My apologies for the lack of updates to this website. Just keeping it open, in case I decided to, one day, update it again.

Spider-Man Solicitations for September and October 2010 are available. You can view them by clicking here. or by clicking on "PREVIEWS" on the menu bar located to the left. For all other solicitations by Marvel Comics, please visit www.comicbookresources.com.

Spider-Man Solicitations for August 2010 are available. You can view them by clicking here. or by clicking on "PREVIEWS" on the menu bar located to the left. For all other solicitations by Marvel Comics, please visit www.newsarama.com.

Spider-Man Solicitations for July 2010 are available. You can view them by clicking here. or by clicking on "PREVIEWS" on the menu bar located to the left. For all other solicitations by Marvel Comics, please visit www.newsarama.com.

Spider-Man Solicitations for June 2010 are available. You can view them by clicking here. or by clicking on "PREVIEWS" on the menu bar located to the left. For all other solicitations by Marvel Comics, please visit www.newsarama.com.

The Chameleon returns with a terrifying new mission that has mayor J. Jonah Jameson squarely in his sights! Meanwhile, the Anti-Spider Squad narrows its dragnet around the Wall-Crawler, and Peter Parker gets a brand new job...will it bring him closer to the newly-returned Mary Jane, or push her further away?

Posted March 17th, 2010

Spider-Man Solicitations for May 2010 are available. You can view them by clicking here. or by clicking on "PREVIEWS" on the menu bar located to the left. For all other solicitations by Marvel Comics, please visit www.comicbookresources.com.

Spider-Man Solicitations for April 2010 are available. You can view them by clicking here. or by clicking on "PREVIEWS" on the menu bar located to the left. For all other solicitations by Marvel Comics, please visit www.comicbookresources.com.

The one and only Mary Jane is back with a bang! Can Peter Parker keep it together? Or is the old "Parker luck" gonna strike once again? This oughta be good! All this, plus some good ol' Spider-Man action!

Posted January 7, 2010

COMIC GEEK SPEAK: Episode 703 (October 8, 2009)
You've been demanding it for years! It's finally here, the Sal Buscema interview. For 40 years he's been drawing comics for Marvel. He's a legend and he's got some stories to tell. Click here, scroll down to mid-page and enjoy!

Spider-Man Solicitations for March 2010 are available. You can view them by clicking here. or by clicking on "PREVIEWS" on the menu bar located to the left. For all other solicitations by Marvel Comics, please visit www.comicbookresources.com.

Spider-Man Solicitations for February 2010 are available. You can view them by clicking here. or by clicking on "PREVIEWS" on the menu bar located to the left. For all other solicitations by Marvel Comics, please visit www.newsarama.com.

Spider-Man Solicitations for January 2010 are available. You can view them by clicking here. or by clicking on "PREVIEWS" on the menu bar located to the left. For all other solicitations by Marvel Comics, please visit www.newsarama.com.

Aunt May pays a long-overdue visit to the grave of her late husband to announce her engagement to J. Jonah Jameson Sr. while, elsewhere, Peter Parker and Norah Winters attend the opening of a new exhibit at the Smithsonian National Design Museum in New York City. Plus, Madame Web!

Posted September 23rd, 2009

Spider-Man Solicitations for December 2009 are available. You can view them by clicking here. or by clicking on "PREVIEWS" on the menu bar located to the left. For all other solicitations by Marvel Comics, please visit www.comicbookresources.com.

How cool would it be to be Spider-Man? That's the question that three youngsters are discussing while playing in the park. Unbeknownst to them, the man behind the mask of Spider-Man, Peter Parker, is sitting nearby, eavesdropping on their conversation.

Posted September 21st, 2009

When Richard and Mary Parker died in a plane crash, their only son, Peter Parker was adopted by Richard's brother, Ben and his wife May. Raising a child, however, was not something the young couple had imagined doing...but they did...and this is one of their stories.

Posted September 20th, 2009

Suffering from an identity crisis, Spider-Man visits reknown psychiatrist, Dr. Gray Madder, to find a cure. But can the good doctor help Spidey? Or his Spidey's life too crazy even for him to be able to help? Well, check it out here.

Posted September 18th, 2009

This issue is jam-packed with goodies. First up is the wedding of Peter Parker's Aunt May to J. Jonah Jameson Sr.. That sounds exciting right? Well, throw in a revamped Doctor Octopus and things will get interesting quickly. Plus, appearances by the Fantastic Four, New Avengers and Daredevil.

Posted September 13th, 2009 & Final Edit Sept. 18th, 2009

Spider-Man Solicitations for November 2009 are available. You can view them by clicking here. or by clicking on "PREVIEWS" on the menu bar located to the left. For all other solicitations by Marvel Comics, please visit www.comicbookresources.com.

The Jameson's and Parker's are off to Boston to celebrate the engagement of Aunt May and J. Jonah Jameson Sr.! All is well, until Peter Parker comes under attack by an unknown assailant. When the attacker's motive is finally revealed, Peter gets the shock of his life!

Posted August 19th, 2009

As you may be aware, I am a huge fan of Sal Buscema's work on Spider-Man, as well as on other Marvel Comics titles, such as the Incredible Hulk. To that end, I invite you to visit hulkrage.com, a brand new website dedicated to the green Goliath and other Hulk-related goodness. Enjoy!

