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The Superior Spider-Man, Vol. 5: The Superior Venom by Dan Slott

li13eo's review

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4.0

Gosh, I really don't care enough about the Goblin side-story. Like... Peter not being Peter is dramatic enough. I feel like the run has far too many elements happening at the same time. It's enjoyable, but only because I can't wait for Otto to get what's coming to him

makothebookdragon's review against another edition

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adventurous fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.75

dantastic's review

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4.0

22 - Agent Venom takes on the Crimemaster and Spidey wants them both! Parker Industries is up and running!

Not a lot actually happened in this other than my one line summary. Spider-Otto reminds me of Darth Vader at times. While I'm enjoying the Superior Spider-Man quite a bit, I'll be glad when Petey eventually takes back control.

23 - Venom escapes and Spidey is furious! Meanwhile, J. Jonah Jameson goes to Alchemax for help to get a certain Spider-monkey off his back and Aunt May finally meets Anna-Maria.

Things really kicked up a notch in this volume. Otto's single-mindedness when it comes to fighting crime is getting even more out of hand. I'm curious about where the whole Flash Thompson angle is going.

24 - The Superior Venom is on the rampage! Can Otto get the symbiote under control or will he be a bigger monster than ever?

Yeah, the shit has really hit the fan. Flash Thompson is dying and Otto is way out of control. To top it off, the Avengers are on their way. This run must have been hell waiting for month to month.

25 - The shitstorm is now an F5 as The Avengers show up to take down The Superior Venom! Also, the Hobgoblin doesn't like what the Green Goblin is doing. And what's going to happen with Carlie Cooper?

Now that was some carnage. To top it off, Menace and Monster are set to go on a rampage and the Hobgoblin and Green Goblin are about to war on each other. How much longer will Otto be able to maintain the charade?

26 - The Avengers have come for Spidey and the Goblins are gunning for him. What's a super-villain in a webslinger's body to do?

Spidey quits the Avengers in dramatic fashion and the Goblin King reigns over his Goblin Nation. The war for Spider-Island is coming fast! And Peter Parker survives in Spidey's head after all!

Annual 1 - The vampire Blackout comes for Aunt May as a way to strike at Peter Parker, the man the mob thinks makes Spider-Man's gadgets!

Nice cameo by Danny Ketch in this one. Spider-Man and Blackout have a surprisingly good fight. It does not end well for Blackout. And it finally looks like the big Spider-Man vs. Green Goblin gang war has arrived!

Closing Thoughts: Dan Slott's examination of what it means to be a hero is coming to an end soon as Otto continues to unravel. While it's been a very interesting and enjoyable road, I'm glad the destination is finally in sight. Four out of five stars.

karliclover's review

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5.0

Otto Octavius is superior. That's all I have to say.

helpfulsnowman's review

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3.0

If you want to talk like a villain, I have some handy hints for you.

1. Never call someone an "asshole."
If you use a word like Asshole, you're missing an opportunity to use a far more villainous word. Dummies aren't dummies, they're imbeciles. Or dolts. Even if someone is really acting like an asshole, make sure to call them simpleton instead.

2. Never call Robots "Robots".
They are automatons. Or auto-men. Or your army of robo-centric humanoids. Never, ever robots.

3. Never miss a chance to insult.
Classic Darth Vader line, "Then he is as clumsy as he is stupid." Haha, I always wish I could go in the movie and high-five him for that one. Nothing like taking a mistake and using it to point out TWO flaws about a person.

4. Never be below the absolute boiling point of rage.
Let's say you're Doctor Doom, and you're impersonating Daredevil's alter-ego, Matt Murdock. And let's say Foggy Nelson, your lifelong friend and confidant, comes into your office to deliver very important and relevant news. On the way in, he trips and spills a coffee cup on some papers.

Incorrect Response: Haha, oh, Foggy. Are you alright? No worries. That's why they make copy machines, right buddy?

Correct Response: You pig-headed dolt! Your imbecilic mincing about has ruined the plans for my new robonautnics. You and your simpleton ways have spoiled the plans of Doctor D- Matt Murdock for the last time!

cleverfoxwithcoffee's review

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adventurous dark tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

lintkaurea's review

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4.0

Creo que podrían haberle sacado mucho más partido a esta unión, pero no estuvo mal. A ver qué deparan las guerras de goblins.

manuelte's review

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4.0

Superior Spider-Man continues to be a superior comic book. Having Doc-Ock at Peter Parker's driver seat will definitely be remembered as an iconic run of the Spider-Man series, and one that is working tirelessly to improve Peter Parker's life on all fronts. This book is not as great as some of the previous volumes, and I am not a fan of the Annual story with blackout, but it is still solid. Can't wait to see how the character, and the many goblins at war, plays out.

mjfmjfmjf's review

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3.0

Not the best of the Superior Spider-Mans but still pretty good. And it looks like eventually Marvel is going to put Peter Parker back in control of his own body. But it's going to be lame. There was way too much just plain fighting in this one and not enough of Doc Oc trying to rule the world. And Venom and the Avengers were only okay.

sodope's review

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4.0

Venom (Flash Thompson) regresa a la ciudad a combatir Crime Master en forma de Agent Venom, pero al momento de llegar Spidey, intenta detener a ambos.

Flash recurre a Peter para pedirle ayuda, Peter recientemente le regresó la movilidad a su tía May y piensa que puede hacer lo mismo con Flash, en ese momento llega Spidey a sacar al simbionte del cuerpo de Flash y toma posesión de él. Al parecer Ock puedo controlar al simbionte pero está siendo más salvaje de lo normal, siendo "Superior Venom", los vengadores llegan a detener a Venom con ayuda de Flash.

Parece que los superheroes más poderosos de la tierra sospechan de Peter, y muy enojado dedide renunciar a ser un Avenger.

En este arco también se aprecia la guerra entre Green Goblin y "Hobgoblin".