Two heroes, two methods, and one very entertaining professional disagreement There is something instantly appealing about putting Spider-Man and the Punisher together. They may occasionally pursue the same criminals, but almost everything else about them […]
Amazing Spider-Man: Spider-Versity #4 turns the series’ superhero school premise into something far more dangerous, as Norman Osborn’s attempt to rehabilitate villains begins collapsing under the weight of his secrecy, arrogance, and old habits. PROS: […]
There is something really fun about seeing Felicia Hardy trapped in a situation where her usual charm, speed, instinct, and almost supernatural ability to land on her feet are not enough. That is what makes […]
Amazing Spider-Man #32/996 is a visual triumph that unfortunately gets dragged down by its own narrative loops. Patrick Gleason’s artwork continues to be the absolute best part of the book, delivering dynamic and spectacular visuals […]
There are issues of Amazing Spider-Man built around spectacle, villains, and the kind of action that looks great splashed across a double-page spread. Then there are issues like this one—stories where the punches matter, but […]
One Last Swing Through a Truly Ultimate Era There is something almost cruelly appropriate about the final Ultimate Spider-Man story beginning with Peter Parker running late. Not late for a battle against the Maker. Not […]
The Long Road Starts Somewhere Unexpected A new Spider-Man story called Long Way Home might lead readers to expect Peter Parker swinging through Manhattan, worrying about rent, relationships, and whichever supervillain has decided to ruin […]
Do you like a story where the writer heard the common description of Spider-Man as a “soap opera” and took the wrong message from that, going with the worst aspects of soap operas? Do you […]
Here it is, Aunt May’s greatest secret revealed. As Joe Kelly and Patrick Gleason reveal a secret that she has kept from everyone and apparently the readers for decades. The story is actually not too […]
Peter Parker’s Worst Night Shift There is something very Spider-Man about Peter Parker having to crawl through sewage, stop a mind-controlled Punisher, race across the city, teach a computer class on almost no sleep, and […]
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