Will he not show up until a later story arc, but we didn’t want you to forget him and Ed really wanted to draw him?! Yes,” Lowe wrote. “That’s right True Believer, Rek-Rap is back! Will he help Spider-Man?! Probably not. The scene ends with an editorial note from Nick Lowe, teasing Rek-Rap’s future. His heart is in the right place, even if his head isn’t. In case you haven’t pieced it together, it seems that Rek-Rap saw the dog walker and thought she was kidnapping the dogs. None of you are safe! So says the web-whanging warrior Rek-Rap!” “Hear this puppy imprisoners of York City New Town. Watching from a nearby rooftop, Rek-Rap takes pride in his handiwork. This is when the webbed up New Yorker tells the cops that she’s not a criminal, she’s a dog walker. There is also a note attached to the webbed up New Yorker, which simply says “Yur welcum.” One of the cops states that Spidey’s notes are usually funnier. For starters, two dogs quickly run past the cops, with their leashes still attached to their collars. However, the more they observe the scene of the crime, the more it becomes clear that something is amiss. A pair of patrolling cops stumble upon a webbed up New Yorker, and they initially believe that Spider-Man has captured another crook. The long-awaited return of Rek-Rap occurs during a two-page interlude. It’s an exciting storyline, but let’s get to the reason you’re all here. Norman has been trying to atone for his past as the Green Goblin, but Doc Ock isn’t ready to forgive and forget. Jonah Jameson as they try to save Norman Osborn from Doctor Octopus.
Spidey assumed that he had returned to Limbo, but now we know he’s been lurking in the shadows, protecting New York in his own twisted way.Īmazing Spider-Man #29 follows Spider-Man and J. For more on Rek-Rap’s nutty origin, check out this article I wrote breaking down his first appearance.Īfter the events of Dark Web, Rek-Rap disappeared. Rek-Rap is known for his puzzling battle cries like “I’m Rek-Rap, the web-whipping wall-prancer,” and “It’s web-whanging time.” Spider-Man was embarrassed by his presence, but was grateful for his help in repeling the Limbo invasion. However, his name isn’t the only backwards thing about him. In case you hadn’t noticed, his name is Parker backwards. The symbiote turned the scrawny demon into Rek-Rap, a muscular hero. The demon’s brother had an extra alien symbiote lying around and combined it with pieces of a makeshift Spider-Man costume. Inspired by Peter Parker’s kindness and heroism, the demon decided to become a vigilante himself. When we first met Rek-Rap in Amazing Spider-Man #17, he was just a scrawny unnamed demon. It was the perfect time for a new hero to rise. The storyline featured the inhabitants of Limbo invading Earth, causing chaos and destruction. Rek-Rap was introduced during a Spider-Man and X-Men crossover event called Dark Web. Oh, and it’s currently being ruled by Cyclops’ ex-wife Madelyne Pryor. It’s kind of like Hell, but with a Pee-wee’s Playhouse and Beetlejuice twist. Introduced in Uncanny X-Men #160 (1982), Limbo is a realm inhabited by demons and monsters. To understand Rek-Rap’s origin, you need to understand Limbo. Or maybe you already know Rek-Rap’s backstory, but love being reminded. If you don’t know who Rek-Rap is, then this section will tell you everything you need to know. Warning: Spoilers ahead for Amazing Spider-Man #29! Who is Rek-Rap? What has Rek-Rap been up to? Defending canines from the tyrannical rule of dog walkers.
The fan favorite character makes his grand return in Amazing Spider-Man #29 (written by Zeb Wells and penciled by Ed McGuinness). There are a lot of crazy Spider-Man variants out there (trust me, I’ve checked), but Rek-Rap might be the looniest. Rek-Rap, the bizarro Spider-Man from the Limbo realm has returned. He’s strong, he’s agile, and he’s a bit deranged in the head.
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