Spider-Man: The Death of Jean Dewolff

The Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #107-110, 134-136

by Peter David, Rich Buckler (Illustrator), Sal Buscema (Illustrator)

He's the Sin-Eater, the man who takes the world's sins for himself by killing every sinner he sees - and he sees them everywhere! But the lethal lunatic bites off more than he can chew when he robs Spider-Man of a dear friend: police captain Jean DeWolff! How can the grieving hero track down a villain with targets everywhere he goes? Join the wall-crawler for a frantic search through New York City that culminates in a pivotal moment between Manhattan's two biggest solo stars - Spidey and Daredevil! COLLECTING: Peter Parker , the Spectacular Spider -Man (1976) 107-110, 134-136

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

168 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2013

About the author

aka David Peters

Peter Allen David, often abbreviated PAD, was an American writer of comic books, novels, television, films, and video games. His notable comic book work includes an award-winning 12-year run on The Incredible Hulk, as well as runs on Aquaman, Young Justice, SpyBoy, Supergirl, Fallen Angel, Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2099, Captain Marvel, and X-Factor.
His Star Trek work included comic books and novels such as the New Frontier book series. His other novels included film adaptations, media tie-ins, and original works, such as the Apropos of Nothing and Knight Life series. His television work includes series such as Babylon 5, Young Justice, Ben 10: Alien Force and Nickelodeon's Space Cases, which he co-created with Bill Mumy.
David often jokingly described his occupation as "Writer of Stuff", and he was noted for his prolific writing, characterized by its mingling of real-world issues with humor and references to popular culture, as well as elements of metafiction and self-reference.
David earned multiple awards for his work, including a 1992 Eisner Award, a 1993 Wizard Fan Award, a 1996 Haxtur Award, a 2007 Julie Award and a 2011 GLAAD Media Award.

Reviews

[Chad · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Death of Jean DeWolff is one of those classic Spider-Man stories every Spidey fan should read. It starts off with the death of police Captain Jean DeWolff. It was pretty shocking at the time to see one of Spider-Man's supporting characters killed off like that, shot by a mentally unstable person. I liked the addition of Daredevil to the story and the contrast between Daredevil and Spider-Man's beliefs. I didn't realize this is where they learned each other's identity. In the second half of the book, it's a few years later and Sin Eater has been released from the mental institution he was in. Peter realizes just how much physical damage he did to Sin Eater when he captured him and is crippled by guilt. Both stories are quite dark.

[James DeSantis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty dark look into someone who loses all his mental stability.

With the death of Jean Dewolff, both Spider-man and Daredevil seem to be chasing the same man. Sin Eater is out there killing people who he finds, well, sinful. It's simple enough but it's actually the look into someone's mind and how fractured it can become after years of doing a certain job. The second half deals with trying to fix past mistakes and watching how it all comes together to a bitter but nearly perfect ending really worked.

I have to say Peter is kind of a dickhead in a lot of this. I wonder if it's because of the black suit, but was this even the venom side of him? Or he just wore a black suit? He just came off as irrational a lot of the time and talking out of his ass. But besides that I really enjoyed everything else, and though dated, the dialogue holds up reasonably well.

A 3.5 out of 5, but I'll bump it to a 4 for that ending.

[Himanshu Karmacharya · Rating 3 out of 5]

A surprisingly dark and mature murder mystery that also deals with mental illness and guilt.

[James · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoy reading these older Spidey books and I like Peter David. So here we have the best of both worlds. The Sin Eater is on the prowl. Armed with the shotty and a ski mask, he is here to dish out his own version of Justice, taking out people he believes are full of sin. During his killing spree, he manages once to escape Spidey and another heroe. This book definitely has a more serious tone to it as the Sin Eater is brutal with his approach. After the events of the first four issues, Peter Parker is second guessing himself. Will he be able to pull it together and save the day?

I had got this book several months back. While I was online looking at the reading order to see where I was supposed to read the Sins Rising prelude in the Spencer run, I saw that this book had the first appearance of the Sin Eater that Spencer was about to use in his next arc. So I figured nows the best time to go on ahead and read this one. Pretty good stuff. Now let’s see what Spencer does with the character.

