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Peter Parker takes a job at the Daily Bugle, learns of the Kingpin’s ties to his uncle’s murder, and tries to figure out how to stop his Spider-Man alter-ego from interfering with his relationship with Mary Jane Watson…. More >>
Ultimate Spider-Man Vol. 2: Learning Curve
I’m not Bendis-bashing. I like most of the guy’s work. But this series is flat, campy (not in a fun way), and just all around poorly-written. I still can’t figure out why everyone’s going crazy over this book. The artwork is nice, if you like your Peter Parker looking like an anime character with a butt-cut.
I simply felt saturated with placated coolness while reading this. It’s MTV and Disney Channel after-school sitcoms. It’s those stores in the mall that play their music way too loud and only sell offensive t-shirts and stickers.
No, I’m not a geezer, but I’m getting this crap crammed down my throat in all other arenas of life. I’m not looking for it in my Spider-man. Like it or not, Peter Parker IS a dork. He doesn’t dress like the other kids, he doesn’t talk like the other kids. He doesn’t get Mary Jane on his first try.
I haven’t read the newer volumes in this line, but if it tells you anything, Bendis is writing like 4,000 books simulatneously. And as good as his other works are, that could only mean that he’s writing this line in the ten minutes at night before he goes to bed. Rating: 2 / 5
This one was okay, it was fun going from page to page with spidy and the art work was wonderful, except for the first two pages Rating: 4 / 5
If you’re collecting this series, this is a good one! I enjoyed it. Still, if you’re starting there’s a limited hardcover with the whole series its 1000 pages! That’s the one I wanted my friend has it but getting them one by one is good too. Rating: 4 / 5
This one was okay, it was fun going from page to page with spidy and the art work was wonderful, except for the first two pages Rating: 4 / 5
After the amazing “Ultimate Spider-Man: Power & Responsibility” taking such a great first step, I immediately picked up “Learning Curve”, and although the fresh dialogue of Bendis and fantastic art remains, the overall story just didn’t satisfy. Perhaps the novelty of the reintroduction of Spider-Man just wore off for me (even though some twists are presented). This story deals with the Kingpin and Parker’s ‘detective skills’ so to say, and although a nice idea, it was something I felt slowed the story down to a point where the only thing saving it from being completly boring at times, was Bendis’ dialogue. In my opinion they should have either continued with their brilliant interpretation of the Goblin or moved ahead to Doc Ock (where they are now in the current issues), OR made a better Kingpin story!. Maybe that’s me just being impatient (most likely), but with the first issues and volume of Ultimate getting off so good I think Learning Curve is a step down, but just a slight step. Rating: 3 / 5