Blogs Tagged “Stan Lee”
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Fantastic (Four)ays: Fantastic Four #3 ReviewA simple villain is overshadowed by a hearty cliffhanger and classic artistic contributions to the ever-evolving FF mythos
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Crawling Back: Amazing Spider-Man #6 ReviewHis introduction isn't perfect, but the Lizard debuts as a uniquely sympathetic addition to Spider-Man's rogues gallery
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Sterling Starways: Silver Surfer #2 ReviewThe Surfer's second issue utilizes irony to great extent when it isn't bogged down by endless exposition
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Crawling Back: Amazing Spider-Man #28 ReviewThis issue deserves recognition for how it handles Peter Parker's personal growth over the blazing bad guy it introduces
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Crawling Back: Amazing Spider-Man #38 ReviewThis 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
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Fantastic (Four)ays: Fantastic Four #2 ReviewLee and Kirby use this second Fantastic Four issue to lay the bedrock characteristics for the Four their readers come to adore
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Incredible Issues: The Incredible Hulk #2 ReviewThe Hulk's second appearance intensifies the monstrosity of its title character, lessening the strength of its story by comparison
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Crawling Back: Amazing Spider-Man #96-98 Review (The Osborn Prelude, Part 7)Artistically and narratively, Lee and Kane deliver a surprisingly poignant trilogy, providing commentary on a real world problem through the long-running enmity of arch-enemies
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Crawling Back: Amazing Spider-Man Annual #5 ReviewA dramatic international adventure creates a different tone for a Spider-Man annual, even if the premise and execution are somewhat awkward
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Crawling Back: Amazing Spider-Man #88-90 Review (The Osborn Prelude, Interlude)Featuring a tragic turn in Spidey's career, these famous issues also push their central villain in darker directions
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Crawling Back: Amazing Spider-Man #9 Review (The Sinister Six, Part 4)A packed, well-paced issue introduces us to yet another classic criminal in Spidey's rogues gallery
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(Strand)om Stories: Silver Surfer: Parable ReviewLofty ideas can't quite hit the mark given the quick pacing driving this two-issue series
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Sterling Starways: Silver Surfer #1 ReviewDespite some occasionally messy metaphors, the Silver Surfer's first issue strikes at the heart of a tragic hero
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Incredible Issues: The Incredible Hulk #1 ReviewStan Lee and Jack Kirby's classic monster is revealed in this issue, redefining the core concept of a hero
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Fantastic Four(ays): Fantastic Four #1 ReviewMarvel's first Silver Age super-team subverts the genre in this origin issue, even if their motivations are somewhat underdeveloped
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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: Spectacular Spider-Man Magazine #2 Review (The Osborn Prelude, Part 6)Though historically lightweight, this issue packs in an intense game of wits between Spider and Goblin
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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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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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Random Reviews: I Am StanThis illustrated examination of Lee's life is heartfelt and balanced even as it forsakes some depth for brevity
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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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Spider-view: Spider-Man: Fear ItselfA perfectly suitable graphic novel, Fear Itself is a familiar story for those seeking some comfort in the Spidey standard
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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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(Strand)om Stories: Avengers Epic Collection: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes ReviewThough sometimes verbally overwhelming, this collection is nevertheless an important milestone in the mighty Marvel mythos
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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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(Strand)om Stories: X-Men Epic Collection: Children of the Atom ReviewBased on a somewhat ridiculous premise, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's marvelous mutants nevertheless provide unique characterization and engaging conflicts
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(Strand)om Stories: Black Panther Epic Collection: Panther’s Rage ReviewWhile it gets off to a slow start, this Epic Collection provides a mostly compelling examination of the Black Panther's earliest adventures
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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