“Spider-Man, Spider-Man, does whatever a spider can…” The Web-Head has always been my favorite character. This Spidey series is not in the Marvel continuity. Spidey takes place shortly after Peter is bitten by the radioactive or mutated spider. This is not an origin story but rather picks up after Peter become the hero or menace, depending on your perspective.
Credits:
Spidey -Issue # 1
Marvel Comics
Writer: Robbie Thompson
Artist: Nick Bradshaw
Colorist: Jim Campbell
Letters: Travis Lanham
Plot: (Major Plot Spoilers)
Peter Parker rushes to school in his secret identity, Spider-Man. He stops to catch the White Rabbit, who was robbing a bank. This led to Peter being late for History class. Peter, the boy genius’, grade in History is not good. He loves math and science but is floundering in History. The teacher arranges for a tutor, Gwen Stacy.
Peter, Gwen, Flash Thompson, and many other classmates go on a field trip to Oscorp. As with most field trips for Peter, thing go terribly wrong. Doc Ock shows up to steal technology. Peter sneaks into a bathroom and changes into Spider-Man.
Spidey swings out and battles Doc Ock. His six mechanical arms fend off the Wall Crawler. Spider-Man short circuits Ock’s arms. But Doctor Octopus knocks over a toxic vat. The Web Head made the choice to save this classmates and let Ock go.
Review:
Art:
The art of Nick Bradshaw is perfect for this comic. It has the feel of Spider-Man art from the late 60s and early 70s. When Peter is Spider-Man, he looks the part of the young Spider-Man from the early days.
Even though the art has a look and feel of early Spidey, it has a ton of details. The backgrounds are a piece of art. It reminds me of classic 1980’s John Bryne or George Pérez but with a modern flair.
Story/Plot:
Spidey is an all ages comic. It is appropriate for all readers but the story is strong enough for adults to have a good time. It doesn’t talk down to the readers.
Writer Robbie Thompson spins a wonderful early Spider-Man tale. He makes a young Peter and Spider-Man so much fun. It reminded me of the Peter Parker I grew up loving in the mid to late 70s.
MY REVIEW:
Spidey is the perfect example of an all ages comic that really works. It is well written. It is a ton of fun. This comic book is absolutely beautiful.
I loved this comic and experience. It is a wonderful to see Marvel creating awesome comics out of continuity.
Grade:A+
