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Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man #67Issue(s): Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man #67 Review/plot: But he allows Boomerang to go after Spider-Man on the grounds that he doesn't really care which one of them wins. ![]() Meanwhile, Peter is blaming all his problems on Spider-Man, and he punches a locker. The noise attracts the attention of Debra Whitman, and, worried that she'll see the damage caused by his punch and conclude that he's Spider-Man, angrily sends her away. That awkward arm flailing in the final panel may just be Ed Hannigan's clunky style, but it effectively illustrates Debra's oncoming decent into madness. ![]() Since the Kingpin foreshadowed the fact that Boomerang doesn't have much of a chance against Spidey, i expected this to be a poor man's repeat of Roger Stern & John Byrne's Ringer story from issue #58... ![]() ...but Boomerang puts in a better showing than expected. ![]() ![]() That said, Spider-Man does win the fight, and even has to save Boomerang from some mob hitmen sent by the Kingpin. I wouldn't have minded a "Ringer" story but i also would have been open to something establishing Boomerang as a Bullseye-level threat. This however is a middle-of-the-road approach that winds up doing nothing for the character. Hannigan goes for a Gil Kane approach (needs more nostril) in a scene showing Peter screwing up his school life... ![]() ...but makes up for it with this pretty nice place. ![]() Some sex appeal for the ladies. ![]() Quality Rating: C- Chronological Placement Considerations: Marcy says that Peter's study session with her from last issue was "last night". And Peter creates a new costume for himself, after Electro destroyed his last (non-rubber) suit last issue. So this should occur soon after last issue with no other Spidey appearances in between. References:
Crossover: N/A Continuity Insert? N My Reprint: N/A Inbound References (4): show CommentsHannigan also seems to be channelling Frank Miller in the Kingpin panels and Will Eisner in the Bugle sign panel. Posted by: Mark Drummond | July 28, 2013 4:36 PM I counted at least 12 baseball puns in this story which is a dozen too many. Also, that gas attack panel is a clear swipe from a Ditko panel during the crime master storyline. they are identical panels. Posted by: kveto from prague | July 29, 2013 3:06 PM The breath-taking title this issue is actually "Boomerang, The Killer Who Keeps Coming Back!" Let's just agree not to pair the Spidey mask with Peter's hair, like on the cover? :-D Posted by: Cecil | August 8, 2016 11:53 AM Fixed the title. Thanks Cecil. Posted by: fnord12 | August 10, 2016 8:25 AM Comments are now closed. |
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