In this issue, Author Joe Kelly moves all the pieces into position for the American Son story arc to come charging out of the gates.  I actually enjoyed this installment better than last issue.  With dad by his side, Harry enters deeper into the world of the Dark Avengers.  Norah, Parker’s co-worker from Frontline, takes his rally cry against Norman Osborn to heart and goes undercover in the Avengers Tower.  The weakest pages are between JJ Jameson’s dad and Peter Parker.  Panels are wasted as JJ senior tells Peter why he deserted the Army.  Who cares?  We get it!  He’s a stand up guy.  Enough already.  Peter makes a bold move in this issue to infiltrate Norman’s sanctuary.  Don’t want to give it away because it was pretty sharp.

After just one issue, this arc sees the talents of a new penciller, Paulo Siqueira.  The change was noticeable.  At times, faces were disproportionate and oddly angled.  However, most of this issue was drawn well with some notability good splash panels.

This one is set-up for the real action, but enjoyable nonetheless.  Spider-Man and Norman Osborn were bound to throw down sooner or later.  So far, this is a solid arc.  If there is a one-shot with Aunt May’s wedding, I am not buying it.

3.5 out 5