Posted August 11th, 2009

In one corner, you have Spider-Man and Harry Osborn (as American Son). In the opposite corner, you have Norman Osborn (as the Iron Patriot) and Menace. Who will come out of this slugfest victorious? Will Harry finally step out from under his father's shadow?

Posted August 10th, 2009

Spider-Man thought he could outsmart Norman Osborn by invading Avengers Tower disguised as Venom. Osborn saw right through his scheme and captured him. Can Spidey break free before Osborn discovers his secret identity? And will Harry Osborn succeed in rescuing Lily Hollister?

Posted August 1st, 2009

Spider-Man Solicitations for October 2009 are available. You can view them by clicking here. or by clicking on "PREVIEWS" on the menu bar located to the left. For all other solicitations by Marvel Comics, please visit www.comicbookresources.com.

Peter Parker is on his way to an interview when he gets stuck in a broken elevator with Danny Cooper and Jay Spencer, two young boys, the latter of which has a wild imagination and is a big fan of Spider-Man. What happens next is heartwarming.

Posted July 12th, 2009

When hoodlums are defacing her neighborhood with their constant littering, Aunt May decides to take matters into her own hands. Donning the costume of her nephew, Peter Parker, she becomes the Amazing Spider-Ma'am, evildoer's worst nightmare in the borough of Queens.

Posted July 11th, 2009

May "Mayday" Parker thought a clone of her was already enough stress on her and her family, until the shocking appearance of Gwen Reilly, the supposed daughter of Ben Reilly, Peter Parker's own clone. Now, Gwen has been murdered and it's up to May, as Spider-Girl, and her clone April to find her killer.

Posted July 10th, 2009

The identity of the mysterious Jackpot is no longer a mystery. But how did she came to be? This is her story.

Posted July 1st, 2009

It's Spider-Man versus the Furious Five: Mr. Think, Gossip Girl, Haymaker, Badger Teeth and Fumes, master of smokescreens! All of this, plus a bad case of mistaken identity goes awry. So, what are you waiting for?! Check it out now!!

Posted June 23rd, 2009

Spider-Man Solicitations for September 2009 are available. You can view them by clicking here. or by clicking on "PREVIEWS" on the menu bar located to the left. For all other solicitations by Marvel Comics, please visit www.comicbookresources.com.

Spider-Man goes up against Venom and Bullseye as he prepares to infiltrate the Dark Avengers headquarters. Meanwhile Harry Osborn's life takes a dramatic turn now that he's reunited with Lily Hollister and wedding plans continue for two lucky Parker pals.

Posted June 16th, 2009

Harry Osborn, the newest member of Norman Osborn's Avengers organization? Why the sudden change of heart on Harry's part? What's Norman got on Harry? And, the more important question, what is Peter Parker/Spider-Man going to do about it?

Posted June 10th, 2009

The Hay Monger has been raiding the city's hay reserves and it's up to the sensational Swiney-Girl to stop him and clear her good name, tarnished by Daily Beagle owner J. Jeremiah. But can she succeed without the help of her father, Peter Porker the Spectacular Spider-Ham?

Posted June 9th, 2009

Internet sensation Screwball is back and Spider-Man is forced to tangle with her, once again. This time, however, it's more a team-up than anything else. Can this master of Parkour and the webbed wonder combine to vainquish the deadly Mad Hacker?!

Posted June 8th, 2009

Peter Parker's new job? Crime scene photographer for Carlie Cooper's forensic team. Well, that's what the job description says, but Peter takes it a little bit too far and starts stepping on other people's toes. How long will his employment last one wonders?

Posted June 5th, 2009

She's back! She's faced cancellation many times but she survived once more. Who are we talking about? Spider-Girl of course! And she's brought back her entire cast of friends and enemies with her, as well as her clone?! Plus, who is Gwen Reilly and what does she want with the Parker family?

Posted June 4th, 2009

Norman Osborn is the most powerful man in the world. J. Jonah Jameson is the mayor of New York City. What kind of topsy-turvy world is this? That's exactly what Peter Parker wonders. And he's decided to do something about it! But, as usual, it is easier said than done, especially when Norman Osborn is involved.

Posted May 31st, 2009

When we last saw Spider-Man, he was in a rather precarious position, having lost one of his five senses to the new Vulture. That’s really nothing, however, as Spidey discovers who’s been taking care of his apartment during his absence and that specific person is scarier than the new winged villain.

Posted May 27th, 2009

Fed up with J. Jonah Jameson's antics, Peter Parker decides to become Spider-Man 24/7 just to tick him off. His plan works but he doesn't have much time to rejoice, as an encounter with the new Vulture leaves him "impaired" sensory-wise at issue's end.

Posted May 23rd, 2009

Spider-Man Solicitations for August 2009 are available. You can view them by clicking here. or by clicking on "PREVIEWS" on the menu bar located to the left. For all other solicitations by Marvel Comics, please visit www.comicbookresources.com.

You all know how Peter Porker, the Spectacular Spider-Ham acquired his super-powers...but how did his daughter, May "Mayday" Porker, a.k.a. the Amazing Swiney-Girl acquire hers? Well, what are you waiting for? Click here now to find out!

Posted May 16th, 2009

It's the return of Spider-Ma'am!! When a nasty neighbor threatens to sabotage her flower gardens, Aunt May must don the costume of her superhero nephew and confront the miscreant; all this, to win the Greenest Block contest! I kid you not!!

