Roger Stern's Final(?) Spider-Man story ...

[Ravin' Ray]

What can I say? It's a straight-to-the-heart story and it really worked. Good ol' Uncle Rog!

[Russ840]

Does this issue take place in continuity and if so where in the time line ?

Thanks

[David Walton]

Does this issue take place in continuity and if so where in the time line ?

Thanks

Takes place in current continuity. Pete is working at Horizon and Jonah is mayor.

[rocky123]

Hi Uncle Rog,
You should seriously consider the idea of doing a 3-part Spidey storyline that could feature both Spider-Woman and The Black Widow working with Spider-Man. The story could be featured in Avenging Spider-Man. I am sure that you could ask Marvel about doing a Spidey-Project that would be featured in Avenging Spider-Man. Any thoughts about that idea?

The one story that I would love to see you write about is a team-up story that would feature Spider-Man x Puck working together.

Besides, there is nothing wrong with asking Marvel to let you write a few more Spider-Man stories that could be featured in Avenging Spider-Man. It has done wonders for the other writers who had a chance to write a few Spidey team-up adventures. Especially since Zeb Wells has been out of action for quite some time.

Dude, just... dude...

It never really ends does it?

[BrotherUnitNo_4]

hey roger, i dont know how those things works in the industry but how about a colaborating story with slott ? about anything, i'm sure you guys would have a hell of a time, pitch this to wacker !!

I'm willing to bet that Wacker just read your post.

[Will.S]

I don't usually pick up any currently written Spider-Man books aside from the occasional crossover between it and Daredevil or Punisher but I picked this up due to the appealing $2.99 price and the creative team and I thought it was a pretty decent story.

It doesn't really delve into the super-villain territory as it's more of a street level/humanitarian style of Spider-Man story but I was fine with that since those types of stories aren't done all too often and this was meant to be celebratory of Spider-Man's past history. The art by Rob De La Torre/Hollingsworth looked great and absolutely worked for the story so I hope to see this artistic team again on the Spider-Man books (Scarlet Spider!). I'm typically a fan of Roger's Spider-Man and while there's still an unmistakable "older era" writing style to his work (such as the case here) I think it fit this particular type of celebration issue well.

7/10

[TheboyinShadows]

Nice job Uncle Rog enjoyed the issue.
A nice oldscool story. It would have been nice a bit more mistery in this,
but I guess than it would had to been a 2 parter.

[Spidey_62]

I just got the chance to read my copy, man did I love this! I sure hope the editorial gets Mr. Stern back for another story sometime soon.

It's been a long time but does anybody else remember that the cover for this issue by John Romita Jr. was originally solicited as the cover for ASM #587 (way back, the Character Assassination arc that he illustrated) and was replaced and never published until now. Pretty neat how the cover fits for this story as well because a moment just like it is in the issue.

[Horizon09]

Finally got to my LCS today and was able to grab their last copy! Just an awesome, awesome book. Even though Spidey's always been my favorite in the past 20 years I've been reading him, I don't have too many issues that particularly stand out to me. This is one of the few.

[Cheesedique]

I really liked this issue. This is more what I wish we were getting nowadays. The art was pretty great too.

Uncle Rog, thanks for this story. Here's hoping it's not really your last.

[ComicsMilan]

It's just come out in my local comic store, so I'm gonna try and get a copy tomorrow.

[ComicsMilan]

(Sorry for the double post), I got my copy today and I absolutely loved it! It had a great classic Spidey feel to it. I definitely recommend it.
And if this truly is your last story Roger, thank you for all the wonderful writing you've done (that I got to enjoy so much) on Spider-Man.

[oldschool]

Finally got to read my copy last nite; I was grinning ear to ear the whole time! A superbly told tale in the unmistakable Stern style and beautifully illustrated as well. This was a throwback (in a good way) to a simpler era and less cluttered type of Spidey storytelling; if I have one major qualm about today's ASM issues (good though they are in many ways), it is the sometimes claustrophobic feeling brought on by the seemly constant presence of other heroes, notably the Avengers. I always liked Spidey best as a loner and in "street-level" tales, which Stern excels at. This issue, IMHO, obliterates both recent ASM stories Stern did (the story he did during the first year of BND and the Juggernaut follow-up arc. Sheer perfection. 5 stars.

[Roger Stern]

My thanks to you all ...

This issue was excellent and one of the best one-and-done Spidey stories in a long time, maybe ever; a must-own for all fans. I loved the reference to the Will-O'-The-Wisp/Tarantula arc from the '80s. When I got home, I dug out ASM #235 to refresh my memory. Pete's is impeccable!

