Blogs Tagged “Amazing Spider-Man”
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Crawling Back: Amazing Spider-Man #1 ReviewLee and Ditko follow up Spidey's origin issue with a new series, exploring the choices faced by a superhuman teenager
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Crawling Back: Amazing Spider-Man Annual #2 ReviewA somewhat generic tale defines Spidey and Doctor Strange's first team-up, the story failing the annual's impressive artistry
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Crawling Back: Amazing Spider-Man #4 Review (The Sinister Six, Part 3)Steve Ditko's creativity carries an issue introducing a villain whose potential outstrips his first appearance
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Crawling Back: Amazing Spider-Man #39-40 Review (The Osborn Prelude, Part 5)This climactic showdown redefines the Spider/Goblin war, perfectly ending the first chapter of a decades-long saga
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Crawling Back: Amazing Spider-Man #37 Review (The Osborn Prelude, Interlude)As the Green Goblin mystery nears its culmination, cracks can be found in Lee and Ditko's collaboration on the subplot's development
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Crawling Back: Amazing Fantasy #15 ReviewThis essential issue dictates one of the most powerful origin stories in all of comics, a genuine classic even 60 years later
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Spider-view: "Fathers and Sins"This four-parter introduces a controversial story arc, sidelining some surprise for genuinely intriguing character development
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Crawling Back: Amazing Spider-Man #26-27 Review (The Osborn Prelude, Part 4)This two-parter concocts an engaging mystery surrounding notions of identity and diving into the masks our central characters wear
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Spider-view: "Spider-Man/New Warriors: The Hero Killers"These annuals provide Spidey a new character dimension, offering an entertaining main feature alongside some middling back-up narratives
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Crawling Back: Amazing Spider-Man #3 Review (The Sinister Six, Part 2)Doc Ock's introduction is built on interesting character concepts which don't quite play out as powerfully as they could
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Crawling Back: Amazing Spider-Man #23 Review (The Osborn Prelude, Part 3)A strange development in the Green Goblin's history undermines an issue buoyed by some nicely maintained subplots
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Spider-view: "Carnage" (Venom, Part 5)A new villain is unleashed in this dark trilogy, capitalizing on the character differences between Carnage, Venom, and Spider-Man
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Spider-view: "Death Toy"Cardiac's second appearance is better constructed than his first, even if it is adorned with some 90s excess
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Crawling Back: Amazing Spider-Man #17 Review (The Osborn Prelude, Part 2)The Goblin's second appearance is marked by some plot convenience but is largely driven by the mounting misfortunes of its titular teenage hero
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Crawling Back: Amazing Spider-Man #2 Review (The Sinister Six, Part 1)Spidey's second-ever issue showcases the ever-developing nature of his world under Lee and Ditko
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Crawling Back: Amazing Spider-Man #14 Review (The Osborn Prelude, Part 1)The Green Goblin's first appearance successfully introduces an enigmatic adversary who promises a new era of Spidey storytelling
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Spider-view: "Round Robin: The Sidekick’s Revenge"This team-up tournament tells an entertaining narrative with decent heart, despite some clunky coincidences and few connections to recent history
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Spider-view: "The Three Faces of Evil"A basic story is constructed upon two strong pillars: powerful connections to recent Spidey history and the impressive work of penciler Mark Bagley
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Spider-view: "Vibranium Vendetta"Three 1991 annuals tell a somewhat standard if not entertaining team-up between Spidey, Iron Man, and Black Panther, cementing a stronger story than the lackluster back-up strips
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Spider-view: “Doom Service”A simpler anniversary tale sees Doc Doom and Spidey go head-to-head while trying to offer a minor rogue some additional credence
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Spider-view: “Righteous Sand”An engaging premise for potential character growth and unique parallelism is damaged by a weak, construed ending
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Spider-view: “Elliptical Pursuit” (Venom, Part 3)This neat two-parter starts off a little ho-hum, but the second half ratchets up the action with clever combat between two arch-enemies
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Spider-view: “Cardiac”A new anti-hero makes his dramatic debut, pushing Spidey to the side in a tale that weaves great combat with mediocre philosophical conflict
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Spider-view: “Powerless”This arc's dive into deeper philosophical notions ends up shallower than intended, even if some of the premise's more practical applications are engaging
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(Strand)om Stories: X-Factor Epic Collection: Genesis and Apocalypse ReviewThis volume introduces an intriguing team concept that seems fun but is unfortunately based on a wobbly premise fueled by a massive, unnecessary retcon
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Crawling Back: Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 ReviewDespite some recently revealed narrative issues, this annual remains a nostalgic, nerdy favorite that forms the foundation for my comic book collection
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Spider-view: “Spidey’s Totally Tiny Adventure”A main narrative stronger than prior annual stories is only the appetizer for several powerful back-up strips from acclaimed writers and artists
