ASM – Danger Zone
50th Anniversary Edition finale
Issues 692-697 + Avenging Spidey #11
Written by Dan Slott
Artistic webbing by Ramos, Gage, Camuncoli, Wellis and Dillon
Origins and the fallout of the Webhead-
It was fifty years ago, when a duo of characters created a crazy world filled with heroes. Spider-man was based on a kid from Queens, lived with his aunt and uncle. Until one tragic filled day, a spider bit him, he gained powers, misused them for his own gain, lost his uncle, nearly lost his aunt. And then came the fall with Norman Osborn…
Fifty years ago, there were stories filled with action, drama, suspense, and comedy. Truth be told, no one knew it was going to be a hit. Stan Lee and Steve Ditko just worked on a tale about a guy who unwillingly becomes a hero to stand up for the little guy. Years later, with films, tv shows, and a long saga of storytelling a change was coming. Spidey defines a generation of storytellers, from kids to adults, and grandparents. Spidey isn’t just a character, he is within all of us, even without superpowers.
Alpha 692-694
From a test lab, Horizon Labs has always been on the cutting edge. Till an unwilling kid does a heroic deed, and gains powers; (unlike a certain character). Like the saying “great powers, comes with great responsibility” this kid does not respect that honored code. Fighting time, and having to ask for help from his long sought family of heroes. Alpha may change the way Peter sees his future.
Avenging SM#11
From day one, Peter’s powers came second to those he cared about, most of all Aunt May & Uncle Ben. For the longest time, he’s tried to tell the truth, but she never listened. Or did she?
Danger Zone pt1-3 695-697
Powers on the fritz, and two Hobgoblins (yup the original returns), and Madame Web forsees a horrible fate for her brother in webs. No longer able to control his powers, Peter has to succumb to his human side to save himself, with some help from his boss from HL. Working against time, they change their fate in just doing the right thing, stopping an armada of ninjas (with the Kingpin) whom apparently after Big Time is walking freely (and taking a fellow scientist under his grasp). Worlds collide, as two goblins fight for supremacy and control over the name as their powers clash over the skies over New York.
From Madame Web’s visions, Peter’s destiny is not good, and things are going to change in the worst way possible.
(to be continued in “Dying Wish”) with Superior Spider-man now taking over!
Best part about this collection is the dedication the writing and art team collaborate together. Mixing hints of the past with the present, as everything has changed since day one. But just maybe the past is a hint of what’s to come, everything changes, it evolves. For all those Spidey fans, we are in for a new chapter that may be another ride worth taking.
*This collection is available in trade paperback, and hardcover editions.
You can order them directly via Marvel's website, or through their gigantic series catalog online!
marvel.com/comics/.../spider-man_danger_zone_tpb_trade_paperback
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