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Spectacular
Spider-Man # 27
Writer:
Paul Jenkins
Art:
Mark Buckingham
Back
Story: After 19 dreadful months of sorry stories, Howard
Mackie gave Peter Parker: Spider-Man over to up and comer Paul
Jenkins, with Issue 20. that issue dealt with the fact that Peter
lost his sense of humor, and he turned to Uncle Ben for advice.
Well, I guess things come full circle, as the artist that brought
that story to life, returns to bid a farewell for Paul Jenkins, and
himself. So, I bid you, The Final Curtain.
Our story begins with Young Peter and Ben playing in the snow. Ben
appears, and they wish each other Merry Christmas. Ben is wearing a
scarf, and Peter inquires why. “I refuse to answer that on the
grounds that it might get me in trouble with the man upstairs.”
They discuss the atrocious Snowmen they made, and how Aunt May would
always say the same thing: You pair of twits. But Ben senses that
there is something wrong. Peter feels lost, like he knows that he
will die, but the hand of his enemy. Ben reminds him of his first
grade play, and how he screwed up. He reminds him it’s not only
because he let the burglar go, but that he never forgave himself for
the deaths of his parents. He has to forgive himself. He tells him
to go live. That they’ll be waiting. Aunt May then appears, and
see more of the snowmen… uttering: “You pair of twits.”
Our last scene, is at night. Peter’s dream. The audience is
clapping. We see Big John, Richie, Richard and Mary, Carylin, Gwen,
MJ, JJJ, Ben and Aunt May. The Young Peter Smiles. And A bunch of
characters bow. Fusion, Vulture, the Mimes, the Indian Girl, The
Giant Robot from PPSM 50, Sandman, Typeface, Electro, Doc Ock,
Mysterio, Shocker, Rhino, Venom, Chameleon, PJ, Mark, Mr. Ramos I
think that Kevin Smith is even in there, with a paper labeled:
Deadline. Oh, and Kevin the Cheese. And
the Ameba thing… And Green Goblin.
Thus, my run as reviewer ends as well. PJ, You know My favorite
Issue. If you ever are in
Rating:
Five for Five. A flawless issue. The only other title I
gave a 5 for was SSM 14. Ironically, a single stand alone story.
I’ll
be around, ya know writing my CSA Stories. See ya in the Funny
Papers!
Reviewed
by: Spideydude
Spectacular
Spider-Man 26
Sins
Remembered… Part Four *thank god* (of 4)
Writer:
Barnes
Art:
Eaton
Inks:
Smith
Our
issue starts off with MJ in terror, and Gabe about to kill her. Then
he believes that MJ is Sarah. Last issue it was revealed as the
people who were following Peter and Sarah was Interpol, the French
CIA, and its agent, Benoit. Sarah goes after Depres, and kicks major
butt. But just as she tries to kill him, Peter, who survived his
encounter with Gabe, saves her, and tries to make it to where they
will be keeping the pease, like the Avengers. Mj and her have a
heart to heart… and Peter kisses like a brother. Which MJ uses
against him on the plane. Happy ending.
Likes:
Okay, as for the rest of the story, it sucked. The
ending, when all the pieces fell in, it make it a better story
overall. Art was good, and Sarah kicked major Arse. Which is always
good.
Dislikes:
The other issues.
3.5
out of 5.
To
the last issue!
Before
I begin with the next review, I’d like to say it’s been a real
treat to be Crawl Space’s reviewer these past 15 issues.
Spectacular
Spider-Man 25
Sins
Remembered… Part Three (of 4)
Writer:
Barnes
Art:
Eaton
Inks:
Smith
It’s
the 25 Anniversary Specia- wait. Nope, we have Part three of a 4
part story.
Well,
The Stacy’s were drug traffickers but night, so they became
increasingly dependant on painkillers. Now, they have to pay off the
debts, or Depres, the gang leader, will kill them. MJ shows up as
Sarah tries to kiss Peter, and storms out. She returns later, to fin
Gabe, in the Osborn household!
Likes:
Art, and fact that the god-awful cover isn’t reflecting on the
story.
Dislikes:
The fact that the kiss almost happened, how Gabe appeared out of
nowhere, not a single explanation on how he got there.
