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14 reviews for:
Spider-Man: Red-Headed Stranger
Robert Atkins, Barry Kitson, Stéphane Roux, Brian Reed, Fred Van Lente, Yanick Paquette
14 reviews for:
Spider-Man: Red-Headed Stranger
Robert Atkins, Barry Kitson, Stéphane Roux, Brian Reed, Fred Van Lente, Yanick Paquette
The first part isn't bad. A decent Chameleon story, but I am not a fan of MJ. I won't get started on that, but MJ brings every story down. She's an awful female character.
Just an ok book. Nothing too notable happens.
Just an ok book. Nothing too notable happens.
These Spider-Man volumes have been really hit or miss. It seems like everyone but Dan Slott has problems getting the right story together. I'm gonna stick with it, but just because I like the character so much.
The Chameleon is one of my favorite villains and I enjoyed watching him screw up Peter's life. The only downside to that is that the story was a little light on Spider-Man. Still, a fun read.
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After the fun excess of the anniversary last collection Red Headed Stranger is a more laid back and fun couple of stories. Firstly we get what turns out to be a nice little Chameleon story with some really nice insight into how he takes over the role of the people he masquerades as. Then we get some more focus on MJ and her return before setting Pete up with some dating mishaps. It's lighthearted and fun which is refreshing in Spider-Man every now and then.
A decent story that does more with Peter Parker than with Spider-Man. The "trap" and "death" here is so glazed over that it is almost a non-issue. Yes we know he is comming back by the end of the arc but that's no reason to half-ass the magnitude of what is happening. The MJ and dating stories in issue 605 are both better than the plot that takes up most of this collection. Still a fun read particularly if you like Parker's day to day life and trials stuff.
adventurous
fast-paced
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Aside from the fact that I really dislike this cover, a pretty good Spider-Man volume! The Chameleon storyline was probably the best aspect of this volume, as it was the most tense. I was hooked while reading it, and Peter Parker really can't catch a break. We get a little re-introduction as to what's been happening with MJ between now and Brand New Day, which was a helpful refresher. The art wasn't always my favorite, but you know. It is how it is.
The much hyped but inevitable return of MJ is dealt with quite well - pretty much short circuiting Parker - but the real surprise is the return of a much scarier Chameleon.