I have to say, I kind of had mixed feelings about this book. It is a Spidey tale, so . . . but, to me, it kind of seemed more like a Punisher story that Spidey just happened to show up in. Seriously, this story could've been in a Punisher title, and it wouldn't have made a bit of difference. Oh, I'm sorry . . except for pages 7 & 8 where it showed Peter trying to learn how to drive a cab. He's thinking about starting yet another profession. Anyways, Zeb Wells writes it, and . . . it's ok. Overall the story was decent. It just wasn't a Spider-man story. At least I didn't think so. Even Paulo Rivera's art had a grittier type of feel to it . . like a Punisher story. I guess that's why they put the little 6 page J Jonah Jameson story in the middle of the book . . to keep things grounded in the Spider-man universe. Actually, it was kind of nice to see Jonah again. We haven't seen him in a while. He seems to be getting healthier . . and more relaxed. Basically, this PI comes to him saying that the way he's pieced things together, he thinks that Jonah is the Spider-tracer killer. But, by the end of the 6 pages, as Jonah is kicking him out of his apartment on his ass . . . the PI realizes who the culprit actually is. But we don't find out yet. That part was done by Joe Kelly and Barry Kitson. Anyways, overall I'd have to say that I enjoyed the book. It was a nice little diversion for Spidey and us readers. But . . . I've said this before . . it's the supporting cast that makes this book so strong. We need to see them and have that interaction every issue. Spidey isn't a solo character. Well, he is . . but, he isn't. He needs Aunt May and MJ and Harry and all of his villains. They make him who he is.
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