“Black and Brown Spider”

http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-08-01-black-spider-man_n.htm?csp=hf

In a new Spiderman title from Marvel Comics, the new Spiderman is black and Hispanic.  And you thought Spidey was hassled by the cops before!

Spiderman’s new arch-enemy?  K.K.Kraven.

Any villains fighting Spiderman can now also be charged with committing a hate crime.

This also means he has to swing on webs through New York City.  Because he can’t get a cab.

“Justice… League”

http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2010-11-18-hollywood-superheroes_N.htm

Citing the right to free speech, a federal judge blocked police from removing costumed superhero impersonators from Hollywood Blvd., where they pose for tourists’ photographs for tips. Newspaper publisher J. Jonah Jameson insists that this is just proof that that Spiderman is nothing but a menace.

Police have dealt with complaints of performers aggressively seeking tips, but can’t arrest the superheroes just for being there. So they plan to be a visible presence, will closely observe, and just in case, are stocking up on Kryptonite.