Amazing Spider-Man #34

As an Unfriendly Peter Parker settles old scores, Amazing Spider-Man #34 reminds us that heroes act out of love and keep no record of wrongs. Read Full Review

The Amazing Spider-Man #34is a great comic book, displaying sound writing and intense artwork to craft a story that's both incredibly entertaining yet thematically rich with a more-nuanced than usual take on redemption within the pages of this title. Read Full Review

If Amazing Spider-Man can sustain this energy, it's well on its way to producing another classic storyline for Marvel's flagship series. Read Full Review

The Amazing Spider-Man #34 is a great blend of visual storytelling and dark horror. Regardless of whether you disagree with an evil Spider-Man, the technical ability unfolding from lettering, plotting, and art is exceptional. Read Full Review

Gleason delivers fantastic art throughout this issue. The imagery is fantastic and the action is brilliantly detailed. Read Full Review

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Hobgoblin

Sep 22, 2023

Love "Dark Spidey" This is the best run in years. Some excellent writing, art is great and boy Kraven what a mess. This could be a classic storyline that came out of left field. It's great to be enjoying Spidey again, it's been a loooong time.

Afre

Sep 21, 2023

What a banger of a comic. JRJR made the best cover he has made in a while, Gleason was on fire with art and Wells script just works It's just damn good comic and I had hell of a time reading it.

Toonstrack

Sep 27, 2023

This is just too good. Peter breaking bad like this.... very fun. We know it won't be forever. But to see him let loose a bit is cathartic.

Screaming Enigma

Sep 21, 2023

Before I get into this book, I just wanted to say that this is one of Romita Jr.'s best main covers on this run so far, if not his very best. Moving on, I continue to enjoy the "Spider-Man's Hunt" storyline. I said this in my review of the last issue, but it reigns true here as well, in that this darker direction has really been helping out this series. Peter getting revenge on people who have wronged him in his life is entertaining to read, and I particularly thought his interaction with Norman was well-written. I don't want to jinx it, but with this storyline and Gang War coming up in November, things continue to look up for this run.

DDJamesB

Sep 24, 2023

Another really solid issue. This is the best arc of Spider-Man we've had in a while.

Hex

Oct 25, 2023

Another fast paced issue but it has weight to it. Peter is terrifying which is an amazing representation of what I think the Green Goblin has kind of lacked in people's minds. If THIS is what Norman's sins and the Goblin make a person, then you should be very afraid. Almost everything that I care about this run was touched on. The Tombstone plot, Norman's degrading mental state and Peter's burgeoning relationship with him, Peter, Paul and MJ, Queen Goblin. All some of the biggest highlights.

derbycomics

Sep 21, 2023

I'm loving what Zeb Wells and Patrick Gleason are doing with Peter/Spider-Man completely off the rails in this new arc. Everything is SO dark and twisted and Wells' writing and Gleason's art has completely sold the character turn. This issue had some moments that weren't as crisp and tense as the previous two issues, notably the MJ scenes, but that doesn't mean it still didn't deliver a compelling story and moved the plot along. The scenes with Kraven buried alive could make anyone feel claustrophobic and Gleason & colorist Marcio Menyz really have produced a visual delight in Peter's new black Spider-Man costume. They both use shadowing to great effect throughout the issue, keeping Spider-Man drenched in shadows to build suspense and l ean into the horror aspect. The ending left us with some interesting potential next steps and I'm dying to know how this all plays out. more

BirdmanG07

Sep 23, 2023

Solid issue, the art was done very well and fit the vibe. Biggest downside is Paul’s stupid face is in it.

Kalaoui

May 20, 2024

It's not bad actually. I thought I didn't care for Paul until I see his face and then I'm revolted at that dumb story plot point. Gleason is great!

CrazyforRAMU

Apr 02, 2025

I admire how far the author wants to push Spidey into villainy, and how fast he goes. The script's structure is complicated, and the way the endings twist together is great. The art is solid, if not world-class. This story is walking a tightrope, though. How bad can Spidey get before he becomes irredeemable? I know some anti-fans of this volume will say he's already crossed the line.