Posted May 12th, 2009

Spider-Man just returned from the Macroverse but it's obvious he wished he had stayed there, especially when he finds out who's become the new mayor of New York City. He has the option to either let it bother him or make drastic changes to his life. Plus, Peter Parker gets the shock of his life in this issue! 'Nuff Said!

Posted April 30th, 2009

Making ends meet has been difficult for Peter Parker and his wife Mary Jane. However, an unexpected robbery may actually turn a life-changing experience into something else and more. What does this all mean? Well, check it out now!!

Posted April 28th, 2009

For years, Harry Osborn was believed dead; his return was a total shock to everybody, including best friend Peter Parker. Needless to say, Harry's return does not sit well with Peter. And why would it? After all, this was the man who, as the second Green Goblin, made Peter's life a living hell for months, until his untimely demise.

Posted April 24th, 2009

Spider-Man Solicitations for July 2009 are available. You can view them by clicking here. or by clicking on "PREVIEWS" on the menu bar located to the left. For all other solicitations by Marvel Comics, please visit www.newsarama.com.

An early look into Harry Osborn's life gives us perspective about his relationship with his father, Norman Osborn and we take a second look at the female Kraven the Hunter and what she's been up to since we last saw her.

Posted April 21st, 2009

His best friend's girlfriend turned out to be the lunatic known as Menace and his roommate has been caught pants down in a huge conspiracy to frame Spider-Man for murder. Peter Parker thinks he got it bad, but he's about to get a heavy dose of perspective from Flash Thompson, recently returned from a tour in Iraq.

Posted April 21st, 2009

A trip to the Macroverse seemed like a good idea to Spider-Man But that was before he and the Fantastic Four got caught in the middle of a battle between its inhabitants. Plus, there's the whole matter of a time differential between the Macroverse and the real world; one that has catastrophic consequences.

Posted April 18th, 2009

Peter Parker's friends aren't faring too well. Harry Osborn had to take down his fiancée, Lily Hollister, upon discovering her "secret", and his roommate, Vin Gonzales, is currently in protective custody for exposing an NYPD conspiracy to frame Spider-Man for murder. With his life on the brink, it’s time for a road trip with some friends!

Posted April 14th, 2009

Legion of Losers alumni, the Spot, is back with a vengeance. Contrary to most super-villains, he is not seeking retribution against Spider-Man, but the gang members responsible for critically injuring his son in a drive-by shooting. Can Spider-Man succeed in convincing the Spot to let the police handle the gangsters?

Posted April 8th, 2009

Spider-Man is on his way home from Brooklyn, where he attended a play starring a friend of Carlie Cooper. The weather outside is chilling and Spidey is stuck on the rooftop of a subway. Can things really get any worse for the wall-crawler?

Posted April 5th, 2009

You think you know sweet old Aunt May but you've never seen her like this! Forget everything you think you know and read on for the most shocking Spider-Man tale ever told! Introducing a world where Aunt May not only knows Peter's secret identity, but a world that's about to meet the Amazing Spider-Ma’am!

Posted April 5th, 2009

Peter Parker, his wife Mary Jane, Aunt Anna Watson have taken baby May Parker to the Midtown Medical Center to have her checked up by her paediatrician. At the exact same time, Aleksei Sytsevich, a.k.a. the Rhino enters the emergency room, a very old lady by his side. What happens next is totally unexpected!

Posted April 5th, 2009

His best friend, his Uncle Ben, has died. Peter Parker now has to live with the knowledge that he could have prevented his death, had he acted responsibly. But he didn't do that. Things are different now - he's learned an invaluable lesson - that WITH GREAT POWER, THERE MUST ALSO BE GREAT RESPONSIBILITY.

Posted April 3rd, 2009

Spider-Man Solicitations for June 2009 are available. You can view them by clicking here. or by clicking on "PREVIEWS" on the menu bar located to the left. For all other solicitations by Marvel Comics, please visit www.newsarama.com.

The winner of the New York City mayoral election is revealed; however, there is a major twist involving all the key players of the "Character Assassination" storyline. Plus, the mystery of the spider-tracer killings comes to an explosive conclusion. All this and more, in this issue of Amazing Spider-Man!

Posted March 28th, 2009

For years, Spider-Man and the mutant Wolverine have had a love-hate relationship. They do have, however, mutual respect for each other, in their own very twisted way. So, when Spidey accepts an invitation from his clawed pal to partake in a yet-to-be-explained mission, he has no idea what's in store for him.

Posted March 22nd, 2009

Anti-Venom is back! Last time we saw him, he "teamed-up" with Spider-Man against Norman Osborn and his Thunderbolts. When it was all over, he chose to follow a different life path, one of healing. But this new direction has put him in a very precarious position that crosses path with the infamous Mr. Negative!!

Posted March 10th, 2009

Mayoral candidate Bill Hollister has just gotten the political push he needed to possibly win the NYC election: Spider-Man has been arrested! Now, the webbed wonder must fight the accusations laid against him with the help of his attorney, Matt Murdock. Also, Vin Gonzales finds himself in a very deadly situation.

Posted March 5th, 2009

Menace was recently revealed to be none other than Lily Hollister, Harry Osborn's girlfriend. In this issue, we find out how Lily became Spider-Man's latest pain the butt, and why she does what she does. Will this push Harry over the edge and force him to embrace his "greener side", so to speak? Well, click here to find out!

