Written by Len Kaminski
Art by Marc Silvestri; Art Nichols; Bob Sharen; & Rick Parker
Cover Art by Mark Beachum & Art Nichols
SUMMARY:
Entitled “Profit of Doom,” Marvel Comics released this issue for January 1987. Partnering with Daily Bugle international journalist Joy Mercado on assignment to Belfast, Ireland, Peter Parker realizes that a group of local terrorists dubbed ‘The Black Hoods’ are linked to the shady Roxxon Corporation.
Searching for an informant’s missing brother, Peter & Joy are taken captive by masked thugs. Learning of Roxxon’s devastating particle beam cannon now up for sale, Peter has at least two greedy adversaries he needs to worry about. As Spider-Man, it’s time to settle the matter.
REVIEW:
Taking Spider-Man inside politically-turbulent Belfast is a fresh idea that certainly has some potential. Instead of super-villains, writer Len Kaminski pits him against double-dealing terrorists-for-hire and a mega-weapon in the wrong hands. Kaminski’s scripting is predictably heavy-handed, but the overall storytelling suffices for a decent read.
As the cover image spells out, Spidey’s black costume is this issue’s most dynamic visual element. Hovering between average and slightly above-average, the artwork holds its own supporting Kaminski’s plot. Web of Spider-Man # 22 isn’t memorable, but it works for those readers needing a Spidey fix.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
There’s a full-page “Bullpen Bulletins/Checklist” column.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 6 Stars
