Who's That Girl?!?
Saddle-up Spider - fans as the thrillingly thrice-monthly adventures continue!
In this issue, meet the villain from the fifth Spider-Man movie today! Marc (Wolverine, Blade) Guggenheim and Salvador (Uncanny X-Men) Larroca bring you the next great Spidey Villain... MENACE! But that's not all! The mysterious JACKPOT makes her "Brand New Day-Debut!" Plus the mystery of the Spider-Tracer Killer deepens. Not nearly 'Nuff said!
Guggenheim's script paired with McNiven's pencils might've resulted in a fantastic opening to Spidey's new world, but regardless of the "what ifs," Amazing Spider-Man #549 stands as a very good issue. After a scandalous start to 2008, the Spider-Man franchise is definitely looking up. Read Full Review
For months we've all been questioning if whether Jackpot is Mary Jane. I'm glad Peter sees and hears the resemblances as well. Do we get an answer? Not quite, but the fact that it's already being addressed is good. Oh yeah, and the ending made me chuckle. Slott's story arc may be over, but the humorous tone and good writing continue. Read Full Review