythical origins and reality shattering superpowers and situations that people can only imagine, he’s just an ordinary man who was given the power to help others, he isn’t a multi-billionaire and he doesn’t only fight world-threatening villains, he’s your friendly neighbourhood spiderman, tending for the weak whenever he can, for the weak that most if not every other superhero may not ever encounter if at all. he can save the world if he wanted to, but he chooses to help the smaller instead. (though, he is already saving the world by these acts that seem small to other superhero acts)

This reminds me of that time disney refused to let a kid have spiderman on his grave it sickens me.

@CrispyFwy

Жыл бұрын

BuT iT WoUld TaINt ThE MagIC. Fuck you disney

1:46 my mind immediately diverted from the serious tone of the story to wonder why Spider-Man is so caked up rn😫

Honestly a video about 9-11 comics seems right up your alley, looking back it's interesting to see how the writers approach 9-11 as it gets further into the past especially given the main demographic for comic books is now born after 9-11.

This has to be one of the most deepest stories ever...dang these will forever be one of my favorite stories....

Ah yes, nothing better to do tonight than crying myself to sleep. Thank you for this

Moments where Spider-man helps children always hit me in the feels. The moment in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 when he helps the kid being harassed by bullies with the science project is still one of my favorite moments in Live Action Spider-man. I got choked up watching this when it showed that Tim is still someone Peter thinks about as a significant person he misses and wishes was still alive just like Gwen and Uncle Ben. That Spider-Bite story hit so hard in the feels for me, I still think about the ending. Oh my god, that's a gut punch with him being frightened by being alone and drifting away. The art in the Leah story was beautiful and the story is obviously inspired by the Little Match Girl from Hans Christian Andersen with how the comfort in her finale moments came from the memories of her Grandmother who helped her get through life.

@lukasprogamin6044

Жыл бұрын

I think another reason that I love that scene from TASM2 so much is because it was Andrew Garfield's idea to do the scene. Garfield truly understood the character of Spider-Man and what he's about. I just wish that he had gotten better writing

@Nightman221k

Жыл бұрын

@@lukasprogamin6044 Same. His portrayal was the most authentic Peter Parker in my eyes, personality-wise. Tobey and Tom both give him their innocent, goofball takes but I feel like boiling him down to that as his default leaves out room for complexity. I think emphasizing his loneliness was a good decision since he did feel parental abandonment and desperately wanted to make things work with Gwen because they love each other. I like that he is noble in a believable way. Like wanting to help Max before he lashes out at him. I actually like the Webb movies a lot but it was a bad decision to rush Harry Osborn into the plot and have him kill Gwen. When your actors have onscreen chemistry that good don't squander it! Harry was barely allowed to have a presence in the story.

Seeing Peter visit Tim and Nathan is equally heartwarming and heartbreaking. Moments like this are why I love Spider-Man so much

Compassion is what makes spiderman my favorite fictional character

The thing about Peter is that he never really needed powers, or money, he's altruistic through-and-through, whether he's Peter or Spiderman, all he wants to do is help. Without losing that touch of humanity that haunts us through its mistakes and capacity for confusion and emotion.

These comics are why Spider-Man is the best superhero ever. Batman and Superman have moments like this too, but Spider-Man was made for these.

This guy makes me cry with his narration, I could manage to hold it while reading the stories but Alex gives the final push.

Well, at least KZread notified me for this video. Really wish I got to see the Power Rangers one tho, would’ve loved to see you talk about that is it’s still a big part of my life even now. Still looking forward to this one tho cause I love watching your stuff.

@alexlennen

2 жыл бұрын

genuinely have lost more sleep over the Power Rangers than actual dead family members

@solaranimations9062

2 жыл бұрын

@@alexlennen damn dude, sorry to hear that. Toei has always been a pain when it comes to copyright, so I wish you the best of luck with everything.

@BirthQuakeRecords

2 жыл бұрын

@@alexlennen damn I didn’t realize that power rangers video got taken down. That video was good.

@petern00b76

2 жыл бұрын

It was a really good video on nostolgia and remembering a series that I haven't remembered for years. Hope that video can come back up and it gets viewed more than last time

Ive got a chronic disease a little over a year ago, this shit hit me and my family hard, and it kinda ruined my whole life in a short time span. Watching Spiderverse and even getting into comics for a first time was a big help for me to dealing with it, and it just kept my head up in this situation. I love your videos, and though this one is pretty simple, it's probably my favourite one so far. Krep up the good work

@waffle9207

Жыл бұрын

i hope all is well man wishing the best for you

One of the things about Leah's story that makes it hit harder in hindsight is the usage of Vulture as the supervillain, since vultures are carrion birds and specifically target the dead. It's just one of those little hints that makes a rereading all the more painful.

I recently lost my aunt to cancer, the sweetest and most positive lady I've ever known. Seeing this comic and seeing Spiderman doing the best he can to help this kid's dreams come true really brought a tear to the eye.

