Amazing Spider-Man #2

It has been a given that over the last year to eighteen months, it is fair to say that Zdarsky's Daredevil has been Marvel's success. With that said, under Wells and Romita JR., this could be year the Spider-Man climbs back to top spot! Read Full Review

When you put the perfect creative team on an iconic book, you get better results than you thought possible. That's the case here. Wells and Romita Jr. both tweak their styles a tiny bit to create a book that's beyond what you'd ever expect. Read Full Review

John Romita Jr. delivers some great art throughout the issue. The visuals are thrilling and have wonderful details that draw the eye. A great looking issue. Read Full Review

Amazing Spider-Man #2 delivers a solid, almost standard, Spider-Man story as the wall-crawler takes steps to intervene in an escalating mob war. the plotting, pacing, and dialog are all excellent, and Tombstone is the standout character due to the pure intimidation factor. That said, the confusing wow moments are not only not explained, but they're also completely ignored in this issue, leaving a frustrating aftertaste. Read Full Review

The Amazing Spider-Man #2 is a solid follow-up for Zeb Wells, deepening the mysteries laid out in the first issue and getting Peter into some sticky situations. Wells also humanizes Tombstone by highlighting the relationship with his daughter and how that is being affected by the feud with The Rose. John Romita Jr., Scott Hanna, and Marcio Menyz are a great team of artists that bring their A-game to this series. Definitely a promising issue for any Web-Heads out there. Read Full Review

It's another great step in the most promising new era for the series in many years. Read Full Review

This issue solidifies Tombstone as a very real threat Read Full Review

Amazing Spider-Man is seemingly still trying to figure out what it wants to be, so your mileage may vary. A lack of answers surrounding the big mystery paired with a slow-moving plot makes this issue feel like catch-up to something that's still very unclear. That said, it nails the Spider-Man scenes which should entertain most. Read Full Review

A great improvement over last issue. The writing excels in the superheroic spaces, and the art continues to feel like the art team's glory days. Well worth picking up. Read Full Review

This isn't a stellar issue of Amazing Spider-Man from front to back, but the back is really good. Wells has successfully set this arc up for some genuine thrills, with the promise of twists and turns coming soon. Read Full Review

This is a solid, if unremarkable, second issue of this new relaunch. A couple of the various storylines move along nicely, just not with any panache. Read Full Review

Deep Six

May 28, 2022

I am always on board with the decompressed style of storytelling, and I'm getting this vibe here. It's relatively new (to me) on an ASM book and I have all faith in Wells. Specific to the issue, I'm happy to see Norman back in the mix again and am waiting to see what role he'll play and the Tombstone stuff is fantastic in my opinion. Romita's art is always just fine to me. There's plenty of mystery going around. What happened to Peter before this volume? Why did MJ leave? What debt is Peter repaying to Norman?

Toonstrack

May 29, 2022

Really liking how Tombstone is written in this. Also liking Parker having a bit of a chip on his shoulder, but the issue is paced well and has some solid moments of sequential art. JRJR is controversial in a style but in storytelling he is one of the best of the best.

Julhin

May 29, 2022

The cover and synopses are a huge disservice to this issue, that's all i'm gonna say about that. A lot of interesting things to talk about this issue but all the discourse will be about the cover, which is unfortunate. Another fun(REALLY fun), well written and well drawn issue. The humor just like the 1st issue feels so spot on. Tombstone is freaking menacing here, the man is scary af but at the same time he has a side of him that cares about what the people closest to him might think when they see what he will do. Zeb clearly has a lot of love for Gerry Conway and Sal Buscema Spectacular Spider-Man run and is going for that Tombstone brutallity but he's also working with a lot of the stuff that Spencer did in his run. The only thing that is bothering me here is Peter and Norman's interactions. They are not badly written but it feels so weird seeing Peter this way around Norman, i feel they have too much history that can't just simply be forgotten because Norman was cleansed from his sins. But that's just a minor nitpick, there is still a lot of things that need answers and this will problably be one of them. Things apparently will move slowly and this will be another run with a long format of storytelling, and i'm not against it, some of my favorite writers(Hickman, Spencer, Johns) always take their time to build their story, my main concern is if Zeb will be able to tell this the way he wants or if eventually he will be rushed, just like Nick Spencer, and i sincerely hope it doesn't come to that because he has a very cool story here. more

