The Spider-man Review: 2013

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Ultimate Comics Spider-man #28

Ultimate Comics Spider-man #28

Spider-man No More: Part 5

Story: Brian Michael Bendis
Penciler/Inker: David Marquez
Colourist: Justin Ponsor
Letterer: Cory Petit
Cover: David Marquez and Rainier Beredo

The "final" issue of Ultimate Comics Spider-man is here. I'm not even going to bother posting a lame pun or question here, this issue is fantastic. Hit the jump to see why.

Superior Spider-man Team-Up #5

Superior Spider-man Team-Up #5

"The Superior Six"

Story: Chris Yost
Penciler/Inker: Marco Checchetto
Colourist: Rachelle Rosenberg
Letterer: Joe Caramagna
Cover: Paolo Rivera

At long last, the Superior Spider-man debuts his Superior Six! Is this issue superior or sinister? Hit the jump to find out!

Indestructible Hulk Special #1

Indestructible Hulk Special #1

The Arms of the Octopus part 2 (of 3):
"For a friend whose work has come to triumph"

Story: Mike Costa
Penciler/Inker: Jake Wyatt
Colourist: Jordie Bellaire
Letterer: Cory Petit

Part two of "The Arms of the Octopus" cross over. Is this issue another surprising success or should it self destruct? Hit the jump to find out!

Superior Spider-man #19

Superior Spider-man #19

"Necessary Evil, Part 3: 1.21 Giga-Whats?!"

Story: Dan Slott
Penciler: Ryan Stegman
Inker: John Livesay
Colourist: Edgar Delgado
Letterer: Chris Eliopoulos
Cover: Ryan Stegman and Jason Howard

The conclusion to "Necessary Evil" finds Superior Spider-man and Spider-man 2099 racing to prevent Horizon Labs from blowing up and wiping out the future! Does this arc go out with a bang or is time not on it's side? Hit the jump to find out!

Superior Spider-man Team-Up #4

Superior Spider-man Team-Up #4

"Infinity"

Story: Robert Rodi
Penciler/Inker: Michael del Mundo
Colourists: Michael Del Mundo and Marco D'Alfonso
Letter: Joe Caramagna
Cover: Paolo Rivera and Joe Rivera

The Superior Spider-man continues to battle the invading forces of Thanos while trying to stop Fulmina from wiping out power across the city. Is this issue lights out? Hit the jump to find out!

Marvel Knights Spider-man #1 (2013)

Marvel Knights Spider-man #1 (2013)

"99 Problems... one of five"

Story: Matt Kindt
Penciler/Inker: Marco Rudy
Colourist: Val Staples
Letterer: Clayton Cowles

Marvel Knights Spider-man #1 sees the return of Peter Parker as Spider-man, though it apparently takes place before the events in Amazing Spider-man #700. Still, it is exciting to be able to read a new story with the original Spider-man after nearly a year of the Superior Spider-man. Is this story worth the wait? Hit the jump to find out!

All-New X-Men Special #1

All-New X-Men Special #1

The Arms of the Octopus part 1 (of 3):
"Elegy in the Classroom"

Story: Mike Costa
Penciler/Inker: Kris Anka
Colourist: Jordie Bellaire
Letterer: Cory Petit

"The Arms of the Octopus" is a 3-part story that will take place in special issues of All-New X-Men, Indestructible Hulk, and Superior Spider-man Team-Up. Does this story promise to be something special? Hit the jump to find out.

Superior Foes of Spider-man #4

Superior Foes of Spider-man #4

"Foe-ning it in..."

Story: Nick Spencer
Penciler/Inker: Steve Lieber
Colourist: Rachelle Rosenberg
Letterer: Joe Caramanga

Boomerang's plan to steal the head of Silvermane for Chameleon becomes more clear as the gang is reunited, but does it feel so good? Hit the jump to find out!

