squiddd's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
gen_wolfhailstorm's review against another edition
3.0
So turns out this is volume 4 and that I've skipped the 3rd volume, which I don't tend to willingly so, but rather than wait til I've got the next one, I thought it wouldn't hurt to just carry on, cause they're seperate issues anyway, and to me, they don't always connect so smoothly, so I didn't think I was missing anything.
The murderworld issue was interesting. It kind of reminds me of the concept of Hunger Games.
This didn't get as many laughs from me as the first two, but I enjoyed it and would probably go back and get the 3rd volume at some point.
Pick it up, give it a go and enjoy! >(^_^)<
Gén
The murderworld issue was interesting. It kind of reminds me of the concept of Hunger Games.
This didn't get as many laughs from me as the first two, but I enjoyed it and would probably go back and get the 3rd volume at some point.
Pick it up, give it a go and enjoy! >(^_^)<
Gén
justabookholic's review against another edition
2.0
I've read worse but I have also most definitely read better.
Trite moral lessons and dull D-list villains make for even duller comedy. The two main stories felt really underwhelming and basic in terms of structure. I expect more from this chaotic duo and these issues did not deliver. Slapstick was deeply unfunny, El Tenor was an unoriginal stand-in crime boss, and Arcade was just boring. For a volume that was supposed to showcase the comedic side of this pairing, it was tragically drab in its delivery. I suppose, in a way, the writers did live up to their word when Spider-man and Deadpool swore off being funny in the first issue of this volume...
Trite moral lessons and dull D-list villains make for even duller comedy. The two main stories felt really underwhelming and basic in terms of structure. I expect more from this chaotic duo and these issues did not deliver. Slapstick was deeply unfunny, El Tenor was an unoriginal stand-in crime boss, and Arcade was just boring. For a volume that was supposed to showcase the comedic side of this pairing, it was tragically drab in its delivery. I suppose, in a way, the writers did live up to their word when Spider-man and Deadpool swore off being funny in the first issue of this volume...
dragonsbooksandtea's review against another edition
5.0
Nice change from the 2 monster thicccc books I'm reading. Love this 2 comedy duo :)
indigohan's review against another edition
4.0
Okay, I somehow found myself reading two different current comics featuring Murderworld.
This one was the better one.
The new writers have upped the funny, well, brought the funny back. Our boys are fighting for their life while arguing over General Grievous from Star Wars. Plus, West world references.
Also, can I have a What would spider do wristband?
This one was the better one.
The new writers have upped the funny, well, brought the funny back. Our boys are fighting for their life while arguing over General Grievous from Star Wars. Plus, West world references.
Also, can I have a What would spider do wristband?
quirkycatsfatstacks's review against another edition
4.0
3 1/2 Stars.
So did you have any idea that Spider-Man/Deadpool was still running? Because I didn’t! I honestly thought the third volume said it was the last (for now). Apparently that ‘for now’ was a pretty quick span of time, because I got behind in the series faster than I realize. On the bright side I love this team-up, so I’m happy to have more of them. The downside is that Joe Kelly (Deadpool, Daredevil, Uncanny X-Men, Action Comics, Spider-Man) and Ed McGuinness (Superman, Deadpool, Hulk, Nova) aren’t on the project anymore, which is such a loss for this pairing.
Spider-Man and Deadpool both have the propensity for humor and banter, but their temperaments and ways of dealing with enemies are polar opposites. It’s what makes them such a funny team-up. I personally believe that the team-up brings out the best in both of the characters. Around Deadpool Spider-Man is able to let loose a bit more; his tragic backstory becomes more a fact of his past then a ruling reason for his present. On the flip side Spider-Man makes Deadpool want to be a better hero. Around him Deadpool is less likely to inflict wonton destruction and actively tries to not kill people (you know, as opposed to what he usually does). Their constant clashing of heads can be quite humorous at times, depending on the situation.
So imagine my surprise and joy when I learned that there was another Spider-Man/Deadpool volume out on the shelves. I may have made a tiny mistake of letting myself get super excited for it, once I spotted it. As everyone knows; that usually isn’t a safe idea unless you know that the creative team hasn’t been swapped out (which is what happened here). It was still a decent read, but it lost some of the shine that the earlier volumes seemed to have.
There are two main plots for this volume, and I think I may have ended up liking the first one more (though that’s likely because I’ve never been terribly impressed with the antagonist they pulled for the second half). I also think the humor was sharper for the first half.
