Reviews

The Amazing Spider-Man, Vol. 5: Unintended Consequences by J. Michael Straczynski, John Romita Jr.

cosmopsis's review

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

subhamroxx's review

3.0

This volume was alright. We pick up with a backstory in 1957 about some gang war where a guy named Forelli gunned down some 13 people called "Vegas 13" and in present day they all come merged alive because their remains were dumped at the site where a gamma test was going on. Now they are after Forelli and its upto Spidey to protect him and this villain is called "Digger" and he is kinda cool but just another hulk-type-green monster. Its a decent read but could have been well done. Though good moments between MJ and Pete and the 2nd story is when Pete is helping one of his students Melissa and learns that her brother was arrested by Spidey so "Doctrine of Unintended Consequences" comes into play and so now Peter has to make it right by finding her brother Josh and Ezekiel comes in and they have some good philosophical debates. It was a decent read.

birdmanseven's review

3.0

I'm still really liking this run, though I preferred it without MJ. This volume was a little more standalone than the previous ones. I like the serialized approach better. It was good to have Ezekiel back .

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ekansthepokemon's review

3.0

not as good as the previous volumes, but still well done

betweentheshelves's review

3.0

I'd really give this 3.5 stars, I think. Here, we get another story of Peter as the teacher in the second half, and I like seeing this side of him. He really cares for his students, and Ezekiel also gets him thinking about what happens to the people he throws in jail. It wasn't quite as fast paced or emotionally charged as the previous volumes though. Excited to see what comes next!