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wackd:

windona:

One of the most important litmus tests for Spider-Man media: When they portray Harry Osborn, do they do a good job?

I’ve seen so many conflicting versions of Harry that I can’t actually tell anymore.

Basically (I’m not sure if you’re familiar with him) I feel it goes something like this:

1. Does your Harry love at least one person, be it Peter or anyone else, in any sense of the word?
NO – you have not written a good Harry

YES – proceed to step 2

2. Does your Harry deal with mental illness/addiction/both, or at the very least deal with a metaphor for them?
NO – you have not written a good Harry

YES – proceed to step 3

3. Is your Harry an unrepentant murderer interchangeable with his abusive father?
NO – proceed to to step 4
YES – you are the writers of The Amazing Spider-Man 2, things have taken an decidedly problematic turn, and I’m still super mad at you

4. Does Peter Parker actually like your Harry?
NO – you have not written a good Harry. Or, possibly, you have not written a good Peter.

YES – Congratulations!