Written by Brian Michael Bendis
Art by Mark Bagley; Scott Hanna; Pete Pantazis; & Virtual Calligraphy’s Cory Petit
Cover Art by Mike Mayhew & Andy Troy
SUMMARY:
Released by Marvel Comics for July 2004, it’s the third chapter of “Thin Air.” The Daily Bugle mourns the death of its new investigative reporter, Terri Kidder, as an outraged J. Jonah Jameson wants immediate answers. Jessica Jones and Luke Cage contemplate her new ongoing gig at The Bugle.
Teaming with fellow reporters Ben Urich and Kat Farrell, Jessica probes Kidder’s brutal homicide, despite resentment from the local police. After comparing notes with Jessica & Kat, Urich makes a horrific deduction upon checking Kidder’s office voice mail. His next move necessitates reluctantly contacting an ex-colleague: Peter Parker.
Note: Spider-Man doesn’t actually appear in this story. At most, he has an off-screen cameo.
REVIEW:
For a murder-mystery (that really isn’t a mystery), writer Brian Michael Bendis plays “Thin Air” relatively well. The only sequence that falters is Jessica’s ineffectiveness comparing notes with Urich and Farrell. She comes off as a meek rookie offering some lame input vs. the experienced private detective her character already is. Otherwise, Bendis’ scripting holds up well. The same distinction applies to the likable visuals, which are consistently solid. The Pulse # 3 isn’t a must-have read, but it won’t likely disappoint Marvel fans.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
The first page summarizes The Pulse and “Thin Air” to date.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 7 Stars
