Alias Vol. 3: The Underneath (Paperback)

by Brian Michael Bendis (Author), Michael Gaydos (Author)

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Product Description
Jessica investigates Spider-Woman, a woman who may have more in common with Jessica than just her first name. Plus: J. Jonah Jameson hires Jessica to find out Spider-Man's secret identity. Collects ALIAS #10, 16-21.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Marvel Comics (June 24, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785111654
• ISBN-13: 978-0785111658
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #107,787 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Alias hits its stride, July 30, 2003

By	Daniel R. Cassino (Princeton, NJ) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

In this volume, containing issues 10 & 16-21, Bendis finally makes full use of the promise of Alias - exploring the seamy underside of the Marvel universe. The plot centers on Jessica's pursuit of the girl recently known as Spider-Woman, after said arachnid breaks into her apartment. We also have appearances by the first Spider-Woman, Luke Cage, and a hilarious cameo by Speedball.
As always, Bendis does a tremendous job of balancing the drama and mystery with Jessica's self-loathing inner monologue. Stronger than the second volume, this is where Alias seems to be really hitting its stride; too bad the fourth volume will be the last.

4.0 out of 5 stars Graphic SF Reader, September 3, 2007

By	Blue Tyson "- http://freesf.blogspot.com" - See all my reviews

The ex-Jewel, Jessica Jones, begins to come out the other side, with some help and shagging from Ant-Man, Scott Laing. Whether Ms. Marvel and Spider-Woman are more of a hindrance than a help to someone with problems is a very good quesiton.

Then there is also Luke Cage, Power-Man to deal with, and how to protect another hero in the bargain, as part of her new private detective shtick.

5.0 out of 5 stars why comics aren't just kids stuff, September 8, 2005

By	K. Steele "comic guru" (wherever, wo.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This volume of alias really hits it's mark. It creates a dark world of superheroes and shows it through the eyes of the female dective, jessica, who also happens to have a heroic past.

All the charactures in alias are well thought out and, even older established charactures are shown in new and interesting light which makes it a fresh and good read.

If you are a fan of superheroes and mature reading this is a must have volume in anyones collection.