Written by J. Michael Straczynski
Art by Mike Deodato; Joe Pimentel; Matt Milla; & VC’s Cory Petit
Cover Art by Mike Deodato
SUMMARY:
Entitled “The Other: Evolve or Die, Part 12: Post-Mortem,” Marvel Comics released this issue for March 2006. At Stark Tower, Tony Stark conducts high-tech physiological testing on Peter after his recent resurrection. Upon leaving the shirt half of his costume for repair at his tailor, Spider-Man investigates an apartment building’s implosion. He soon discovers new extensions of his powers while performing some emergency rescues. It’s also hinted that Stark is constructing Peter’s ‘Iron Spider’ costume.
Notes: Featuring Spider-Ham (this image isn’t included), the variant cover artist is Rain Beredo. This issue’s credits curiously appear twice: at the beginning and at the story’s end.
REVIEW:
Every creative element is well-played. J. Michael Straczynski admirably pens a low-key finish to “The Other,” which helps segue into a pre-Civil War arc: “Mr. Parker Goes to Washington.” Even better is the first-class artwork, as Mike Deodato again relies on Jason Priestley (Peter), Liv Tyler (Mary Jane), and Timothy Dalton (Stark) for facial inspirations. The cover image is further proof re: how stellar the visuals are. Even if one isn’t interested so much in “The Other,” Straczynski and Deodato’s impressive teamwork still makes The Amazing Spider-Man # 528 a definite keeper.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
Including a cover image, the plot summary of Marvel Knights Spider-Man # 22 sets up this arc’s finale. Marvel’s Editor-in-Chief, Joe Quesada concludes this issue with a memo to fans (which includes a cover reveal for a future Spider-issue). Also included is a double-page listing for current Marvel issues posing as The Pulse’s headline news.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 8 Stars
