 | Spider-Ham : great power, no responsibility : an original graphic novel (Spider-Ham) Author: Foxe, Steve | |
| Price: $7.37 | ||
Summary:
After long being derided by the citizens of New Yolk, Spider-Ham has finally been recognized for his outsized contribution to the city's safety, and receives the key to the city from none other than the mayor. Of course, Spider-Ham isn't paying attention to the fine print telling him he didn't actually get to keep the key, and he swings off without returning the highly coveted oversized object. In graphic novel format.
| Illustrator: | Amin, Shadia |
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 3.80 Points: .5 Quiz: 514702 |
Reviews:
School Library Journal (00/08/21)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 08/01/2021 Gr 2–5—"A pig with the strength and ability of a spider," Spider-Ham, a memorable and hilarious Marvel character who was also featured in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, finally stars in his own graphic novel. When the mayor gives Spider-Ham the key to the city (every other superhero the mayor contacted was unavailable), the pig decides to take it with him, instead of returning it. When Spider-Ham discovers that the key is missing, he needs to find out when and where he dropped it. What follows is a fast, funny, and weird adventure featuring Spider-Ham, his alter ego Peter Porker, and a cast of wild characters who are skeptical about Spider-Ham's prowess—and let him know exactly how they feel about him. Easter eggs will delight fans of Into the Spider-Verse and the Marvel Universe. The art is filled with color and energy, and the action spills over the panels as the story gets more and more zany. The cartoony art style and visual gags will keep even the most reluctant readers entertained. VERDICT For readers who love Spider Man: Into the Spider-Verse, fast-paced adventures, and funny superhero stories.—Andrea Lipinski, New York P.L. - Copyright 2021 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
Booklist - 09/15/2021 Everyone’s favorite crime-fighting spider turned pig, Peter Porker, aka the Spectacular Spider-Ham, is the guest of honor at the mayor of New Yolk City’s reelection rally. The superhero swine is being awarded the key to the city, but there’s been a bit of a misunderstanding; at the ceremony, Spider-Ham swings off with the key, which the mayor wasn’t actually giving for keeps. Worse, while out celebrating, Spider-Ham loses the key! When he’s asked to return it, he has to retrace his steps and encounters with old friends and foes from the night before. Spider-Ham, a character from the immensely popular Into the Spider-Verse movie, is a fan-favorite, and this graphic novel, part of Scholastic’s new collaboration with Marvel Comics, gives a glimpse of his life and the re-imagined characters who call this corner of the Spider-Verse home. Foxe conjures up the best, silliest versions of the characters inhabiting this dimension through his storytelling, and they’re all brought to life in Amin’s entertaining, zany artwork. A perfect pick for younger fans of Marvel’s Spider-Verse. - Copyright 2021 Booklist.
