The Gauntlet continues with the return of another classic Spider-Man foe...THE SCORPION! She has brand new powers, a new modus operandi, and you won't believe her reason for tangling with Spidey!
It's interesting to note that throughout the Gauntlet the best stories have been the shorter one or two issue offerings, and this issue is no exception. Here, Van Lente manages to craft a highly enjoyable one-shot issue. His work is among the best that the Spidey braintrust has to offer and I'm eager to see him contribute more in the future. Read Full Review
Finally, the end of the issue sees yet another reference to Amazing Spider-Man's ongoing "Gauntlet" arc, and one that sheds a little more light on exactly what Kraven the Hunter's daughter might be up to. It's just a small tease, but -- like the similar teases in previous issues -- it helps to build anticipation for the upcoming storyline. Let's hope it lives up to it. Read Full Review
Neither great nor terrible, this is a relatively straightforward SpiderMan story that, while has its flaws, is otherwise satisfying. Read Full Review