Amazing Spider-Man #562

As someone who doesn't really care about the whole Mary Jane Watson thing, it's quite amusing watching the Braintrust keep teasing at her appearances and then pulling the rug away. There's a lightness throughout both this issue and the general approach to Spider-Man these days that's incredibly welcome. From the irreverent covers to the breezy and classic Spidey-Banter, "Brand New Day" has brought us a Spider-Man that, for the first time in a long time, actually feels Amazing. Read Full Review

If you've been a "Brand New Day" hater, this won't change your mind. But if you're like me and have been sticking with it, this issue is a solid installment that won't leave you groaning too loudly, which is more or less notable for the series these days. Read Full Review

Mike McKone's art is excellent, by the way. He's given the task of drawing a wide range of characters and villains with this issue and does a fantastic job on all of them. His storytelling excels too, especially during the rooftop chase scene. The lineage of great Brand New Day artists continues and Bob Gale once again proves he's the weakest link of Spidey's “Braintrust”. Read Full Review