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Peter Parker: Spider-Man #27 v.2 (January 2001) Jenkins Buckingham Green
the review: Once again Paul Jenkins' talent shines with this issue, creating an excellent set-up for next month, as well as combining great characterisation with Peter and his friends. Mr. Jenkins also makes good use of Peter's somewhat unfleshed out high school past by introducing an old science teacher. With the exception of a few issues of the lamented Webspinners: Tales of Spider-Man and Untold Tales of Spider-Man, there really hasn't been much seen in terms of Peter in high school in the non-Ultimate comics.
It was also nice to see a reference to the oft-mentioned Clone Saga through the use of both Mendel Stromm, (last seen in the excellent Spider-Man Unlimited #17) and the brief shot of Gaunt, Stromm's one time alter ego. Finally, kudos to Jenkins for bringing back Shea, the hacker from issue #19 of this series. I felt that he was pretty interesting in his last, brief appearence, and it's nice that they brought him back for an effective use here.
Back after a one-issue break is Mark Buckingham, who turns is great artwork as usual. Mr. Buckingham is definatly carving a place for himself amongst Spidey artists and his work in this issue is a fine example that. His art is both what could be refered to as "classic Spidey", while remaining unique and modern. It's hard to describe his artwork since I like it so much. Also the usually sketchy inks of Dan Green look nice this issue, probably due to the time allowed due to the fill-in issue.
This issue was a great issue, and a fine example of how good Spidey can be. I've enjoyed Howard Mackie's recent issues over at Amazing, but Paul Jenkins and company over at Peter Parker have returned Spidey to true greatness. I cannot say how wonderful it is that the first six issues of the Jenkins/Buckingham run will be reprinted. They are truly deserving of that.
Peter Parker: Spider-Man #27 gets a well deserved **** out of *****.
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the plot: Following Peter's epic battle with the Green Goblin that drove Peter to near insanity, Peter reflects on his life, visits his former high school science teacher, and encounters an electric-powered villain who turns out to be Mendel Stromm, who actually needs Spider-Man's help!