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Spider-Girl (1998) (Collected Editions)
Spider-Girl, Vol. 6: Too Many Spiders!
Sworn to follow in her father's web tracks, May "Mayday" Parker's got a lot on her plate - but an upstart imitator wants to help himself to her heritage! Who is the new Spider-Man and what role will he play in Spider-Girl's reality? Guest-starring the Avengers of A-Next - with looks into the legacies of the FF, the X-Men and the New Warriors! Collects Spider-Girl #28-33.
144 pages, Paperback
First published June 21, 2006
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Tom DeFalco
2,478 books108 followersTom DeFalco is an American comics writer and editor, well-known for his association with Marvel Comics and Spider-Man.
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December 17, 2023
Boldly leaving Spider-Girl powerless for several issues (or the entirety of this collection), this is an entertaining “Mayday” adventure.
June 19, 2017
Having a superhero cope with power loss is an old trope in comics. In this collection a depowered May stubbornly fights on, refusing to abandon the people she can help even though she's now just a girl named Jo (so to speak). Plus the usual humor and several new subplots, such as a new Spider-Man and a mystery figure working for Tony Stark. Thumbs up.
April 27, 2019
Now the superhero-without-powers and who-is-the-new-Spider-Man is more interesting than the teen romance thing. Mostly because the latter one just drags on and on and does not evolve anywhere.
But the superhero stuff is well done. Most enjoyable.
But the superhero stuff is well done. Most enjoyable.
December 12, 2011
As an avid Spider-Man fan, I experienced a little rush of joy at finding this Novel lounging on the shelf at the library.
Once I began, I was happier that I picked it up. I usually have a law against reading things out of order, but it seems I will always make an exception for Marvel.
As always, I was not disappointed. May "Mayday" Parker is the daughter of Peter Parker, the original Amazing Spider-Man. She inherited her father's superpowers and kept the family legacy going by becoming Spider-Girl. I can't help but think that May and her father have a lot more in common than they would probably think.
This collection emitted the feeling of the Spider-Man 2 movie, or for those who only refer to Spider-Man comics: the issue of The Amazing Spider-Man entitled Spider-Man No More where Peter Parker loses his spidey powers and decides to give up being Spider-Man. However, unlike her father, when May loses her powers, she refuses to give up crime fighting and instead enlists the help of Normie Osborn--former Green Goblin--to help adjust her crime fighting style.
I rather enjoyed the little quirks this book provided. I was in hysterics over the fact that Spider-Girl would use a Goblin Glider! The "costumed characters" are extremely entertaining and I love their outfits!! Raptor was really cool! Although now, I'm starting to wonder what Mr. Stark is really planning and what his motives are. Also, it has occurred to me that some things never really change, such as J. Jonah Jameson.
I am now on a quest to find the other Spider-Girl collections, so I can figure out where it all starts and where it all will go. I have so many questions!! What is Mr. Stark planning? What are his motives? Who was the other Spider-Man? Who is his Mom and where do the two of them fit into place? Who is the black guy in the costume with no name? Why is he suddenly under the hire of Mr. Stark? Hmm....all these questions and more PROBABLY answered in the next exciting installment of....Spider-Girl!!!
Once I began, I was happier that I picked it up. I usually have a law against reading things out of order, but it seems I will always make an exception for Marvel.
As always, I was not disappointed. May "Mayday" Parker is the daughter of Peter Parker, the original Amazing Spider-Man. She inherited her father's superpowers and kept the family legacy going by becoming Spider-Girl. I can't help but think that May and her father have a lot more in common than they would probably think.
This collection emitted the feeling of the Spider-Man 2 movie, or for those who only refer to Spider-Man comics: the issue of The Amazing Spider-Man entitled Spider-Man No More where Peter Parker loses his spidey powers and decides to give up being Spider-Man. However, unlike her father, when May loses her powers, she refuses to give up crime fighting and instead enlists the help of Normie Osborn--former Green Goblin--to help adjust her crime fighting style.
I rather enjoyed the little quirks this book provided. I was in hysterics over the fact that Spider-Girl would use a Goblin Glider! The "costumed characters" are extremely entertaining and I love their outfits!! Raptor was really cool! Although now, I'm starting to wonder what Mr. Stark is really planning and what his motives are. Also, it has occurred to me that some things never really change, such as J. Jonah Jameson.