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Death of Jean DeWolff was excellent from beginning to end! This graphic novel ranks as high as Kraven's Last Hunt in my estimation – it's that worthy of praise. Definitely a refreshing read after the older '70s era Spider-Man comics – which I love, don't get me wrong, but they can admittedly get pretty campy. Spider-Man is faced with so many different obstacles, from Jean's death to coming to terms with the result of his fight with the Sin Eater, that this becomes a must read for Spidey fans. You can feel the weight of the entire story fall on his shoulders, and the character development is exceptionally well done. You'd think that it would be hard to add even more layers of depth to a character as storied as Spider-Man, but The Death of Jean DeWolff manages to make him even more relatable, likeable, and all around better as a superhero. As well, the Sin Eater was a great addition to Spider-Man's rouges' gallery. I think this story, along with Kraven's Last Hunt, should be made into movies someday since they truly embody the spirit of Spider-Man and all the trials he has to overcome in order to become the greatest superhero on the market!

[Machiavelli · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one surprised me with how hard it landed. A grounded, street-level Spider-Man story that leans into grief, rage, and moral limits in a way that still feels timeless. Peter is pushed emotionally and ethically, and the story never lets him off the hook. Serious, somber, and character-first — more crime drama than superhero spectacle. A standout Spider-Man story that absolutely earns its reputation. Loved it

[Kyle Berk · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Death of Jean DeWolff is one of the two darker Spider-man stories you hear about in the same beat. This and Kraven's last hunt are spoken about often together, and I can sort of see why. Though Death of Jean Dewolff is much more of a Spider centric story.

You've got the classic hallmarks of a Peter David story in his comedic timing which is excellent. Peter David always has excellent comedic chops. Weird I know considering I just said this was talked about in the same breath as Kraven's Last Hunt.

Jean Dewolff is one of the only cops to every work with Spider-man enthusiastically. At the beginning she's killed by a mysterious figure, the Sin Eater who for a villian in one or two stories I think is actually pretty good. The mystery itself is lukewarm but the narrative around it is strong I think. Featuring Spider-Man and Daredevil prominently as it questions what is right and what is wrong. Do the heroes go far enough or to they insert themselves where they don't belong. The follow up story is good, perhaps even better because of how down Spider-man is down on himself because his recklessness in the previous story crippled Sin Eater.

The weak elements are certain things attached to Jean Dewolff after her death. Including an apparent crush on Spider-Man and a relationship with another officer. Both of which are unnecessary elements that add at best a single moment of pause in an otherwise very solid story.

The art is the Marvel style all the way through with good coloring though oddly sometimes the art seems out of focus?

Overall I see why it's a classic and I would recommend it.

4 stars. Good plot, unneeded details, good Spider-man.

[Ondra Král · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jeden z mých nejoblíbenějších Spider-Manů. Tak trochu splněný sen dělat na něm redakci překladu.
V Spider-Man výběru si ho nenechte ujít.

[Alan · Rating 2 out of 5]

There was a time when I was a pretty much, or close to, a Peter David fan of sorts. Times change, and I don't know if it is the times or me that left me wondering more than a little bit why this story arc is considered a classic by many.

The classic David hallmarks are there. Good, witty dialogue, attention to character, and a solid story. The concept of the sin-eater, as it exists in history is handled well. In 2018 the psychological issues that fuel the Sin-Eater character are far from earth shaking. Actually, as the villain had to be a real driving factor in this type of story, the character failed in many aspects.

The character returned for brief time after the initial story arc, and that return is included here. In some aspects the Sin-Eater's portrayal is improved, but we get the usual angst ridden Peter Parker that has almost always turned me off as a reader.

If you want David I would say get the later half of his Hulk work, or his Star Trek work.

[Rexhurne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the only Spider-Man story of this era that has the same gritty tone that Frank Miller's Daredevil had, and you wouldn't see in the other Marvel comics of the time. That is ironic since this story also stars Daredevil. This is my favorite solo super hero team-up story i ever read. Most of the time those team-ups are one note, the heroes don't get any development at all. This storytrope is used just to promote the heroes, or give a lesser known comic a boost in sales. In this story both of them show sides if their personality we didn't see (much) before. Daredevil tend to prioritize rationally and the rules good people should abide by, but his pitfall is that it numbs his feelings when he should be emotional. Spider-man is more emotional and caring about what he does, but those emotions can sometimes cloud his judgement. That happened when he didn't stop a criminal from robbing someone he had a conflict with (which killed uncle Ben) all the way back in his origin story.