The first plot involves multiple slapstick characters (no pun intended) all trying to get the same bit of evidence. Though for different people, as it turns out. The ensuing mess is pretty hilarious as well as tense. Oh and did I mention that Spider-Man decided they have to cut the banter out? He’s come to the conclusion that because of the collateral damage the occasionally cause it’s inappropriate to be cracking jokes all the time. Right. Good luck reigning Deadpool in on that one.
The second plot is a bit more forced, in my opinion. They took a couple jokes that should have been quick gags and forced them into this running joke bit, and it just becomes overbearing at a certain point. The whole plot takes place in Murderworld, which should really be like a playground for Deadpool (and it kind of is, but not to the extent I would have liked to see).
While I was a bit disappointed by this volume, I refused to give up on my favorite team-up of all time (is it sad that they’re absolutely one of my favorites?). Hopefully they get a stable creative team to take over; in theory that should help remove some of the wrinkles I saw in this volume.
For more reviews, check out Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
So did you have any idea that Spider-Man/Deadpool was still running? Because I didn’t! I honestly thought the third volume said it was the last (for now). Apparently that ‘for now’ was a pretty quick span of time, because I got behind in the series faster than I realize. On the bright side I love this team-up, so I’m happy to have more of them. The downside is that Joe Kelly (Deadpool, Daredevil, Uncanny X-Men, Action Comics, Spider-Man) and Ed McGuinness (Superman, Deadpool, Hulk, Nova) aren’t on the project anymore, which is such a loss for this pairing.
Spider-Man and Deadpool both have the propensity for humor and banter, but their temperaments and ways of dealing with enemies are polar opposites. It’s what makes them such a funny team-up. I personally believe that the team-up brings out the best in both of the characters. Around Deadpool Spider-Man is able to let loose a bit more; his tragic backstory becomes more a fact of his past then a ruling reason for his present. On the flip side Spider-Man makes Deadpool want to be a better hero. Around him Deadpool is less likely to inflict wonton destruction and actively tries to not kill people (you know, as opposed to what he usually does). Their constant clashing of heads can be quite humorous at times, depending on the situation.
Spoiler
So imagine my surprise and joy when I learned that there was another Spider-Man/Deadpool volume out on the shelves. I may have made a tiny mistake of letting myself get super excited for it, once I spotted it. As everyone knows; that usually isn’t a safe idea unless you know that the creative team hasn’t been swapped out (which is what happened here). It was still a decent read, but it lost some of the shine that the earlier volumes seemed to have.
There are two main plots for this volume, and I think I may have ended up liking the first one more (though that’s likely because I’ve never been terribly impressed with the antagonist they pulled for the second half). I also think the humor was sharper for the first half.
The first plot involves multiple slapstick characters (no pun intended) all trying to get the same bit of evidence. Though for different people, as it turns out. The ensuing mess is pretty hilarious as well as tense. Oh and did I mention that Spider-Man decided they have to cut the banter out? He’s come to the conclusion that because of the collateral damage the occasionally cause it’s inappropriate to be cracking jokes all the time. Right. Good luck reigning Deadpool in on that one.
The second plot is a bit more forced, in my opinion. They took a couple jokes that should have been quick gags and forced them into this running joke bit, and it just becomes overbearing at a certain point. The whole plot takes place in Murderworld, which should really be like a playground for Deadpool (and it kind of is, but not to the extent I would have liked to see).
While I was a bit disappointed by this volume, I refused to give up on my favorite team-up of all time (is it sad that they’re absolutely one of my favorites?). Hopefully they get a stable creative team to take over; in theory that should help remove some of the wrinkles I saw in this volume.
For more reviews, check out Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
whipsmile's review against another edition
2.0
I very much enjoy the Spider-man/Deadpool relationship and quippiness, but the storylines aren't always my cup o tea. Slapstick did not do it for me.
alexauthorshay's review against another edition
3.0
I don't think I've encountered Slapstick before, so I had to do some reading on him. With Itsy-Bitsy out of the way, they had to move onto something new; this volume has 2 villains, neither of which I'm familiar with. No Joe Kelly for this volume I'm pretty sure. The dialogue and art style seemed a little different than previously at times, which was a bit jarring. Still the usual humor and quips we all love these guys for, but just not quite as good quality as volume 1 and 3.
*NTS: Not reading Vol. 5.
*NTS: Not reading Vol. 5.