Psycamorean

Jul 29, 2022

Misleading cover and synopsis aside, this was a good issue. I'll comment on them real quick. Marvel (and every other comic company out there) has made a habit of lying about these things to drum up sales. It's a fairly recent invention, they only really started doing it in 1938. Is it annoying? Only because of the rampant speculation and hate from the readership. Pretty much anyone picking this issue up has to understand, by proxy of reading comics for as long as they most certainly have, that comic companies do these things. Simple as that. The actual issue does a good job balancing the Peter and Spidey side of things, something that Spencer's run frequently failed to do. There are complaints that nothing happened in this issue, but tha t's foolish. This issue is built to give some grounding for what's to come, and that was clear even before the rest of the arc came out. The art is surprisingly good for John Romita Jr, but that still doesn't make it great. There are iffy panels but compared to his work at DC, this is the Mona Lisa. more

Screaming Enigma

May 23, 2023

Kind of annoyed over the misleading cover and such, but I'm not going to let that alter my thoughts on the book itself. With that said, this was just a good comic, as the previous issue was. Although I am interested by the Norman stuff here, the story with Tombstone is the highlight of this book for me. Him going back to his old ways after being disrespected has been done well, and I'm just really enjoying it. This is just good.

KittyNone

May 25, 2022

Perfectly good on its own merits — not quite as interesting or exciting as the first issue, but fine — but the story is so clearly unrelated to the cover and solicit that I assume there must have been some sort of last-minute behind the scenes stuff going on. If you're looking for what happened between Peter & MJ... well, the cover is her only appearance in this issue

Afre

May 25, 2022

What an odd choice for cover and synopsis. Yes, they have been misleading before, but I can't remember a last time when a character appeared on the cover of ASM and didn't appear at all in the comic itself, or had nothing to do with the story. I'm just confused. That's just... wrong. Like what the hell Marvel? Especially, what the hell Lowe??? But, back to the issue. It's fine? Like yeah, Peter isn't that big of an asshole that we haven't seen previously. Peter, like a normal human being, isn't always virtuous, happy and nice guy. And he clearly is doing badly currently. It's not anything new, but it would be nice to know the reason for it. But again, it's not out-of-character for Peter. One of the reasons I like him so much is tha t he can have his bad days (like we all do) and the writers aren't afraid to show them. I like what Wells is doing with Tombostone. I like where this is going. I'm interested. Same with Norman. I'm so glad Wells isn't ignoring that part of Spencer's run. It's something new. But the art? JRJR, I love you, but this isn't as good as it has been before. Sure, those comics are like 12-20 years old, but whereas Bagley still delivers gold every time he is the artist, JRJR seems to downgraded somewhat. I don't hate the art, but I don't love it. So a 7/10, could be worse? more

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Afre - May 25, 2022 (edited)

Yeah, but I get milestone covers and why they are what they are. Celebrating something with a big round-up cover I get. Having only two characters on a cover that teases a moment that never comes since one of the characters doesn't show up at all, I don't. I also don't get why you feel the need to defend this, or comment this when you either don't like it? Just because this has happened before, doesn't mean it's okay and people shouldn't complain about it.

Afre - May 25, 2022 (edited)

That I do agree with. Giving this comic a 1-3 because of misleading cover doesn't make sense, since otherwise this run hasn't been that bad actually. Nice change of pace compared to Spencer's run.

daspidaboy

May 25, 2022

So I am going to review this issue as objectively as possible. Is this issue actually bad? Well, no its not. But its not great either. For starters, I am going to say that the art really isnt the strong suit. The coloring feels weird, and some of the pages dont wow me. The art is holding me back from truly loving this issue. now, to the story. Is it bad? no, its not. It's a story about Norman Osborn wanting Peter to work for him, and its Spider-Man trying to be in a conflict between Rose and Tombstone. Tell me, does that sound like a bad story to you? It really doesnt. Now, lets get to the main problem Spider-Man fans have with this series. Why and how did Peter Parker and Mary Jane break up? I admit, I really would like them to a t least address One More Day and make Peter Parker realize that he was an idiot for selling his marriage to the devil. But just because we aren't addressing One More Day doesnt mean Spider-Man sucks. For the people who complain about Peter and MJ splitting up, can you honestly imagine if at the end of the series Peter proposes to Mary Jane or at least acknowledges One More Day? Can you imagine how much of an idiot and ridiculous you guys sound back in the day? It's okay to not like an issue as long as its valid and logical criticisms, but just not liking the story for petty emotional reasons doesnt make your opinion valid, and just makes you look immature. I am totally fine with this whole unraveling of the mystery box that will take issues (as long as its not decompressed like Tom King batman and Nick Spencer Spider-Man). I am totally fine with people not liking things I enjoy as long as they have valid reasons. I am not a DC Comic Zombie, I will always trust DC Comics more in terms of crossover events than Marvel, but you dont see me getting offended at Marvel for any tiny and minute detail, or get offended at Marvel fans for not liking DC Comic Events just so much as long as they have valid criticism. So all in all, this isnt a bad comic. It's enjoyable hte first time reading this, but its not a great comic. For people who are honestly giving this a low score, then I will tell you this. If you think this series is bad, then thank Buddha that you guys haven't read Tom King Batman, Brian Michael Bendis Justice League, New 52 Teen Titans, New 52 Red Hood and the Outlaws, and Furies. more

