Written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Art by Sean Chen; Scott Hanna; & VC’s Cory Petit
Cover Art by Clayton Crain
SUMMARY:
Entitled “Nothing Can Stop the Rhino,” Marvel Comics released this issue for March 2007. It’s inferred that Marvel’s Civil War still rages on. Contacting Mary Jane Watson-Parker & Aunt May at their hotel room, Felicia “Black Cat” Hardy tips them off that she is vengefully going after The Rhino. Though he is still recuperating from Rhino’s bloody onslaught, Peter’s family refuses to let Felicia see him, let alone reveal his current whereabouts. Black Cat reflects upon her past romance with Spider-Man.
With her boyfriend Puma’s intel, Felicia intend to face Rhino alone in Battery Park seeking justice for Peter’s sake. Intervening before a drunken Rhino fatally mauls three belligerent sailors, Felicia makes a startling decision. Even the Puma is bewildered, as is Rhino. Told of Felicia’s actions, an incredulous Mary Jane concludes she’ll “never understand you (costumed) people.” Still, it’s up to Black Cat to poignantly come to terms with who she really is, with or without Spider-Man in her life.
REVIEW:
The art team predictably over-indulges Black Cat’s sultry appearance at times, without actually resorting to sleaze. More significantly, their visuals coordinate some admirable teamwork with Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa’s intriguing script. As with Mary Jane in Issue # 32, Aguirre-Sacasa’s well-played tale again illuminates a significant female co-star, with Spider-Man’s presence relegated to flashbacks.
Continuing Aguirre-Sacasa’s high-caliber run, The Sensational Spider-Man # 34 is a definite keeper for loyal Spider-fans.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
None.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 7½ Stars
