11 episodes of New Spider-Man leave Nick a very happy man… Theres something about the dazzling colors, catchy music and easy-to-follow storylines that make you crave more.
Events happen with the rapidity of a movie trailer, barely pausing for breath.
Introspective moments occur only when Spider-Man is swinging through Manhattan, expressing his feelings via voice-over.
Characters are developed through flashbacks.
Emotional moments are described by the heroes rather than felt by the viewers.
The intense pace allows room for various Marvel personalities to pop up.
New York is visited by Kraven the Hunter, Nick Fury, Morbius the living vampire and Blade.
Big Apple residents like the Kingpin, the Vulture and the Scorpion also make appearances.
Regular supporting characters such as J. Jonah Jameson, Flash Thompson and Aunt May are present but never overused.
One episode later, Peter Parker considers telling her his secret identity.
Since guns and blood are a no-no on Saturday mornings, theyre replaced by lasers and plasma.
These DVDs contain all eleven episodes of the fourth season.
New Spider-ManVolume 4 isout now.
Rating:
3 out of 5
