J. Michael Straczynski Surprised He Wasn't Asked to Contribute to Amazing Spider-Man #1000
By
Rich Johnston
A baker's-dozen of insight crammed into one ring.
Summary
J. Michael Straczynski (JMS), a legendary Spider-Man writer known for his acclaimed 2001-2007 run, expressed surprise that he was not invited to contribute to Marvel's milestone Amazing Spider-Man #1000. The issue features writers like Dan Slott, Brian Bendis, Frank Miller, J.M. DeMatteis, Joe Kelly, and screenwriter Noah Hawley (who has never written a comic before). JMS noted he would have loved to write a story for the issue, especially one involving Mary Jane Watson, a character he helped develop significantly during his run.
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The writers' names are listed as 'JOE KELLY, NOAH HAWLEY, FR'
Amazing Spider-Man #1000, out in September, brings in writers such as Dan Slott, Brian Bendis, Frank Miller, J.M. Dematteis, as well as Joe Kelly
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