CHARACTER ASSASSINATION may be over, but the troubles keep coming as Spidey's old nemesis THE SPOT returns deadlier than ever! Wait. Did we just use "The Spot" and "deadlier" in the same sentence? You better believe it -- with his teleportation powers, he's poised to make a name for himself as an unstoppable killer for hire, and the only thing standing between him and his latest target is your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Rated A ...$2.99
Ive never read anything by Van Lente before, although he seems to have been working in the comic book industry for some time. I really liked what I read this issue. The story was simple, yet complex. There was strong motivations and characterization. There was also some humour which is always good with Spider-man. I hope he returns for more stories. Read Full Review
A good done-in-one issue that makes an old Spider-Man foe relevant again, but also manages to squeeze a ton more in. Whats there not to be happy about? Read Full Review
"Amazing Spider-Man" #589 is a fun, maybe even poignant, comic from a writer who has established himself as among the best Marvel has in its stable today. Read Full Review
Van Lente could really bring something to this series, but he needs more to work with than one D-List villain and a band of generic thugs. Though this issue leaves the doors open for further developments, I can't say I have a huge interest in a sequel. Let's keep the biting humor and move onto something more interesting. Read Full Review
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