Parting Shot: 'Let's Be Friends Again' Puts Ultimate Spider-Man in a Hoodie

In an effort to be more transparent, a comment thread was deleted as it began to provoke some negative reactions from readers that started to go beyond the standard, and in contrast shallow, arguments that happen on this site over fictional characters and the professional who create them. While it's true that the Trayvon Martin case is emotional, it is also very complex, and the LBFA strip does simplify the narrative. That said, a young man is dead, and personal attacks on his character (especially considering no 17 year old has ever been perfect) seem to only add insult to the terrible tragedy his family and friends must deal with everyday for the rest of their lives. The issue of race in America is one that deserves to be discussed more, but a comic book blog comment section is hardly the place for proper debate. We hope the strip provokes reflection, but this is not the avenue for such a dialogue among strangers. Thank you all for understand the sensitive nature of the issue.