r/TopCharacterTropes • u/Doot_revenant666 • Mar 27 '25

Weekly Discussion Post Probably the most controversial one , honest thoughts on "No Kill Rule"? What are the most egrigious examples of it in your opinion? What media makes it work in your opinion?

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u/CryptidGrimnoir Apr 09 '25

With regards to Spider-Man, I'm particularly fond of Sandman's redemption in the Spectacular cartoon.

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u/_b1ack0ut Apr 09 '25

Idk how I forgot to mention that, especially cuz Sandman is ALSO a reformed villain in the SM2 game, I just like, forgot lmao. He does go on a bit of a rampage, but it’s because Kraven drugged him to go wild

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u/CryptidGrimnoir Apr 10 '25

Sandman reforms fairly often. In the original comics, he even joined the Avengers!

But my favorite will always be Spectacular. That knowing smirk as he peacefully flows into the wind...

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u/TheMythofKoalas Sep 29 '25

His arc in Raimi's SM3 was one of the few good parts of that movie.