Superior Spider-manTeam-Up #3

Superior Spider-man Team-Up #3

"Infinity"

Story: Robert Rodi

Art: Michael de Mundo

Letterer: Joe Caramagna

The Superior Spider-man battles the forces of Thanos alongside the Mighty Avengers in this "Infinity" tie-in. Does this issue provide infinite thrills or is it all tied up? Hit the jump to find out!

Ultimate Comics Spider-man #27

Ultimate Comics Spider-man #27

"Spider-Man No More: Part 5"

Story: Brian Michael Bendis
Pencils/Ink: David Marquez
Colourists: Paul Mounts, Justin Ponsor
Letterer: Cory Petit
Cover: David Marquez, Justin Ponsor

Spider-man, Spider-Woman, and Bombshell are in the clutches of Taskamster! Is this issue an ultimate flop or is it up to the task? Hit the jump to find out!

Superior Spider-man #18

Superior Spider-man #18

"Necessary Evil - Part 2: Smack To The Future"

Story: Dan Slott
Art: Ryan Stegman
Colors: Edgar Delgado
Cover: Ryan Stegman

Superior Spider-man vs. Spider-man 2099!! Is it a battle for the ages or is this fight fixed to be a failure? Hit the jump to find out!

Superior Spider-man #17

"Necessary Evil - Part 1: Let's do the Time Warp Again!"

Story: Dan Slott
Art: Ryan Stegman
Colors: Edgar Delgado
Cover: Ryan Stegman

Spider-man 2099 is back!!!! Hit the jump to find out if Miguel O'Hara's return is a modern masterpiece or a futuristic failure!

Superior Spider-man Team-Up #2

Superior Spider-man Team-Up #2

"Sibling Rivalry: Part 1"

Story: Chris Yost
Penciler: Marco Checchetto
Colourist: Rachelle Rosenberg
Letterer: Joe Caramagna
Cover: Paolo Rivera and Joe Rivera

The highly anticipated meeting between Superior Spider-man and Scarlet Spider!! Does this issue live up to the hype or is it more reminiscent of the dreaded "Clone Saga"? Hit the jump to find out!

Superior Spider-man Team-Up #1

Superior Spider-man Team-Up #1

"A Day in Someone Else's Life"

Story: Chris Yost
Penciler: David Lopez
Inker: Andy Owens
Colourist: Rachelle Rosenberg
Cover: Paolo Rivera

The first issue of a new series in which the Superior Spider-man teams up with various heroes of the Marvel Universe! Does this first issue have what it takes to make the team or will it find itself watching from the stands? Hit the jump to find out!

Superior Spider-man #4

Superior Spider-man #4

"The Aggressive Approach"

Story by Dan Slott
Art: Giuseppe Camuncoli & John Dell
Colors: Edgar Delgado
Letters: Chris Eliopoulos
Cover: Giuseppe Camuncoli, John Dell, Edgar Delgado, Mike Deodato, & Rain Beredo

After three great issues, will Massacre...well...massacre the high marks for Superior Spider-man? Hit the jump to find out!

Superior Spider-man #3

Superior Spider-man #3

"Everything You Know Is Wrong"

Story: Dan Slott
Art: Ryan Stegman
Colors: Edgar Delgado
Letters: Chris Eliopoulos
Cover: Ryan Stegman & Simone Bianchi

Two issues in, and Superior Spider-man looks like it might be a hit. Will the trend continue in Superior Spider-man #3? Hit the jump to find out!

Superior Spider-man #2

Superior Spider-man #2

"The Peter Principle"

Story: Dan Slott
Art: Ryan Stegman
Cover: Ryan Stegman & Ed McGuinness

The first issue of Superior Spider-man delivered a top notch story with a surprise ending. Does Superior Spider-man #2 continue this trend? Hit the jump to find out!

Superior Spider-man #1

Superior Spider-man #1

"Hero or Menace?"

Story: Dan Slott
Art: Ryan Stegman
Colors: Edgar Delgado
Cover: Ryan Stegman

Peter Parker is dead. Long live the Superior Spider-man! A new era begins with Superior Spider-man #1! Is the first issue a hit or a disaster? Hit the jump to find out!