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Spider-view: “The Return of the Sinister Six”This six-part saga gloriously resurrects the Sinister Six, relying on nostalgia a bit too much even as it crafts a compelling arc
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Spider-view: “Sunday in the Park with Venom” (Venom, Part 2)Venom becomes a force to be reckoned with in a tale that's also a delightful return to good old-fashioned Spidey basics
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Spider-view: “The Powder Chase”This little two-parter plays with some fascinating concepts but fails to plumb the depths in exploring the ramifications
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Spider-view: “Power Prey” (Cosmic Spider-Man, Part 9)David Michelinie's conclusion to the "Cosmic Spider-Man Saga" is somewhat rocky, somewhat satisfying
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Spider-view: “Amazing Spider-Man: Skating on Thin Ice”This short two-part tale isn't perfect, but a surprisingly engaging narrative makes this story's message effortlessly impactful
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Spider-view: “Shaw’s Gambit” (Cosmic Spider-Man, Part 6)A visually stunning brawl is slightly hindered by a narrative straining at its limited potential
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Spider-view: “Cunning Attractions” (Cosmic Spider-Man, Part 3)This issue looks great, but while Michelinie toys with some loftier notions, his concepts remain buried beneath a pile of gimmicky
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Spider-view: “Gravity Storm” (Cosmic Spider-Man, Prologue)This issue starts a small arc with promise, obscuring the quality of future issues with well-written character moments between action sequences
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Spider-view: “Atlantis Attacks”Though an improvement over Marvel's 1988 crossover, this event arc still struggles to find solid footing as it bobbles some important plot points
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Spider-view: “The Evolutionary War”Strong standalone issues don't add up to an excellent narrative overall, but several backup stories weave together for a fantastic background tale
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Spider-view: “Venom” (Venom, Part 1)One of Spidey's worst enemies debuts in this anniversary issue, which holds up wonderfully over three decades later
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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
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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
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Spider-view: “The Wedding”Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson say "I do" in an ASM annual that lovingly defies the current status quo
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Spider-view: “Man of the Year”A genuinely entertaining annual that uses wit and imagination to craft fun takes on old tropes
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Spider-view: “Fun’n’Games”A new villain and kooky plot make for an entertaining annual, boosted by some nice references to recent continuity
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Spider-view: “The Spectacular Spider-Kid” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 31)A nice palate cleanser, this single story juggles certain elements neatly while fumbling some characterization
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Spider-view: “Trade Secret” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 29)This standalone narrative wobbles in places, an interesting concept weighed down by mediocre execution
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(Strand)om Stories: Man-Wolf: The Complete Collection ReviewAn entire collection focused on John Jameson's alter ego can be wonky at times but is ultimately more satisfying than disappointing
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Spider-view: “The Scorpion Takes a Bride” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 26)Stan Lee's brief return to Spidey-dom is a celebratory blend of old and new
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Spider-view: “The Challenge of Hobgoblin” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 23)Tom DeFalco unleashes the Hobgoblin and deepens the mystery of one of Spidey's zaniest story arcs
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Spider-view: “All My Pasts Remembered” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 21)Tom DeFalco explores Mary Jane Watson's past in a genuinely engaging and deep issue
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Spider-view: “The Sinister Secret of Spider-Man’s New Costume” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 18)Tom DeFalco reveals the alien costume's true nature in an issue filled with wit and wonder
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Spider-view: “Beware the Claws of Puma” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 14)New villains and new revelations await our stalwart hero as Tom DeFalco ratchets up the stakes
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Spider-view: “Even a Ghost Can Fear the Night” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 9)Interwoven subplots take a back seat to a one-off filler issue that ends up being more fun than it appears at first glance
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Spider-view: “With Great Power…” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 7)Spidey's most famous mantra powerfully hangs over him in this DeFalco/Leonardi issue
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Spider-view: “By Myself Betrayed” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 4)Tom DeFalco gives Peter, and readers, ideas to mull over even as a supposedly impactful revelation falls flat
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Spider-View: “Homecoming” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 1)Our first look into the "Alien Costume Saga" displays promise for an entertaining premise
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Spider-view: “Nothing Can Stop the Juggernaut”Roger Stern's beloved two-part tale ratchets up the intensity in one of Spidey's toughest battles to date