Ok, so the issue of Spider-man which featured Barack Obama on the cover sold like a bajillion copies and is now in it's 5th (yes, 5th) printing. And Marvel, being the greedy corporate bastards that they are, have been quick to capitalize on this sudden and massive success by having Spidey appear with yet another popular presidential figure. Mr. Abraham Lincoln.
In honor of President Lincoln’s 200th birthday this month, Marvel will release Gettysburg Distress, an exclusive 6-page free digital comic featuring Spider-Man and Captain America as they witness Lincoln’s historic Gettysburg Address. A tribute to the Bicentennial of the 16th President, the storyline -- which is being written by Matt Fraction with art by Andy MacDonald -- will be available online beginning President’s Day, Monday, February 16, 2009.
While I am typically one to mock such a shameless attempt to garner attention by using the image of a beloved ex-president, I can't help but find that the comedic value of the project far exceeds any of my possible complaints. Gettysburg Distress? That's a horribly awesome name that I can't help but love. And the fact that this is free content they are giving away to advertise their paperless online comics is something that I must say I support as well. I'm all about free online content.
And if nothing else, this little side project has brought us the above image, whose coolness is quite beyond my ability to describe accurately. Abe Lincoln looking pissed off and rolling up his sleeves right before he beats the living hell out of some poor sap? I'm sold! And Spidey's and Cap's shocked expressions in the background just add to the greatness. Leave it tp Spider-man to get stuck holding Honest Abe's hat while he dishes out some punishment . . . . . presidential style.
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