Anonymous writes...

Hola greg me gustaría pedirte en lo personal y a nombre de la comunidad de spiderman que la relación definitiva sea con Gwen y Peter sería increíble ver cómo si hay alguna continuidad con la serie ya sea en cómic serie o película como esa relación se hace más fuerte como Peter madura y ese amor crece en lo personal creo que sería increíble de ver esa relación como en un universo Peter si pudo ser feliz con Gwen ademas que que Gwen si fue la que amo a Peter de corazón se lo pido que la relación de Gwen y Peter sea la definitiva y también me gustaría ver cómo esa relación y ese amor crece mas y mas con cada episodio comic o lo que sea la comunidad de lo pide muchas gracias por leer ésto

Anonymous writes...

Hola greg me gustaría dar mi opinión sobre si hay la continuidad de espectacular spiderman que la relación de Peter y Gwen sea la definitiva por favor se que la idea original era que terminara con Mary Jane Pero en lo personal y en la comunidad queremos que sea con Gwen es un personaje muy querido y tuvo un increíble desarrollo de personaje sería increíble ver eso como la relación de Peter y Gwen sigue por favor cumpla con nuestro sueño ya fueron muchos años que cancelaron la serie de que hace lo que puede y se lo agradezco pero de corazón de parte mía y de la comunidad si hay algún futuro proyecto de espectacular spiderman que la relación definitiva sea con Gwen y Peter sería un universo donde si puedan ser felices un universo diferente Pero uno donde su pudo estar con Gwen muchas gracias por tomarse su tiempo de leer este mensaje le agradezco mucho y mucho éxito en sus proyectos

Anonymous writes...

Hola greg me gustaría dar mi opinión si hay alguna continuidad del spectacular spiderman ya sea en cómic película o serie en lo personal y en la comunidad nos gustaría que la relación de Peter sea con Gwen y que esa relación sea la definitiva ya que es un personaje muy querido en la comunidad y tuvo un muy buen desarrollo de personaje sería increíble ver eso en el futuro además que ella fue la que amo realmente a Peter se que la idea original Hiba hacer que Peter terminara con Mary Jane Pero yo creo en lo personal que sería mejor con Gwen y la comunidad también lo cree sería increíble un universo donde Peter si pueda estar con Gwen le agradezco mucho por tenerlo en cuenta y le agradezco más si por favor lo lee

Dragon writes...

Bro can i just ask you something, Please can u make the spectacular spider man season 3.Every fan still carries a hollow in their heart due to that peter gwen loose end.Please ask disney and sony to post some poll and collaborate if possible. I have always loved your works btw.

Phoenician writes...

A happy three-year anniversary of when "Your Witness" was first released! I don't know when you'll see this ramble, but it is coming off the heels of "From Small Things..." last month and days before the next Gargoyles #2 is set to come out! I can only hope that we'll still be looking forward to new issues when I eventually submit my reactions to this latest arc in 2029. :--)

With that out of the way, [FROM 2023:] Random thoughts on the Hearing of the (last) Century!

The opening shot of the Courthouse seems dark for 10:54am. Perhaps it was overcast that day?

Lot of continued talk [in the Comment Room] about the perils of Judge Roebling not disclosing his previous interactions with the gargoyles and/or recusing himself, but I am curious about Margot's similar situation. Have the various attempted muggings and bank hostage rescue memories been buried down deep in her subconscious or is there more willful, deliberate ploys at ignorance at play here?

On a related note, I can't help but think that Margot's interactions with one Lennox Macduff during that debate of Nightwatch seven months back or so was the domino that compelled her to look *entirely* in the opposite direction when trying to find an 'expert' in gargoyle history.

Ed: I think there must be an out-of-universe editing convention that errs on the side of marketing with how the word 'gargoyle' keeps getting capitalized. It certainly makes more sense that it be lower-case in the same grammatical situations that 'human' finds itself in. That said, I'm not sure there's an equivalent word yet that 'humanity' serves. The future 'Gargoyle Nation' can fill that gap in some cases, but its not a perfect fit. [2026: Ed must have noticed this during Lex's chatroom conversation with Amp, since that's the only time Jeff Eckleberry uses lowercase letters.]

