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University of Southern Indiana's student publication | USI | student newspaper

The Shield

Spider-Man perches on a rooftop. The success of "Spider-Man" at the start of the millennium led to a trend of superhero films for the next two decades.

Reflecting on “Spider-Man,” 20 years later

Ian Lloyd, Staff Writer November 16, 2022

Long before the Marvel Cinematic Universe, superhero films were sparse and rarely achieved a high level of quality. Upon its release in 1978, “Superman” became a surprise hit that led to three underwhelming...

Peter Parker returning to school after he is outed as Spider-Man

“Spider-Man: No Way Home” gives new life to nostalgic characters

Sydney Lawson, Lifestyle Editor January 19, 2022

When asked the highlight of their winter break, those I asked didn’t respond with holiday celebrations or time off of school. For many, it was seeing “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” arguably the most...

Sony and Disney’s dispute over Spider-Man worrisome for fans

Rhonda Wheeler, Community Engagement Manager September 1, 2019

Spider-Man has always been one of my favorite superheroes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. When they introduced Tom Holland’s Peter Parker in “Captain America: Civil War,” I was ecstatic. Tom Holland...

'Spider-Man: Far From Home' displays growing up, aftermath of 'Endgame'

‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ displays growing up, aftermath of ‘Endgame’

Rhonda Wheeler, Community Engagement Manager August 25, 2019

“Spider-Man: Far From Home” ended Phase Three of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and earned $1 billion dollars in just its first 24 days of being in theaters. This is Spider-Man’s second leading movie...

'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' full of art, character growth

‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ full of art, character growth

Darrian Breedlove, Opinion Editor January 29, 2019

Everyone knows the origin story of Spider-Man, but do they also know the story of Spider-Man’s successor? “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” is a computer-animated film telling the story of...

'Homecoming' best Spider-Man adaptation yet

‘Homecoming’ best Spider-Man adaptation yet

Darrian Breedlove, Staff Writer September 12, 2017

BadCoyoteFunky With two Spider-Man adaptations in the last fifteen years, one might think the story would get rung dry or run into the ground. However for those who groaned and complained that Marvel’s...

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