Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-man #64 by Mantlo/Hannigan/MooneyCloak and Dagger are two of Mantlo's most successful creations. They went on to have their own series and everything. This was their first appearance and I can't believe that I haven't read it before.
They are certainly original characters, very dark and purposeful in their attitude. Mantlo does a nice job in detailing their motivations and background. He also never really states clearly whether they are bad guys or not. There are certainly worse depicted but C & D do end up killing them - despite Spidey's protests.
In my opinion, C & D have always been reasonable supporting characters and it was good to read their origin at last.
Hannigan's art seemed quite inspired on this particular occasion and, I don't know if he did the cover or not, but it's really good.
Rating 8/10
Issue 65 by Mantlo and Hall was not so good. Mainly because it featured Kraven and his stories can be hit or miss. This is certainly more of a miss.
He does defeat Spidey but with the help of his girlfriend Calypso- so it's not good enough for a man with his pride or ego.
The most interesting bit about this issue was the soap opera bit concerning Pete's love life. Marcy Kane?!
Not bad but certainly not great. Don't like that cover either.
Rating 6/10
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