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Spider-Man vs. The Black Cat, Vol. 1 Paperback – January 1, 2005
- Print length128 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherMarvel Enterprises
- Publication dateJanuary 1, 2005
- Grade level4 - 6
- Dimensions6 x 0.25 x 10 inches
- ISBN-100785115595
- ISBN-13978-0785115595
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"[Roger Stern's] work with the Black Cat in Amazing Spider-Man turned her from a Catwoman wanna-be into a fan-favorite." -- Ethan Kalett
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- Publisher : Marvel Enterprises (January 1, 2005)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 128 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0785115595
- ISBN-13 : 978-0785115595
- Grade level : 4 - 6
- Item Weight : 9.6 ounces
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.25 x 10 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #2,113,148 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1,524 in Children's Superhero Comics
- #9,124 in Marvel Comics & Graphic Novels (Books)
- #247,132 in Science Fiction & Fantasy (Books)
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Marv Wolfman has created more characters that have gone on to television, animation, movies and toys than any other comics creator since Stan Lee. Marv is the writer-creator of Blade, the Vampire Hunter which has been turned into three hit movies starring Wesley Snipes, as well as a TV series. Marv also created Bullseye, the prime villain in the 2003 movie, Daredevil, and was the writer-creator of the New Teen Titans which was a runaway hit show on the Cartoon Network. It has also been picked up as a live action movie. Marv's character Cyborg, has also been featured on the TV show Smallville, while his Superman creation, Cat Grant, was a regular on the Lois And Clark, The New Adventures of Superman TV series. Many of Marv's other characters have appeared on many animated series.
Beyond comics, Marv writes video games, novels, cartoons, animation and lots more. Marv wrote the direct-to-video animated movie, The Condor, for POW Entertainment, released in March, 2007, and just completed his newest direct-to-DVD animated movie, Teen Titans: The Judas Contract" based on his own comic story. Marv also wrote the novelization of Superman Returns" - which won the industry SCRIBE Award for best speculative fiction novel adapted, as well as co-wrote the "Superman Returns" Electronic Arts video-game. His book "Homeland," the Illustrated History of the State of Israel" was published in April 2007 and has already won many awards including the prestigious National Jewish Book Award. He has also written a novel based on his own comic, Crisis on Infinite Earths which was published in April, 2005. Marv was also Editorial Director for 15 graphic albums for the educational market, targeting high school students who read with a 3rd -5th grade level.
Marv co-created and co-wrote The Gene Pool, a feature length live-action movie. Marv also co-created, story-edited and was co-Executive Producer of Pocket Dragon Adventures, a 52-episode animated series appearing on the Bohbot TV network. Marv has written dozens of animated TV episodes as well as developed and story-edited the animated series' The Transformers, The Adventures of Superman and Monster Force.
Marv has also been Editor-in-Chief at Marvel Comics, senior editor at DC Comics and founding editor of Disney Adventures magazine. He has also edited and produced educational comics and was given a special commendation by the White House for his work on three anti-drug comics for the "Just Say No" program.
Marv is married to his lovely wife, Noel, a senior producer at Blizzard entertainment, and has a wonderful daughter, Jessica, from his first marriage. Marv & Noel also have a obstreperous Keeshond dog named Elle Dee Deux (L.D.) who is currently chewing on everything that is and isn't nailed down.
Roger Stern has written for radio, television, the stage, and the Internet, creating scripts for everything from sketch comedy to flash-animation. For ten years, he was the senior writer of the Superman series for DC Comics. Stern has written hundreds of stories about such diverse characters as Green Lantern, Supergirl, Starman, the Atom, and the Justice League for DC Comics; and Spider-Man, Captain America, Doctor Strange, the Incredible Hulk, Iron Man, and the Avengers for Marvel. His first prose novel, The Death and Life of Superman, was a New York Times bestseller.
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Spider-man has always been one of the more interesting characters in comics. He acquired his powers during his teens and took up a crime fighting career as a solo superhero, during the time when all teenage heroes were nothing more than mere sidekicks. He was forced to teach himself the ropes through trial and error. His rogues gallery was another interesting aspect, that boasts the most versatile line up in comics for a single superhero. Power wise, Spider-man has fought against everyone. However, the women involved in Spider-man's life is nothing to ignore. Before his marriage to Mary-Jane Watson, he knew tragedy with the death of Gwen Stacy, and he's just plain had his ups and downs with women. But never before did he encounter a would-be criminal who captured his heart from the very beginning. This woman named the Black Cat had ensnared Spider-man's soul, and used this to her favor several times. This graphic novel tells their first encounter presenting the first appearance of the Black Cat, along with each of their earliest encounters.
Spider-man vs. Black Cat collects The Amazing Spider-man issues 194 -195, 204-205, and 226-227. The stories are written by Marv Wolfman, David Michelinie, and Roger Stern. The stories are very fun to read, and along with their budding relationship, the Black cat is very well developed. She has some amazing physical abilities that are on the level of the best gymnast. But her crafty personality seems to be her best weapon as she outwits Spider-man constantly. I enjoy the storytelling here, with the way Spider-man's emotions are played with, which sets up his losses against her. I thought it was a great move going for his heart, since there's no physical way Black Cat should beat him. Spider-man even mentions how much easier it would be to take her down if she was short, fat, and ugly.
The first two stories focuses on the Cat putting together a gang to break someone out of prison. The later stories see her carrying on the family legacy as a cat burglar. And finally, she actually considers going straight because she's actually fallen for Spider-man. He isn't left out the equation, since he deals with all his other personal problems that have nothing to do with superheroing. But the most interesting part is with the internal debate; should he help her go straight or should he bring her in? This plays a big role in his performance against her.
The action is pretty good here, but don't come into this expecting high octane battles. There's this playful little feud going on between the two, and it kept me interested. There are also several shoot outs as they mix it up with the mafia. The artwork by Keith Pollard, Pablo Marcos, and John Romita Jr. have this dated look to them a little, and the female characters like the Cat and even Jean Dewolfe aren't exactly bursting with that over the top sex appeal. Still, I can't consider it to be bad. The book is also easy to read since the panels and dialogue bubbles are well placed. In the end of the book is a complete bio on the Black Cat.
The problem with this book happens to be the usual problem with all books of this manner. There are subplots and future storylines being developed, and they're all left wide open since this particular book is following a specific tale. There's a new development concerning Aunt May, that helps set up the Spider-man milestone, Return of the Burglar, which is left completely open and that's a shame too. For those who don't know, this story features the man who killed Spider-man's uncle Ben. I really wish these publishers would add these important arcs instead of just sticking to one thing.
Overall, Spider-man vs. Black Cat is a good read, and if you're a fan of both characters then even better. However, I wouldn't recommend this to those searching for some serious action, like you would find in the pages of The Birth of Venom, or even Hobgoblin Lives. This is just one of those fun light-hearted tales. The book is 123 pages.
Pros: Characters and stories
Cons: Major storylines not included, may not appeal to serious action fan