It's hard for me to believe that the feel of this book could change this much just by adding John Romita Jr. into the mix. I mean, I have all the respect in the world for John's work, but . . it's still the same writer . . Dan Slott. So all that's really changed is the visuals. Granted, they're damn good visuals, but . . the essence of the book really hasn't changed. Although, we are on a new story-line . . . New Ways to Die!. Everything in the last year has been about adding new faces . . both to the supporting cast and the villains. It just seemed like expanding the cast was more important that the progression of Peter's story. Not that it didn't move along . . slowly . . but, it didn't seem like that was the main focus. This story-line seems to have changed in that respect. Yes we have Eddie Brock in his new form of Anti-Venom, but . . it still seems like it's mostly about Peter. He's got this Spider-tracer Killer thing on his mind, plus his powers seem to be acting up for no reason. Plus, remember way back when this Brand New Day first started, and Peter was mugged and somebody took his wallet and web-shooters? Well, whatever happened with all of that? I thought the mugger had pawned the wallet off to a bad guy and somehow Peter's identity would be compromised? I'm thinking that's still involved in all of this . . . somehow. Anyways, now Norman is only a breath away from figuring out Peter's secret. This issue he finds Peter's camera but he just assumes that Peter is just in cahoots with Spider-man. However he does figure out that the camera is set up to target Spidey's costume. So now he can track the signal. That's gonna' suck for Peter. But next issue is the big one . . . Spider-man vs Bullseye. This one should definitely be a classic. Thankfully the book seems to be getting back on track again. I know it's probably been pretty hectic trying to keep up with this new schedule, but maybe they're getting to the point where things are starting to click. From the readers point of view . . it sure feels like it. Thanks!
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