The villain here does stuff that lays bare both their pitfalls ( i won't say how because of spoilers). This forces Spider-Man en Daredevil to confront their different takes about ethics and the law. The payoff is great, it really feel genuine when they bond in the end.

[Siike Donnelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gut wrenching and amazing

I'm not sure that I ever read this story in its entirety. Its so well done. The writing, the art, it all works. The opening pages were so well done, recapping who Jean was before revealing that these memories were flashing before her eyes at the moment of her death were so powerful.
This book explores what a single death means to characters like Spiderman and Daredevil, while also showing the ripple effects it has on other cops and the citizens of New York. If you've never read this before, do so now.
You see how hard balancing morality is in the eyes of Peter Parker, and why he needs someone older like Mat Murdock to be there for him when he struggles with right and wrong. There are some beautifully written moments in this book and some very great twists. Stop reading my dumb review and buy it already. Seriously, this is one of the greats.

[Lucas Savio · Rating 5 out of 5]

Realmente muito boa. Me surpreendi bastante com a pegada sombria e realista que me fez gostar bastante por abordar diversas discussões sociais além da participação do demolidor que acrescenta muito no debate. Além do fato de mostrar um senso de continuidade da história oque me agrada muito, a história possuir consequências reais. Eu amei e principalmente a arte está bem bonita… bora ver como nick spencer vai continuar essa história

[Ojas · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐

[Bartek · Rating 3 out of 5]

Podobało mi się pokazanie różnic pomiędzy Spider-man'em a Daredevil'em. Fajne były tez sceny między Spider-man'em a Stanem Carterem. Niestety uważam, że śmierć Jean Dewolff została naprawdę potraktowana pomacoszemu do tego stopnia, że były momenty, że zapominałem że historia nazywa się Śmierć JEAN DEWOLFF. Ostatecznie mimo wszystko rozumiem czemu jest to klasyk i przyjemnie mi się czytało.
PS. O co chodziło z Peter'em robiącym zdjęcia z ukrycia kobiecie na ulicy?? (brother eww)

[Shannon Appelcline · Rating 5 out of 5]

Death of Jean DeWolff (107-110). I was expecting this to be a good story for the '80s, but it turns out to be pretty phenomenal for any era. There's perhaps a bit more attention to superhero tropes here than if the story had been written in the modern day, but besides that it's pretty amazing. A lot of that is because David focuses on the real world: with criminals with much more genuine mental problems than the normal super-villains of comics … and real people paying the consequences. Killing off a supporting character just to get things started is pretty shocking, and the rest of the story follows right on from there. The interactions between Daredevil and Spider-Man are not just great, but really revelatory. All around, a terrific arc [9/10].

The Sin-Eater Returns (134-136). This is an interesting story because it deals with the real-world psychological repercussions of the previous arc, to both Peter and to the Man who was Sin-Eater. David unfortunately decides to use the cliche of the Sin-Eater becoming a multiple personality who talks to himself, but otherwise this is an interesting storyline, though not nearly as good as the original [7/10]. However, I'm thrilled that Marvel decided to include this story in the new edition!

[Chris W · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 Stars: Sin-eater isn't the greatest villain and Spider-Man seems quite underpowered here. But the meaning of deaths to Spider-Man, Daredevil and how they are affected by it is honestly the best part. The volume does well when it explores that aspect, when it shows Spidey start to lose self control.

[Danilo Otašević · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ovo jeste jedna od najesencijalnijih priča o Spajdermenu, ali ipak prva priča nije bila na očekivanom nivou. Ta prva priča je ponudila nekoliko zanimljivih koncepta, ali radnja nije dovoljno vešto izbalansirale iste. S druge strane, druga priča je fenomenalna od početka do kraja i zaslužuje taj legendarni status koji poseduje.

[Alex · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had heard that this arch was one of the best and most defining for Spider-Man but I wasn't as thrilled to read it as some of the other critically acclaimed comics that I've read. I found it at my local library branch and decided no reason not to read it because it's free! Very glad I made that decision. This arch is quintessential Peter Parker - holding massive amounts of power at his fingertips and trying to balance all that comes with it, but not even his powers can prevent bad things from happening to those closest to him. A major drawback, for me, is that I didn't know the Jean DeWolff character at all previously. I didn't feel any attachment at all to the character - therefor her death wasn't heavy for me. However, any complaint of that was negated by Peter's reaction to Jean's death. As a teenager shouldering massive amounts of responsibility and guilty for those he's let down, Peter reacts more than appropriately. He is obsessed with finding the killer and bringing them to "justice". He is sporadic and second-guessing and mourning and more and it's all done pretty well for a comic. He throws himself into his work. More than anything, I liked that it felt so close to home for Peter. His is a very young man and someone close to you suffering an excruciating death definitely makes one reflect on their own mortality.

