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So anyone ever read the Amazing Spider-Man that Byrne did back in '99? Not sure if it is considered vol 2 of Amazing or what, but I know he did a series ... and that is about all I remember.  ;D Just started thinking that I have never read those ... 15 or 20 issues he did (no idea how many, but I know it was under two years) ... and was wondering if they were worth tracking down.

Here's what I found:

In late 1998, Byrne became writer of the flagship series, The Amazing Spider-Man, at the end of the series with issue #440, by which time Marvel had decided to relaunch the book. The "last" issue of The Amazing Spider-Man was #441 (November 1998), with Marvel re-initiating the series with a new issue #1 (Jan. 1999) with Howard Mackie as writer and Byrne as penciler.  Byrne penciled issues #1–18 (from 1999 to 2000) and wrote #13–14.

Cool, thanks, but do you know if it's good? Kinda want to see some Byrne art and I've been in a Spidey mood for about a week or two (Either due to the movie release or Parker's return to the comics) and thought this may be a good way to kill two birds with one spider, so to speak.

However, if it is bad Byrne story-telling, I will just have to move on. I just can't believe I've never read it. I guess I was still out of comics during that time or at least out of Spidey, but still seems like something I should have backtracked on and read.

Anyone read it?

Pass on it.

Byrne's art looked derivative. Honestly, it looked like it was inked with a thick as your hand-grip black Crayola.

Although, my perspective was off-colored, as the series was restarted, the baby went away, and that hag Aunt May came back. I just thought it was very poor, even as I try to be objective about it. The book and character really stalled for these 2-3 years as they really tried to appease people while also trying to distance themselves from their screw up and push their 'new' Spider-man direction.

+1

Wow, okay then  :D

With that, I will cease my plans and retract all thoughts of reading this title.  ;D

Thanks

if you want some good spidey from that time, i suggest Peter Parker: Spider-man by Jenkins and Buckingham...very good stuff.  Starting with issue 20

Cool, thanks. I will see what I can find. The first 19 issues not so good?

Oh ... And ... welcome back, buddy!!!  :)

the 1st 19 are by Mackie and Romita Jr...JR is in better form than current stuff that I know you don't like but Mackie writing is subpar and ties in with the first 20 issues of amazing

thanks for the welcome back...i've been here lurking just limited time to actually post.

I will try to pick it up  ;)

Understand that. Hell, I am home all the time and still struggle with that.
 :D


Always a joy to see ya.

And thanks for the answer on the 1-19  ;)