Review: Spider-Gwen (2015) #28
Spider-Gwen #28 tells us a little more about Matt Murdock and Gwen is still trying to figure things out.
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Writer: Jason Latour
Artist: Robbi Rodriguez
Color Artist: Rico Renzi
Letterer: VC’s Clayton Cowles
Spider Gwen #28 brings us part four of “Gwenom,” which is a great play on Venom. She has a great amount of control over the suit, but in this issue, it’s not focused on quite as much. Instead, she’s admitting to her friends that she’s Spider-Woman, which they already knew even if it wasn’t confirmed until now. Then, Matt Murdock tells a story about his history.
Spider-Gwen is one of the more recent Spider-Verse titles that caught my eye because of how different things are on Earth-65. Gwen lost Peter early on, Uncle Ben is alive, Matt Murdock is Kingpin and Captain Stacy is the one who is in trouble. While I’m still not always sure on which universe certain characters belong in, this one piques my interest.
Jason Latour built a stellar story with Spider-Gwen and he really has a grasp on the character. On art, the combination of Robbi Rodriguez and colors from Rico Renzi gives the book a unique look. The contrast with the colors is fantastic. When Murdock is around, his hair certainly stands out, as do all of the pinks that show up, too. When Gwen is on the page, especially as Gwenom, the dark tones fit it well. There’s something about this comic, too, that just has a very punk vibe to it. Maybe it’s the fact that the Mary Janes rock out from time to time, but it’s right up my alley.
Gwen is prepared to give up everything and let the symbiote take over so she can do what is necessary to defeat Matt Murdock. Uncle Ben is the only one who steps up and tells her that she’s the only one who can take care of this. The moment is gut-wrenching because you see in his face just how much he misses Peter.
. Jason Latour, Robbi Rodriguez, Rico Renzi, VC's Clayton Cowles. . Spider-Gwen #28. A-
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Overall, this issue doesn’t have a ton of action in it, but the story has substance. Gwen continues to struggle with who she is and what she’s capable of. Meanwhile, Murdock is constantly up to no good. If you haven’t been following along with Spider-Gwen, you should go back and start at the beginning. It’s a worthwhile read.