The last issue of the original 4-comic arch of The Death of Jean DeWolff was great. I really enjoyed Daredevil's presence in it and it worked so well thematically contrasting the Sin-Eater. The Man Without Fear fights crime to bolster his day job working within the criminal justice system as an attorney. He recognizes that the system sometimes has its flaws, but is overall enthusiastic about his role in system. Juxtaposed to DD is Sin-Eater. Stan Carter also works in the justice system, as a cop. The commentary in his background about government experimentation and exploitation is tremendous. A man who volunteered to help his country in any way, cast aside and forgotten when things went sideways and the government didn't want to face their own shortcomings. His costumed identity is a way for him to rid the world of sinners. Only he has the purity and nobility to relieve them of their mortal coil and carry the burden of their scared souls. Daredevil convincing Spider-Man to think his way and give the justice system some faith was great back-and-forth character difference banter and made for an entertaining dilemma for both characters and Stan Carter/Sin-Eater.

I didn't think I would enjoy the Sin-Eater revisited half of the storyline. It tends to flop when original characters are brought back a second time but this was my favorite part of the entire storyline. Stan's rehabilitation is a fascinating journey filled with inner-turmoil. And I loved that he served as a reminder of what can happen if Peter isn't pulling his punches. The panels in the last 3 issues were amazing and visually played out like movie frames. There was so much brilliant framing that more was learned from the images than the text. I loved the imagery of Sin-Eater looming over Stan Carter and how it was portrayed as a borderline dissociative personality disorder. The ending was extremely poetic and heartbreaking while also being slightly bittersweet. Really enjoyable read and not much filler (which can be a problem in some classic comic archs). Everything felt pointed and sharp and the panels also had something to say and/or add to the characters involved.

[Kris Shaw · Rating 4 out of 5]

The year was 1985. The summer was hot as Hell, and since my family was poor we did not have air conditioning. It was in this hot, humid setting that I read issue 107, and that feeling of oppression still resonates every single time that I read this issue. I bought it off the spinner rack at the 7-11 by my house an as 11-going-on 12 year old kid. I pulled out my original comics to compare to the remastered versions found in this hardcover, and was surprised to see that my 108 and 109 were Direct Market versions. The first Direct Market comic book shop within walking distance of my house opened up that summer, and so I must have bought those two issues there before returning to 7-11 for 110. It was during the spring of 1986 that I started buying comic books exclusively at comic shops, since they came out three whole weeks ahead of newsstands like 7-11.

Peter David was a newcomer to the comics scene, a fact that I was unaware of at the time. He had scripted a handful of self contained, mostly unremarkable issues in both this title and Amazing Spider-Man, but it was with The Death of Jean DeWolff that he hit the big leagues, at least in my opinion. It was dark, way darker than any Spider-Man comic book had been. Certainly darker than any I had ever read at that point, and I loved it. Comics getting edgier and darker were fresh and new in the '80s. Now they are stale and old. I can see a modern comics fan picking this up now and shrugging their shoulders in indifference since comic book deaths are a dime a dozen.

Rich Buckler's artwork is gritty and hard edged. It has held up very well nearly 30 years later. Sal Buscema's artwork was wretched on the sequel, though. I liked Sal's '70s output as a kid, but even as a 14 year old reading #134-136 off of the stands I could tell that this was phoned in, workman like art. Sal Buscema is a good storyteller with good layouts and panel composition. He understands the medium and how to make it work. He just didn't put any effort into these issues. He has done good work after these issues, further cementing my opinion.

Comic book deaths are now a cliched sales gimmick, but they still carried some weight in the mid-80s. This was hard hitting and coarse to me as a kid. My fun, lighthearted Spider-Man was nowhere to be found in 107-110. Bear in mind that this predates Watchmen and The Dark Knight Returns. There was a groundswell of darker comics at this time, only nobody seems to ever mention this arc when they have that conversation.