Posted February 26th, 2009

Despite nursing an injured shoulder, Peter Parker, the spectacular Spider-Man is called once again into action against the malevolent Menace. Can he succeed in defeating his opponent with one less arm? And Carlie Cooper is getting closer to finding the identity of the spider-tracer killer...but at what cost?

Posted February 20th, 2009

Spider-Man Solicitations for May 2009 are available. You can view them by clicking here. or by clicking on "PREVIEWS" on the menu bar located to the left. For all other solicitations by Marvel Comics, please visit www.comicbookresources.com.

The outcome of the New York mayoral race is less than 48 hours away. For Bill Hollister to win, Spider-Man, a.k.a. the No. 1 suspect in a series of killings, must be captured. That, in itself, is an easier task said than done. Plus, what is Carlie Cooper up to?

Posted February 17th, 2009

Betty Brant and Peter Parker have known each other for years. In spite of all the adversities they have had to face, they share a bond like no other and this story only serves to reaffirm the strength of this bond. Plus, Spider-Man meets President Barack Obama!

Posted February 13th, 2009

On January 12th 2009, Brad Douglas, webmaster of the www.spidermancrawlspace.com, recorded a podcast to celebrate the fortieth year of Sal Buscema working at Marvel Comics. The transcript of the third part of the show is now available on this site. Enjoy!

Posted February 3rd, 2009

On January 12th 2009, Brad Douglas, webmaster of the www.spidermancrawlspace.com, recorded a podcast to celebrate the fortieth year of Sal Buscema working at Marvel Comics. The transcript of the second hour of the show is now available on this site. Enjoy!

Posted February 2nd, 2009

Spider-Man Solicitations for April 2009 are available. You can view them by clicking here. or by clicking on "PREVIEWS" on the menu bar located to the left. For all other solicitations by Marvel Comics, please visit www.comicbookresources.com.

On January 12th 2009, Brad Douglas, webmaster of the www.spidermancrawlspace.com, recorded a podcast to celebrate the fortieth year of Sal Buscema working at Marvel Comics. The transcript of the first hour of the show is now available on this site. Enjoy!

Posted January 20th, 2009

What started as a trip to New Jersey, to make amends with Liz Allan and Normie Osborn, turns out to be a nightmare for Harry Osborn and Peter Parker, who tagged along for the ride. What can the two of them possibly do against the might of a Molten Man whose hell bent on killing Harry?

Posted January 13th, 2009

Spider-Man was successful in clearing his name and is now free to swing on a web again. But two enemies from his past seem determined to make his return a brief one. What can one Spider-Man do against the combined power of both the Green Goblin and Hobgoblin?

Posted January 8th, 2009

With a million dollar bounty on his head, Spider-Man adopts new super-hero identities, one of which he names Prodigy. As Prodigy, can Spidey save the Sufindian Ambassador's daugther from the clutches of the super-villains known as Conundrum and Jack O'Lantern, while clearing his good name?

Posted January 2nd, 2009

A road trip to New Jersey with Harry Osborn is exactly what Peter Parker needs, especially after making a huge mistake as Spider-Man. But what starts as a trip for Harry to make amends with his ex-wife, Liz-Allan, and son Normie turns out to be much worse. Oh yeah, MERRY XMAS TO ALL!

Posted December 24th, 2008

When a bizarre criminal endangers his Aunt May, Peter Parker is determined to bring him to justice. But who is this strange, faceless felon? And how can Spider-Man stop him when even his webbing cannot stick to him?

Posted December 21st, 2008

Spider-Man Solicitations for March 2009 are available. You can view them by clicking here. or by clicking on "PREVIEWS" on the menu bar located to the left. For all other solicitations by Marvel Comics, please visit www.comicbookresources.com.

Trapped in a subway tunnel with over a dozen other people, Spider-Man must make use of every trick he's got in his bag, if they are to make it out of there alive. With water rising fast, Spidey is running out of options. Will he succeed in getting everybody out? Click here to find out.

Posted December 11th, 2008

All reviews of Spectacular Spider-Man Volume 1 #137 to 257 have now been upgraded to the new site format. All associated covers have also been re-scanned to enhance resolution. Updates to the other titles reviewed on this site are expected soon.

Reviews for Spectacular Spider-Man Volume 1 #162 to 216 have been upgraded to the new site format. All associated covers have also been re-scanned to enhance resolution. Further updates are expected soon.

As soon as Spider-Man gets a fortune cookie telling him he's bound to have a lucky day, miraculous things happen that make this prophecy ring true. But as he boards a subway car heading for the Bronx, he has no idea that his good fortune is about to change!

Posted November 23rd, 2008

Reviews for Spectacular Spider-Man Volume 1 #158 to 161 have been upgraded to the new site format. All associated covers have also been re-scanned to enhance resolution. Further updates are expected this week.

Spider-Man Solicitations for February 2009 are available. You can view them by clicking here. or by clicking on "PREVIEWS" on the menu bar located to the left. For all other solicitations by Marvel Comics, please visit www.comicbookresources.com.

One is a good-hearted superhero who fights crime responsibly. The other, a hardcore vigilante who considers killing, coercion, extortion, kidnapping, threats of violence and torture to be acceptable crime-fighting tactics. Find out what happens when Spider-Man and the Punisher join forces against terrorists.

