Spider-Man Comics in Feburary

[Spiderbob]

Pay CLOSE ATTENTION to SSM #25. It's raising several eyebrows and critical remarks amongst my friends.

info found here.

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ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #72
Written by Brian Michael Bendis
Pencils & Cover by Mark Bagley

"Hobgoblin" Part 1 (of 5)
It’s the terrifying beginning of the Hobgoblin arc as Harry Osborn returns to Midtown High harboring a dark secret that will affect the lives of all those around him — especially Peter Parker. And where does father Norman fit into things?

February 2 :: 32 pages :: All Ages :: $2.25

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AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #517
Written by J. Michael Straczynski
Penciled by Mike Deodato & Mark Brooks
Cover by Gary Frank

"Skin Deep"
A tale so mighty it required two of Marvel’s most powerful pencilers to bring it to you! Featuring the astonishing duo of Mike Deodato and Mark Brooks penciling a tale penned by the sensational J. Michael Straczynski. When a former classmate of Peter Parker’s is caught in a horrific experiment, he blames Peter for the resulting transformation… But is Peter to blame? And how will Peter react when someone targets his personal life instead of Spider-Man’s life, for a change? Part 3 (of 4).

February 23 :: 32 pages :: Marvel PSR :: $2.25

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SPIDER-MAN: INDIA #4 (of 4)
Written by Jeevan J. Kang, Suresh Seetharaman, and Sharad Devarajan
Pencils & Cover by Jeevan J. Kang

When Pavitr Prabhakar donned the costume of Spider-Man, he didn’t realize the danger and tragedy that he’d have to face. Now Pavitr finds his whole life has led to one moment, one chance for Spider-Man to put things right and bring down the maniacal man-turned-monster known as…the Green Goblin! In this final issue of the first Spider-Man: India limited series, It’s a desperate fight to the finish with the fate of India hanging in the balance!

February 16 :: 32 pages :: Marvel PSR :: $2.99

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SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN #25
Written by Samm Barnes
Penciled by Scot Eaton
Cover by Greg Land

"Sins Remembered: Sarah's Story"
The most talked about Spider-Man story of the year continues, as the offspring of Gwen Stacy puts the moves on Peter Parker! Part 3 (of 4).

February 16 :: 32 pages :: Marvel PSR :: $2.25

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SPIDER-MAN/HUMAN TORCH #2 (of 5)
Written by Dan Slott
Penciled by Ty Templeton
Cover by Paul Smith

"Catch You on the Flip-Side"
On a stupid dare, ol' web-head and hot-head trade places to see who's got it easier. Now the Human Torch has to track down Kraven the Hunter – while Spidey joins the rest of the Fantastic Four on a strange new cosmic adventure! Check out guest appearances by Crystal! The Vulture! And everyone's favorite high school sweetheart, Gwen Stacy — just the way you remember her. Part 2 (of 5).

February 9 :: 32 pages :: All Ages :: $2.99

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SPIDER-GIRL #83
Written by Tom DeFalco
Pencils & Cover by Ron Frenz

"Back In Black!"
As the Avengers and Fantastic Five form a joint task force to hunt for the New Venom, Spider-Girl takes matters into her own hands when she switches back into her black costume and goes after him alone. Featuring guest-stars galore! Part 2 (of 3).

February 2 :: 32 pages :: All Ages :: $2.99

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ARAÑA: THE HEART OF THE SPIDER #2
Written by Fiona Avery
Penciled by Roger Cruz
Cover by Mark Brooks

"A Tangled Web"
What seems like a routine collar turns out to be anything but when the corrupt judge Anya captured reveals a deadly new threat to the Spider Society. While Miguel tangles with an old enemy, a new nemesis arrives on the scene to challenge Anya, in the most unlikely of places! La Voz del Norte calls Araña a "modern, Latina role-model!"

February 23 :: 32 pages :: Marvel PSR :: $2.99

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[Enchantress]

You know, I read the preview for SSM and my jaw dropped as well.
You'll have to fill me in on what's going on with that book, because all we get is Amazing.
It definately piqued my interest!!!

[Spiderbob]

SSM started with a pretty good Venom arc, great Doc Ock arc, average Lizard arc, one of the crappiest arcs I've ever read (not in the mood to go over its crappiness), a sincle ish on the Kingpin playing poker with Spidey and several other heroes (even though Kingy is still in jail) and this coming issue is suppossed to start a spin of from the Sin arc in AMZ where Spidey and Sarah go to Paris to further investigate Sarah's birth, childhood, etc. and dark secrets of Osborn. #25 should take place during that spin off arc. Hm...Spidey is hanging out with the daughter of his first true love that holds so many likenesses to her, they're in Paris (of all places), alone, MJ's back in the U.S., the cover of #25 shows them kissing, what could POSSIBLY happen?!?

[Enchantress]

Yeah, I could see where that might be a bit hokey.
It's all a little too "Set up"

Besides, in reading ASM, isn't Peter completely devoted to making it work with MJ this time???
Sure does seem like it.

[Spiderbob]

Okay, a few months ago, had you asked me if Peter was capable of cheating on MJ, I would have immediately replied no. It's completely ooc for him. Not that he hasn't been tempted (Black Cat, Gwen's clone, etc.) but he's never acted on such temptations. However, a few months ago, had you asked me if Gwen would have had an affair with Norman, I would have also replied no and back it up as well. Yet, as we all know, Gwen did have an affair with Norman, which sadly leaves Peter open to do the same thing. While the character of Peter would never betray MJ, his actions are at the mercy of the writers, who have the power to make him do as they please. So while it's ooc for Peter to have an affair, it may not be ooc for the writers to make him do so. We'll just have to wait and see.

By the way, did you read to summary for Ultimate Spidey?
[spoiler]It almost sounds like Harry is Hobby. Hm...interesting.[/spoiler]
As always...can't wait!!!