The central theme in Trouble is sex.

So you might be a little put off when I tell you that one of the four leading characters in this book by Mark Millar is the future May Parker, Peter "Spider-Man" Parker's doddering old aunt. And, while recent storylines in the Spider-Man books have forced us to confront her sexuality (she recently remarried, throwing a big slap in the face of the memory of dear old Ben, and she and her new husband aren't shy about announcing their activities to young Pete), this book has May's sex life as a central theme.

Thankfully, the story is set at a time when May was young -- and, let's face it, hot. She and best pal Mary go off to the Hamptons for summer jobs and meeting boys. Meanwhile, Ben and Richard Parker head to the Hamptons for summer jobs and meeting girls. And, well, they meet. Often, and usually in dark and private places.

If you know your Marvel history, you'll of course realize that, not only are Ben and May the uncle and aunt who raised Peter Parker, but Richard and Mary are Pete's late parents. So obviously we're setting up some backstory here for Marvel's most popular character. And, as far as that's worth, the tale here is an entertaining romp about four young, attractive people romping. There are no super-heroics here, just sex, romance, sex, betrayal, sex, a devastating secret, love and sex.

I doubt Marvel will do many books like this, so enjoy it while it's there. It is entertaining, to a point, and it's certainly nice to see May in happier times.