The first Marvel comic to address the events of the September 11 attacks a few months after it occurred,
The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 2 #36 sees Spider-Man narrating over the destruction that occurred that day. He and the other heroes, like the Avengers and the Fantastic Four, do what they can to help, saving as many lives as possible and taking out fires and dealing with the rubble. Spider-Man's narration comments on how the actions of madmen will possibly lead to war, but still finding hope in the actions of not only heroes but the most normal people as well. The most surprising thing that he finds is that even villains like Kingpin and Doctor Doom, who visibly sheds a tear, are disgusted by these actions. This issue is an amazing tribute towards those who died during the terrorist attacks that day, a good blend of tragedy and hope that reminds us that despite how much evil there could be the good will always rise. J. Michael Straczynski's writing is beautiful with its poetic style and takes an entire issue's mostly inner monologue and crafts it into something so pure, sad, and optimistic. Him showing that even villains have disgust for these attacks is a good way of presenting them as having morals despite what they do. With the art of John Romita Jr. and Scott Hanna and the coloring of Avalon Studios and Dan Kemp, this comic has a truly vibrant look. The artwork is highly detailed and is able to help convey exactly what the characters think and feel without them saying much. With such a tragedy that recently occurred,
The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 2 #36 pays homage to the lives lost and to the real life heroes who risked everything to save however many they could. Over all: 100%
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