The highlight here was the Peter Parker stuff as always. I want more of that. Mendel Stromm is another villain that doesn't really go anywhere or become a big mainstay, much like The Looter. In fact, I would say the only interesting thing about him is his connection to Norman Osborn and just how far Norman will go to keep him quiet. Norman is the star here, and I don't think that's just because we all know who he is. I think that would true regardless. So, really, Mendel Stromm is a jobber for the real villain. And he was recently killed in Nick Spencer's run by Kindred, so the trend continues. (And now I feel dumb for not putting together why Kindred would kill Mendel Stromm until right now, but that's got nothing to do with 60s Spidey.) The robots were a cool design at least. I can say that despite some of the lackluster plotting, Ditko is drawing the hell out of these issues. Peter does walk into a wall in the last panel, but aside from that, Ditko is on fire here.

Quote of the issue: "Anyone Ever Tell You You're Gorrrrgeous When You're Angry?" more