Kalaoui

May 26, 2022

This has the mystery and I am intrigued but it gives me the feeling that I do when an ASM story I read 15 years ago that I forgot how it unfolded and I'm re-reading it. It doesn't help that Romita Jr is doing the art because while it is good because of the inker and colorist, it doesn't scream new but more of a call back to what I already saw and read. It's a weird one because while I'm all for classic and sentiment in ASM, this doesn't feel like that. Anyway at least Zeb Wells is doing OK with some "familiar" beats. (Yes the bar is that low after Spencer's run) My hopes are very low right now and I expect nothing but heart break from ASM, so why change now?

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TSMack - May 27, 2022

Liked "the bar is that low after Spencer's run".

DDJamesB

May 26, 2022

I really like the tombstone parts but, this whole series just feels off. I get that things will be revealed but, it sets the tone the wrong way. I'm willing to give it more bit, I'd like for some more answers to start coming soon.

Batmanaholic

May 27, 2022

This book is a going to take a few issues to get where people want it to be, but the first two issues have been alright, and I'm excited to see where this goes from here. Don't be mad about a cover in comics. It's comics lol this is what happens hell last week I got a Batman superman 3 cover with the Batman who laughs on it....... he's not in the issue. Idgaf tho because it's a good cover

Hex

May 30, 2022

"You aren't going to believe what is happening in this volume of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN". Yeah I really couldn't believe that nothing happened. I'm definitely going to be continuing with the series, I gave the first issue and the new status quo the benefit of the doubt. I'm rating it as low as I am because aside from Peter's conversation with Norman, nothing happened here that I remotely cared about. That and the goon not shooting Peter because he saved him was cool. I am very critical of JRJR's art and some of it felt like his good old style and some of his new jank was there. The colors also didn't seem to pop as well as last issue. Hopefully more happens next issue.

CrazyforRAMU

Dec 22, 2022

The script is pretty smooth with all its short, punchy scenes. I really like the humor and the build-up of running gags. The art's decent but no more than that. There are several points where the story needed some more artistic oomph to clarify and energize it. Missed opportunities. Most of all, it's just damned thin on content. It's got the frills (the comedy especially) that could take a good story to greatness; instead, they're straining to lift a one-plot-development issue above average.

WhistleBlower

May 26, 2022

I pity those who are too illiterate to read this comic 🤣🤣🤣. Maybe they're projecting their own loneliness.

SenpaifenixJäger

May 25, 2022

I don't understand why Marvel insists on separating this couple, a formula that has already been done and unlike many couples, this one is good and iconic. That's why one ends up leaving the comics and looking at the manga.

Str4yK1d

Nov 23, 2023

I found it a bit filler. Furthermore, MJ is on the cover and synopsis, but she doesn't participate, it was a bit of a bait. At least we had the first clue as to what happened to Peter in these 6 months and it involves Norman. I'm interested to know how it will unfold.

