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Spider-Girl (1998) (Collected Editions)
Spider-Girl, Vol. 3: Avenging Allies
The adventures of Spider-Man's daughter continue as Mayday Parker faces defeat and disgrace at the hands of Darkdevil, the Avengers, and Kaine! Beset by problems in her civilian guise, Spider-Girl teams up with Speedball to take on Mr. Abnormal! Collects Spider-Girl issues #12-16, Spider-Girl 1999 Annual.
152 pages, Paperback
First published April 13, 2005
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Tom DeFalco
2,480 books109 followersTom DeFalco is an American comics writer and editor, well-known for his association with Marvel Comics and Spider-Man.
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January 6, 2016
This series focuses on Mayday, May, Parker, daughter of Peter and Mary Jane. In vol. 3, May is struggling with her identity, as most adolescents do. She wonders if joining The Avengers is the right thing for her. So, she contacts them, and they have a little try-out for her. Unfortunately, there’s no need for new members at the moment, but May makes some new friends. On top of May’s crises, an old villain returns. Will May be able to beat him? What is her dad’s old DarkDevil up to? Will she get her old best friend back in the mess of everything? Pick up this compilation and find out!
This was another wonderfully action-packed collection. I liked this one just as much as I liked vol. 2. (For some reason my Library never seems to have vol. 1 when I’m in there. I’m beginning to wonder if they have it at all.) But, anyway, I’m seriously falling in love with all these characters and their stories.
These comics are so well-written. It’s remarkably easy to fall into the story for a few hours. I haven’t come across any plot holes and there’s always a nice mixture of action and emotional scenes. They balance out brilliantly.
But, of course, what would a great storyline be without an amazing lead protagonist? I’m so in love with Mayday Parker. Her character is so fantastic. She’s so multidimensional; I can’t even contain my fangirling. She’s strong, emotional, bold, powerful, weak, big-headed, insecure, loving, in control, and so not in control all at the same time. She fights bad guys while still dealing with high school. You go girl. She has a few cringe-worthy moments, especially some boy moments, but, hey, she’s a teenager. It’s bound to happen.
She is honestly a great role model for young girls everywhere.
Oooo also, did I mention this comic series has plenty of humor? Yea, basically this book has it all. Humor, action, charm, and good looks. Okay, well, maybe not the good looks…nah, it totally does. The art is beautiful.
I just love everything about this series and you should absolutely read it if you haven’t. I especially recommend this if you like strong female characters, superhero comics, or awesome graphic novels. This is a great read for anyone who found my review intriguing. This comic series does not get enough recognition. Seriously read this if you get the chance. I’ll absolutely be reading more!
Review originally published on my Wordpress blog Dreaming Through Literature.
This was another wonderfully action-packed collection. I liked this one just as much as I liked vol. 2. (For some reason my Library never seems to have vol. 1 when I’m in there. I’m beginning to wonder if they have it at all.) But, anyway, I’m seriously falling in love with all these characters and their stories.
These comics are so well-written. It’s remarkably easy to fall into the story for a few hours. I haven’t come across any plot holes and there’s always a nice mixture of action and emotional scenes. They balance out brilliantly.
But, of course, what would a great storyline be without an amazing lead protagonist? I’m so in love with Mayday Parker. Her character is so fantastic. She’s so multidimensional; I can’t even contain my fangirling. She’s strong, emotional, bold, powerful, weak, big-headed, insecure, loving, in control, and so not in control all at the same time. She fights bad guys while still dealing with high school. You go girl. She has a few cringe-worthy moments, especially some boy moments, but, hey, she’s a teenager. It’s bound to happen.
She is honestly a great role model for young girls everywhere.
Oooo also, did I mention this comic series has plenty of humor? Yea, basically this book has it all. Humor, action, charm, and good looks. Okay, well, maybe not the good looks…nah, it totally does. The art is beautiful.
I just love everything about this series and you should absolutely read it if you haven’t. I especially recommend this if you like strong female characters, superhero comics, or awesome graphic novels. This is a great read for anyone who found my review intriguing. This comic series does not get enough recognition. Seriously read this if you get the chance. I’ll absolutely be reading more!
Review originally published on my Wordpress blog Dreaming Through Literature.
December 18, 2018
Fun and silly stuff with nice clear art. Not perfect, but good.
July 24, 2020
3.5 stars
Enjoyed spider-girl meeting the new avengers
Enjoyed spider-girl meeting the new avengers
December 8, 2012
This volume is perhaps the darkest collection of Spider-girl stories yet. There was the story, "Misery" an Annual that sees Spider-girl disintegrate. Although, it had a bit of a cop out ending it showed signs of more trouble to come.
Spider-girl faces Dark Devil and a mysterious vigilante called Kaine. Spider-girl stumbles somewhat badly and her allies seem somewhat unreliable. Meanwhile, her social life is in shambles and her dedication to being spider-girl is tested.
At the same time, she undergoes a test to become a member of the New Avengers and actually goofs around when one of the new young Avengers much to the chagrin of Nova.
Overall, while there were some weaker stories here, this was still a great collection. Spider-girl is establishing herself as a hero, but different than her father as she's a much more social superhero, seeking out team ups and teams.
Spider-girl faces Dark Devil and a mysterious vigilante called Kaine. Spider-girl stumbles somewhat badly and her allies seem somewhat unreliable. Meanwhile, her social life is in shambles and her dedication to being spider-girl is tested.
At the same time, she undergoes a test to become a member of the New Avengers and actually goofs around when one of the new young Avengers much to the chagrin of Nova.
Overall, while there were some weaker stories here, this was still a great collection. Spider-girl is establishing herself as a hero, but different than her father as she's a much more social superhero, seeking out team ups and teams.
June 7, 2015
I was thinking about describing this as 1997 Spider-Man meets Archie, but it really is an awful lot like the original bunch of issues of Spider-Man. There's all this really goofy, broad teenage angst-humor (much broader than say Ultimate Spider-Man.)
Of course, the hint that Darkdevil is a resurrected Ben Reilly is very exciting.
(This is an awful lot like the Portlandia of comicbooks in that the dreams of the 90s are still alive in Spider-Girl, you see.)
There are a lot of threads being thrown out here, rather than building toward a particular story. I'm still hungry for more.
Of course, the hint that Darkdevil is a resurrected Ben Reilly is very exciting.
(This is an awful lot like the Portlandia of comicbooks in that the dreams of the 90s are still alive in Spider-Girl, you see.)
There are a lot of threads being thrown out here, rather than building toward a particular story. I'm still hungry for more.
April 4, 2015
3.5 May Parker struggles to figure out what she's doing with her powers, while dealing with family disapproval, high school issues, super-villains, the Avengers and a mad killer called Kaine. Not the best of this series, but good fun.
July 2, 2011
Fun as May gets her Dad on side. It's still a light read, good for young people still in high school.
January 8, 2023
Despite its attachment to the one of the darkest times in Spider-Man history and its outrageously dated dialogue (even for its time), Spider-Girl is still an enjoyable and wholesome superhero romp.
December 2, 2012
Another enjoyable read!!
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