I absolutely love your videos! Now I know it’s annoying when commenters ask for videos, but I’d love to see something explaining what Joe Quesada and Avi Arad have done to Spider-Man, as I know their names because they suck, but don’t know exactly what they’ve done. Again, huge fan! Keep it up!

I lost my uncle to CF decades before I was born, I never got to meet him. He was 17. His name, was also Tim. I've grown my hair out for almost 15 years to donate to wig making foundations ever since I learned, kids passing hits hard. Thank you for this video, alex.

As someone who lost his brother due to cancer, these hurt emotionally. Especially the last one. Great video, keep it on.

He’s not my favorite, but moments like this is why I’d say objectively, Spider-Man is the greatest superhero, he puts everything on the line, his health, his happiness on the line to fight crime, he doesn’t have billions of dollars or near invincibility to rely on, he has friends but not a “family” to save his ass every time he’s in trouble, and most importantly nothing is too small for his attention

Stories like these are why Spider-Man is my favourite hero

As a survivor myself. This really hit home. I'm just surprised at myself that I didn't cry. I was getting there, but damn...... Anyone out there with cancer or whatever crappy metaphorical plague that you have..... I hope you get through it. I've been cancer free for about 11 years and I still have side effects from the treatment. So don't write off cancer survivors as lucky or blessed, because we still go through a lot, even as young adults. Cancer does mean a lot to me. Both in good and bad ways, so I hope that anyone with cancer or a family member with cancer that sees this knows that there are people you don't even know exist, thinking of you.

At 12:00 when you said that you used to think they would do these stories for a cheap way to tug at the emotions of the reader, I used to think the same thing. Until I finally looked at these comics for what they are and what they represent, and the impact it can truly have in it's messages. Thank you for this Amazing Video about some of the most somber yet touching stories of my absolute favorite, Amazing screw up, overly compationate, bleeding heart of a super hero ever. Spiderman will always be the best superhero in my eyes, because of serious heartfelt stories like these.

God damn give this man a TED Talk your script writing is incredible. Love this vid man keep it up

Even you telling this stories that I've read a hundred times still makes me shed a few tears, it really tells how powerful these simple stories are

Lost my best friend to cancer, this brought me to tears multiple times. Down to earth stories like this are really heartwarming but also quite heartbreaking.

Before I watch the video, I wanna point out one single page I've seen of a Spider-Man comic that hit me super hard. It was one of the ending pages that featured Aunt May sitting on a bench, and she's saying in voice-over about how she didn't want to worry Peter, but... She found a lump. The sign above her shows the name of the clinic, and it's revealed to be a cancer doctor. Even without context, that one page hit me hard. Cancer is one of my worst fears, and if that happened to me, I would be going to a different kind of doctor. I'm not nearly as hopeful as others would be.

What I’m gathering is some the best stories are when Spider-Man is being a role model, hero, and maybe even a friend to the real people he protects. I wish more writers understood that what makes heroes special is how important they are to the people they protect, how important they are to US.

I read the spider-bite comic a while ago, I just can't describe how well its wrote, it caught me of guard completely and broke me

This is what Spider-Man is all about. And to a extent Batman. Its not about defeating the bad guys or saving the world from a mcguffin. Sometimes its saving others from fallout or to comfort a dying child in their last moments.

Alex Lennen: What IS the box? Me: Matpat has been trying to answer that question for years.

Alex Lennen, I want to thank you for that community post that asked what we would like to see next, and one of the options was "Agents of Shield, Marvel's underrated masterpiece". It made watch the series, I am currently at the start of season 3 and I love it.

This is why I love marvel and Spider-Man.

Man, Leah's story reminds me of the ending in The Litte Match Girl and the feels still hit me like a wrecking ball.

Man, these stories are unironic Pedro Pascal laughing crying memes. They really do make me have much more hope in humanity.

It’s amazing how accurate the adaptation in Spider-Man tas was

I'm commenting so youtube knows that i want more content like this

You just don't miss with these videos, Alex. Love your content, keep up the good work! With the recent release of Dr. Strange: Multiverse of Madness, I was wondering if you could do a video on the Scarlet Witch and her battle with mental illness sometime? It's something the comics haven't always handled well, but it's worth looking into in my opinion.

@alexlennen

2 жыл бұрын

will look into it for sure, I need to build up a list for when I run out of ideas

@polkarfield

2 жыл бұрын

Dr. Strange once admitted Scarlet Witch is stronger than him, but he still beat her due to her mental issues

The Leah story reminds me of this this Tory called the little match girl. It involves a sick homeless girl out in the cold, who has a dream of spending time with a loved one.

@Crimson.Creates

2 жыл бұрын

Bruh I remember the Disney short film version. That shit was sad af.

@danieltull9350

2 жыл бұрын

@@Crimson.Creates Definitely.

@Nightman221k

2 жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing. The Hans Christian Andersen story of the Little Match Girl was definitely an influence on the story of Leah. It was a good homage.

