Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane (v. 1) [Hardcover]

Sean McKeever (Author), Takeshi Miyazawa (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 11, 2007

This deluxe hardcover collects Marvel's most mischievous melodrama, as featured in Entertainment Weekly's Must List! Whether she's going to school or hanging out with her friends at the Coffee Bean, Mary Jane Watson is always the center of attention. But what no one knows is that this gorgeous redhead's exuberant personality is a shell designed to make her forget about life's harsh realities. From her social life to her undying interest in becoming an actress to her crush on that costumed crime-fighter who swings along the New York City rooftops, it's clear Mary Jane just wants to escape. Join MJ, Harry Osborn, Liz Allen, Flash Thompson and Harry's nerdy friend, Peter Parker, as they experience the thrilling highs and the crushing lows of high-school existence in this electric teen drama! Collects Mary Jane #1-4, Mary Jane: Homecoming #1-4, Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane #1-5.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Marvel (April 11, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785126104
• ISBN-13: 978-0785126102
• Product Dimensions: 1 x 1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #808,437 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

After writing indie comics (such as the ensemble teen-drama The Waiting Place) for six years, Sean got his big break writing an issue of The Incredible Hulk for Marvel Comics in 2001. Since then, Sean has written hundreds of comics, including notable runs on Sentinel, Inhumans, Marvel Adventures Spider-Man, Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane and Teen Titans.

Best known for delivering introspective, character-driven work, Sean received the Eisner Award for Talent Deserving of Wider Recognition in 2005.

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a GREAT hardcover collection for Spidey fans!, April 11, 2007

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This review is from: Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane (v. 1) (Hardcover)

As primarily a Spider-Man fan I was reluctant to explore a silly sounding title focused on Mary Jane... little did I know what I was missing!

Since I kept hearing good things about the title and creative team (and I'm always looking for a good Spidey read), I picked up the first issue of Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane... and was totally hooked!

I shared the stories with my 10 year old niece and she loved it too, but this series is NOT just for girls... I've read rave reviews from the guys too.

I highly recommend SMLMJ... even to all you "mostly" Spider-Man fans. And this hardcover collection is the perfect way to get into this title if you've been curious.

Even though I already own the single issues AND paperbacks that are collected in this hardcover book, it is a MUST have for me... I love this little series that much!

This book will touch you, make you smile and make you anxious to find out what comes next!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Most Popular "Super-hero's Girlfriend" has her own series!!!, February 17, 2009

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Aragem - See all my reviews

This review is from: Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane (v. 1) (Hardcover)

If you aren't a fan of Mary Jane then you will be after reading this wonderful series.

Mary Jane is typical popular girl in highschool who loves to hang out with her friends at the local coffee shop, but romance is thick in the air with her crush on Spiderman and being wooed by Harry Osborne, unbeknownst to her that a long time friend is in love with her. Then a Homecoming night that leaves everyone speechless!

Be warned, if you are a hardcore action fan and love explosions, bullet's flying, and violence abound, then this comic isn't for you.

Spiderman Loves Mary Jane is more like a teen soap opera than an action comic, but it done very very tastefully and entertaining as well. If you enjoy stories centered around Love Triangles and unrequited love, then this is the comic for you.

Spiderman isn't the main focus in the comics being that the story focuses on Mary Jane and her point of view, but he does make many appearances throughout the series. Every scene between him and Mary Jane is sweet and endearing and leave you craving for more.

The story is clean and perfectly safe for all ages, though most likely young teenage girls will enjoy and relate to the comics. There is no swearing, no sexual innuendo *kissing and hand holding is the WORST you'll see in this comic* all the characters are modestly dressed, no reference to drugs or alcohol. There are very few scenes of violence, but each scene is tamed down, like what you would see in a Saturday morning cartoon.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MUST HAVE for Spider-Man fans, June 2, 2007

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Tippy Toes "Precious Lamb" (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane (v. 1) (Hardcover)

This is one of the greatest runs in Spider-Man comics history, and I've read every Amazing Spider-Man comic. This run is destined to be a classic along the lines of Stan Lee's Green Goblin, Gerry Conway's Gwen Stacy, Kraven's Last Hunt, McFarlane's Torment, Millar's Marvel Knights, etc. in the sense that SMLMJ is one of the best written, freshest, and most memorable Spider-Man series.

Mary Jane is the protagonist and she's friend's with all the Spider-Man classic characters. There's Peter Parker, Harry Osborn, Liz Allen, Flash Thompson, and even villains like Dr. Octopus, Electro and more.

Writer Sean McKeever keeps every issue funny, edgy, and addicting. Big things happen every issue and most stories have a twist element and big endings! It's perfect for all Spider-Man fans.

Extra features include a number of pages with script ideas, arc synopsis, numerous alternate covers, coloring processes, & creator bios. The comics look great printed OVERSIZED! This collection is definitely worth it and lots of fun.