This book is just plain awesome. Here's why:
- Spider-Man going around NYC acting all mysterious and crap like that. It doesn't have a pattern and it perplexes the adventures. It's nice to at least read a book where you get to see the 'new' Spider-Man kick ass AND enjoy it without the annoying POV of the Slotto.
- It gives us a peek at how the Superior version of Spidey kicks Avenger ass. If you're a fan of say guys like Doctor Strange, you're going to end up with a frown especially after seeing the webcrawler punching the Sorcerer Supreme. If you're a Spidey fan (despite the status quo change) then you shall be pleased.
- Yost crafts a story that hits two birds with one stone here in this issue which is great. First he manages to weave an updated story of how the Avengers are doubting their mysterious teammate. It's also this fear that launches an all-out hunt and is the brunt of this issue. The second bird that gets hit is the subplot that gets carried from a recent issue of Superior Spider-Man where Jameson provides Slotto with his new SPIDER ISLAND.
- It's very rare for a team-up book to have not only a chilling ending and at the same time adhere to the 'one-and-done" storytelling. Much props on that note.
- Dave Lopez does a nice job for the opening salvo of this book. The movement and energy for this Spider-Man was well conveyed and when paired up with the colors provided by Rachelle Rosenberg, punches, kicks and energy blasts truly connect their intended targets.
- One problem with the art is that it's inconsistent when it comes to women. Cloak looks awesome (and weird because she's the gal in black now??) but when we first get our glimpse of the Avengers, you'll notice that Black Widow's rendition on that splash looks horrible. Inconsistent I tell you.
Overall, with that minor art hiccup, I'm saying this is a great book to pick up from last week's releases. Timely as well since things are again moving in Superior Spider-Man # 14 (check out my review HERE).
SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN TEAM-UP # 1 is still available at Castle Geek and it's branches as well as online through Comicx Hub (Click HERE to order).
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