Jesse Michaels Confirms Operation Ivy Logo Is Based On Spider-Man
Some ska-punk/ Spider-Man fans may find some peace today. It has been speculated for years that the image associated with California band Operation Ivy, the outline of a mysterious man lunging forward, was inspired by Spider-Man comics. Now frontman Jesse Michaels has come forward with more information regarding the similarities. The post Jesse Michaels Confirms Operation Ivy Logo Is Based On…
Jesse Michaels, frontman of California ska-punk band Operation Ivy, has confirmed that the operation ivy logo, featuring a mysterious jumping man, was inspired by a Spider-Man comic image. Michaels posted on Instagram on Sunday that the silhouette, first appearing on their 1988 Hectic E.P., was most likely a reference to the cover of Marvel Tales from December 1987.
He stated, "people keep asking me about this so I thought I would answer." The jumping man initially appeared on the 7-inch single, later taking a silhouette form on the band's album. Michaels recalled using a book called "how to draw Marvel comics" during his teenage years, when he was often high or dissociated.
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