I've got to hand it to Marvel Comics. They might not be producing Halloween specials for retail sale. However, the House of Ideas hasn't neglected its readers with Halloween themed freebies. And for once, one of the giveaways is somewhat themed for the holiday!
Based on the Disney Junior animated series for preschool and Kindergarten viewers, Spidey and friends Miles Morales and Gwen Stacey, The Ghost Spider, save New York City from the terrible pranks of the Green Goblin, Doctor Octopus and the Rhino! In the opening segment, the Goblin has his sights on unleashing a vat of pumpkin goo on the viewers of the annual Halloween Parade.
That Halloween tale might only be 2 pages. But it's not the only holiday fun in this book. There are at least 3 or 4 activity pages based on the action at the parade. Plus, there are 3 masks for youngsters to cut out and wear for trick-or-treating.
Over this Halloween weekend, comic shops are participating in Marvel's Halloween Trick-or-Read event. Since Diamond decided to go virtual only for this year's Halloween Comics Fest, I'm thrilled that Marvel stepped up and offered free comics for young and old once again. Marvel has 5 free comics this year including a Star Wars issue starring Doctor Aphra and a Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur reprint of Lunella Lafayette's first appearance. Add an all-ages Godzilla release from IDW and a terrifying looking adult Manga sample and comic book fans have 7 possible free comic books to add to their collections.
Though the fun started yesterday, many stores are giving away free comics through Monday. So if you live near a local comics shop, bring the young readers in your life by (in costume or not) and grab some free comics. If you're not able to make it to a comics shop, keep an eye out for the whole line of Spidey and his Amazing Friends books and readers at your fav local book seller!
A fun Spider-Man read for developing readers. With all the activities that could damage the book, you might want to grab 2 copies!
Worth Consuming!
Rating: 9 out of 10 stars.
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