Realized I was gatekeeping without even meaning to

I was telling a friend they should start with the original 60s Spider-Man run to 'really get it', and they just looked totally overwhelmed. That reaction made me see I was making it a chore instead of fun. What's a better, more welcoming comic to suggest to a total beginner?

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johnson.jade3d ago

Wait, you told them to start with the ENTIRE 60s run? That's like over a hundred issues! No wonder they looked overwhelmed. For a total beginner, maybe try Ultimate Spider-Man from the 2000s, it starts fresh and is way easier to get into.

tara_williams13d ago

Look, I'm just trying to make sure they appreciate the classics. Maybe I got a little carried away.