u/Spidey_2797

I woke up this morning with a match and when I went to check it out I had released she already unmatched with me. this isn’t the first time this has happened. Has this happened to anyone else? At least it’s better then ghosting I guess.

Hey, I'm Parker (yes, like the guy who gets bit by spiders). 29, living in Orange County. I’m the kind of guy who can debate the best Spider-Man movie for hours (2002 is peak, fight me), binge great comics, and then cook up a solid pasta dinner that’ll make you forget delivery apps exist. Dark chocolate and good conversation are my love languages.

I’m looking for a connection with someone local in OC / greater SoCal — bonus points if you’re down to check out a comic shop, hit a beach walk in Huntington or Laguna, grab Italian food, or just vibe at a coffee spot. I want someone who knows what she wants, communicates openly, and values mutual respect and fun. I’m emotionally available, loyal, and actually ready for a real relationship — not endless texting.

If you’re tired of the apps and want something genuine with a guy who’s a bit nerdy but knows how to make you laugh and feel appreciated, shoot me a message. Tell me your favorite comfort food or the last good movie you watched — let’s see if we click.

Looking forward to hearing from 

I have a theory regarding the Ben 10 cartoon. It’s no secret that the original series was extremely popular and well-loved, but things changed when the show moved into Alien Force. It took the series in a new direction and remained popular, at least through the first two seasons. However, Season 3 is where things shifted noticeably. Most fans agree that Ben 10 peaked at the end of Alien Force Season 2 and has fluctuated ever since.

I believe the network lost faith in this older, more mature version of Ben. After Season 2, they laid down strict guidelines in an attempt to return the series to its original form (or something closer to the classic era). As a result, the remainder of Alien Force and all of Ultimate Alien became a tug-of-war between the creatives and the network. This continued until we reached Omniverse, which feels like exactly what the network wanted. Omniverse is very much a return to form—many people say it feels like the classic series. Then, after Omniverse ended, we got the reboot, which is essentially the original series 2.0.

So, the Ben 10 franchise as a whole tells a story about struggling to evolve and mature—something you could argue is the same core issue Spider-Man has faced for decades.

I understand The Pop Up trivia can be controversial, but I think they are very cool world building and to be fair 50% (or less 😅) came true. I think the coolest thing is Eon being The Plumbers first intergalactic threat is interesting.

I understand only the first issue is out, but I’m already getting a bad feeling about the comic. First off, I think the art really needs to improve. The aliens look cool, but the humans need work. Secondly, the “modern slang” isn’t doing it for me (“Google It,” “rage bait,” and “Bring it on, Freddy Fazbear”). It comes off as cringey and dated.

Thirdly, with the aliens, it’s clear they’re using the lineup from the reboot. Sure, that’s fine, but I feel like that limits them story-wise (like with a Ghostfreak arc). And the story itself — again, it’s only the first issue — feels like it’s leaning more toward the reboot rather than classic. Which is okay, since the reboot is the most recent and well-known iteration right now.

This is just my two cents, but what I would’ve done is go back over classic and ask: which things can we improve, and which can we expand on? There are tons of unfinished arcs that were never elaborated on (the Forever Knights looking into the Tennysons, the military investigating the Tennysons, Zs’Skayr’s return, stuff like that).

Now, I’ll repeat myself: it’s still early, and I might be proven wrong, but right now I have a lukewarm feeling about the first issue.

PS — Someone out there has to agree with me, right?

My name is Parker. I enjoy comic books and movies my favorite hero is Spider-Man and my favorite movie is Spide-Man 2002. My food of choice is anything pasta (or anything Italian) and dark chocolate. I’m looking for a girlfriend, someone who’s enjoyable to talk to but knows what they want and we have respect for each other.