The addition of the sequel from #134-136 was the impetus for me to upgrade from the Spider-Man: Wizard Masterpiece Edition hardcover which featured the main arc. That book was an upgrade from the original Spider-Man: The Death Of Jean DeWolff trade paperback. While these three issues are vastly inferior to the original arc they are a nice sort of bonus feature. The steep decline in nearly all current Marvel titles circa 1988-89 are what caused me to eventually drop all comics as 1989 gave way to 1990. If I were buying only new comic books today, the situation would be identical. Luckily for Marvel they are cranking out plenty of books of vintage material to drain my wallet month in and month out.

[Blake · Rating 4 out of 5]

(FYI I tend to only review one book per series, unless I want to change my scoring by 0.50 or more of a star. -- I tend not to read reviews until after I read a book, so I go in with an open mind.)

I'm finally going through my physical tv, film etc. tie in library owned book list, to add more older basic reviews. If I liked a book enough to keep then they are at the least a 3 star.

I'm only adding one book per author and I'm not going to re-read every book to be more accurate, not when I have 1000s of new to me authors to try (I can't say no to free books....)


First time read the author's work?: Yes

Will you be reading more?: Yes

Would you recommend?: Yes


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How I rate Stars: 5* = I loved (must read all I can find by the author)
4* = I really enjoyed (got to read all the series and try other books by the author).
3* = I enjoyed (I will continue to read the series)
or
3* = Good book just not my thing (I realised I don't like the genre or picked up a kids book to review in error.)

All of the above scores means I would recommend them!
-
2* = it was okay (I might give the next book in the series a try, to see if that was better IMHO.)
1* = Disliked

Note: adding these basic 'reviews' after finding out that some people see the stars differently than I do - hoping this clarifies how I feel about the book. :-)

[Jason · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this in preparation for the upcoming Spider-Man storyline. I had read at least an issue or two as a kid and was surprised at how good (and not-really-for-kids) it was. I did a double-take when Sin Eater calls Betty a "$Lut" - I was like, "is this the first time that word has appeared in a Spider-Man comic? Good clean Spidey? I was honestly riveted from start to finish. Looking forward to Spencer's take on the character.
That's the thing about Peter David. He's not a flashy writer. He tells everyday stories and he tells them really well. He is very well known in the biz, but still probably underrated. His Hulk run is epic, and it's probably because he was able to inject an everyday humanness into the story of the horror that is the Hulk. The rest of his stuff, who could even tell you what he's written? But he's everywhere. He's that writer where you finish an arc and have to take a few minutes to recoup and you're like "Wow- who wrote that?" And then you see it was Peter David and you're all, "Oh, of course!" and then you promptly forget it. Maybe it's having two first names. Who knows. And, honestly, sometimes those everyday stories are a little too "everyday" making them more humdrum. But when he's on, look out- and he is DEFINITELY on here. Great story.

[Christian Oliverio · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another classic Spider-Man story where the hero finally snaps!

Jean DeWolff, Spider-Man's only police friend, is brutally murdered off-screen in her apartment. The same killer kills a friend of Matt Murdock's and before you know it, both Spider-Man and Daredevil are hunting down the Sin Eater.

I like the team-up nature of this and the gritty tone. However, it was very much a Spider-Man story and it felt like Daredevil was largely a guest star who they couldn't afford to keep in too many scenes. There were at least two big moments where he is with Spider-Man on one page, gone for several others, before popping up again when the plot needed him again. Which is sad as he is awesome and I loved every one of his scenes.

Easily the most street-level Spider-Man story I have read thus far, which was great. The bad guy was basically just a serial killer. We get to see some collateral damage, a traumatized veteran shoot some teen muggers, some fist-fights, and a crossing of civilian identity and superhero antics for both Spidey and Daredevil. This edition also includes a sequel that wraps up the Sin Eater's story arc and further explores some trauma Spider-Man experienced from this story.

Overall, great story. Just wished we had more Daredevil.