Posted November 18th, 2008

With the help of Mr. Negative, Hammerhead was upgraded to a cold-hearted, powerhouse enforcer. His first task is to get all New York gangs to line up behind Mr. Negative or pay for their disobedience with their lives. South Bronx gang GFL2K is next on the list. Can Spidey stop Hammerhead before it's too late?

Posted November 13th, 2008

For months, we've been left to speculate about the identity of the registered super-hero known as Jackpot. Well, the wait is finally over. Who is she? What's her connection with Sara Ehret? All this and more in this first annual of 2008.

Posted November 8th, 2008

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Posted November 7th, 2008

Mob boss Hammerhead used to be one of the biggest losers of the underworld and Spider-Man defeated him more than once. Now, it's an entirely different story. Hammerhead's been given a new lease on life, courtesy of Mr. Negative, and he intends to make the best of it.

Posted November 6th, 2008

The Super-Skrull is closing in on Jackpot, who is busy trying to protect Dexter Bennett, Betty Brant, Joe "Robbie" Robertson as well as officer Vin Gonzales. Can the red-headed super hero figure out a way to defeat this vicious alien creature?

For the past several months, Flash Thompson has been absent from the Spider-Man universe. His whereabouts are finally revealed in this gut-wrenching tale of Flash's most recent tour in Iraq for the U.S. army.

Posted November 1st, 2008

Spider-Man reluctantly joins forces with Anti-Venom against Norman Osborn - as the Green Goblin - and his Thunderbolts in this all out battle! Plus, something is up with Harry Osborn; is there something more to Harry than meets the eye? And finally, what's going on with Martin Li, a.k.a. Mr. Negative?

Posted October 27th, 2008

Amazing Spider-Man Solicitations for January 2009 are available. You can view them by clicking here. or by clicking on "PREVIEWS" on the menu bar located to the left. For all other solicitations by Marvel Comics, please visit www.comicbookresources.com.

In the third story of Amazing Spider-Man Family #2, Peter Parker decides to take the bus to a job interview, as opposed to swinging into the city as Spider-Man. Despite all his efforts to stay out of trouble, trouble still manages to find him.

In the second story of Amazing Spider-Man Family #2, Mary Jane Parker narrates a touching story that reminds us of the truly great sacrifices of the Parker family.

This is the story of David Freed, the infamous Bodega Bandit, who terrorized one deli after another three years ago. Captured by Spider-Man, he subsequently served part of his sentence and was recently released into the world, but on parole. Will he return to his evil ways, or will he take a different path?

In the third story, Spider-Man teams up with the Falcon to investigate shady dealings involving advanced weaponry used by super-powered criminals. In the fourth and final story, it's the battle of the paperboys, as Spider-Man and Venom compete for an extra house on their paper route.

When Spider-Man accidentally breaks Modok's hover-chair, he makes amends by taking the super-villain out shopping for a new chair. Hilarity ensues in this humourous tale. Will Modok get a new chair in time for Doctor Doom's Banquet of Ultimate Evil? Find out here!

After losing another champion to the Mighty Thor, the Enchantress formulates a plan to recruit female heroes and brainwash them into working for her. Can Mary Jane Parker and her model friend Millie, common mortals, thwart her nefarious scheme? Click here to find out!

While Jackpot tries to protect Dexter Bennett, Betty Brant, Joe "Robbie" Robertson and officer Vin Gonzales from a Super-Skrull looking to find the real Spider-Man, Harry Osborn and Lily Hollister are also being chased by Super-Skrulls. What can these ordinary people do to survive this invasion?

Shape-shifting alien Skrulls have infiltrated Earth. Completely undetectable, they have assumed positions in government, the military, and the super hero community. With both Avengers teams in the Savage Land, including Spider-Man, New York City is vulnerable to the alien attack. Who will stand up to them?

Having failed to capture Spider-Man, Norman Osborn gets his hands on something that may turn the tables on Spidey. Worse, Osborn sends the Thunderbolt's deadliest member, Bullseye, to kill Spidey and whoever else gets in the way, including his own son Harry Osborn.

It's an all-out brawl as Spider-Man join forces with Anti-Venom against the Thunderbolts, whose leader is in a confrontation of his own with the villain known as Menace. Plus, the mystery of the so-called F.E.A.S.T. centre miracles deepens and Harry Osborn initiates a coup that may be his father's downfall.

It's Spider-Man versus Venom versus the brand new super-powered Anti-Venom! To top it all, Norman Osborn and his Thunderbolts are watching the events unfold, waiting for the opportune moment to strike. Plus Menace resurfaces and makes an attempt on Bill Hollister's life.

In a world where Spider-Man is perceived as a villain and Norman Osborn as the only man who can capture him, you know there is something horribly wrong with this picture. Plus, throw in Venom, Martin Li, Aunt May and Eddie Brock, and you just know things are about to get worse.

Amazing Spider-Man Solicitations for December 2008 are available. You can view them by clicking here. or by clicking on "PREVIEWS" on the menu bar located to the left. For all other solicitations by Marvel Comics, please visit www.comicbookresources.com.

While fighting Menace, Spider-Man discovers a sweat shop owned by mayoral candidate Randall Crowne. To clear his name, Crowne enlists the help of a certain familiar face to take Spidey out of the picture. As well, a Venom-ridden but cancer-stricken Eddie Brock starts working at the F.E.A.S.T. centre.

