Spider-Verse Team-Up #1 (HERE BE SPOILERS!)

Honestly, this issue is pretty skipable.  It's not terrible by any stretch of the imagination; it's not like "Axis: Revolutions" #1, which I didn't even bother reviewing.  But, we don't get that much insight into the characters here.  We learn that the Ben Reilly that we saw in "Amazing Spider-Man" #9 is so optimistic that he can overcome unbelievable odds and we watch Six-Armed Spider-Man save an alternate Peter Parker from becoming a giant spider.  That's about it.  It's not like "Edge of Spider-Verse," which gave us some insight into the characters.  It's too quick for that, and it's a bit of a stretch for Marvel to think that it's worth $3.99.

** (two of five stars)