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Spider-view: “Return of the Sin-Eater” Peter David's sequel doesn't enthrall as much as the original, but it stands on its own by continuing an enticing story arc -
(Strand)om Stories: The Mighty Thor by Walter Simonson Omnibus Review This massive volume proves that Walt Simonson's run on Thor is definitive, distinct, dense, and daring -
Spider-view: “Life in the Mad Dog Ward” This "crossover" arc toys with a clever concept, yet the subsequent narrative can't sufficiently support the oddball idea -
Spider-view: “The Honeymoon” A decent first half can't save the rest of this annual as a master storyteller tries too much with too little space -
(Strand)om Stories: Daredevil by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson (Vol. 2) Review This second volume tries balancing mystical elements with street-level adventures, wobbling as it looks for strong support -
Spider-view: “The Secrets of Spider-Man” A handful of interesting facts can't cover over this biographical annual's many weak points -
Spider-view: “Kraven’s Last Hunt” This J.M. DeMatteis-penned classic remains a deep, engaging exploration of one of Spider-Man's original enemies -
Spider-view: “The Wedding” Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson say "I do" in an ASM annual that lovingly defies the current status quo -
Spider-view: “Foreign Affairs” Peter David's two-parter narrative connects nicely to the recent past, weaving in multiple pieces in a largely cohesive manner -
(Strand)om Stories: Black Panther Epic Collection: Revenge of the Black Panther Review Though readers are presented with an odd assortment of stories, each narrative in this volume stands strongly on its own