Vin Gonzales has been kidnapped by the new female Kraven in a case of mistaken identity. Peter Parker, disguised as Daredevil, has tracked her down to the New York City sewer systems. Will he succeed in saving Vin and keep his identity a secret? Plus, what's he to do with Vermin?

A young girl named Samantha disappears while on a scavenger hunt - orchestrated to keep her busy while friends put together a birthday party - so it is up to Aunt May, Agent of F.E.A.S.T. to find her. Will she succeed on her own or will she require the assistance of the webbed wonder?

Countless planes of reality exist, containing alternate worlds where Peter Parker is Spider-Man on many of them. On one particular Earth, he is married to Mary Jane and their baby daughter May is destined to follow in his steps, as Spider-Girl, but these are the adventures of Mr. and Mrs. Spider-Man.

Amazing Spider-Man Solicitations for November 2008 are available. You can view them by clicking here. or by clicking on "PREVIEWS" on the menu bar located to the left. For all other solicitations by Marvel Comics, please visit www.comicbookresources.com.

The second part of this Marvel one-shot, featuring the amazing Spider-Monkey, is an hilarious rehash of some of the web-head's best storylines from the past where apes, not humans, are the dominant species. Check it out right now!

Part one of this Marvel one-shot, looks at the 48 hours following Uncle Ben's death and how Aunt May and Peter Parker dealt with the grief in their own unique way. A captivating and heartwarming tale by the incredible J. M. Dematteis, my favorite Spider-Man writer.

All three parts of this Marvel One-Shot, "Hammerhead's Return", "Harry Osborn's Birthday" and "The Trial of Spider-Man", have now been posted. Check them out now!

Amazing Spider-Man Solicitations for October 2008 are available. You can view them by clicking here. or by clicking on "PREVIEWS" on the menu bar located to the left. For all other solicitations by Marvel Comics, please visit www.comicbookresources.com.

Reviews for Spectacular Spider-Man Volume 1 #153 to 157 have been upgraded to the new site format. All associated covers have also been re-scanned to enhance resolution. Further updates are expected this week.

Vin Gonzales has been kidnapped by the new female Kraven in a case of mistaken identity. Elsewhere, Peter Parker must enlist the aid of Daredevil in tracking her down and save his roommate. Will Peter get there in time to save Vin? Plus, to make matters worse, Vermin is back and he's rather unhappy!

Vin Gonzales a murderer?! Peter Parker working at a comic book shop?! A team-up between Spider-Man and Daredevil! A mysterious lady with a deadly infatuation with Spidey! Plus, Spider-Man gets sued and his secret identity is in jeopardy! It's all here folks!

Overdrive is back! And with him comes trouble! And when there's trouble, you know Spider-Man is not far behind to clean everything up. Can Spidey stop Overdrive and will he, as Peter Parker, make it on time to an interview for a new job? Plus, appearances by Vin Gonzales, Carlie Cooper and Mr. Negative!

The Bookie has been kidnapped by the Enforcers and Spider-Man is the only one that can rescue him. Joining forces with the Bookie's father, will he succeed in overcoming the combined might of Ox, Fancy Dan and Montana before it's too late? And does Martin Li, a.k.a. Mr. Negative, have healing powers?

There's a new Spider-Man in town! No kidding! He's not a Skrull, or a Clone, so who or what is he? And what's his connection to the Bookie? Meanwhile, will Peter Parker find himself a new job, or is he doomed to be jobless as a result of his sparring match with Dexter Bennett?

Reviews for Spectacular Spider-Man Volume 1 #137 to 152 have been upgraded to the new site format. All associated covers have also been re-scanned to enhance resolution. Further updates are expected this week, including reviews of Amazing Spider-Man #562 and 563.

Paper Doll's victims have all one thing in common: they've all got mixed up with Hollywood bad boy Bobby Carr, at one point or another. The next person on Paper Doll's hit list is Carr's mystery girlfriend, revealed to be none other than Mary Jane. Can Spider-Man stop this evil killer before it's too late?

Amazing Spider-Man Solicitations for September 2008 are available. You can view them by clicking here. or by clicking on "PREVIEWS" on the menu bar located to the left. For all other solicitations by Marvel Comics, please visit www.comicbookresources.com.

The fourth and final part of the Clone Saga timeline has been completely retooled and upgraded to the new format. Check it out now! In other news, the reviews for Amazing Spider-Man #561-562 will be posted shortly.

Part Three of the Clone Saga timeline has been completely retooled and upgraded to the new format. Upgrades to part four are expected soon. In other news, the review for Amazing Spider-Man #561 will be posted shortly.

Paper Doll's creepy infatuation with Bobby Carr continues in this issue, to the point that she'll take out anyone that is out to get Carr. Can Spider-Man, who's been assigned, as Peter Parker, to get a picture of Carr's mystery girlfriend, stop the mysterious Paper Doll? And what's the deal with Dexter Bennett?

Part Two of the Clone Saga timeline has been completely retooled and upgraded to the new format. Upgrades to parts three and four are expected soon. In other news, the review for Amazing Spider-Man #560 will be posted shortly.

Peter Parker the paparazzi? Better believe it folks! In this issue, not one but two villains are introduced: Screwball, a thief with a great deal of "Parkour" luck, and Paper Doll, a mysterious lady infatuated with Bobby Carr, the exact man Peter has been assigned to, to take pictures of his mystery girlfriend.

