Blogs Tagged “Tom DeFalco”

• Spider-view: "Maximum Carnage" (Venom, Part 10)—Nathan, 07.01.2025
  This infamous crossover is a mess from start to finish, interesting bits of plot and characterization consumed by overbearingly grim darkness and violence
• Spider-view: "The Bride of Venom" (Venom, Part 8)—Nathan, 03.20.2025
  This anniversary two-parter has too many characters and controversial elements to feel like the celebration it should be
• (Strand)om Stories: The New Warriors: Classic (vol. 1) Review—Nathan, 01.03.2024
  Though exchanging some characterization for theming, this volume introduces a brand new team of socially-conscious heroes to the 90s Marvel Universe
• Spider-view: "Fathers and Sins"—Nathan, 12.30.2023
  This four-parter introduces a controversial story arc, sidelining some surprise for genuinely intriguing character development
• Crawling Back: Marvel Super Hero Contest of Champions Review—Nathan, 12.27.2022
  Marvel's first limited series/crossover event and its follow up remain narratively frustrating and forced, despite some fantastic art and action sequences
• (Strand)om Stories: X-Factor Epic Collection: Genesis and Apocalypse Review—Nathan, 02.27.2022
  This volume introduces an intriguing team concept that seems fun but is unfortunately based on a wobbly premise fueled by a massive, unnecessary retcon
• Spider-view: “Spidey’s Totally Tiny Adventure”—Nathan, 01.30.2022
  A main narrative stronger than prior annual stories is only the appetizer for several powerful back-up strips from acclaimed writers and artists
• Spider-view: “The Evolutionary War”—Nathan, 05.18.2021
  Strong standalone issues don't add up to an excellent narrative overall, but several backup stories weave together for a fantastic background tale
• Spider-view: “The Spectacular Spider-Kid” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 31)—Nathan, 01.18.2021
  A nice palate cleanser, this single story juggles certain elements neatly while fumbling some characterization
• Spider-view: “The Challenge of Hobgoblin” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 23)—Nathan, 12.15.2020
  Tom DeFalco unleashes the Hobgoblin and deepens the mystery of one of Spidey's zaniest story arcs
• Spider-view: “All My Pasts Remembered” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 21)—Nathan, 12.10.2020
  Tom DeFalco explores Mary Jane Watson's past in a genuinely engaging and deep issue
• Spider-view: “The Sinister Secret of Spider-Man’s New Costume” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 18)—Nathan, 12.01.2020
  Tom DeFalco reveals the alien costume's true nature in an issue filled with wit and wonder
• Spider-view: “Beware the Claws of Puma” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 14)—Nathan, 11.04.2020
  New villains and new revelations await our stalwart hero as Tom DeFalco ratchets up the stakes
• Spider-view: “Even a Ghost Can Fear the Night” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 9)—Nathan, 10.06.2020
  Interwoven subplots take a back seat to a one-off filler issue that ends up being more fun than it appears at first glance
• Spider-view: “With Great Power…” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 7)—Nathan, 09.12.2020
  Spidey's most famous mantra powerfully hangs over him in this DeFalco/Leonardi issue
• Spider-view: “By Myself Betrayed” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 4)—Nathan, 08.18.2020
  Tom DeFalco gives Peter, and readers, ideas to mull over even as a supposedly impactful revelation falls flat
• Spider-View: “Homecoming” (Alien Costume Saga, Part 1)—Nathan, 07.21.2020
  Our first look into the "Alien Costume Saga" displays promise for an entertaining premise
• Spider-view: Marvel Tails #1—Nathan, 07.05.2020
  Tom DeFalco sucessfully creates an amusing and humorous 80s parody of the Wall-Crawler