My first review of 2022 kicks off with Amazing Spider-Man #84 as the Dr. Octopus storyline begins. While I enjoyed character moments and original fight scene with Doc Ock. Some plot contrivances and moments that make you go: “huh?” bring the grade down on this issue.
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