Books like The Amazing Spider-Man, Vol. 2: Revelations

A truly great Spider-man volume. It opens with the famous post 9/11 issue 36. Through text and art J. Michael Straczynski and JR jr. produce an emtionally intense issue, up to the tragedy that befell NY and the world at large. It could have been a lot of rubbish in many ways: warmongering, overdone drama and whatnot. It's just humble, showing reserve and resolve, an honorable commitment to those involved and all the others.Then an issue dealing with homeless children where Spidey is powerless so Peter tries his best to deal with it as a civilian. The core of the book is issue 38. Confronting Peter about his secret, Aunt May stars and shines in this one. Dialogues only, emotional scenes of understanding and forgiveness and the best auntie ever. It could have been cheesy as hell but it's simply great and well done.The last issue is a silent one. These are not easy to do. They rely on art and pacing only to convey their message and can end up as a confused mess. Of course this one doesn't. A day in the life of MJ, Peter and May. Again Straczynski and Romita manage to tell a simple and good story, with emotion without a single word being said. Kudos.