Just as Spider-Man thought he had seen the last of Menace, the goblin-like villain resurfaces to threaten Bill Hollister into dropping out of the mayoral race. Can Spidey stop Menace, as well as find Freak's coccoon before he emerges more powerful than before?

Amazing Spider-Man Solicitations for August 2008 are available. You can view them by clicking here. or by clicking on "PREVIEWS" on the menu bar located to the left. For all other solicitations by Marvel Comics, please visit www.newsarama.com.

Part One of the Clone Saga timeline has been completely retooled and upgraded to the new format. Upgrades to parts two thru four are coming soon. In other news, more reviews will be added shortly, including the most recent issues of Amazing Spider-Man.

While Spider-Man battles the blizzard raging through New York City to rescue kidnapped scientists, his friend Carlie Cooper is kidnapped from the 5th precinct, in an unexpected twist of events. Unknowingly, their paths are about to cross, as they are both tied to the mystical being known as the Deity.

Amazing Spider-Man Solicitations for July 2008 are available. You can view them by clicking here. or by clicking on "PREVIEWS" on the menu bar located to the left. For all other solicitations by Marvel Comics, please visit www.newsarama.com.

With a blizzard raging through New York City, Spider-Man embarks on a quest to rescue scientists trapped in a meatpacking truck somewhere in the city, with some help from Vern, a paranoid homeless man he encounters on his journey. Can Spidey find the scientists before it's too late?

A nasty blizzard tearing through New York City brings everything to a halt. Dr. Strange informs Spider-Man and fellow Avenger, Wolverine, that dark forces are behind the crazy weather. An investigation into the matter leads the pair right in the middle of a war between Mayan extremists and innocent scientists.

With a million dollar bounty on his head, Spider-Man is forced to adopt new super-hero identities, one of which he names Prodigy. Can Spidey, as Prodigy, save the Sufindian Ambassador's daugther from the clutches of the super-villains known as Conundrum and Jack O'Lantern?

The battle between Spider-Man and the monstrous creature known as Freak comes to a climax in in this issue. Will our favorite wall-crawler come out victorious? And how will J. Jonah Jameson react to the news that his beloved Daily Bugle has been sold to rival Dexter Bennett and renamed the DB?

The theft of a donation box from a homeless shelter has accidentally led to the birth of a monster, whose sole purpose, since its creation, has been to get revenge on Spider-Man, blaming him for his present condition. Can Spidey stop it and get pictures that will please his bosses at the same time?

Amazing Spider-Man Solicitations for June 2008 are available. You can view them by clicking here. or by clicking on "PREVIEWS" on the menu bar located to the left. For all other solicitations by Marvel Comics, please visit www.newsarama.com.

Menace is nowhere to be found and Jackpot isn't really talking to our favorite wall-crawler Spider-Man. Can things get any worse for him? Well, yes they can: what starts as the petty theft of a donation box from a homeless shelter turns into the creation of a freakish monster, who vows vengeance on Spidey.

Menace has kidnapped councilwoman Lisa Parfrey, New York's favorite mayoral candidate, and it's up to our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man to save the day. He is not alone in his quest however; he's teamed up (reluctantly) with Jackpot and the NYPD. Can he succeed in stopping Menace?

Spider-Man, reluctantly assisted by registered superhero Jackpot, is hot on Menace's heels. When blueprints of the Apollo Theatre are discovered in the villain's hideout, Spidey comes to the horrifying realization that Menace's targeting the mayoral debate. Can he get there in time to save the day?

Amazing Spider-Man Solicitations for May 2008 are now available. You can view them by clicking here. or by simply clicking on "PREVIEWS" on the menu bar located to the left. For all other solicitations by Marvel Comics, please visit www.newsarama.com.

A new supervillain known as Menace has been terrorizing New York City. It is up to Spider-Man to try and stop him. But first, Spidey has to deal with New York's first female registered superhero: Jackpot, who is also on the trail of the nefarious miscreant.

The two main maggia families in New York City are the target of an assassination plot by Mr. Negative, a new crimelord. Spider-Man is the only one that can stop his nefarious plan. But can he do it with only one web-shooter?

With J. Jonah Jameson's life hanging in the balance, it is up to Peter Parker / Spider-Man to save the Daily Bugle from a hostile buyout. Unfortunately, Spidey is sidetracked while following a lead on the infamous Spider-Mugger and he finds himself facing the new crimelord known as Mr. Negative.

The beginning of a new era for everyone's favorite wall-crawler. For month's Spider-Man hasn't been seen. Will a mugger usurping his identity and stealing from innocent people push the webbed wonder to resurface? Find out right here.

Amazing Spider-Man Solicitations for April 2008 are now available. You can view them by clicking here. or by simply clicking on "PREVIEWS" on the menu bar located to the left. For all other solicitations by Marvel Comics, please visit www.newsarama.com.

This is it! The most shocking moment in Spider-Man's history since the infamous Clone Saga! You think you've seen it all, but be prepared for quite a twist by the time you put down this book. It might be the end of one era...but it is also the beginning of another.

The White Rabbit! The Grizzly! The Gibbon! The Bombastic Bag-Man! And let's not forget Norman Osborn, who continues to plot his revenve against the webbed wonder! All this and more in this issue of Spectacular Spider-Man!

