Spider-Man vs. Silver Sable

The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998) #265, 279-281

by Tom DeFalco, Peter David, Ron Frenz (Illustrator)

He's a wall-crawling wonder; she's a mercenary marvel! Together, they - well, get on each other's nerves, mostly - but they make a great team, as long as they're not matching blows and ideologies themselves!

See their lives intertwine both in shared adventures and apart, as Spidey faces the ability and ego of Silver's ex, the Foreigner, while Silver herself squares off against that hot-headed Hobgoblin-to-be, Jack O' Lantern!

Plus: the gathering of the Sinister Syndicate and the reformation of Sandman! Guest-starring Daredevil and the Black Cat!

Collects Amazing Spider-Man #265, 279-281 and Peter Parker, Spectacular Spider-Man #128-129.

Genres: Spider Man, Comics, Marvel, Graphic Novels, Superheroes, Comic Book

141 pages, Paperback

First published January 11, 2006

About the author

Tom DeFalco is an American comics writer and editor, well-known for his association with Marvel Comics and Spider-Man.

Reviews

[Bob · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm using this as a placeholder for the eventual Amazing Spider-Man v16 covering #273-88. Gems include Puma flirts w/ MJ, Mephisto wagers w/ Beyonder, Flash decks Ned, Hobgoblin frames Flash, Spidey v. Wendigo, Wraith v. Scourge, Sable v. Jack O’Lantern, Spidey & Sable v. Sinister Syndicate, Sandman joins the Wild Pack, Spidey v. X-Factor & Absorbing Man & Titania, Punisher traps Hobgoblin, Ned hates Ben, the Rose-Hobgoblin-Jack O’Lantern alliance splinters, Spidey v. Daredevil & Falc, & MJ v. Cat

[David · Rating 1 out of 5]

Maybe the least interesting Spidey book I've ever picked up.

[Matthew Ledrew · Rating 4 out of 5]

Classic stuff from the Tom DeFalco era of Spider-Man. In my mind you can't get much better than this, the whole time period surrounding the 'Hobgoblin' arc. :)

[Caroline · Rating 3 out of 5]

Whenever I read old Spider-Man comics, I think I should read more old Spider-Man comics, even while I realize I'm not going to go to the trouble to find them -- especially when even a trade like this has a bunch of scattered stories from different titles and story arcs.

Basically, though, I learned (a) Peter Parker's personal life is complicated (b) Black Cat is kind of annoying (c) Silver Sable is AWESOME.

[Alex Ricard · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Black Suit era had some gems, even if they don't quite scale the heights of the Romita era. But Silver Sable, the Rose, a few iterations of the Hobgoblin, and the Sinister Syndicate all make for the kind of dramatic, soap-opera storytelling that has always been a hallmark of Spider-Man. It's nice to spend time here, with these characters, even if they haven't done much new.

[Jason · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have fond nostalgia for the pre computer art when it was all done old school pencils and inks. Although the dialogue is somewhat overbearing it is still classic spidey and back in the days when things where hectic and fun. Really enjoyed

[Angela · Rating 3 out of 5]

Silver Sable comes to New York to capture criminals. It's a decent introduction to a new character. I preferred the second story where she hires Spiderman to go up against Jack O Lantern, which he was planning to do anyway. A good read.

[Jdetrick · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good time in Spider-Man comics, and Silver Sable was perhaps at her best in this period. These are all very solid, well done comics.