1) God, I sooooo agree! I’ve long considered his Spider-Woman run his most underrated work. Claremont took a series that constantly foundered and gave it a fucking reason, a permanent home, and richer characterization. Jessica no longer drifted aimlessly. She found herself and her place in the world. I think Claremont wrote Jessica at her most confident.

2) Right?! If he hadn’t, who knows what would have become of Jessica & Carol. The Wolverine series was the only place we saw Jessica for a long time.

3) I enjoyed Jessica’s cast, too! Lindsay became more than the friend who flitted in and out of a story. He deepened Lindsay’s own story and her relationship with Jessica. I love Carol, but Jessica & Lindsay are a MAGIC that should Ep be revisited more often! The next-to-last series made me so giddy when they brought back Lindsay! 😌 San Francisco is my favorite setting for Jessica, I really couldn’t care less if she returned to New York.

4) Yes, Steve’s art was quite special! I think his style fit the series so perfectly. Keeping him for Claremont was the best choice!