Spider-Man: Kraven's Last Hunt 
asked by kmf on November 25, 2006 4:38 AM
Writer J.M. DeMatteis and artist Mike Zeck craft the ultimate tale of revenge in this groundbreaking and legendary collection! Kraven the Hunter has stalked and killed every animal known to man. But there is one beast that has eluded him. One quarry that has mocked him at every turn: the wall-crawling web-slinger known as Spider-Man. And to prove that he is the hero's master, he will pull on his costume and become him... after he shoots and buries him six feet under! Collects Web of Spider-Man #31-32, Amazing Spider-Man #293-294 and Spectacular Spider-Man #131-132
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This might be the darkest story of Spiderman I have ever read. It lasts six issues , which is enough, not too short and not senselesly long like SOME crossovers. Art is realistic and detailed , like typical Marvel/DC old school.
The story is what makes me give this book high rating. Like Further Adventures of Cyclops And Phoenix describe Sinister as human being who strayed the path because of pain he couldn't bear, this one gives Kraven the Hunter's personality three dimensions.
In first issues of Spidey found in Essential Spider-man, he was passionate hunter who wanted Spidey added to his collection of killed beasts. In last hunt, he is described as complicated and tortured man and ending of story is both sad and shocking...almost makes you cry for half-crazy villain.
This is not kid's comic although it is Spiderman title but it is deep and dark as the best Vertigo comics or other indies.
The story is what makes me give this book high rating. Like Further Adventures of Cyclops And Phoenix describe Sinister as human being who strayed the path because of pain he couldn't bear, this one gives Kraven the Hunter's personality three dimensions.
In first issues of Spidey found in Essential Spider-man, he was passionate hunter who wanted Spidey added to his collection of killed beasts. In last hunt, he is described as complicated and tortured man and ending of story is both sad and shocking...almost makes you cry for half-crazy villain.
This is not kid's comic although it is Spiderman title but it is deep and dark as the best Vertigo comics or other indies.
reviewed by shagdag on November 25, 2006 7:33 PM
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This may well be my favorite Spider-man story of all time. This has always been regarded as a fan favorite and high water mark for Spider-man tales and definitely as dark as his adventures have ever been. The story is phychologically gripping and frightening. Most of it is seen through the eyes of Kraven the Hunter who is spiraling into severe madness. The art from premier artist Mike Zeck is spot on in this dark, gothic tale. If you are new to Spider-man and are looking to explore some of his past great stories, or just looking to re-read a classic... you found a winner.
reviewed by shakeonit on November 28, 2006 8:38 PM