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Spider-view: "The Bride of Venom" (Venom, Part 8) This anniversary two-parter has too many characters and controversial elements to feel like the celebration it should be Also read Nathan's blogs at
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Crawling Back: Amazing Spider-Man #38 Review This issue marks Steve Ditko's departure from ASM...and can maybe be read as a plea from a man whose talents were overshadowed by others -
(Strand)om Stories: Luke Cage Epic Collection: The Fire This Time Review Luke Cage's second Epic Collection is a mixed bag, some strong storytellers and characterization blended with some cheesy dialogue and weaker writers -
Crawling Back: Amazing Spider-Man #123 Review (The Osborn Prelude, Interlude) Conway caps off his "trilogy" of tragedy with an emphatic reflection on grief through men whose worlds have come undone -
Random Reviews: John Byrne's Next Men (Book One) Save for a fumbled twist, these first issues introduce readers to an original superhero series John Byrne controls every step of the way -
Distinguished Critique: Superman and Batman: Generations and Superman and Batman Generations 2 Review An intriguing premise is clumsily executed at times, hampering these series' ability to work in tandem in telling an original narrative -
Spider-view: "The Specialist" (Spider-Man 2099, Part 2) Miguel O'Hara's second trip into superheroics contrasts his Spider-Man with Peter Parker's...while the art creates a contrast with earlier issues -
Fantastic (Four)ays: Fantastic Four #2 Review Lee and Kirby use this second Fantastic Four issue to lay the bedrock characteristics for the Four their readers come to adore -
Distinguished Critique: Batman: Second Chances Review Several mediocre stories by experienced storytellers are bolstered somewhat by understanding this volume's historical significance -
Crawling Back: Amazing Spider-Man #122 Review (The Osborn Prelude, Part 9) This issue marks the "end" of one supervillain saga, artfully balancing themes of vengeance and justice