Amazing Spider-Man #69

This penultimate issue does a fantastic job of setting the stage for what I hope will be a thrilling finale. I've really enjoyed following Cyra's character arc over the last few issues, and this one delivers a solid payoff. Hopefully, her sacrifice doesn't mean the end of her in the comics worldI've really liked her journey and would love to see her return as an ally to Spider-Man in the next iteration of the character launching in April. Read Full Review

Cyttorak refused to tell his children and subjects, like Juggernaut, what he expected of them. Cyra misinterpreted her father's intentions. In Amazing Spider-Man #69, Cyra revises her opinion about her father and what he tried to teach her. It's a revelation that helps the godling understand why she continued to observe Spider-Man after their battle ended. Read Full Review

Amazing Spider-Man #69 delivers a powerhouse of action, emotion, and spectacle, making it a must-read for fans of epic superhero stories. Sure, the turning point feels a bit convenient, but it's still a heroic turn that Kelly smartly ties to love and caring. Kelly has seemingly done the impossible by giving Spider-Man a new wrinkle that reminds us he's the most empathetic hero of all time. With stunning visuals and an exhilarating final moment, it sets up an exciting conclusion. Read Full Review

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The Amazing Spider-Man #69is an uncanny first half to the conclusion ofEight Deaths of Spider-Man. It's packed with frankly gorgeous art and resolutions that are written better than the build-up to this point deserves. Even with a baited cliffhanger, Joe Kelly paints a better future for the title with a final thesis on the character that's more hopeful than we've seen in the last couple of years. I may not particularly love this arc for what it is, but I do think the train is now on the right tracks. Read Full Review

The Amazing Spider-Man #69 works hard to improve characterization and get us curious about what happens next, but it falls short in showing the extent of Callix's change after the blight affects him. Read Full Review

Amazing Spider-Man #69 is an improvement over the past several issues when Cyra becomes the focal character who undergoes a significant journey of growth. That said, Joe Kelly's high-brow explanation of life and love comes off a philosophical hand-waving to make a terrible arc seem meaningful at the last minute. File this one under “too little, too late.” Read Full Review

All of the problems with the second half of this story arc continue to exist, particularly with the X-Men's forced presence in the proceedings. That said, the gravity of Peter Parker's decision and how that ends up impacting one of Scyons to understand the feeling of love for life hits as Joe Kelly and Ed McGuinness intended it to. Read Full Review

BirdmanG07

Mar 20, 2025

One of the better issues of this arc

Afre

Mar 12, 2025

I have to say, as someone who doesn't like 5 Deaths of Spider-Man, this was fine. Pretty good actually. As a singular issue. With amazing art. But as the penultimate issue of this story, it just showcases all the weaknesses it had. Too many players and very odd writing for Spidey. Kelly's writing is solid for all characters, but how Peter and Blight and general setting was handled, this doesn't save this story. It's a good singular issue, but not a story saver. And I might go crazy, but I genuinely do not know why is this called 8 DEATHS OF SPIDER-MAN, when he only died like 5 times. Does he die 3 times in the next issue lol.

Kalaoui

Sep 02, 2025

This series should have been Joe Kelly with Ed McGuiness for 8 issues with no side dishes wasting time then maybe it would work because what the editors did here was just bad. This issue tries hard to over-correct with some clichés but Ed McGuinness back on art killing it somewhat bring it back from death "8 deaths of ASM issues" although that last page was way too corny.

Un Cómic Más / Dave DSG

Mar 12, 2025

Plot With Peter dead, Cyttorak has the freedom to unleash his wrath on our planet, so Doctor Strange calls on Doctor Doom to fix this mess. Cyra offers Coulson/Death her life to revive Peter. She is moved by how Peter broke her will, causing Peter to awaken with the powers of the Juggernaut. This installment shows something we've been waiting for and promises to bring this story to a close, a story that dragged on a bit longer than necessary. Art McGuinness presents his super classic and nostalgic art that highlights facial expressions and achieves dynamic sequences with bold and brilliant angles. Summary Cyra sacrifices herself to save our world, where an unstoppable version of Spider-Man appears.

Kenjamin

Jun 17, 2025

Art: 3.5/5 Story: 3.5/5 Total: 7/10

DDJamesB

Mar 19, 2025

Had some ok moments, but it's pretty cliche and I'm ready for this story to end.

daspidaboy

Mar 16, 2025

whomp whomp whomp. Art is good, but it feels rushed and Peter Parker doesn't have a lot of agency or a big role in this story. It happened with Dark Web, Gang War, and now this. The dialogue doesn't make me engaged and for something thats called Eighth Deaths of Spider-Man, spider-man doesnt die that often. Maybe it's called Eigth deaths instead of Five Deaths because Spiders have 8 legs

Williamflipper

Mar 14, 2025

Great art.... awful writing