Amazing Spider-Man Solicitations for March 2008 are now available. You can view them by clicking here. or by simply clicking on "PREVIEWS" on the menu bar located to the left. For all other solicitations by Marvel Comics, please visit www.newsarama.com.

Peter Parker has failed to find someone to help him save his dying Aunt May. However, as he prepares for the inevitable, he is offered a deal by none other than Mephisto, one of the Lords of Hell. Will Peter make a deal with the devil to save his aunt?

Normie Osborn, the grandson of Norman Osborn, has been kidnapped by the Green Goblin, it seems, and it is up to Spider-Man to rescue him. But, with a million dollar bounty on his head, that is easier said than done. Will Spidey succeed in saving the only remaining Osborn heir?

Amazing Spider-Man Solicitations for February 2008 are now available. You can view them by clicking here. or by simply clicking on "PREVIEWS" on the menu bar located to the left. For all other solicitations by Marvel Comics, please visit www.newsarama.com.

Spider-Man has been captured and is the subject of extensive mental experiments that send his mind into a whirldwind. Can he escape his captor before his mind collapses? And, is Joe "Robbie" Robertson really quitting his job at the Daily Bugle?

Visit this link to get updated shipping dates for the Amazing Spider-Man thrice-monthly series and the Amazing Spider-Man "Bible" that has been floating around the internet and is a hot message board topic.

Posted November 9th, 2007

Tons of new pictures of Sal Buscema's work have been added to the Sal Buscema Tribute Page. Check it out here. More will be added soon, so make sure you bookmark this site. Interview excerpts, with Sal Buscema, that were found on the Internet will also be posted soon.

Posted October 25th, 2007

Marvel Comics has released updated solicitation information for the final two parts of "One More Day" as well as a teaser for the second half of the arc. For further information, please click here.

The Sal Buscema Tribute Page has been upgraded to the new site format. Check it out here. For original art by Sal for sale, please visit www.comicartfans.com or keep an eye out for related auctions on www.ebay.com.

Posted October 23rd, 2007

Amazing Spider-Man Solicitations for January 2008 are now available. You can view them by clicking here. or by simply clicking on "PREVIEWS" on the menu bar located to the left. For all other solicitations by Marvel Comics, please visit www.newsarama.com.

On one side, you have Spider-Man. On the other, Alyosha Kravinov, son of Kraven the Hunter. And in the middle, the voodoo priestess known as Calypso. Who will be left standing at the end of the day?

The "Reviews" page for Spectacular Spider-Man Volumes 1 and 2, Peter Parker: Spider-Man Volume 2, as well as for the Spider-Man - Lifeline Mini-Series have been upgraded to the new format. EDITED 4PM EST - All "Reviews" pages are now upgraded to the new format.

Marvel has provided Newsarama.com with a first look at Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #24, part two of the "One More Day" storyline by J. Michael Straczynski and Joe Quesada. Check it out here.

Posted October 4th, 2007

As a huge fan of Sal Buscema, I am thrilled to announce that he is planning to attend the 2008 Pittsburgh Comic-Con in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, which is held from April 25th to the 27th. Other Spider-Man artists also in attendance: Ron Frenz, Alex Saviuk and Angel Medina.

Posted October 3rd, 2007

What does the new Kraven, revealed to be none other than Alyosha Kravinov, son of the original Kraven the Hunter, want with Spider-Man? And where does the voodoo priestess known as Calypso fit into all of this?

Posted October 1st, 2007

Upgraded reviews of Spectacular Spider-Man Volume 1 #234-245 to new review format. Their respective covers have also been upgraded to be displayed larger.

Upgraded reviews of Spectacular Spider-Man Volume 1 #246-247 to new review format. Their respective covers have also been upgraded to be displayed larger.

Upgraded reviews of Spectacular Spider-Man Volume 1 #248-249 to new review format. Their respective covers have also been upgraded to be displayed larger.

A "Brand New Day" starts in December and that means three issues of Amazing Spider-Man per month!! To have a look at the cover previews for these issues, head over to the "Previews" section or simply click here.

The main "Links" and "Previews" pages have been upgraded to the new format. Click on the links to the left and check them out. Coming soon: Review of Spectacular Spider-Man Volume 1 #252.

Posted August 15th, 2007

The site is currently under construction and, as a result of this, some of the links may not function properly. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and the lack of updates. I hope to have everything back on track by the end of August.

Posted August 12th, 2007

The site has been updated with the cover previews for Sensational Spider-Man and Amazing Spider-Man for the month of October. Check them out here.

Posted August 12th, 2007

A sniper’s bullet changes everything in Peter Parker’s life. Clad in his black Spider-Man costume, he will stop at nothing to find those responsible for this attack on his loved ones. This is Spider-Man at his darkest hour.

Posted July 9th, 2007

Want to know what is coming up with Spider-Man comics in September? Click here to get a preview of the covers for Amazing Spider-Man, Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man and Sensational Spider-Man.

Posted June 21st, 2007

Peter Parker is on the run from the law. By association, so is his family. As Peter considers surrendering, his wife Mary Jane encounters an old friend of hers who turn out to be a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent. Will Peter get there in time to save her?

Posted May 20th, 2007

Who is this new Kraven the Hunter that has been stopping muggings and robberies, and what does he want with Spider-Man? And what does Norman Osborn have in store next for the webbed wonder?

Posted April 18th, 2007