Written by Danny Fingeroth
Art by Jim Mooney; Vince Colletta; Art Nichols; Rick Parker; & Bob Sharen
Cover Art by Bob Hall & Al Milgrom
SUMMARY:
Released by Marvel Comics for April 1987, this issue is entitled “Wrecking Havoc!” Pressured by J. Jonah Jameson and his crabby landlady, a cash-strapped Peter Parker intends to confront Julia Carpenter’s elusive Spider-Woman for answers and a potential payday.
Meanwhile, in Denver, Colorado, having been extorted into an undercover role as a fugitive, Spider-Woman is overpowered by The Wrecking Crew. She’s no match for them in a fight over a computer disc containing data re: building a super-bomb. Struggling as a single mother, Julia’s origin starting with Marvel’s original Secret Wars is reviewed in flashback.
Trailing her adversaries to New York City, Julia finds herself in a rematch with an irritated Wrecker (who now possesses the full raw power of his entire Crew). It’s revealed that the Wrecker’s motivations stem from an effort to financially aid his terminally ill mother. Even a conscientious Spider-Man’s intervention isn’t enough to keep both heroes from being pummeled by this Thor-caliber thug and his mystical crowbar. The issue ends in a cliffhanger going into Issue # 126.
REVIEW:
Both Danny Fingeroth’s storytelling and the art squad’s visuals prove sufficient. The cover image is this issue’s best selling point. Though Issue # 125 has too few surprises, it still makes for a fairly good read.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
None.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 5½ Stars
