The friendly neighborhood Spider-Man finds himself in a decidedly unfriendly predicament in his latest comic book series, Non-Stop Spider-Man. True to its title, the opening issue is packed with wall-to-wall action that puts the fan-favorite web-slinger on the offensive as a threat close to home puts him on a bombastic, free-wheeling fight sequence that only lets up occasionally to breathe. And with Spidey veterans Joe Kelly and Chris Bachalo working at the height of their creative powers, this all killer, no filler issue makes for a particularly impressive debut.

As Peter Parker discovers that something nefarious is targeting students at Empire State University, he leaps into action against well-paid, heavily armed goons that pit him in a running fight through the streets of Manhattan. And while Spidey normally faces his enemies with a well-timed quip or a verbal zinger before webbing his opponents up for the authorities, this time the wallcrawler is bit more angry when his newfound foes strike close to home as the battle is joined.

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Kelly has written some of the more memorable Spider-Man stories of the past 15 years, and he has always had a strong handle on the superhero's voice. This issue is no different and, while the focus of this series is quite rightfully on the action, Kelly provides plenty of unobtrusive exposition to fill readers in on the stakes, scope and Peter's personal connection to the new conflict he dove headfirst into. This is crystal clear right from the opening panels as Spider-Man has to think quick on his feet as the battle begins, fully aware of his surroundings as a seasoned pro in the superhero game at this point. Maintaining this relentless sense of momentum while also weaving a cohesive story with genuine emotional grounding is no easy task and fortunately Kelly pulls off this narrative dichotomy masterfully.

Bachalo, working with inker Tim Townsend and color artist Marcio Menyz, is approaching a story that leans right into his artistic wheelhouse: Frenetic action that plunges the readers right into the heart of that beautiful disaster. This isn't to say the art team doesn't deliver the quieter moments in the issue with emotional efficiency -- they do, and they manage to do so seamlessly without throwing off the story's madcap pacing -- but the artwork definitely is firing on all cylinders when the narrative focuses on action. Fortunately, this opening issue is packed to the brim with it. A back-up story that has Kelly joined by penciller Dale Eaglesham and color artist Morry Hollowell maintains the same kinetic sensibilities as the main feature while teasing what Spider-Man is really up against.

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With its breakneck pacing and a fight set-piece that never lets up, Non-Stop Spider-Man comes out the gate swinging as Kelly and Bachalo play to each other's creative strengths to craft a gripping opening issue. Both Kelly and Bachalo have plenty of experience in developing new stories for the iconic superhero, and this stands as a strong showcase for how well they work with the character. Given the pace, this story keeps its cast lean and puts the focus squarely on Peter and his tackles a new first without the help of his usual amazing friends. It will be interesting to see if the creative team can keep this sense of momentum going for future issues but, as it currently stands, Kelly and Bachalo more than live up to the new series' eponymous premise.

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