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Details

• Writer: Cullen Bunn
• Artist: Neil Edwards
• Publisher: Marvel
• Year: 2012

The narrative

So I think we all know and (most of us) love Spider-Man. We all know his origins. His high school bully and his crush and so fort. Spider-Man: Season One does not do anything new – it’s a modern retelling of a well-known origin. But Cullen Bunn does it in a fresh new way. For example: fooling the reader by starting at the scientific spider project, showing us the radioactive spider, while then going to Peter sleeping in his bed in his Fantastic Four PJ’s and pretending to be sick and then you realise the spider-bite hasn’t happened yet – a pretty brilliant move if you’d ask me.

Furthermore, there is also that question in personality debates whether Peter Parker is an INFP (the dreamer) or an ENTP (the debater). I’ve found this question once again, after reading a spidey-comic, hard to answer, because as timid-nerdy Peter Parker he definitely seems introverted (leaning more INFP), while as Spider-Man he always makes these quips while fighting villains (leaning more ENTP) and he didn’t stop Uncle Ben’s murderer (this could be either no high moral values (sorry ENTPs) or avoiding conflict (INFP)). I came to the conclusion that I still don’t know for sure – personality is complex anyway. But in my book he shows signs of a more introverted ENFP, but while being spidey his Extraverted side shows more and being just Peter Parker he shows his introverted nature more – maybe due to a strong 5-wing (the investigator) that makes him seem more introverted and inclined to being into science. Well, that’s at least my deduction so far. And in this comic it showcases his classic personality very well.

Vulture as a villain was a good introductory villain – not the strongest foe Spidey faced, but still a challenge, especially in his earlier days (or ‘season’). He is a typical INTJ – a mastermind, trying to steal money in order to enjoy a good retirement.

The art

So the art feels very fresh and sharp. The drawings show facial expressions perfectly (most of the time). Neil Edwards’ style is very structured and is described as traditional high-detail realism. The muscles he draws are the traditional comic book muscles that super heroes had in the 90s. And I believe it was him (but tell me if I’m wrong) that decided that instead of showing us the wrestling match in first person, he shows them through a TV screen and a bunch of newspapers.

Verdict

Spider-Man: Season One is a good comic book. It’s not perfect and nothing makes it an outstanding outing in Spidey’s tenure, but its still a nicely done comic book. The absence of Gwen Stacy and Mary Jane was felt, though. The art was nice, it had a few interesting and great narrative choices and it felt fresh.

So without further a do, I give Spider-Man: Season One 3.5/5 stars ⭐️.

I recommend reading this comic if you are a Spider-Man fan and wants to read a modern-retelling of his origins.

If you have read it, how do you rate it? I would love to know:

Thanks for reading my review and see you in the next one!

Yours,

Rain