[✨! · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first arc is really, really solid for an 80's comic. It's got strong themes and some good story beats (the cliffhangers are especially great). I like that this explores the way communities react to death and violence. That being said, this is still a product of its time period. It's pretty pulpy and I wish the storytelling was more tactful (David basically tells you its themes and morals directly to your face; it can come off as patronizing). Spidey and Daredevil are a little nerfed and out of character here to make the story work. I also thought the last issue could've been better. I get why people like this, but I don't really see why this is groundbreaking. I've definitely read this basic plot before in some other book. Maybe that's because I'm reading this 40 years after it was published

The second arc is also not bad but it's kind of all over the place. It explores themes of guilt and it's interesting but it's got the same issues and tbh it isn't as good as the first arc. Also Electro is here for some reason. It's fine

[Zach · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is perhaps the the best writing to come out of the alien costume Spider-Man saga. The Death of Jean Dewolfe was such an entertaining read that I finished it in a night which I never do. It has such an amazing arc that wastes no time recalling previous back issues and throws you hog wild into one of the darkest chapters in Spider-Man. We love Spidey, it's cool and kind of scary to see him deal with such dark mature concepts. There were moments I didn't want to turn the page because I was actually afraid where it might go next. Sin-Eater is such an interesting villain for Spider-Man, no flair to him, no super powered mantra, simply just just a maniac with a shotgun can be one of the most terrifying enemies you can encounter. The imagery and concept of a gun bestowing Devine Right on any one individual should give any super hero pause and concern. Spider-Man Death of Jean DeWolfe is an essential for the the more mature and thought provoking Spidey audience. A fully realized story that comes full circle with repercussions for all and many final thoughts.

[Myrmidon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Piccolo capolavoro del compianto Peter David.
In questa storia dalle forti atmosfere noir, della durata di soli quattro episodi, l'Uomo Ragno indaga sull'assassinio di Jean Dewolff, capitano di polizia molto apprezzata e amata tanto dai colleghi quanto dai cittadini, nonché sua grande amica.
Per fare un paragone, è come se a Gotham avessero ucciso il commissario Gordon, in soldoni.
Spidey si mette così ad indagare, collaborando con il sergente ed ex partner sul lavoro di Jean, Stan Carter, per consegnare alla giustizia il suo omicida: un folle serial killer che si fa chiamare "Il Mangiapeccati", e la cui lista di bersagli non si è certo esaurita.
Per fortuna, anche Daredevil si metterà sulle tracce del killer, ma vista la sua forte morale e spirito di giustizia, riuscirà a collaborare con un fin troppo coinvolto Uomo Ragno, o i loro differenti punti di vista sulla questione entreranno in contrasto?

[Michael · Rating 3 out of 5]

This volume reprints both the original Sin Eater storyline and the follow up done a few years later. The original story received a lot of attention when it came out, and was reprinted in trade paperback at a time when comics were almost never reprinted. The original story features the death of Jean De Wolff, a character who was kind of, sort of, Spider-Man's Commissioner Gordon. The story begins with her murder, and unfortunately the mystery isn't as compelling as it needs to be. Daredevil guest stars and both him and Spider-Man seem to act a bit off. The story seems to want to feel important, but it never quite reaches its ambitions. The second story is far less ambitious, and is as much an Electro story as it is a follow-up to The Death of Jean DeWolff storyline. This story is far less ambitious, but is a fun story with some great Sal Buscema art.

[Florian · Rating 4 out of 5]

A solid, mature and quite dark story from the beginning of the modern age.

The first part is 5 stars straight, with a high degree of realism (for a comic) and unafraid to touch on sensitive topics and indulge in social commentary. The second part loses a bit of steam and neatness, but it's still good.

Read this right after "The Original Clone Saga", which I didn't like because it is so childish, and the difference between the two couldn't be greater.

Also love the art style and the dialogue.

4.5 stars, recommended.

[Patrick.G.P · Rating 3 out of 5]

A more gritty and serious Spider-Man story, about a mass murderer loose in New York city. The first part here is really quite excellent, with a dark theme of morality running through it. Also nice that Daredevil shows up to weigh in his thoughts on law and morality as a lawyer.
The second part of the story was rather off I thought, the writing seemed detached and a lot of the art was dull. Overall a decent Spider-Man story, although not as good as I had hoped it would be.

[Nick Hernandez · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good classic Spider-Man story featuring Daredevil, plus a 3-part wrap-up featuring Electro. The opening of the first issue in this arc (Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man #107) is chilling. Sin-Eater with his shotgun reminded me of the 1980 slasher film “Maniac” and the Santa burglar gave me “Silent Night, Deadly Night” vibes. I also enjoyed Peter Parker and Matt Murdock’s banter and dueling morals.

[Ben · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not a great representation of mental illness, but a compelling story of Peter Parker. It's good to see more grounded fights with Spidey. "A wise man speaks softly and carries a big stick, [and scarcely decides to use it.]" After this, I recommend "Daredevil: Born Again."