Ben Reilly: Spider-Man #3
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| Writer | J. M. DeMatteis |
| Artist | David Baldeon |
| Cover Price | $3.99 |
ENSNARED BY DOCTOR OCTOPUS!
Jealousy strikes as Carolyn Trainer takes her anger out on Spider-Man!
But who's REALLY behind this cavalcade of villains?
And is Ben ready to face that truth?
Find out as J.M. DEMATTEIS and DAVID BALDE N bring the action - and heart! - you know and love in a Spidey story!
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CRITIC REVIEWS Back to Top
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9.2
Comic Watch - Jimmy Hayes
Mar 23, 2022This issue measures up to the impossibly high standards that DeMatteis, Baldeon, Silva, and Caramagna have set since issue one hit the stands. Chock-full of great story, great art, great colors, and great letters! Read Full Review
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9.1
The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally
Mar 23, 2022David Baldeon delivers some fantastic visuals on every page. The art captures the thrills, action and adventure of the story perfectly with some beautifully detailed panels. Read Full Review
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8.0
ComicBook.com - Tim Adams
Mar 23, 2022You can really feel the energy permeating from each page, as Ben tries to narrow down who could be attacking him. Another delight is reading to find out which villain from Spider-Man's rogues gallery will step up next. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS Back to Top
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9.0
Really enjoyable issue. I will say that it's probably the weakest in terms of progression and content. Not a ton happens outside of the reveal, which is actually great because that character is so ridiculous and I'm glad they're back.
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9.0
The one guy who I never thought would be back is back. And I'm so thankful for that.
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7.5
This issue holds up the title's consistent visual excellence; it's always fun to look at. On the writing side, though, this is a flip-flop of the last issue for me. #2 was structurally impressive but the content didn't hook me. Here, a much more problematic structure (wonky pace, excessive narration) succeeds in capturing my interest. Submerging the point of view deep inside Ben Reilly's head pays off. The slow development of the plot matters to me more because the author's showing me why it matters to the protagonist. Also, this issue's lettercol -- along with its story -- helps me understand Ben Reilly's appeal. For certain readers in the 90s, Ben was a much more relatable protagonist than Peter Parker. I begin to see how he coul more
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7.0
Nothing special, but I will say J. M. DeMatteis has done a great job at making me care for a character who's been badly written since his debut Nice fun stuff
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