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Spider-Man By Michelinie & Bagley Omnibus Vol. 2 Mark Bagley Hulk Cover
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1112 pages, Hardcover
Published July 8, 2025
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September 28, 2025
This volume was absolutely incredible — a perfect mix of action, emotion, and classic Spider-Man storytelling.
Some of the highlights here are unforgettable: Maximum Carnage is one of the most iconic Spidey sagas ever, packed with intensity, chaos, and heart. Lethal Protector adds a whole new dimension to Venom, giving him depth while still keeping him terrifying. These arcs alone make the omnibus worth it.
But what really elevated this volume for me was the closing storyline with Peter’s parents. The way it unfolded — the lies, the revelations, and the crushing weight of the truth — hit hard. Watching Peter go through that emotional storm was powerful. It’s not just about Spider-Man swinging through battles anymore; it’s about the man beneath the mask slowly breaking down under the weight of his life. By the end, it felt like Peter was fading, and all that was left was Spider-Man. That duality, that loss of balance, was heartbreaking and brilliant.
Michelinie’s writing and Bagley’s art are in top form throughout. Bagley’s expressive, dynamic style brings both the big battles and the quiet, emotional moments to life in equal measure. Together, they crafted some of the most memorable Spidey comics of the 90s.
This omnibus reminded me why Spider-Man is such a timeless character — not because of the villains he fights, but because of the very human struggles he carries inside.
A must-read for every Spider-Man fan.
Some of the highlights here are unforgettable: Maximum Carnage is one of the most iconic Spidey sagas ever, packed with intensity, chaos, and heart. Lethal Protector adds a whole new dimension to Venom, giving him depth while still keeping him terrifying. These arcs alone make the omnibus worth it.
But what really elevated this volume for me was the closing storyline with Peter’s parents. The way it unfolded — the lies, the revelations, and the crushing weight of the truth — hit hard. Watching Peter go through that emotional storm was powerful. It’s not just about Spider-Man swinging through battles anymore; it’s about the man beneath the mask slowly breaking down under the weight of his life. By the end, it felt like Peter was fading, and all that was left was Spider-Man. That duality, that loss of balance, was heartbreaking and brilliant.
Michelinie’s writing and Bagley’s art are in top form throughout. Bagley’s expressive, dynamic style brings both the big battles and the quiet, emotional moments to life in equal measure. Together, they crafted some of the most memorable Spidey comics of the 90s.
This omnibus reminded me why Spider-Man is such a timeless character — not because of the villains he fights, but because of the very human struggles he carries inside.
A must-read for every Spider-Man fan.
September 28, 2025
This volume contains two well-known story arcs, namely Venom Lethal Protector and Maximum Carnage. However, I did find the two stories kinda cheesy and products of the 90s - the latter, obviously to sell the popular video game.
I did enjoy the stories following that - namely Pursuit (with Chameleon) and Shrieking - and to see how it affected Peter's relationship with MJ etc. Also, the stories regarding Peter's parents were pretty good.
Mark's art here is obviously stellar, and I also liked the bits of Sal Buscema and Steven Butler peppered across the omnibus as well.
Conclusion: Still a good read for 90s Spidey featuring good stories and one of the best Spidey artists.
I did enjoy the stories following that - namely Pursuit (with Chameleon) and Shrieking - and to see how it affected Peter's relationship with MJ etc. Also, the stories regarding Peter's parents were pretty good.
Mark's art here is obviously stellar, and I also liked the bits of Sal Buscema and Steven Butler peppered across the omnibus as well.
Conclusion: Still a good read for 90s Spidey featuring good stories and one of the best Spidey artists.
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