The Moon's starting to wane.

I love Kambadais's double-page spreads, and this issue is no exemption. I wasn't anticipating the feeling how isolated Goliath appeared on the title page, which [is now] compounded with the turn of the page to see nearly all of Clan Manhattan watching the television. He seriously looks more alone than he did in his cell in previous issues.

Kinda wish we had more on Matt's fine line as head of the GTF. He assures the court that Goliath can be brought safely there, (and perhaps its a case of me getting used to looking at the Nakayama cover for so long), but I was surprised that Goliath was still in the shock collar when he was on the witness stand. If the line of questioning with Matt Bluestone continued (and perhaps it did in a 'deleted' scene), I'd be curious if Crest could have argued that Goliath's refusal to escape twice might have merited that the GTF could take off the collar once in the courtroom. Which I imagine would definitely play better for the cameras.

Of course, having the shock collar in the courtroom gave us that iconic scene with Renqvist's all-too-realistic reaction to someone who's just starting to grasp what it means that Goliath might not be the monster others make him out to be. Certainly, the seeds of goodwill from saving the guard's life and refusing to escape twice are gonna need more time to grow before it bears any real hope for tolerance, let alone acceptance. Maybe Margot made a point to win that particular bout in another spare scene when she saw [first-hand] how terrified Renqvist was.

Always gotta wonder how much déjà vu Brooklyn is experiencing. He may have made an effort not to spoiler himself of events post-1996, but there'll always be those things he's stumbled across. Historical footage of Goliath's hearing feels like one of those.

Considering how Antoinette Dracon was able to find herself at the Eyrie Building when no one was supposed to, I'm curious how familiar she is with Owen and the Family Xanatos. That, or she still has her own motivations for being there. Perhaps to thank Goliath for saving Tony's life. [2026: Well, we certainly have more information on this particular point, lol.]

Greg Weisman certainly kept me on my toes, and for many months I definitely entertained the notion that the Illuminati were playing this trial from both angles, funding the GTF but also providing Goliath a lawyer. But here we are -- Renard discloses his involvement with the GTF, and in front of Goliath, which proved such a disheartening scene. I have vivid memories of "Outfoxed" but I'm eager to revisit "Golem" again. They may consider themselves friends, but Goliath and Renard do often find themselves at curious impasses. Halcyon is evidently of the mind that thinks the law will inevitably sort out all the messes of society . . . but at the same time he's clearly underestimated just how those same laws can be manipulated to serve interests beyond his control. I guess the question remains whether Crest's services are solely donated by Xanatos or if there's someone up the unfinished pyramid that's pulling the strings. [2026: Obviously the next issue colors my thoughts on these scenes more, but I'm still looking out for a few more puzzle pieces.]

At any event, Vogel clearly has no love for Goliath. Man that side-eye, lol.

I love the idea that humans may have given the name 'gargoyle' to the gargoyles in antiquity. Of course, I can't help but think of the season two opening credits and Keith David capping the narration with, "We are defenders of the night! We are what you call GARGOYLES!" XD

Lexington's face as he contemplates how frustrating it is that humans are so surprised the gargoyles can talk is palpable. Considering his earnest efforts for kindred spirits as far back as "Thrill of the Hunt" and his future endeavors with (likely) Alex Xanatos with the LXM Corporation, Lexington will certainly be clocking significant interaction time with the human population this next decade or so.

Guess they couldn't show the US or New York flags. Or perhaps its just the orange-ish side of New York City?

Had to double check the GargWiki that Angus would be John Castaway's great-great-great-great-grandfather. Definitely plenty of generations to dilute the potential implications, but yes, this also caught me off-guard. I'm mildly bummed we didn't learn the title of Angus Canmore's book.

It's not lost on me that Goliath's anger is much more apparent when Crest prepares to summon Elisa, more so than his cross-examination with Margot.

