Marvel's Women of Power: Jackpot and Black Cat with Celeste Bronfman

Celeste Bronfman is known as a talented writer in both Comics with Star Trek, My Little Pony and in the TV and Film industry from Degrassi to Marvel Studios. Her latest comics project takes her and artist Emilio Laiso into the world of Jackpot and Black Cat. Having already penned Jackpot comics, Celeste talks about her progression as a writer in Comics, TV and Film, early experiences with language, using fear to experience life and improve her writing and exploring the lives, emotions and friendships through the characters of the Spider-man universe with Mary Jane as Jackpot and Felicia Hardy at Black Cat.
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[@Jhorzael]

Based off her appearances in other podcasts, I can tell Celeste is a really talented and kind-hearted person. It's a shame that she was tasked to write a story that follows Zeb Well's terrible ASM run.
I really hope she gets better and have more amazing oppurtunities in the future. While I am not a fan of some of her inputs, ultimately I don't blame her writing since really its the editorial that is at fault for not staying true to the ideal Spider-Man the fans want to see. Cebulski, Wells, and Lowe are already making a mess of a Spider-Man story. And I think that she really is in a tough position of making a good story for MJ and Black Cat (and to some extent Peter) that follows the main line story that most people did not find enjoyable, myself included.
I guess in a way, the negetive reception of Jackpot and Black Cat stems from the frustrations that fans have had since the beginning of Wells' run. The lack of Spider-Man in his own story (having so little impact in the gang war story + getting beat up once in a while all while sad and depressed since the love of his life left him for another guy) and the lack of that classic MJ and Peter Parker dynamics fans have to see for a long time are what made fans disinterested in this mini. This is why Marvel Ultimate Spider-Man is loved by fans, trumps in every other aspect, and outsells Well's ASM and its offshoots despite having only 7 issue.
For years fans have been very vocal of their dissapointment in ASM, and we've longed for a shift in Peter Parker's status quo to take place towards a more positive direction. And I'm glad Hickman and his team took note of this, unlike Lowe and Wells who've developed a habit of avoided fan suggestions and critics, focusing only what they want and not what we, THE PEOPLE WHO ACTUALLY BUY THE COMICS, want.
Also, I don't think MJ as Jackpot is a bad idea. I think her being a hero would make for an interesting story with Spider-Man. Both of them working together might be fun, hopefully without emotional baggages and drama in the future. But please Celeste if you read this (or any other writer for Jackpot), don't write her like she's better already than Spider-Man or Black Cat in fighting crime. She has only started punching people in the face, how is she already beating villians like electro with ease. And she's fighting like she's been in the business longer than Peter. It would also be interesting to see drawbacks/flaws in her powers and not just a magical deus ex machina for story telling convinience. Much love from the Philippines ❤

[@TGTMedia]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on Celeste's work and the challenges she faces as a writer. I appreciate your passion for comics as a whole.
If you're interested in gaining more insight into Celeste's creative process and personal reflections, I invite you to watch this interview when it comes out this week.
We delve into introspective questions that go beyond the usual discussions cookie cutter questions you get on every other UA-cam Channel / Interview show that she's been on. Especially about how her past creative projects and working in TV/Film Industry has shaped her writing career. It offers a deeper understanding of her motivations and inspirations.
As an interviewer, I love these types of comments because you took the time to engage in meaningful dialogue and thoughtful commentary. I hope this interview provides further insight into Celeste's journey as a writer and maybe there are other works of hers that might resonate better than this series.

[@user-tc7gd5fq1r]

Celeste caused inreversable damage to two loved Asm characters.
After Nick Spensers run on Asm it was established that Maryjane did not need powers to be a strong female character in a superhero book.
And the relationship between Peter And Maryjane's was on a high point.
We the fans are angry.
Because this was pointless and destructive.
Get Peter and Mj back togheter.

[@TGTMedia]

It's tough when beloved characters undergo changes that seem to undo what fans have cherished. Maybe future storylines can address these concerns and bring back the dynamics that resonated with yourself as a fan.

[@samplereader2233]

Jackpot and Black Cat is one the wost comic books I have ever read. Celeste Bronfman demonstrates she has absolutely no understanding of either Mary Jane Watson or Felicia Hardy. The story is asinine to the nth degree, the tech stuff is ridiculous and no, apps don't work that way as any fifth grader would be able to tell her. Celeste turned MJ into a parody of Batman, I know Celeste is used to writing for toys but Mary Jane Watson is not Lego Batman, sorry Celeste. She also takes away Fel's agency, making her do whatever a blackmailer says when Felicia would be the first investigating and taking down anyone threatening her. This was a waste of time to read and sorry, won't be listening.

[@TGTMedia]

Hey there, thanks for sharing your thoughts on 'Jackpot and Black Cat.' It sounds like you had a strong reaction to the comic.
While I understand that not every story resonates with every reader, this interview really dove into the writing process and the character development of the four issues. Was there a story with Felicia Hardy/Black Cat and/or Mary Jane Jackpot (together or separate) that you actually enjoyed?
It's a shame you won't be tuning in. I spent alot of time interviewing and editing this episode. Maybe there is another creator that I've interviewed, like Darryl Banks, Arvell Jones, Keith Champagne or Tom Nguyen that you may enjoy.