Some of the most entertaining stories are unlikely pairings. Yes we are all different, but those stories usually aim to show that there are no real differences amongst people. We have more in common than most of us would like to admit. Comics are packed with many classic pairings of characters. Some work better than others, but the usually feature characters who are so very different from each other. Spider-Man & Wolverine #1 brings together Spider-Man and Wolverine to retrieve a sensitive database. It’s packed with information on spies that can’t get into the wrong hands.
Written by Marc Guggenheim, the comic opens with Wolverine being recruited by an old spy named Bill Branscome to retrieve the Janus Directory. It’s a database of double agents and their missions. Lives would be put in danger if it got out. Wolverine is in it but so is Spider-Man’s parents, which leads to his recruitment.
Of course things can’t go right which has them going up against a foe of each of theirs, battling it out and highlighting how different the two are. Guggenheim really focuses in on the differences between the two, Wolverine’s gruff attitude versus Spider-Man’s rather chatty comedic sense. It’s night and day as so many duos like this are leading to laughs through the action.
That action is delivered by Kaare Andrews with color by Brian Reber and lettering by Travis Lanham. The comic has a pop video game sense with a style that feels like it’d fit into the Capcom vs. Marvel series. It all looks excellent with some great layouts on the page and action moments that will leave you lingering on the page. There’s a glee in the madness in the art and it feels like it is having fun with the script provided.
Overall, Spider-Man & Wolverine #1 is an excellent debut that is both spy thriller and a comedy of errors. The story by Guggenheim is fun playing into what makes these types of stories entertaining. The art by the creative team is gorgeous. Altogether, it’s a story fans of both characters will absolutely enjoy.
Story: Marc Guggenheim Art: Kaare Andrews
Color: Brian Reber Letterer: Travis Lanham
Story: 9.0 Art: 9.0 Overall: 9.0 Recommendation: Buy
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