'Magic: The Gathering' Blames 'Spider-Man' Set Disinterest On "Negative Influencer Commentary"

Magic: The Gathering Blames Disinterest in Spider-Man Set on Influencers

Wizards of the Coast has apologized for suggesting that "negative" Magic: The Gathering influencers impacted opinions on the Marvel's Spider-Man set.

The recent Marvel's Spider-Man crossover set received poor reception, despite being centered around Marvel Comics' most popular superhero.

Wizards of the Coast implied that “negative influencer commentary” was to blame for the poor reception.

The set treated Spider-Man's 60+ year comic book history with respect, but player excitement and enthusiasm gave way to disappointment.

Author's summary: Wizards of the Coast apologizes for blaming influencers.

more

Bounding Into Comics Bounding Into Comics — 2025-10-17