The Rule of Infinite Multiverses in Spider-Verse #2
Spider-Verse #2 continues the quest that Miles has been thrown into – albeit slightly involuntarily. But when the web needs a hero, it will find one. And this time, it’s Spider-Ma’am and her allies that have been thrown into the mix.
Fans of Spider-Man have gotten pretty used to the whole concept behind the multiverse. After all, we’ve seen the various versions of Spider-Man join together for how many battles now? Regardless, it’s still always interesting to see how the other spider characters live day to day in their universes.
There’s corruption spreading through the Web of Life, and we all know that this can only be in disaster. Unless, of course, our heroes can step up and save the day. That’s how Miles got pulled into all this – he’s been called upon to repair the damage.
Writing
Spider-Verse #2 was an interesting and fast-paced issue, on the whole. The corruption Miles seeks has taken root in some worlds more firmly than others. But that makes sense when you think about it.
Ryan North wasn’t afraid to show us the charming or endearing side of Spider-Ma’am or her familiar allies. It’s always fascinating to see this side of the many heroes out there, if for no other reason than to get to compare and contrast them.
As with any series that puts the Web of life in danger, there will be some antagonists running around and causing chaos. These guys were…interesting. They were perhaps not the strongest antagonists out there. But they fit nicely with the plot and themes, so you’ve got to appreciate what Spider-Verse #2 was doing here.
Lastly, North successfully laid the groundwork for something else here. It may end up being connected to the corruption. Or it could end up being a whole new subplot. I’m not sure just yet. But I’m more than a little bit curious to find out what will happen next.
Art
Spider-Verse #2 had some brilliant artwork, especially regarding the antagonists. While they might not have been my favorites concerning their behavior, I’ve got to admit that their design was a memorable one.
Unsurprisingly, this issue had a decent number of artists working together. Pere Perez provided the penciling, Jordi Terragona Garcia did the inking, and Marte Gracia did the coloring. Finally, VC’s Joe Sabino stepped in to provide the lettering.
Together, they came up with something memorable. The issue itself was vibrant and full of life. It showcased a calmer string of events, followed immediately by the chaos known to be thrust upon Marvel’s heroes. And it did so with little hesitation.
Conclusion
Spider-Verse #2 was an interesting follow-up to an impressive introduction to this miniseries. They’re clearly laying the groundwork for something else here, all while moving forward the plot of corruption. Pulling the concept of multiverses to the forefront was a good call, as it allowed for some open discussion amongst the main characters. That isn’t something you get to see every day which made the issue one worth checking out.
This review was originally written for Word of the Nerd, but has been ported over to Quirky Cat’s Fat Stacks now that the site has shut down.
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