More Spidey - side-by-side with the Punisher

Amazing Spider-man # 201 and 202
(writer Marv Wolfman; art Keith Pollard & Jim Mooney)


The Punisher guest stars in this two part story where Spidey helps the Punisher on a mission of vengeance. Now that makes a change. At least Spidey's motive is to try and make sure that the Punisher doesn't kill anyone!


Pete's working at the Globe at this time and his co-reporter (April) also manages to get mixed up in all the unpleasant business. And, as usual, Pete manages to annoy everyone by disappearing at in opportune times. One nice bit of this story is that the Punisher sees one of Pete's pics in the paper and realises that he must have a link to Spider-man as nobody else was in the room to take the photo. At first Pete thinks that the Punisher has guessed his secret - but he manages the fob him off by saying that he and Spidey have an arrangement.


Although the premise and idea behind this story is fair enough - the resolution wasn't particularly exciting which detracts from the story somewhat. The sub plots regarding Barney Buskin at the Globe at what's going on with Jonah are interesting though.


Finally, it's worth mentioning Keith Pollard's art. Either I'm getting used to it or he's finally getting into the swing of drawing these characters but, anyways, I enjoyed the art for these issues. Pollard is drawing a particularly good Spider-man.


Overall, only 6/10 - due to lack of excitement and poor ending.