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Marvel Masterworks: The Amazing Spider-Man, Vol. 5 by Stan Lee

ambgs's review

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adventurous emotional inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

jbleyle63's review

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5.0

Lots to like in this volume including the long teased first appearance of Mary Jane Watson who introduces herself to Peter Parker with a memorable, possibly iconic, opening line. If her hip/hippie speak in subsequent appearances has perhaps dated poorly, MJ does offer a free spirited contrast to the more conventional Gwen Stacy for the affections of young Peter Parker. Other highlights from this Marvel Masterworks entry include a guest appearance from the Avengers who consider the admission of Spider-Man to the team, the first appearance of The Kingpin, and the landmark story "Spider-Man No More" where Peter Parker both literally [his costume] and figuratively throws away his Spider-Man alter ego. Classic indeed!

amandabnolan's review

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

3.5

hperks18's review

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adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

rayaan54's review

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adventurous medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

starsbyname's review

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5.0

Fantastic comics, as I've come to expect from marvel. I liked this collection the best so far. I felt like it was the most cohesive. Maybe it's because they've had more time to develop the character now

pariah's review

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3.0

Super bright and breezy with lovely early Romita art.
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