That’s
right, a 1.5, you’ve got a problem with it?
Spectacular
Spider-Man 24
Sins
Remembered… Part Two (of 4)
Writer:
Barnes
Art:
Eaton
Inks:
Smith
Okay,
I was a little critical on last issue. Will this issue change my
mind? Read, and Find out!
Okay,
I may or may have failed to mention that there is a mystery man
following Gwen-er Sarah… Jeez, they look so alike, it’s hard to
tell.. anyway, and they spend the day together. We find out more and
more about
Likes:
Overall it’s not as bad as I’d thought it’d be. Desent issue,
with more and more about the Split Personality angle. I think that
would be the strength of this story, has say, JM DeMatthis had
handled it. Art was okay…. Some spots not as good others, really
good.
Dislikes:
Why does she always have to be on her cell phone at the end?
3.0
out of 5—Slighty better this issue than last. After seeing that
cover for next ish, I’m WORRIED.
Spectacular
Spider-Man 23
Sins
Remembered: Part 1 (of 4)
Writer:
Samm Barnes
Pencils:
Scott Eaton
Inks:
Our
Issue starts with Gwen, er I mean, her Clone, wait…. Sarah
Osborn-Stacy looking like she’s overdosed on drugs. Peter then
rushes to
Likes:
Well… Spilt Personality is always good. Art was…. Pretty good.
Dislikes:
Everything else. Stupid Story, Plot, and NO Villain. Lame all
around.
Rating:
2 out of 5
Spectacular
Spider-Man 22
Writer:
Paul Jenkins
Art:
Talent
Inker:
Robert Campanella
Again,
we see another one issue story. Will it be like last issue, which
was great, or terrible?
Story:
Mindworm. A long forgotten villain who ends up being a bum on the
side of a street. His only confort is the bottle, and he’s lost
his mind. Spidey tries to save him, from some kids, but Mindworm
ends up killing himself in the process.
Likes:
Simple story. It’s powerful, knowing that Spidey could do
something about his death, but arriving too late. The last page was
powerful.
Dislikes:
The Art… it’s eh. I’m used to Romtia Jr. and Deodato Jr., and
Bagley… to me, it sucked.
*is
dreading Sims Remembered*
3
out of 5 webs
Spectacular
Spider-Man 21
Writer:
Paul Jenkins
Art:
Talent
Inker:
Robert Campanella
Story:
It’s the annual Super-Hero poker game! Yes folks, the game is
Texas Hold ‘em (a game for Texans by Texans. Yes, I am Partial.
I’m a Texan) We got Doc Strange, Angel, Spidey, Cat, Thing, and
Johnny. And Reed is dealer. Suddenly, the Kingpin shows up and puts
the stakes higher. We see that Strange is perhaps the worst player
in the world. But with that, he’s quickly taken out. It all comes
down to the Kingpin and Spidey. Wow. 4 nines, and he gets the prize!
So, with that said, he’s giving it to the Cerebal Palsy Research
Foundation in
Likes:
After the mess of last arc it was refreshing to read this
single issue story. The art was okay, but it was Jenkins at his
best: Single issue stories.
Dislikes:
Kingpin’s appearance was out of continuity. Okay, I’m reaching.
Rating:
4.5 out of 5
Spectacular
Spider-Man #20
Writer:
Paul Jenkins
Artist:
Paco Medina
Inks:
Juan Viasco
Avengers
Disassembled—Tie In
Story:
Spidey is a Spider, no, not the human spider… a really
big… spider. Why? See the Queen wants to mate, and Spidey is the
choice! But with Captain
Likes:
Nick Fury and Cap, I’m really reaching.
Dislikes:
It seemed so rushed. That’s the problem with Jenkins and long
arcs, they seem too rushed at the end. The organic webbing is a real
stretch for me. I can accept it, but the insects? INSECTS? Spider is
an Arachnid, not an insect! Jeez!
