Spider-Man #237 Review

Writer: Brian Michael Bendis / Artist: Oscar Bazaldua / Marvel Comics Here we freaking go. Finally, we get down to the gully shit. Miles awakens to find himself in his Uncle Aaron’s place. Aaron is trying to talk their issues out with Miles man-to-lil’ man. It was refreshing to see Aaron taking this approach in trying to talk to Miles considering he’s the reason Aaron died in the first place. Miles makes the smartest decision he’s made in a long time and gets the hell out of there. Jefferson and Rio have their heart-to-heart moment as Miles rushes in to tell him 1) the news of Uncle Aaron’s return and 2) that his parents should leave town immediately. Meanwhile, we see the contrast in the relationship Lana has with her own mother and how it varies from Miles’. The talk between Aaron and Miles is a good scene as Aaron talks about not knowing how or why he’s come back. I think we have Molecule Man to thank for that from back in Secret Wars II but don’t mind me.

Don’t Call It a Retcon Bendis gives us a good scene between Aaron and Miles re-establishing themselves. We don’t delve too deep into the events that caused Miles to inadvertently eight-six Aaron. Instead, we’re treated to Aaron’s view of how the world works and his justifiable reasons for being a burglar. It’s safe to assume we’ll get deeper below the surface in upcoming issues. I do have some questions tho, like why Jefferson and Rio don’t stay to face Aaron? I can see them getting Rio to safety, but you’d think that J…