I am now on a quest to find the other Spider-Girl collections, so I can figure out where it all starts and where it all will go. I have so many questions!! What is Mr. Stark planning? What are his motives? Who was the other Spider-Man? Who is his Mom and where do the two of them fit into place? Who is the black guy in the costume with no name? Why is he suddenly under the hire of Mr. Stark? Hmm....all these questions and more PROBABLY answered in the next exciting installment of....Spider-Girl!!!
February 17, 2013
This books collections Spidergirl Issues 28-33 and throughout most of it, May is missing her powers after the events of the last book. However, May tries to soldier on without her powers, using a Goblin glider. However, her parents are opposed and she loses the support of her Uncle Phil who has been a big-time backer as they believe that the 16-year old business has no business in the hero gig without powers with the aid of a goblin glider.
Honestly at times, you really begin to question her motivation as she takes dangerous risks as she'd never trained to be a superhero and with the spider powers, everything had come to her naturally. Why is she doing this? Is it thrill seeking?
As the book develops the answer becomes obvious. A hero is more than her powers. It's a sense of responsibility and desire to do the right thing. It's brought home in Issue 33's climatic battle against a man claiming to be the new Spider-man.
The book is heavy on character and light action, though there is a pretty big melee between Spider-girl and the Avengers over Buzz. The book also takes a fun twist as the former Green Goblin Normie Osborne helps to mentor Spider-girl, but Peter Parker is suspicious of anything good coming from an Osborne.
There's some great interactions in the book. Her conversation with American Dream is wonderful as she explains her origin of being inspired by Sharon Carter and Steve Rogers to take up Captain America's mantle. She jokes that she thinks of adding some death/revenge plot in to make it more exciting. And then one of my favorite juxtapositions occurs when a jock with a broken leg named Moose sees Spider-girl on her Goblin glider and learns she's lost her powers but isn't giving up. That inspires to come back from his injury to play football. Spider-girl in her secret identity is then encouraged by Moose lifting weights to build himself up and come back.
Overall, this is a good book, though it could have used a little more action.
Honestly at times, you really begin to question her motivation as she takes dangerous risks as she'd never trained to be a superhero and with the spider powers, everything had come to her naturally. Why is she doing this? Is it thrill seeking?
As the book develops the answer becomes obvious. A hero is more than her powers. It's a sense of responsibility and desire to do the right thing. It's brought home in Issue 33's climatic battle against a man claiming to be the new Spider-man.
The book is heavy on character and light action, though there is a pretty big melee between Spider-girl and the Avengers over Buzz. The book also takes a fun twist as the former Green Goblin Normie Osborne helps to mentor Spider-girl, but Peter Parker is suspicious of anything good coming from an Osborne.
There's some great interactions in the book. Her conversation with American Dream is wonderful as she explains her origin of being inspired by Sharon Carter and Steve Rogers to take up Captain America's mantle. She jokes that she thinks of adding some death/revenge plot in to make it more exciting. And then one of my favorite juxtapositions occurs when a jock with a broken leg named Moose sees Spider-girl on her Goblin glider and learns she's lost her powers but isn't giving up. That inspires to come back from his injury to play football. Spider-girl in her secret identity is then encouraged by Moose lifting weights to build himself up and come back.
Overall, this is a good book, though it could have used a little more action.
August 24, 2012
Though this is the only book I've read involving Spider-Girl (besides a cameo in Bendis' and JRJR's AVENGERS), I thoroughly enjoyed May Parker's misadventures, even when she lost her powers. I liked the characters and how they are legacies of Peter's classic supporting cast. I also like that an Osborn, the Hob-Goblin is not a villain here, but an ally-a best friend to Spider-Girl, and he even lets her use that hover-board thing the goblins always use. I like that Spider-Girl's costume is a tribute to Ben Reilly's Spidey costume, and I enjoyed the rude wise-crackin' Spider-Man usurper, and when his mother tells him he has every right to the costume. It makes sure you're eager to read the next book.
September 9, 2015
There's a lot of drama building but it's not really going anywhere. And it's a HUGE mistake to have more people with Spider powers—especially because this whole thing has its genesis in the Clone Saga.
They should really choose to consolidate instead.
Oh, well, when I write a really good straight-genre superhero comic, maybe I'll do that, right?
They should really choose to consolidate instead.
Oh, well, when I write a really good straight-genre superhero comic, maybe I'll do that, right?
August 14, 2011
What happens when a hero loses their superpowers? Spidergirl has a big decision to make, and discovers a lot about herself at the same time. Some good character bits, especially to do with May's parents. It also looks at how heroes grow old, which is an interesting take on the subject. A good read.
October 19, 2013
Another enjoyable book; didn't like the addition of a new character at the end to leave it hanging.
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