Federico Liguori

May 25, 2022

I'm pissed off. I accepted Issue 1's weak points and negative parts because I liked the Mafia story and JRJR's art, but this is way worse. Peter has become an insufferable jerk and his actions almost look like they're made out of anger or revenge (Peter Parker? The man who forgave murderers of the worst species?). Also, the dialogue between him and Rabbit is the dumbest thing I've ever read in my life. But most important: Norman Osborn being in touch with his nieces? How? Why? I get he was cleansed, but why on Earth would Liz Allan be ok with a psycho hanging out with her kids? What was the point of Peter babysitting them if we didn't even see the interactions? Why is Norman Osborn walking free and without a worry in the world? Why does Spi der-Man hate Tombstone so bad he lock himself in a truck to beat the crap out of him? WHY DOES THE COVER FEATURE MARY JANE IF SHE DOESN'T EVEN APPEAR IN THE WHOLE ISSUE? I'm pissed off, Zeb Wells. The only way I see this making sense is a parallel universe considering the ending of Spider-Man: Beyond. more

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Federico Liguori - May 25, 2022 (edited)

If that's what you think, why bother being on this website? I always read Amazing Spider-Man and write reviews (negative or positive). I don't think I have to stop because a random user said so, considering I like some elements of this.

Federico Liguori - May 25, 2022

So you're telling me to stop reading comics I don't like... before I read them? I said I liked Issue 1 for the most part (I rated it 7/10), did you read my review? Also, the fact Marvel is using baiting techniques doesn't make it right, I honestly don't care if they did it multiple times already. I really don't get the point of these comments: the answers are in the comics from the last 3 years? Peter being a jerk all of a sudden? Norman hanging out with his nieces despite being a psycho? Where?

Tiki

Apr 22, 2023

Nerfed Spidey

Sollywoods

May 25, 2022

I don't know what comic those critics read but it wasn't this one! I was enjoying spiderman a lot until Beyond didn't stick the landing but then it just got so much worse. The arts okay. Not really to my liking but I've seen enough John Romita Jr to be okay with it. There's just nothing to like here, story wise. For me, reading comics is at its best when the characters are fun, interesting and inspiring. Ya know, super heroes. There's none of that left here. It even reads like spiderman goes after tombstone, not because he wants to stop him from doing something bad but because this (fake) Peter is so self absorbed with feeling personally threatened by Tombstone that he goes after him. Then loses in a one on one fight... With Tombsto ne? It's bad plotting. It's bad character writing. more

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Hex - May 30, 2022

I don't disagree that not much happened at all and I understand people's frustrations with Peter's characterization as we don't know why exactly he is acting the way he is but at least in regards to him losing that fight, after Beyond it was clear he wasn't at 100% and is likely still recovering. If not from that than from whatever happened to him '6 months ago' that will hopefully explore why he is treating his life the way he is.

Beyond_Batman - Jun 20, 2022

I'm just catching up on all my back issues but I completely agree. Tombstone is not as strong as spiderman and nowhere near as fast and doesn't have a spider sense. He should be able to just overpower tombstone. I liked the issue until this point.

Marginalhero

May 25, 2022

This comic sucks! I’ll give it the Linkara treatment and explain why. I’ve read a lot of Spider-Man comics and never had Peter Parker been such an unlikable idiot as he has been since Wells took over. Not only is this back to broke Peter, a status quo that really makes him seem like an idiot, but it’s also unfriendly jerk Peter to everyone. I hated issue 1 but thought I would finish the first arc and see if it gets better. This is a waste of money. Don’t buy this comic. It sucks. The cover is a lie. There’s not a single panel with Mary Jane here. Remember when Spencer took over and first thing he did was get Peter and MJ back and most fans said it was about time! So Wells decides it’s time to break them up, seemi ngly for shock value as no context is provided. The only reason I didn’t give this a one was the art. No it’s not great but it is standard JRJR doing what he does so I’ll give it a point for not being hideous. The plot with Tombstone is boring and takes up most the issue. You know who’s not a challenge in a fight for Spider-Man? Tombstone. So we have boring plot, which is forgivable if the character work is good. BUT we have the worst character work on Spider-Man that I have ever read. We have no redeeming supporting characters because they all hate Peter now. Makes them look like jerks, you’d think whatever happened (and I hate non-linear story telling, so I know it will be revealed eventually) but you would think in this superhero context that friends would understand the batshit crazy things happen and to give each other a break from time to time. Superhero comics without anyone being a hero. That’s what this is. I have enjoyed some of Zeb Wells previous writing. This is not where I’m going to call him a bad writer in general. I will say that he is on track for writing the worst Spider-Man I’ve ever read. OMD was bad but even then the character work and art was better. Rant over. I’ll miss Spider-Man for a while. Suffering through writing this bad is not worth completing the arc or even getting the 900th issue, screw the collector impulse in me. more

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Psycamorean - May 25, 2022

Lol what?