Via the DCist tipline, we learn that D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty may actually face some "super" serious competition in his upcoming reelection campaign. A web site promoting Peter Parker, aka Spider-Man, for mayor of D.C. has popped up, along with the requisite Facebook page and Twitter feed. more ›

Baltimore's Dan Deacon, who plays tonight to a sold-out Black Cat, does things differently. His latest album, the critically acclaimed Spiderman of the Rings, starts with cascading and overlapping samples of Woody Woodpecker's laugh. Usually called an "absurdist composer" rather than solo electronic musician, he packs a crazy sense of humor, samples and loops into a building frenzy on tracks like "Crystal Cat," the 11 minute "Wham City," and "Snake Mistakes." In concert, Deacon sets... more ›

According to WJLA, yesterday afternoon a man wearing a Spiderman mask walked into a Giant pharmacy in Fairfax, snuck behind the counter, and threatened a pharmacist with violence if his demands for Oxycontin weren't met. He managed to escape with some pills, and police are still on the lookout for him. There's no word yet on what he wanted the pills for — is Aunt May in some sort of distress? Could he need these raw materials to synthesize an antidote for his friend (and occasional nemesis) Dr. Curt Connors? Perhaps he's just confused from another bout of post-cloning amnesia. Whatever the reason, this is hardly the first time that an alarmist press has jumped to demonize the webslinger's at-times inscrutable motivations. It's a real shame, and we're frankly embarrassed to see an otherwise excellent news organization like WJLA stooping to such reactionary depths. more ›

This Saturday is the sixth annual Free Comic Book Day, which is exactly as awesome as it sounds. Independent shops all over the country will be handing out a hearty selection of comics to anyone who wants one. The idea emerged as a way to introduce people to the art form who might only associate comics with this guy or a childhood fascination with Superman. These days comics are as diverse as any other medium,... more ›

Summertime in D.C. brings three things: heat, interns, and outdoor movies. The First Baptist Church at 17th and O Streets NW is providing one of those, sponsoring Movies by Moonlight, a free movie series benefitting local charities. Tonight's movie is Spiderman, starting at 8:30 p.m., with donations going to First Helping, a D.C. Central Kitchen program that feeds the homeless. There will also be free popcorn and drinks, so bring a few dollars and help a good cause while watching Tobey Maguire swing from New York City landmarks. The series will be rounded out by Raiders of the Lost Ark on July 13th, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington on July 27, Life is Beautiful on August 10, and Back to the Future on August 24. more ›