Super-Blog Team-Up - "Traumatic Resonance - What I Learned from Deb Whitman"

In this special episode, Source Material participates in the Super-Blog Team-Up event "Foundations," where Jesse takes us on a journey through the complex and often overlooked story of Debra Whitman, one of Peter Parker's most tragic love interests. First introduced in The Amazing Spider-Man #196 in 1979, Debra’s character starts as a shy, insecure secretary for Dr. Sloan at Empire State University, where Peter Parker is a student. Throughout the episode, we unravel Debra’s early encounters with Peter, her growing affection for him, and how her feelings of self-doubt and insecurity gradually evolve into something far more serious.

We explore key issues from the Spectacular Spider-Man and Amazing Spider-Man series, revealing Debra's fragile mental state and her increasing suspicion that Peter may actually be Spider-Man. As her relationship with Peter progresses, listeners will hear about Debra’s many trials — from her constant rejection and emotional turmoil to her eventual realization that Peter’s double life may be more than just her imagination. Jesse breaks down some of the pivotal comic book moments, like when Deb gets caught up in Spider-Man's world of villains and heroes, ultimately leading her to a heartbreaking conclusion about Peter and herself.

Join us as we dive into this captivating character’s narrative arc, filled with suspense, heartbreak, and a profound look at the toll of secret identities on those closest to superheroes. Whether you're a Spider-Man fan or new to the character of Debra Whitman, this episode sheds light on the emotional depths of a character often overshadowed in the Spider-Man mythos.

Please check out the following participants or just head to X (formerly known as Twitter) and type in #SBTU to find other participants!

Between the Pages Blog - Everything I Need To Know I Learned From Star Trek https://www.betweenthepagesblog.com/2024/08/everything-i-need-to-know-i-learned-from-star-trek.html

TEAL Productions/NewsPrint Commando - Witzend A Foundational Comic


Superhero Satellite: The Comics Digest. A foundational entryway to comics from Archie to DC Blue Ribbon and Beyond.


Dave’s Comic Heroes Blog - Justice League Of America 200.https://davescomicheroes.blogspot.com/2024/08/justice-league-of-america-200.html

*51 - My First Next Issue, Incredible Hulk #333


DC Multiverse - What is a Penny Worth? Enough to Fund the Wayne Foundation https://earth-one-earth-two.blogspot.com/2024/08/what-is-penny-worth-enough-to-fund.html