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lunchlander's review against another edition
3.0
Though best known for Daredevil, Miller also did a handful of Spider-Man stories at Marvel, mostly as artist while someone else wrote, and there are some fun stories in there as well. The Denny O'Neil scripted annual, which featured Punisher and Spidey teaming up to take on Doc Ock as he attempted to poison the city, is the highlight. None of them are phenomenal stories, and neither is it Miller's best artwork, but it's an interesting collection for fans of Miller and Spidey, and I'm both.
alwroteabook's review against another edition
5.0
A great collection of webslinger tales. The stories are relatively old, and the artwork and overall vibe reflect it, which is cool, and the stories are a lot of fun. The stories prey on his weaknesses a lot. For example, Spidey is struck blind and has to be rescued by Daredevil, and he seems to fall foul of mind control a lot. Also, there aee appearances by Spidey regulars, as well as some less well known characters such as Moon Knight and the Purple Man. Thoroughly recommened.
airypaola's review
3.0
Recuerdo que cuando me topé con este volumen mis finanzas en ese momento no eran muy buenas, sin embargo estaba muy emocionada por añadirlo a mi colección, después de todo llevo años amando el trabajo de Frank Miller y ¿a qué fanático de Marvel no le gusta Spider-Man?
Asumí erróneamente que era una compilación de comics escritos por Miller cuando en realidad resultaron ser varias historias para las que colaboró en varios momentos de su carrera (tanto como co-escritor de la historia y en el arte como ilustrador)
Ese detalle resulta ser importante porque la colección en si no sigue una trama, sino que tiene un montón de comics randoms sin ninguna relación entre si (aparte del hecho de que todos tratan de Spider-Man).
Los comics son bastante buenos—a decir verdad las historias fueron entretenidas y el arte retro de las ilustraciones es perfección pura—pero si fue algo decepcionante enterarme de que esto es mas bien una compilación a modo de enciclopedia que una historia completa. Me arrepiento un poco de haber dado tarjetazo para comprarlo (tal vez estaría menos defraudada si lo hubiera agarrado en oferta, no lo sé)
Eso si, el comic inicial donde Spider-Man pierde la vista y Daredevil le ayuda me encantó (después de esto voy a investigar donde puedo conseguir esa historia completa)
3/5 estrellas
Asumí erróneamente que era una compilación de comics escritos por Miller cuando en realidad resultaron ser varias historias para las que colaboró en varios momentos de su carrera (tanto como co-escritor de la historia y en el arte como ilustrador)
Ese detalle resulta ser importante porque la colección en si no sigue una trama, sino que tiene un montón de comics randoms sin ninguna relación entre si (aparte del hecho de que todos tratan de Spider-Man).
Los comics son bastante buenos—a decir verdad las historias fueron entretenidas y el arte retro de las ilustraciones es perfección pura—pero si fue algo decepcionante enterarme de que esto es mas bien una compilación a modo de enciclopedia que una historia completa. Me arrepiento un poco de haber dado tarjetazo para comprarlo (tal vez estaría menos defraudada si lo hubiera agarrado en oferta, no lo sé)
Eso si, el comic inicial donde Spider-Man pierde la vista y Daredevil le ayuda me encantó (después de esto voy a investigar donde puedo conseguir esa historia completa)
3/5 estrellas
birdmanseven's review
4.0
If you're picking this up because you're a Dark Knight fan and want to see what Frank does with Spidey, get ready for a let down. It's not that. It's classic Miller drawn Spidey comics and a few that he scripted or plotted too. They are fun. I haven't read much from this era and was impressed. I especially like the Miller scripted team up with Spidey, Moon Knight, Daredevil, Luke Cage and Iron Fist vs. the Purple Man. It is definitely worth picking up, but it helps to know what it is before you start.
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For more on this odd collection tune in to this special Spider-Man spotlight on the All the Books Show! https://soundcloud.com/allthebooks/off-the-books-spider-man-comics
alwroteabook's review
5.0
A great collection of webslinger tales. The stories are relatively old, and the artwork and overall vibe reflect it, which is cool, and the stories are a lot of fun. The stories prey on his weaknesses a lot. For example, Spidey is struck blind and has to be rescued by Daredevil, and he seems to fall foul of mind control a lot. Also, there aee appearances by Spidey regulars, as well as some less well known characters such as Moon Knight and the Purple Man. Thoroughly recommened.
gengelcox's review
2.0
Until recently, most of the hardcover reprint collections from both Marvel (the Marvel Masterworks series) and DC (the Archives) series have focused on either the "Golden Age" or the beginning of the "Silver Age" of comics publishing. The success of both the recent X-Men and Spider-Man movies, and the increasing market for graphic novels in traditional bookstores (rather than just the direct-to-market specialty stores) has both of the large publishers looking to see what they can repackage and gain some "found" money (i.e., don't have to pay for production, just publish and rake in the dough).
I'd decry such simple-minded money-grubbing except that along the way the art department of both companies must have gotten involved, because some of the most recent repacks have been providing comics scholars like myself some much-needed works that were previously only available to a few people (e.g., the Spirit archives) or forgotten by many, such as this collection of Frank Miller's earliest comics work. Sure, Marvel is pushing this not only on Miller's name (and the furor over his Dark Knight Returns 2) but also because it's Spider-Man, for gosh sakes. But if you want to see where Miller's style (both writing and artistic) evolved from, this is the book.
I remember owning a couple of these comics in their original form, but never connected them with Miller, whom I later admired for Ronin and his work on Daredevil and Batman. If anything, the stories here are the weak points, because they typically come from stand-alone "annuals" or team-up books, where Marvel often had a revolving door policy for writers and artists. The two best comics here are those that reveal Miller's work with cross-hatching (Spider-Man Annual #14) and the unique panel arrangements and interest in Eastern themes (Marvel Team-Up #100).
I'm not sure this is worth $30, for the originals don't have the complex color separations that benefit from this nice paper. But as an archive resource, and for Miller fans, it's easier than hunting down the originals in dusty bins.
I'd decry such simple-minded money-grubbing except that along the way the art department of both companies must have gotten involved, because some of the most recent repacks have been providing comics scholars like myself some much-needed works that were previously only available to a few people (e.g., the Spirit archives) or forgotten by many, such as this collection of Frank Miller's earliest comics work. Sure, Marvel is pushing this not only on Miller's name (and the furor over his Dark Knight Returns 2) but also because it's Spider-Man, for gosh sakes. But if you want to see where Miller's style (both writing and artistic) evolved from, this is the book.
I remember owning a couple of these comics in their original form, but never connected them with Miller, whom I later admired for Ronin and his work on Daredevil and Batman. If anything, the stories here are the weak points, because they typically come from stand-alone "annuals" or team-up books, where Marvel often had a revolving door policy for writers and artists. The two best comics here are those that reveal Miller's work with cross-hatching (Spider-Man Annual #14) and the unique panel arrangements and interest in Eastern themes (Marvel Team-Up #100).
I'm not sure this is worth $30, for the originals don't have the complex color separations that benefit from this nice paper. But as an archive resource, and for Miller fans, it's easier than hunting down the originals in dusty bins.
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