Having gone from not reading Spider-Man for years to being a regualr monthly reader it was a "no brainer" to pick up the latest edition of Marvel Select from Panini. This "bookazine" is a great value package reprinting the Doctor Strange team up that took place in the run up to and including Spidey's 500th issue.
I have to say the one comic I did collect after Ditko's departure from Spider-Man was Marvel Team up as Spidey does work well in conjunction with other characters and in the case of Doc Strange can relieve Stephen's over -serious or sometimes pompous personality. Oh don't get me wrong. I love the Sorcerer Supreme (if he still holds that title) and must catch up with his solo adventures when I have some spare dosh.
In fact the combination of the arrival of the Mindless One's in New York, the attempt by the Fantastic Four and a couple of Avengers to turn the tide results in a time travelling adventure that allows a review of Spidey's history. The good Doctor is heard to crack a joke so it is serious though Peter Parker has a hard time seeing his battles and heartaches across time.
Let's forget ageing and remember time works "differently" in the Marvel Universe. That's how Peter Parker manages to be older and stay younger than most of his fans over the 50 odd years he's been fighting the good fight.
There's even a back-up feature in which Spidey seems to meet Doctor Strange for the very first time and we see a toaster sized mystical artefact cause all the trouble. What and Baron Mordo as well. Panini does spoil us. A bit of fun after a universe saving epic!
Rating: 5 Stars (Recommended)
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