Name: Amazing Spider-Man #7
Published by: Marvel comics
Writter: Zeb Wells
Artists: John Romita Jr., Scott Hanna
Colorists: Marcio Menyz
Letterer: Joe Caramagna
After the average first 5 issues of the new ASM on-going, and the quite enjoyable 900th issue, I wasn't really sure what to expect from this issue, which is supposed to begin a new story arc. While once again, I was impressed with the art; the story, despite obvious improvements still didn't reach the height I was expecting from it.
The story opens with introducing us to the not so new villain of this arc, Vulture, while giving us an emotional sequence to get behind the reason of why wants to kill Spider-Man this time. Then story focuses on Peter and things kinda slow down as we learn a bit more about why everyone is mad at him (these slow expositions are killing the mood for me). Then comes the end with a one on one battle between Spidey and the Vulture, which was the best scene of the issue.
The art is once again the main star, as Romita Jr. uses his unique style to depict emotions brilliantly and enriches the story very convincingly. His unorthodox facial expressions work wonders for Norman and Adrian Toomes to convey their guilt and despair quite effectively.
Despite being annoyed with the slow progress of the overarching plot and continues uncharacteristic handling of some of the characters (specially MJ) I am still intrigued to find out what happens in the next issue and that is always a positive point.
I will give this 3.5 out of 5 stars (full marks to the artists and colorist to be specific).
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