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Spider-view: "Best of Enemies" (The Osborn Prelude, Finale) This near-perfect conclusion to a famous decades-long rivalry between Spider and Goblin is a powerful testament to 30 years of history Also read Nathan's blogs at
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Crawling Back: Spectacular Spider-Man #189 (The Osborn Prelude, Part 14) Harry Osborn's penultimate adventure as the Green Goblin sees him fully embrace his true self in a thrilling, character-focused issue -
Distinguished Critique: Catwoman: Her Sister's Keeper Review This limited series constructs an entertaining follow-up to "Batman: Year One," even if some of the pacing is muddled and characters a tad flat -
Random Reviews: The Complete Jon Sable, Freelance (vol. 1) Review These issues introduce a unique 1980s vigilante, a character who provides hurt and heart in equal measure -
Crawling Back: Web of Spider-Man #66-67 Review (The Osborn Prelude, Part 13) This two-parter contains subplots stronger than its central story, especially as the main narrative mischaracterizes two vital figures -
Distinguished Critique: Green Arrow (vol. 1): Hunter's Moon Review A strong start to an ongoing series allows Oliver Queen plenty of moral struggle as he navigates the darkness of the 80s -
Spider-view: "Downtown" (Spider-Man 2099, Part 3) Peter David introduces a fascinating villain and conducts more great character development in this three-parter -
Distinguished Critique: Batman: Shaman Review This "sequel" to "Year One" provides a somewhat disjointed mystery, the plot paling in comparison to its multifaceted masked hero -
Crawling Back: Amazing Spider-Man #312 Review (The Osborn Prelude, Part 12) Some slight mischaracterization aside, a thrilling Green Goblin/Hobgoblin duel makes this issue worth a six-year wait -
(Strand)om Stories: The Punisher: Circle of Blood Review This action thriller exchanges nuance for fun as the Punisher is distilled to his core characteristics