Spider-Man and Wolverine have had more peaceful team-ups before, but Spider-Man & Wolverine takes the cake. You see, Peter thinks Logan killed his parents back when he was a secret operative. In the last issue, the two fought until Wolverine stabbed Spider-Man through the chest, which seems like a hard thing to come back from. After reading Spider-Man & Wolverine #3, you’d be wrong.
This week’s issue is a jarring jump in time and focus. The issue opens with Spider-Man in the Savage Land, now wearing a black costume and a bit healed but still sore. Just as he realizes where he is, a dinosaur comes crashing in to eat him, but he’s saved by Wolverine. Funny, Spider-Man was nearly killed by him last issue.
As it turns out, Wolverine used the gut stab to table their fight so they could speak with their heads clearer. There’s a bit of a retread regarding Wolverine’s explanation, but Spider-Man can barely get his rage back up before supervillains attack them. It’s a case of waiting for a better time to argue or even fight to the death again.
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Spider-Man refusing to think logically about his parents’ death continues to be a bit of a headache, but Kaare Andrews’ art keeps you invested when the action kicks into gear. A new villain is introduced with a fun design that’s the icing on the cake. Andrews keeps things interesting with a crazy and gory Wolverine vs. dinosaur move, and the agility of Spider-Man continues to be on point.
This issue is also pretty, with a scene-stealing moment with Wolverine and Spider-Man sitting on a tree branch. The impossibly large moon, with pterosaurs flying in front of it, is dazzling. Spider-Man looks great in the black suit as well, with the black of it working into the shadows well.
It’s safe to say this series is an action-forward read with plot and story all over the place. That includes a new villain, Dreadshadow, who appears briefly in the issue, long enough to catch a glimpse of his appearance but not long enough to understand his full character. The cliffhanger certainly proves the series is more about bouncing around with chaotic action than anything else. If that’s your bag, enjoy, but as of this issue, the story is very thin.
Spider-Man & Wolverine #3 is visually arresting and action-heavy, but its chaotic structure and shallow storytelling may leave readers craving more clarity and emotional depth.
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