Spider-Man Legends Volume 3: Todd McFarlane Book 3 TPB (Paperback)

~ David Michelinie (Author), Todd McFarlane (Illustrator)

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In this third collection of Spiderman stories, see how the legend of Spiderman grew, and the legend of Todd McFarland began. Featuring the mega popular Venom in the stories that turned him into a comics sensation. Ages 13+.

Product Details

• Paperback: 264 pages
• Publisher: Marvel Comics (March 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785110399
• ISBN-13: 978-0785110392
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 6.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #853,252 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Collection of McFarlane's (and Spidey's) Best!, August 7, 2004

By	Frank Castle (NEPA) - See all my reviews

Spider-Man Legends: Todd McFarlane Book (Spider-Man) is a great collection of both artist Todd McFarlane's and Spiderman's best work. This edition is the third of volume of Todd Mcfarlane's work. McFarlane was introduced to Amazing Spider-man in the late 80s and drew Spidey like he had never been drawn before. He updated the styles and fashions of Peter and Mary-Jane as well as enhanced the way of creating Spidey's webs, a style which is still present today. This collection contains Amazing Spider-man #315 - #323, #325, and #328. Unlike most other reprints of books in chronological order, the book is full of complete stories rather than a whole bunch of "one-shots" (as in McFarlane Legends Vol. 2).
Issues #315 - #317 contain the return of Venom, one of Spidey's most lethal and dealy enimies. The next two issues #318 & #319, tell a sotry about the mutated menace Scorpion. While #320 - #323 and #325, are 5 of the 6 issues in Spidey's legendary "Assasination Nation Plot". The fifth issue, #324 was not included since McFarlane didn't do the art, even though this issue is included it can be picked up at your local compic shop for $4 -$7, and this not big deal since you save so much from Amazon.com anyway. The last issue #328 is Todd McFarlane's last issue on Amazing Spider-man featuring a battle between Spidey and the Incredible Hulk before he moved on to other Spider-titles and eventually to his own label (Dark Horse Comics, mainly SPAWN).
All in all this is a great collection of comics, but without the fifth issue of "The Plot" and a Hulk issue which comes out from left field, this volume gets 4 stars, but is still a must for any Todd Mcfarlane, Spidey, or VENOM fan.

5.0 out of 5 stars Finishing the legendary McFarlane run..., October 10, 2009

By	James Lansberry "Jamo" (Boise, ID USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

...say what you want about Todd McFarlane's career and art, but he made that book sizzle back in the late 80's! This set collects ASM #315-323, 325, and 328. Issues #319 thru #325 were published in late summer/early fall when Marvel was experimenting with the "Now on Sale Twice a Month!" during the back-to-school seasons. This put a pinch on the creative staff for a time, so issue #324 was drawn by Erik Larsen to give McFarlane ample catch-up time for his upcoming "Spider-Man" series, and left out this collection. His swan-song was issue #328, featuring both Spidey and the Hulk (still gray at the time) when Spidey had the cosmic powers of Captain Universe and the "Acts of Vengeance" storylines.
I was a McFarlane junkie during his time at Marvel, and the nostalgia of his work still hits me today...