Originally posted by Into the Void
It isn't a cheap rip-off, it's revamping the story for Indian readers...in India. Marvel authorized it, so it can't be a rip-off.
Don't get me wrong, I don't mind if our Indian friends get to know Spider-Man. But why "translate" a successful comic to a completely other culture ? Do not forget there's a huge gap between western culture and Indian culture (religion, social life, politics...).
There's absolutely no guarantee it will be popular in India too. And India is famous for making their own versions of known stories in Hindi(Bollywood). But mostly, they suck big time.
Spider-Man will be no exception, I fear. Just a fast and cheap rip-off in my book.