Comics : The Pulse

Section Name: Spider-Man Spin-Offs
Base Level: SM Spin-Off

The Pulse is the name of the Daily Bugle's Super-Hero supplement. Another Jonah Jameson concept, The Pulse aims to make a few bucks from covering the fortunes and gossip of Manhattan's spandex set while simultanously blasting them from the editorial column of the Bugle itself. The writer is Bendis, so naturally it features all his favourite characters - Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Spider-Man, Ben Urich, Daredevil, etc.

The first story arc was a mostly independant Green Goblinstory, but recent issues have tied in with Secret War. It's not really clear what this book is trying to achieve, but it makes for pretty good reading most of the time. In any case, given the tight continuity links between Pulse and the New Avengers, this is basically a must-have for any serious Spidey collector.

Note: Comics shown are for database purposes only. None of these comics are for sale. Valuations shown are indicative Near Mint Values. Dates shown are cover dates.

	Review [4 Webs] By The Editor The Pulse #1 Apr 2004 : NM ($3.00) : SM Cover Summary: Spider-Man On Cover Arc: Part 1 of "Thin Air"
	Editor:  Andy Schmidt Writer:  Brian Michael Bendis Pencils:  Mark Bagley Inker:  Scott Hanna	Staff Only Issue Review
	Review [4.5 Webs] By The Editor The Pulse #2 May 2004 : NM ($3.00) : SM Guest Summary: Spider-Man Appears Arc: Part 2 of "Thin Air"
	Editor:  Andy Schmidt Writer:  Brian Michael Bendis Pencils:  Mark Bagley Inker:  Scott Hanna	Staff Only Issue Review
	Review [4 Webs] By The Editor The Pulse #3 Jul 2004 : NM ($3.00) : SM Guest Summary: Spider-Man Appears Arc: Part 3 of "Thin Air"
	Editor:  Andy Schmidt Writer:  Brian Michael Bendis Pencils:  Mark Bagley Inker:  Scott Hanna	Staff Only Issue Review
	Review [4.5 Webs] By The Editor The Pulse #4 Sep 2004 : NM ($3.00) : SM Guest Summary: Spider-Man Appears Arc: Part 4 of "Thin Air"
	Editor:  Andy Schmidt Writer:  Brian Michael Bendis Pencils:  Mark Bagley Inker:  Scott Hanna	Staff Only Issue Review
	Review [4.5 Webs] By The Editor The Pulse #5 Nov 2004 : NM ($3.00) : SM Guest Summary: Spider-Man Appears Arc: Part 5 of "Thin Air"
	Editor:  Andy Schmidt Writer:  Brian Michael Bendis Pencils:  Mark Bagley Inker:  Scott Hanna	Staff Only Issue Review
	Reprinted In: Dark Reign The List: The Amazing Spider-Man
	Review [2 Webs] By Al Sjoerdsma The Pulse #6 Jan 2005 : NM ($3.00) : SM Spin-Off Arc: Part 1 of "Secret War"
	Editor:  Andy Schmidt Writer:  Brian Michael Bendis Artist:  Brent Anderson	Staff Only Issue Review
	Review [1.5 Webs] By Al Sjoerdsma The Pulse #7 Mar 2005 : NM ($3.00) : SM Spin-Off Arc: Part 2 of "Secret War"
	Editor:  Andy Schmidt Writer:  Brian Michael Bendis Artist:  Brent Anderson	Staff Only Issue Review
	Review [3 Webs] By Al Sjoerdsma The Pulse #8 May 2005 : NM ($3.00) : SM Spin-Off Arc: Part 3 of "Secret War"
	Editor:  Andy Schmidt Writer:  Brian Michael Bendis Artist:  Michael Lark	Staff Only Issue Review
	Review [2 Webs] By Al Sjoerdsma The Pulse #9 Jul 2005 : NM ($3.00) : SM Spin-Off Arc: Part 4 of "Secret War"
	Editor:  Andy Schmidt Writer:  Brian Michael Bendis Pencils:  Michael Lark Inker:  Stefano Gaudiano	Staff Only Issue Review
	Review [2 Webs] By Al Sjoerdsma The Pulse #10 Sep 2005 : NM ($3.00) : SM Spin-Off Summary: House of M Crossover Issue
	Editor:  Andy Schmidt Writer:  Brian Michael Bendis Inker:  Stefano Gaudino Breakdowns:  Michael Lark	Staff Only Issue Review
	Review [4 Webs] By Al Sjoerdsma The Pulse #11 Nov 2005 : NM ($3.00) : SM Spin-Off Arc: Part 1 of "Fear"
	Editor:  Andy Schmidt Writer:  Brian Michael Bendis Artist:  Michael Gaydos	Staff Only Issue Review
	Review [4 Webs] By Al Sjoerdsma The Pulse #12 Jan 2006 : NM ($3.00) : SM Guest Summary: New Avengers (with Spider-Man) Appear Arc: Part 2 of "Fear"
	Editor:  Andy Schmidt Writer:  Brian Michael Bendis Artist:  Michael Gaydos	Staff Only Issue Review
	Review [5 Webs] By Al Sjoerdsma The Pulse #13 Mar 2006 : NM ($3.00) : SM Guest Summary: New Avengers (with Spider-Man) Appear Arc: Part 3 of "Fear"
	Editor:  Andy Schmidt Writer:  Brian Michael Bendis Artist:  Michael Gaydos	Staff Only Issue Review
	Review [5 Webs] By Al Sjoerdsma The Pulse #14 May 2006 : NM ($3.00) : SM Spin-Off Story: "Finale"
	Editor:  Andy Schmidt Writer:  Brian Michael Bendis Artist:  Michael Gaydos	Staff Only Issue Review

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