Written by Jeph Loeb
Art by David Finch; Danny Miki; Frank D’Armata; Richard Starkings; & Comicraft
Cover Art by David Finch; Danny Miki; & Frank D’Armata
SUMMARY:
Fallen Son is a five-issue limited series exploring the New Avengers’ five stages of grief after Captain America’s public assassination. Released by Marvel Comics in July 2007, this fourth issue is entitled “Depression.”
Shadowing a distraught Spider-Man, Wolverine finds him late at night amidst a rainstorm at the gravestones for his Uncle Ben and his parents. Peter Parker is again haunted by his own personal failures saving those he loved. This time, Captain America’s senseless death has pushed Peter to an emotional brink. Misunderstanding why the Rhino is present in the same cemetery, Spider-Man attacks him in an unprovoked rage. Now equally infuriated, Rhino retaliates with a vicious pummeling.
Spurred on by memories of Captain America once stepping in to save him from the Hulk’s wrath, Spider-Man’s sudden adrenaline rush overwhelms Rhino. Later, at the Brooklyn Bridge, from which Gwen Stacy fell to her death years before, Spidey & Wolverine privately discuss depression and grief.
Note: Though the image isn’t available here, artist Michael Turner produced the variant cover.
REVIEW:
Despite Marvel exploiting Spider-Man’s trademark angst once again, writer Jeph Loeb’s scripting is nonetheless excellent. The art squad’s visuals are superb, as penciller David Finch is at the top of his game. Whether by itself, or in the trade paperback compiling all five issues, this top-caliber issue is worthy of any comics collection. Definitely recommended!
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
None.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 9 Stars
