Amazing Spider-Man v6 #17 END SPLASH by Ed McGuinness, 2023 --- 1st appearance of REK-RAP!
Artists: Ed McGuinness (Penciller) , Cliff Rathburn (Inker) , Zeb Wells (Writer)
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DescriptionIt's only February, but I am POSITIVE this will be my favorite acquisition of 2023.Rek-Rap was created by Ed McGuinness himself as a kind of 'Bizarro Spider-Man' (Parker spelled backwards) ... which, let's face it, is a FANTASTIC and SUPER FUN idea! In fact, this issue (#17) and the next one (#18), where Spidey and Rek-Rap face the Insidious Six and an amped up Chasm, were fantastic and super fun reads. As my great friend Ruben DaCollector likes to say, comic books should be all about the fun, and these issues deliver in spades, thanks to the writing talents of Zeb Wells, and of course the stunning art of Ed and Cliff Rathburn. I am SO thrilled AND grateful to add this one to my collection. My most special thanks to Ed himself for this one!! In the next couple days, I will be posting the origin pages for Rek-Rap, which are also super fun. [Hint: Underoos are involved.] I'll also be posting some pages featuring the Insidious Six. Stay tuned!! Social/Sharing |
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JN 80 
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 2/20/2023
Ohhhh yeah REKRAP. Has a Cyber (Silas Burr) vibe and I DIG IT!
George H
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 2/20/2023
This feels like the perfect fit for Ed to create and draw as a big, bulky, pure-fun character with Spidey-characteristics. Excited to see the other pages you picked up as well.
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 2/20/2023
This definately screams fun and I couldn't help but think this baddy would also make a great TMNT villain as he has that Turtle like facial expression! Congrats on this cool pick up!
Ian Saint
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 2/21/2023
Always love seeing Ed's work. Great smile and lots of fun. Great piece Paul.
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 2/21/2023
Rek-Rap? Rek-Rap?!? Hah ha ha ha ha! I mean, if this isn't one of the most over the top ideas that have ever been put into print, I don't know what WOULD be! I really like that Ed made him super bulky but without the pinhead to stress that fact. What a wonderful illustration, too, really bringing the fun out of FUNtastic. Can't wait to read the ridiculously over the top origin story!
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 2/21/2023
Ruben DaCollector wrote:
Rek-Rap? Rek-Rap?!? Hah ha ha ha ha! I mean, if this isn't one of the most over the top ideas that have ever been put into print, I don't know what WOULD be! I really like that Ed made him super bulky but without the pinhead to stress that fact. What a wonderful illustration, too, really bringing the fun out of FUNtastic. Can't wait to read the ridiculously over the top origin story!
Haha, yup, Rek-Rap. Since he's essentially a Bizarro Spidey, it's fitting that his name is a backwards version of Peter's last name. And like with 'Spider-Man,' don't ever forget that hyphen! More on Rek-Rap's origins tonight. (I love this character!!)
J H
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 2/21/2023
Wow, so kind of a Bizarro Spidey? As you (and Rubén) said, what a fun concept! So simple to just spell his name backwards, too, but perfect. Zibarro was always one of my favorite concept characters. Heh, and I can tell I'll like Rek-Rap just from that pose. Sold, I'm checking it out! Another sweet Spidey page for you, Paul. Swinging high!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 2/21/2023
Rek-Rap, lol! I'd never thought of that one! Though I have in my head played around with some backward comics/cartoon stuff. I thought "Sremrofsnart" was a good one :)
This is nutty good stuff, man, and I agree, that's what we need in our books at times! I haven't read the story yet, but definitely plan to. Congrats!
Wolvie Fan
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 2/21/2023
Damn, this guy is huuuuuge! Killer splash, congrats Paul!
David Askani’Son
Member Since 2012
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1 - Posted on 2/21/2023
That guys a Beast Mode!!! Awesome Splash Mentor!!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 2/22/2023
The Spidey-Verse does need a bruiser type! It hs a TMNT vibe too with the brick alleyway and that big smile!
Eranga Devasurendra
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 2/22/2023
Late to the party but thanks for sharing the link in your other post! This is bananas! I'm 100% tracking these issues down.
T Shen
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 2/27/2023
And what an appearance. Congrats on this first appearance splash!
Johnny M
Member Since 2014
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 2/28/2023
I think I'm in LOVE with Bizarro Spider-man!
Jason Hussa
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 3/13/2023
And there he is! A fantastic new spin on the webbed one's supporting cast, and I can't think of anyone better to have co-launched the character than Ed McGuinness. I mean - LOOK at that. Pure four-color perfection (in two colors!)! But you know what this means, most importantly, right? We'll soon be seeing MON-NEV, a waif-like, dripping shadow, oozing from alleyway to alleyway, making REK-RAP's life confusing by setting his "Limbo Tingle" danger sense off at every turn... A triumphant add to both the Spidey mythos and your collection, Paul! Fabulous, fun pick up - congrats!
Desmond S
Member Since 2022
1 - Posted on 11/21/2023
The chunky larger than life style that made me a fan of Ed's work is on full display with this stellar piece. Congratulations on this super fun splash page.
S Riz
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 1/23/2024
You know, you've been saving me so much time. Instead of heading over to the local comic shop I can just go through your Spidey gallery to keep up with the latest Spidey developments! I owe you a coffee!
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