Rating:
0.5 out of 5
Spectacular
Spider-Man 19
Changes—Part Two
Writer: Paul Jenkins
Pencils: Paco Medina
Inks: Juan Viasco
Avengers Disassembled—Tie In
Reviewed By: Spideydude
Story: MJ is more in character,
as she’s worrying about Peter. Meanwhile Peter is struggling with
the transformation, as he continues. Meanwhile, Cap is further
explaining the Bomb. But throughout all of this, the X-Men with the
fantastic Four are out searching for Spidey and the Queen. The Queen
tries Threaten the American people with exploding the bomb in two
days, but the government incepts it, and Cap chooses to stop her
before she gets to do it. And After a meeting with the queen, it
seems like curtains for Spidey: Transformation Complete.
Likes: The Tension is cut
through with a knife; the next issue will have a lot of action.
I’m happy about that. The Art was stunning, as it played perfectly
one the grotesque faces, (Which Ramos does well, I’ll admit) but
draws humans the way they should be drawn. The Queen is Hot too…
Kinda.
Dislikes: Four artists in one
story arc are too much. You need one artist, one arc. It’s plain
and simple on that note.
Rating: ?
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Spectacular
Spider-Man 18
Writer: Paul Jenkins
Pencils: Humberto Ramos
Inks: Wayne Faucher
Changes—Part Two
Avengers Disassembled—Tie In
Reviewed By: Spideydude
Story: After the Four Bugged
Eyed Peter continues hate the light, MJ drags him to a wedding. They
attend a Star Trek Wedding, which makes for a funny moment. Peter
leaves, and continues his transformation into a Spider. The Bomb is
explained as a Cold War Weapon to be used against the soviets.
It’s because of that, that Cap has deemed this important and a
matter of national security. It will kill everyone expect the one
with the insect gene. Spidey is continuing the transformation, with
four new arms, and teeth. And Hair, lots of hair.
Likes: The Art is better than
the last issue, with the sticking visuals on the flashbacks, but the
Cap is goofy looking. But still the Writing is shining though, with
an excellent arc overall. The Tension is building. Looks bad for
Spidey.
Dislikes: What’s up with MJ?
She lost her mind? No. She too, is being controlled by the Queen,
that’s why they’re perfect for each other, it in the genes.
Rating: 3 webheads out of 5.
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Spectacular
Spider-Man 17
Writer: Paul Jenkins
Pencils: Humberto Ramos
Inks: Wayne Faucher
Changes—Part One
Avengers Disassembled—Tie In
Reviewed By: Spideydude
Story: Our story opens with
Peter and Mary Jane in the park, with Peter doing “research”. He
keeps thinking that the Queen did something to him. He can’t shake
that feeling. She tells a story of how the government had created
insect people. That she was one of the few survivors. She plans to
kill half the eastern seaboard, using the bomb created by the
government. (Explained by Cap and his old army buddy, named Tommy to
Nick Fury at this time.) But When MJ comes home later on….. He has
eyes, Four, of them.
Likes: Man Spider. Kay, works
for me. But they should referenced the stinking ASM 437, Tom
Defalco’s version of events. Still interesting how this ties into
Disassembled. Some could say that Peter is not in character, I
disagree. This fact that Peter is troubled with the fact that he
kissed a strange woman, which made it onto national television, is
perfect. The Momentum is on Jenkins side.
Dislikes: Nothing to tie into
the story. The Art is terrible, in my opinion, and I’d be glad to
take Ryan back.
Rating: 3.0webheads Out of 5.
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Spectacular
Spider-Man 16
Royal Flush—Part Two
Avengers Disassembled—Prologue.
Reviewed By: Spideydude
Writer: Paul Jenkins
Penciler: Michael Ryan
Inks: Studio F
Story: Spider-Man: Captured!
Yes, folks, the Spectacular Spider-Man is held hostage with the
Queen, Who tries to get with Spidey. Again, Peter rejects her. She
grows angered, and makes Spidey Pass out. Nick Fury, who tries to
use military force, but a superior officer has him stand down. Cap
then attacks the Queen, and frees Spidey. But the Queen makes things
worse with people jumping off building, and seemingly falls to her
death as well. Cap and Spidey Argue, and he swings off leaving Cap
stunned.
Likes: I enjoyed Cap, but there
is too many lingering questions that make this not the best story,
such as how did the Queen know Cap? Or how this is a part of
Disassembled? I loved the Art, it’s good to see Ryan does covers
on the Marvel Age series, as he does a great Spidey!
Dislikes: To many questions, not
enough answers.
Rating: ???
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