I like how he brought up the vulture at the start because at some point he actually had cancer. Good video.

Man, I love that story, one featured in the thumbnail. Moves me every time I read it, really shows how pure Spider-Man is. Love your videos man, keep up the great work :)

Spider-Man and Batman are two of my friend's most favorite characters in fiction and this is a clear example why and why I feel the same Thanks Spider-Man

I was just like those kids back in the day, those stories brought back some memories but not in a bad way. It reminded me why we tell stories and what a good story can do for you. From the bottom of my heart, Thank you Alex.

As much as I love superheroes in spectacular action fights against supervillains, I also love these little moments. Not everything can be defeated by fists or intelligence, so comforting is the next best thing. Just like in real life, heroes visiting children, sick, disabled, etc. always is just as inspiring.

You've genuinely grown to be one of my favourite KZreadrs on the platform. No one else has been able to make me laugh in one video then destroy me emotionally in another. Also fuck KZread for taking down the power rangers video, that was one of your best yet

absolutely my favorite channel on yt rn, really love how the hopeful and positive takes on spider-man!

Genuinly, these almost made me cry. I have never read a single Spider Man comic, but hearing that Spider Man would easily go out of his way to make a Cancer patient's last wishes and dreams come true is just heartbreakingly sweet.

"Leah" absolutely rips the heart from my chest.

My favorite comic panel is in all star Superman, in the midle of a runing doomsday clock , clarck just stop to save a girl triying to kill herself, and that hug they share just brokes My heart every time i watch it Years later i would Saw a similar event in a comic of Deadpool and even if most of the time i can't tolarate wades Jokes a it was kinda funy that time Seen he accepts hes no the one that should save her yet he can still help in his own way Thanks for this one i kinda needed something like this After all is not over till your underground

@runbaa9285

2 жыл бұрын

It's really why Death fell in love with Deadpool and not Thanos. Deadpool may bring death and destruction to his enemies on the toss of a dime, but unlike Thanos, beneath that ugly mug is a heart. Something Thanos does not have.

Thank you for talking about these stories. I sometimes forget how real these characters can feel!

I'm so glad there's a lack of music in this video. When people chuck in sad music to try and emphasize a story's emotion it feels disingenuous and manipulative. Things hit so much harder on their own Let the story's speak for themselves, if they're good they won't need music

Great Take on it. I see Spider-Man as a more down to Earth and helping type of hero because he is the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. It's not all saving people from falling buildings, or stopping major events in timelines, for heroes like Spider-Man, it's about being that friendly hero in the neighborhood.

I wish they didn’t take down the Power ranger vid, I wanted to show my friends to dive into some nostalgia. Keep it up tho! I’m alway hype to see ever new video you drop

I’m gonna click on your videos as soon as I see them, no more watch later. Not gonna miss this any more after the Power Randers went down Still glad you’re putting mental health on priority for yourself. That’s always the most important thing in life in my experience

We’ve seen Parker written by multiple people in a way that shows a LOT of love and care for children and preserving their hope and happiness.

@neen2660

2 жыл бұрын

As in Valeria and Franklin as well

Spider-Man is the most real life Marvel hero. Even if he can climb walls. What he goes though makes he relatable, and that’s why I think Spider-Man is so popular. He’s not a god, he’s not a magical person, he’s not and alien, or a multi millionaire. He just a person, and his super power symbolizes that we as people can do amazing things if we commit are self to do so!!!

These comics really hit me hard. Those books were what really cemented to me what the character was about.

I REALLY enjoyed your video about the wall. The silly tone aside it really connected with me and gave me a new view on the obstacles I'm currently facing. And while this video didn't really mirror any of my real life concerns (thank god), it still made me think about the value of art. I have no idea if you planned for any of these videos to provoke this kind of deep self reflection, or if I even fully understood what you were trying to say, but they helped me nonetheless, so I wanted to say "Thank you" for taking the time to put this together and share it with me. You probably have enough problems in your own life as well, and making these videos probably doesn't solve a lot of them, but you did change my world for the better, if only a little. :)

My mums going through chemo for breast cancer right now so this video is hard to watch. However I wanted to show support, and thank you for making videos that have sparked my interest in comics again.

This was so sad, someone very close to me was homeless in NY years before we met. She suffered in those streets until a lovely couple gave her a home and gave her a chance for a better life. I am proud of her but she could have well, I am proud of her. She endured and is hero to me.

These were the instances that made me love Spider-Man as a character.

I remember picking up spider bite in a comic store just to see what it was about and read it and was like yoo sixty this must be some special issue. Then the ending hit and I just had to put it down and try not to cry in front of the clerk

No irony, no joke. This is an amazing video man, I love your comedic stuff too but this one? I just...wow.

I’ve read most of these and all I can say is these kinds of stories is what helps solidifies Spidey as one of my fave superheroes and just an overall favorite character in fiction of all time.