Spider-Geddon #4
Brian Arbizo
Recap
Spider-Woman Jessica Drew of Earth-616 appears of a portal asking if she is home as she holds a Solus Crystal. Only to be met by the Inheritors. The Vampiric family who feeds off of the souls of Spider men and women across the multiverse take the crystal away. They learn they are not able to feed off of her due to how she obtained her powers. By a radiation blast. As they are not able to feed off of her, they put her in stasis for later testing. The crystal that Jessica brought back also brings back their father.
Central Park, Earth-13, stands Spider-Man Earth-1048, Spider-Man Miles Morales of Earth-616. Looking over a statue of Captain Universe, he was killed by Solus. Captain Universe is known as the most powerful Spider-man. As the group continues talk amongst themselves A portal opens up; Spider-Punk ask the group to head back to base as they have bad news.
Aboard Leopardon, acting head base for the Spider-Army they are informed that Solus is back. They discuss their options but Norman is not willing to play part in their discussion he is done. He takes his leaves and portal to the location of the Spider-What if the Spider-verse web was destroyed. There would be no traveling to the multiverse. As the rest of the group discuss their plan of action their portal devices go off. They come to the realization that they are stuck on the same planet as the Inheritors with no place to escape.
Doc and Ben Reilly head to the home of the Inheritors. They enter the building, as Ben turns his back to Doc, Doc takes him out and presents ben to the inheritors. It is discovered that Doc has made a deal with the vampiric family. Doc turns his back as the family wishes to begin their meal.
Back at home base, Miles may have found Captain Universe.
Review
The story continues to grow strong as we are one issue away from the end. Each issue has provided different twist and turns. A different cliffhanger at the end of each issue. This week we were left with the possible return of Captain Universe and the unknown fate of Ben Rilley. The only downfall of this saga is if you are not reading the tie-in stories one could be very lost. It is a pricey saga, but I would say it is worth it.
Final Thoughts
Writing and Storyline is a solid 9. This is how you write a Spider-man book. Even with the tie-in issues, I believe you would be able to keep up, but I also feel the writing makes you want to buy the tie-in stories. Art is an 8, when we are taken to different worlds, we know it, and it feels like it. Truthfully it is a great book. I have very limited experience with Spider-Man, it turned me into a fan. Can't wait to see what develops after the saga.
Spider-Geddon # 4 Betrayal behind many Spider masks
- Writing - 9/109/10
- Storyline - 9/109/10
- Art - 8/108/10
- Color - 8/108/10
- Cover Art - 8/108/10
