Third Hour Posted August 31, 2018 Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 Marvel Entertainment recently published a new issue of the Amazing Spider-Man comic book. In one scene, Spider-Man is wearing brand names and logos on his spidey-suit that represent his apparent sponsors. If you look closely, one of the patches clearly references the controversial CES Letter. The easter egg passed by unnoticed and was printed in issue number four of Amazing Spider-Man. Then Marvel found out about it. "The art reference in Amazing Spider-Man #4 was included without awareness by Marvel of its meaning," Marvel told The Hollywood Reporter, "As a policy, Marvel does not permit hidden controversial messages in its artwork. The reference will be removed from all subsequent printings, digital versions and trade paperbacks.” And indeed it has been. Here's what it looked like before the change (notice the CES Letter patch in the bottom right-hand illustration, on Spider-Man's shoulder): Ryan Ottley/Marvel Entertainment And here's what the illustration looks like now: Ryan Ottley/Marvel Entertainment The artist who originally included the reference, Ryan Ottley, also gave The Hollywood Reporter a statement: I’ve spoken with Marvel about my recent artwork, and... View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnsonJones Posted August 31, 2018 Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 Interesting. Why did he include it in the first place? I read his excuse, but it sort of rang hollow to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zil Posted August 31, 2018 Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 Quote The artist who originally included the reference, Ryan Ottley, also gave The Hollywood Reporter a statement: "I’ve spoken with Marvel about my recent artwork, and I have no animosity toward members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. My entire family are members, as are many of my friends, and I would never include anything mean-spirited about them or their beliefs. The reference was in regards to a subject I am interested in and a personal decision I made in my life. It has nothing to do with the character, the story or Marvel." Then he broke one of the first rules of story writing, officially naming himself a hack. Jane_Doe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeuroTypical Posted August 31, 2018 Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 (edited) I'm sort of a huge fan of artists putting something in their art that only a tiny percentage of their viewers get. Artistic easter eggs rock. I also get why Marvel (or anyone else paying the bills) does not want a message that could be considered against any specific group - and Spidey wearing a "CES Letter" patch is pretty much that. So, I'm glad Marvel says something and they pull the offensive bit. But I sure hope dude doesn't lose his job. Wanna know why My Little Pony is cool? Here - have some screen shots from actual episodes. Edited August 31, 2018 by NeuroTypical Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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