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Loading... Spider-Man: Kraven's Last Huntby J.M. DeMatteis (Writer), Mike Zeck (Penciller)
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. One of the darkest Spider-Man stories ever told, this tale lives up to its reputation thanks to writing and artwork that is dismal, dirty, but discerning. This graphic novel collects a classic Spider-Man storyline where the villain Kraven the Hunter decides to take the ultimate revenge. Kraven buries Spider-Man alive while then becoming the Spider-Man to humiliate him with the public. Meanwhile, Vermin rises from the New York sewers to attack the populace. The better part of the story is told with narration boxes showing the internal monologues of Spider-Man, Kraven, and Vermin. It is an interesting technique as what is on their minds often doesn't match what's happening in the illustration. It does give a depth to their characterization, although I think it also gets overused. Apparently this book ties together artwork from the 60s, 70s, and 80s, although it all looks like one cohesive storyline and art style, so I'm a bit confused about that. Anyhow, if you're like me and didn't read comics much growing up, this collection is a good introduction to one of Marvel's most famous stories. Truly one of the classic Spider-Man stories. Deeply psychological, an excellent look into the minds of hunters and their prey.
The "X-Men/Spider-Man" miniseries has strong ties to this storyline, and "Spider-Man: The Other" treads similarly thought-provoking ground, returning to the concept of The Spider within. I highly recommend all three. no reviews | add a review
Belongs to SeriesThe Amazing Spider-Man (293-294) Spectacular Spider-Man (1976-1998) (131-132 collected) Web of Spider-Man (1985) (collects 31-32) Belongs to Publisher SeriesIs contained in
Collects Web of Spider-Man (1985) #31-32; Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #293-294; Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #131-132. DeMatteis and Zeck craft the ultimate tale of revenge in the latest in our series of graphic novels handpicked by Marvel Editorial to showcase pivotal storylines written and drawn by some of Marvel's most acclaimed creators! Kraven the Hunter has stalked and killed every beast known to man. But there is one prey that has eluded him. One quarry that has mocked him at every turn: the Spider. Now, in one last hunt, Kraven will finally prove he is Spider-Man's master - by burying him alive and taking his place! To destroy the spider, he must become the spider! Prepare for one of the greatest Spidey stories ever told - a tale that has cast its shadow over Peter Parker's life for years!. No library descriptions found. |
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