![]() Instead of being along for the ride, Spider-Boy refuses to tell anyone what the deal is or how he got here. ![]() My only gripe with backing into Spider-Boy’s origin, however, is that it can feel like we’re being jerked around a bit. Medina makes this feel like a Spider-Man book and a younger reader-friendly romp. All of Spider-Boy’s powers are on full display, be it his agility or his fangs. Colors are super bright thanks to Erick Arciniega, which aids in the super youthful feel and fun vibe throughout. While the puns fly, Medina delivers big in-your-face art that’s super fun. There’s a vibrancy and youthfulness we don’t always see with Spider-Man that’s turned up to eleven here. That includes the story, but Spider-Boy himself. Some may argue there’s no need for a character like this, but if you ever loved the quirky, quippy side of Spider-Man, you’ll fall in love with the entire vibe of this book. She, too, has forgotten him, but this issue reveals a bit more about how Spider-Boy was created, as well as what she’s up to on The Farm. The latter villains allow Spider-Boy to pursue his adventure as Madame Monstrosity targets him. The humor doesn’t stop there, as animal/monster mashups enter the story with equally silly names. If that sounds ridiculous, that’s because it is, but it’s super fun regardless. He’s a villain with a bowling ball for a head who is a bonafide bowling ball bandit. Slott maximizes this right off the bat with Spider-Boy and Spider-Man fighting Gutterball. It’s pretty apparent at this point creating a character who everyone forgets is a unique way to get back into a new origin and a slew of new characters. With a lot on the line, do Slott and Paco Medina pull off a solid first issue? It’s a series Dan Slott has cooked up in a stew of monsters, creative villains, and a highly positive and proactive Spider-Boy lead character. His origin has largely been a secret since he came onto the scene, save for teases, but we finally get some answers in Spider-Boy #1. Spider-Man has always had a sidekick, but everyone forgot about Spider-Boy, including us readers.
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