After the sub-par offerings of Brand New Day, I was pretty skeptical when Marvel announced a new direction for ASM. The title will now be published twice per month and super-sized. Every issue will be written by Dan Slott, which at least deals with some of the problems created by having a rotating creative team every month.
I'll get right to the point: issue 648 is the best Spider-Man story in years. It shows Spider-Man at his best and funniest and Slott and Ramos treat us to a action packed page-turner. The issue nicely explains Spidey's status as an avenger, shows the reader his supporting cast, and re-introduces the Sinister Six, The Enforcers, The Kingpin, and the Hobgoblin.
Truly a great place for new readers to start enjoying the arachnid's tales and a new must read for any Spidey fan.
Tale of the Tape
Cost: $4
Length: 20 minutes
Is it worth it?: A resounding yes. Issues like this are why I enjoy comic books.
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