review by justin anderson

the plot: Before I get to the review, I'll note this was an issue that came as a bonus with one of the new Spider-Man Classics toys. Each of the 4 came with a reprint of some related comic(except for the Man-Spider, which by either a loss of an original copy to print from, or just a blunder, got the wrong comic). These were a limited run, apparently, and only in US releases. Everywhere else got small posters with their figs, and recently, US stores had figures with the posters as well. For the most part, these comics were story reprints. You can't confuse there with original printings, as they're filled with new ads, subscriptions for Ultimate Spider-Man, and pics of the toys.

The story starts with Spidey, black suit, returning with Doc Connors from the Secret Wars. After an exchange with the police, he runs off as the others come back. All while the Daily Bugle stresses over stories about the hero disappearances. Dropping the doc off at home, he heads back to his apartment to check his phone messages and chat with Aunt May. He also leaves right before Black Cat drops in. He gets a pizza, marvels at the blandness of home, whatever.

Developing film he took in the Secret Wars, he decides the events should be kept secret from the world and goes to bed. Unable to sleep, the costume puts itself on, and the new Spider-Man goes out. Of course, no one recognizes him, and he scares a mugging victim. The next five pages feature Spidey showing two arguing teens around the city.

the review: Basically, it's a non-eventful issue, more of a transition for the new Spider-Man. We get a bit of recapping for those who missed the Secret Wars plot, and Peter Parker glad to be back home.

I give it a *** of *****.

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