Count me as someone also worried for what's about to hit the fan when it comes to Elisa's testimony. I recall there's been talk here about Elisa writing her reports in a way that doesn't disclose the gargoyles' involvement, but I wonder if we haven't given her enough credit. Maybe those reports are filled with 'criminal informants' where disclosure isn't always needed [as other TV dramas are apt to demonstrate]. Seeing Elisa take the stand just has me thinking aloud. I do see the high probability that when all is said and done, Captain Chavez will have her gun and badge (again), but at the moment I'm leaning more toward suspension than dismissal. [Craig chimed in that Elisa's reports would have disclosed any C.I.s for her superiors and, eventually, the judge(s) presiding.]

Craig: I continue to enjoy the insight and experience you bring on the courtroom realism (and thanks for the detail about the Bailiff). Perhaps Judge Roebling just has a penchant for theatrics? Or does a judge not have any such leeway vis-a-vis swearing on Bibles? Or can it be done at the request of a witness? [Craig also did confirm that the practice is largely antiquated in the modern day, with the natural deterrent to perjure oneself is the risk of statutory penalties.]

Antiyonder: lol! Oooh, what's the running bet we'll get "Give it a rest, Margot" before this arc ends? [2026: Shame. Maybe next time, lol.]

Definitely a roller coaster of an issue. Gonna lean on Lexington's natural optimism on full display in that last panel while I wait the next issue!

BACK TO THE PRESENT:

After all the stealth dates found in the previous issues leading up to #9, seeing the timestamp in the first panel hits me differently this time around. Before, I was just giddy for an easy GargWiki reference point. Now, I'm astonished how much time has past between "Your Witness" and "From Small Things..."!

Speaking of that issue, it's a fun coincidence that my three-year revisit of this issue is just weeks after I saw Tobe, Julie, Margot, and Dr. Vaughn on the Roosevelt Island Tramway. Tangentially, it's also fun to read this issue again after hearing Jen and Cynthia have a blast laughing about Margot's headband on the latest Voices from the Eyrie d:

I admit I need to remind myself that Judge Roebling should have a Southern accent, which is a contrast to how he was lettered in "Bash". I probably could use a Foghorn "I say" every now and again. Oh wait, there it is -- when the Judge bangs his gavel. XD

Three years later, and I definitely forgot how long it takes for the issue to drop it's title, which definitely adds to the gravity in its pace.

With this issue, given all that you've shared about Robert Culp's meticulousness when he was recording, I'm especially wishing we had the chance to hear his performance of Renard's testimony.

I didn't give it too much thought before, but I'm guessing that when Dr. Vaughn examined Goliath 'unconscious', it was when he was out cold and not when he was stone cold.

Castaway has a little hammer lapel pin.

Compared to previous revisits, this one did seem to yield more new observations. Perhaps, in 2023 I was caught up (as so many others were) with the main plot's drama. I have a hunch that, like the most classic Gargoyles episodes, there will be more to discover in "Your Witness" when I revisit it in the future.

Until next time with "The Oath"!

Ryan Leger writes...

How does chronoton radiation work? Is the reason Bart Allen didn't return to the year 2056 at the end of season 4 (besides not wanting to return) because there's already a Bart Allen existing in this new timeline that was created when he prevented the post-apocalyptic future? Is there another Saturn Girl, Phantom Girl and Chameleon Boy existing in the 31st century of this new timeline? Same with Lor-Zod? What happens to Bart in the year he was born, 2043? Will he still exist afterwards?

Willian writes...

why did garfield choose to cut ties with m'gann afteter Garfield's stepdad got custody of garfield in 2017?

J'Sean writes...

Hello Mr. Weisman, I've re-watch The Spectacular Spider-Man recently, after reading the comics I noticed lots of stuff Differently and wanted to congrats on making this show.

Tho my question for that has plagued my mind, is it possible for the future plans u had for Season 3,4 and 5 could continue as movies, because I noticed each season some arcs are about 3 to 4 episode and the runtime for that is feature length for a movie.

I know about the rights issues and I've been the loopholes for a while and I wanted your take on it

Ryan Leger writes...

Well, in Young Justice's series bible, you wrote that Vandal Savage was Genghis Khan, Atilla the Hun and Blackbeard the Pirate. Was he also Agamemnon?

Forrest Lesak writes...

Why does Disney hate the series? It was said that a live action series was in development at Disney+ but then almost 3 years later they dumped it what gives?