Great job, Uncle Rog. A very poignant trip back to the old Acme warehouse.

BTW, your distribution problems are the flipside of my father's. He bought ASM 39, but he never got an opportunity to read ASM 40 until many, many years later. Probably when he was buying Marvel Tales for me, if memory serves.

Anyway, I'll always owe you a great debt. I'm pretty sure you wrote the first issues of ASM I ever read, but if not, certainly the first I remember. And it was my love of Spider-Man that ignited my love of reading and writing! So in some ways, every book I've ever read can be traced back to you.

You're a hero in my book, and I look forward to your next 'final' Spider-Man story. And the one after that...

I thought this was great as well. Do more!

Awesome story. I loved it. Touching and fun. If that was your last story.... My hat is off to you. What a great comic to go out on.

Likewise if that was the last one, I'd like to thank you for all the entertainment/happiness/enjoyment you have brought me. Ive read many of your books from when I was a kid to now and I cant really express the gratitude I have for the hours of good reading you've given me. Selfishly, I have to hope that we will get more from you... but if that was the last, A heartfelt thanks for everything. You are truly one of the greats and I appreciate you choosing to share your talent.

Absolutely second all of that. Grew up reading your Spidey issues along with Bill Mantlo's Spectacular Spidey and Marvel Tales reprints of the Stan & Steve years. Was a great time to be reading Spidey, I still have a soft spot for The Cobra thanks to you. Finally read the second part of that story a few weeks ago, was worth waiting so long for.

Hope sales go well and Marvel ask for more like we all are.

What a fantastic read! I really hope Marvel brings you back for more stories, Uncle Rog, especially after hearing you have ideas for a three-part Spidey story. The only thing that would make said three-parter all the better is if it featured ol' Roderick Kingsley, the original Hobgoblin.

I would also love to see you able to pick back up on this Brand story; it has some good potential brewing. I thought it was especially cool to see the same guard from ASM #235, since I love throwbacks to old continuity like that.

...I don't know how those things works in the industry but how about a collaborating on a story with Slott? About anything. I'm sure you guys would have a hell of a time, pitch this to Wacker!!

That could be fun, but Dan really has his Spider-stuff together. I doubt that he needs any help from me.

...I'm too young to have read your original run, but I've really enjoyed what I've read in trades. Glad to see you still getting to work on the character.

What can I say? It's a straight-to-the-heart story and it really worked. Good ol' Uncle Rog!

Does this issue take place in continuity and if so where in the time line?

Takes place in current continuity. Pete is working at Horizon and Jonah is mayor.

What he said. I believe it takes place after the Spider-Island storyline ... or maybe a little later.

I don't usually pick up any currently written Spider-Man books aside from the occasional crossover between it and Daredevil or Punisher but I picked this up due to the appealing $2.99 price and the creative team and I thought it was a pretty decent story.

It doesn't really delve into the super-villain territory as it's more of a street level/humanitarian style of Spider-Man story but I was fine with that since those types of stories aren't done all too often and this was meant to be celebratory of Spider-Man's past history. The art by Rob De La Torre/Hollingsworth looked great and absolutely worked for the story so I hope to see this artistic team again on the Spider-Man books (Scarlet Spider!). I'm typically a fan of Roger's Spider-Man and while there's still an unmistakable "older era" writing style to his work (such as the case here) I think it fit this particular type of celebration issue well.

Nice job, Uncle Rog. Enjoyed the issue. A nice old school story. It would have been nice a bit more mystery in this, but I guess then it would've had to have been a 2-parter.

I just got the chance to read my copy, man did I love this! I sure hope that editorial gets Mr. Stern back for another story sometime soon.

It's been a long time but does anybody else remember that the cover for this issue by John Romita Jr. was originally solicited as the cover for ASM #587 (way back, the Character Assassination arc that he illustrated) and was replaced and never published until now. Pretty neat how the cover fits for this story as well because a moment just like it is in the issue.

That's because the ever-clever Steve Wacker sent me a copy of J.R.'s cover and asked, "Think you can come up with a story that fits this cover?" From such inspiration, many a story has grown.

-- Uncle Rog

[Kevin Nichols]

That's because the ever-clever Steve Wacker sent me a copy of J.R.'s cover and asked, "Think you can come up with a story that fits this cover?" From such inspiration, many a story has grown.

-- Uncle Rog

Really??? That's pretty cool, I've always just assumed that it worked the other way. You know, the writer pitches the idea and the art is made to fit the story.


Also, great story, Uncle Rog!