Though there is a lot going on in these panels, the figures are distinct from one another and the action is comprehensive. What's more, Ramos - with aid from inker Victor Olazaba - creates some wonderful sweeping shots of the battle. Additionally, Peter's brief reunion with the Avengers is fun and engages the reader with snappy dialogue that just sounds so Spider-Man. Similarly, he deftly lays the seeds of the upcoming 'Spider-Verse' event in a clear but unobtrusive way that ties organically into the story at hand. Slott pushes other plotlines forward, including developments with anti-Electro tech and a great twist with Black Cat and Sajani.

There is, of course, plenty of time to develop this further but the outlook doesn't look promising with the way Slott leaves it.įortunately, the issue isn't a total bust. Where Slott had the potential to take their relationship in unexpected new direction, this revelation simply falls flat. In fact, considering Peter's history with women, it's pretty typical and - thereby - disappointing. Either way, the kiss in and of itself isn't all that shocking or revolutionary.

Though this could go a few ways, its viable outcomes range from a Web-inspired connection to a deadly trick. Per comic book tradition, the book ends with a cliffhanger: a fierce liplock between Spidey and Silk. However, by the end of the issue, Slott too falls into a tired trope particular to Spider-Man. Further, his posturing - including an out-of-place sexy hairflip and full-lipped pout - and point of view make for some uncomfortable reading experiences I found myself turning pages quickly to spare myself the judgment of over-the-shoulder readers. Of course, outfits of this variety can be appropriate depending on the character, but here Ramos slaps it on a character that seems too youthful and inexperienced. Likewise, her costume - while awesome in theory - is needlessly revealing, falling into that outdated leotard-inspired look. Slott pens her as almost childlike with a quick temper, boundless enthusiasm, and an apparent ignorance of how much time has passed Ramos, on the other hand, plays heavily to the male gaze, dressing her in Daisy Dukes and a tank top that's entirely too small while providing gratuitous cleavage shots. So far as her character development goes, Slott and Ramos seem to be almost at odds. Although only half the issue focuses on Silk, her existence is certainly the focal point of the story.

The Amazing Spider-Man by Dan Slott