The creepiest Spider-Story in years continues! Beset and beleaguered by the wicked power of DEMON BEAR, Peter Parker is having nightmares whenever he falls asleep and sometimes even when he hasn't! Worse still, it's making his time as Spider-Man even MORE difficult! But there's no rest for a weary spider, and the web-slinger will have no choice but to dig in and hang on - unless he wants to meet a grizzly end! (Hah. Grizzly!)
RATED T
DEADLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #2 exists in its own world in a way. Its still inside regular continuity. But it feels is completely different from the other Spider-Man books being published now. It feels fresh. But the creative team hasnt had to go beyond the confines of what makes Peter work. Even as it goes to places Spider-Man doesnt usually find himself in, the focus is always on the character so it retains that smaller, more personal quality that makes Peter and Spider-Man work. Read Full Review
Deadly Neighborhood Spider-Man #2finds the web-slinger fighting to stop the world from sinking into a living nightmare. Its supernatural storytelling and trippy imagery make it one of the best Marvel comics on the stands and continue a trend of Spider-Man stories delving deep into the psychedelic realm. Read Full Review
Deadly Neighborhood Spider-Man #2 is a gorgeous adventure worth exploring. Mixing science and myth while putting Spidey through a spiritual journey is intriguing enough, but when done in such an artistic way, it's hard to put down. Read Full Review
Deadly Neighborhood Spider-Man #2 creates a mystical quest for Spidey to duel the Demon bear. While that sounds interesting, the path to get there is convoluted, poorly explained, and doesn't always make much sense. The creepy art is a highlight, but a few splash pages get fancy with the panel layout to the detriment of the reading order. Read Full Review
Writers B. Earl and Taboo (member of the Black Eyed Peas) have a better footing of their story now in issue #2, making you wonder if so much of the set-up in #1 was necessary or if they were just getting to the reveal of the big bad (New Mutants favorite The Demon Bear). Read Full Review
Definitely my favorite spider-man book right now. This story has been great and the artwork is phenomenal
Where #1 was all mystery, all the time, #2 swings hard in the other direction, taking great pains to explain (some of) what's going on.
I'm glad there are still some mysteries left, though!
Also, I thought the art was even better this time around. Having some concrete, expositional storytelling to latch onto gave the visuals an added rigor and clarity. But they're still wild and gorgeous and strange; an excellent balance.
Love the art, but the writing is really mixed.
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