Reviews, ruminations, and (occasional) ramblings.
Amazing Spider-Man #23 (April 1965) – “The Goblin and the Gangsters” – Stan Lee/Steve Ditko
This one starts with Green Goblin trying to take over the mob of a gangster named Lucky Lobo. Naturally, Lobo is against the idea and a fight breaks out, attracting the attention of the cops. A reporter happens to be nearby and his story makes it sound like Green Goblin is some kind of crusader for public justice. Continue reading “Spider-Man Reviews: Amazing Spider-Man 23, Amazing Spider-Man 24”
Amazing Spider-Man #21 (February 1965) – “Where Flies the Beetle” – Stan Lee/Steve Ditko
This one starts with the Beetle being released from prison (after fighting Human Torch in Strange Tales 123). When Johnny (Human Torch) Storm finds out he immediately flames on and goes to look for the Beetle, leaving his girlfriend (Doris Evans) rather upset. The Torch can’t find Beetle so he puts on a show for some onlookers, which pisses Spider-Man off since the public are scared to death of him. Continue reading “Spider-Man Reviews: Amazing Spider-Man 21, Amazing Spider-Man 22”
The Librarians and the Eternal Question – Director: Noah Wyle/Writers: Kate Rorick, Nicole Ranadive
This one starts with a guy named Seth in a golf tournament in South Carolina. He’s doing really well but his wife (Cece) is worried about him. Apparently Seth was sick with something serious but he got better. He does seem to be sweating a lot and when he goes to tee off on the next hole, he suddenly bursts into flames and burns up. Continue reading “Librarians Reviews: Season 3, Episode 8”
Amazing Spider-Man #19 (December 1964) – “Spidey Strikes Back” – Stan Lee/Steve Ditko
This one starts with Spider-Man getting back into action after his existential crisis last issue. He busts up a gang of thieves, which makes J. Jonah Jameson apoplectic when he hears the news. Meanwhile, Sandman and the Enforcers capture the Human Torch (who’s apparently exhausted after a recent adventure in Strange Tales) and seal him in a chamber with just enough air to breathe, but none to spare for using his flame powers. Continue reading “Spider-Man Reviews: Amazing Spider-Man 19, Amazing Spider-Man 20”