Web Of Spider-Man #5
Five issues in, this is the best we've had. The first story, featuring The Vulture, was nicely done...Good to see Toomes dealing out some just rewards. I always love reading the ongoing adventures of Spider-Girl. Not much action in this issue, as it's a set up for the gang war and dealing with a few subplots that's been happening in May's life. Finally, we get an untold tale from Ben Reily's past. Probably the biggest problem with this title is if you aren't a Spider-Girl fan; but, that's not me. I'd gladly pay $3.99 just for her portion of this comic alone.
Spider-Man 1602 #5
This mini has been billed as the final tale from the 1602 line of comics...and, Jeff Parker has done a pretty good job of finishing the dang thing off. 1602 started off decently, but the next two minis really weren't that good. Parker, though, can breathe new life into a franchise, and he did that here. It really felt like he was having fun with this story, and this final, all-action issue is no exception. It was great to see his interpretation of Spidey's rogue gallery, especially Doc Ock spitting ink at Peter. (It turns his costume into a black version.) And, OMD Spidey-haters will be happy that he ends up with the gal, MJ, in the end.
Spider-Woman #6
This is usually my favorite Bendis title; but, Dark Avengers was actually better than this one. We get a bit of action, as Jessica takes on The Thunderbolts. Now, this comic was originally slated to come out before Black Widow II was revealed to actually be Natasha...so, I think the story kind of suffers from the fact it's being released at such a late date. (In fact, on further inspection, it does state on page 1 this story takes place before T-Bolts #134, which is about 6 to 8 months ago.) As with each issue before, we don't really get much that advances the story. The past couple issues has been Jessica on the run from Hydra and Norman. Still, I'm enjoying well enough.
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