Title: Ultimate Spider-Man: Learning Curve Volume 2
Author: Brian Michael Bendis
Artist: Mark Bagley
Genre: Superhero / Action / Adventure
Year Published: 2001
Year Read: 2013
Series: Ultimate Spider-Man #2
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Source: Library
Content Rating: Ages 13+ (Some Language and Violence)
Buy or Add on: Amazon // Goodreads
Introduction:
After reading the first
volume of “Ultimate Spider-Man,” I
was thrilled to get my hands on the second volume of this series! “Ultimate Spider-Man: Learning Curve” is the second
volume of Brian Michael Bendis’
“Ultimate Spider-Man” series and this time, Peter Parker is going to take
on a villain bigger than the last time…KINGPIN!
What is this story
about?
In this volume, Peter Parker is still going around town, saving
innocent people from various criminals that pop up in the city. Unfortunately, Peter will soon discover that
being Spider-Man may not be all that it is cracked up to be as some of the
media make him look like a menace rather than a hero and his social life seems
to be dwindling. Also, Peter has to deal
with the city’s big-time crime lord, KINGPIN!
What I loved about
this story:
Brian Michael Bendis’ writing: Like the first volume,
Brian Michael Bendis’ writing is
interesting and hilarious at the same time!
I really liked the way that Brian
Michael Bendis writes Peter Parker as Peter is shown as being an energetic
and humorous teenager. I loved the way that Peter fires various jokes towards
his enemies, which is a quality that has often made him famous with the comic
fans. I also loved seeing Peter’s
growing relationship with Mary Jane as we get to see how being a superhero does
affect Peter’s social life and how he is trying to decide whether or not he
should tell his family and friends about who he really is. I also loved the portrayal of Kingpin here as
he is truly ruthless and even scary at times, which made him into a truly
worthy foe for Spider-Man.
Mark Bagley’s artwork: Mark
Bagley’s artwork is extremely colorful and detailed, especially with the
character’s faces as they show moments of being shocked or angry. I also loved the images of the buildings in New York as it looks truly realistic and I can actually
imagine myself being in New York
whenever I looked at the images. The
only problem I have with Mark Bagley’s
artwork is that the characters are constantly smiling, even during moments
whenever the characters are in an intense situation.
What made me feel
uncomfortable about this story:
For anyone who does not like violence or language in a comic
book, there is some language and violence in this volume, although it is not as
strong as say something that comes out of “Sandman”
or “Saga.”
Final Thoughts:
Overall, “Ultimate Spider-Man: Learning Curve” is a fantastic volume in Brian
Michael Bendis’ “Ultimate Spider-Man” series and I would highly recommend this
volume to any fan of “Ultimate Spider-Man!”
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