Category: Comics Reviews

Amazing Spider-Man #49 (June 1967) – “From the Depths of Defeat” – Stan Lee/John Romita

This one starts where last issue left off, with Spider-Man lying in the snow half dead after getting the shit kicked out of him by the new Vulture. But the cold actually revives him instead of finishing him off and he staggers down to the street, still weakened by the flu. Continue reading “Spider-Man Reviews: Amazing Spider-Man 49, Amazing Spider-Man 50”

Amazing Spider-Man #47 (April 1967) – “In the Hands of the Hunter” – Stan Lee/John Romita

This one starts with a Spider-Man/Kraven fight that’s presented as a flashback even though it’s not from any of Kraven’s previous appearances. Yes, it’s a continuity insert, the first of many. Turns out Kraven fought Spidey before their fight in issue 34 because he was paid to by the Green Goblin. Continue reading “Spider-Man Reviews: Amazing Spider-Man 47, Amazing Spider-Man 48”

Amazing Spider-Man #45 (February 1967) – “Spidey Smashes Out” – Stan Lee/John Romita

This one starts with Spider-Man getting used to his sprained arm by stopping a truck hijacking, but he realizes it won’t be so easy to take the Lizard down. Speaking of the Lizard, he breaks into Connors’s office to get the Lizard Formula, but freaks out because he can’t read all the scientific gibberish in the notebooks. (Lizard isn’t aware that he actually is Curt Connors; he thinks Connors is a completely different being. He should hang out with the Hulk so they can talk about their “separate” alter egos.) Continue reading “Spider-Man Reviews: Amazing Spider-Man 45, Amazing Spider-Man 46”

Amazing Spider-Man #43 (December 1966) – “Rhino on the Rampage” – Stan Lee/John Romita

This one starts with The Rhino escaping custody and going on a rampage in New York to attract Spider-Man’s attention, since his only motivation right now seems to be revenge. We look in at the Daily Bugle and learn that Ned and Betty are now engaged and at Anna Watson’s house, Peter is mesmerized by Mary Jane (as am I). Continue reading “Spider-Man Reviews: Amazing Spider-Man 43, Amazing Spider-Man 44”

Amazing Spider-Man #41 (October 1966) – “The Horns of the Rhino” – Stan Lee/John Romita/Mike Esposito

This one starts with Anna Watson asking Aunt May if she wants to move in with her, but naturally Aunt May is worried about Peter being all alone (which Anna thinks is stupid, like most of us do). Peter is out buying a motorcycle and gets Jonah Jameson to vouch for him for the loan payments. Continue reading “Spider-Man Reviews: Amazing Spider-Man 41, Amazing Spider-Man 42”

Amazing Spider-Man #39 (August 1966) – “How Green Was My Goblin” – Stan Lee/John Romita

This one starts with Green Goblin planning revenge on Spider-Man, but unlike all the other times he actually has a pretty good plan. Meanwhile, Peter Parker has a very bad cold and goes to see Dr. Bromwell, who warns him that Aunt May is still quite fragile (when isn’t she?) and can’t stand any sudden shocks. Continue reading “Spider-Man Reviews: Amazing Spider-Man 39, Amazing Spider-Man 40”

“Once Upon a Time There was a Robot” – Stan Lee/Steve Ditko

This one starts with a Professor Mendel Stromm being released from prison after ten years. Apparently, Stromm’s old partner set him up for a fall and he’s been craving revenge ever since. Frederick Foswell knew Stromm in prison and figures there might be a story in his release, but some thug almost kills Foswell for spying on Stromm. Spidey stops him and the guy mentions he was just trying to do Stromm a favour in hopes of a job. Continue reading “Spider-Man Reviews: Amazing Spider-Man 37, Amazing Spider-Man 38”

Amazing Spider-Man #35 (April 1966) – “The Molten Man Regrets” – Stan Lee/Steve Ditko

This one starts with Molten Man (who we remember from issue 28) getting out of prison after pretending to be repentant. He decides to be a bit smarter about committing crimes this time around and waits for a while before disguising himself and robbing a jewelry store. Continue reading “Spider-Man Reviews: Amazing Spider-Man 35, Amazing Spider-Man 36”

Amazing Spider-Man #33 (February 1966) – “The Final Chapter” – Stan Lee/Steve Ditko

This one follows straight from last issue, with Spider-Man trapped under tons of steel and the chamber about to be flooded. He summons all his strength and will power, lifting the impossible weight off himself and grabbing the serum just in time. The chamber floods but he rides it out and makes it to the surface, only to run into the Master Planner’s gang again. Continue reading “Spider-Man Reviews: Amazing Spider-Man 33, Amazing Spider-Man 34”

Amazing Spider-Man #31 (December 1965) – “If This Be My Destiny” – Stan Lee/Steve Ditko

This one starts with the Master Planner’s gang pulling another high-tech robbery. Spider-Man stumbles onto the getaway and tries to stop them, but Master Planner’s efficient network of operatives allows them to get away with the loot and bring it to his underwater headquarters. Continue reading “Spider-Man Reviews: Amazing Spider-Man 31, Amazing Spider-Man 32”