Amazing Spider-Man #8

While Peter battles a warrior from another realm, the people in his web sense he is in danger. Amazing Spider-Man #8 introduces another potential hero and reminds us how George Washington's fledgling army defeated a superior empire. Read Full Review

The issue continues what is, overall, a fun and engaging storybut it doesn't offer many answers just yet. We still don't know why Hellgate has challenged Spider-Man, beyond the vague influence of a mysterious voice that only he seems to hear. The identity and motives of the stranger who arrived in New York back in issue #1 remain a mystery as well. And then there's the wildcard: is Captain Kintsugi a genuine young hero in the making, or just a kid in over his head, as Spidey suspects? Read Full Review

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Amazing Spider-Man #8 is a bruising, emotionally resonant entry that uses strong visual techniques and smart writing to elevate a knock-down, drag-out fight into something with heart and thematic depth, though it stumbles a bit with clarity and wider continuity references. Read Full Review

The Amazing Spider-Man #8 earns points on the artistic and emotional fronts, but it feels far too similar to the previous issue and includes Spider-Man making some questionable choices during his battle. Read Full Review

While some dents are buffed out of this arc by the developments withinThe Amazing Spider-Man #8, this story is still racing to put tracks in front of train as it barrels past them. Thematic developments, while greatly appreciated and conceptually strong, are potential squandered by the mess of pacing that led up to this issue's final moment. Read Full Review

Amazing Spider-Man #8 swings big and lands hard. Sometimes in your gut, sometimes on the page. Half trauma, half lesson, with just enough wit to keep it lively, this issue isn't afraid to take its shots even if it leaves a bruise or two in the process. The story may be running in place by the end, but it's never dull. Read Full Review

If there is one thing that Joe Kelly, John Romita Jr, and Todd Nauck are nailing with this latest Amazing Spider-Man story is the sense of danger. There is constant concern about how Spider-Man can survive the battle against Hellgate. Read Full Review

Un Cómic Más / Dave DSG

Jul 23, 2025

Plot Spider-Man fights with all his might against Hellgate, while simultaneously trying to protect the bystanders caught in the middle of this battle. Spider-Man is physically overwhelmed by Hellgate, although both take blows. Spider-Man is more defeated and, by protecting the victims, is at Hellgate's mercy. Spider-Man refuses Captain Kintsugi's help. During this battle, Peter remembers when Uncle Ben taught him how to box and how to learn when to back down from a fight. Mary Jane sees in the news how Peter is being mercilessly beaten and goes to help him. A shocking installment full of action and super-violent fights, where the mysterious origin of Hellgate has yet to be revealed. Art John Romita Jr. achieves the grim and gl oomy tone of this situation and incorporates it into the unique body language he gives Spider-Man with his art. It's a privilege to read comics illustrated by this legend who always evolves in his use of you. JRJR always features one or more splash pages that define the comic. The reversed splash pages are a spectacular retro touch. Todd Nauck provides the flashbacks and alternate scenes outside of the main battle. This comic is a work of art, where the dynamism is mesmerizing. Summary Spider-Man tries every strategy he can to stop Hellgate. more

BirdmanG07

Jul 27, 2025

Kelly is doing a great job capturing the inner monologue of Spider-Man. JRJR still can only draw one face.

Federico Liguori

Jul 23, 2025

I hope Paul Rabin gets erased from history and from fans’ memories.

I Have 3 Dollars

Sep 01, 2025

Anyone but Romita and this book is a solid 8+ every time.

DDJamesB

Jul 31, 2025

It's not bad. I actually was entertained. But we've seen this type of story a million times. Fighting while talking.

Kenjamin

Oct 27, 2025

Art: 3/5 Story: 3/5 Total: 6/10

Hexum

Jul 29, 2025

I love spider-man, but the art is so bad. It looks like a toddler drew it.

Chris Y

Jul 23, 2025

Can JRJR's art get any worse? Yes it can. I think I'll skip the rest of this arc and wait for Pepe Larraz to return.

MVR005

Jul 29, 2025

They should fire Romita. Spider-man is one of the most agile heroes in the Marvel universe then why his fight looks so static and lame? Did they not learn anything from the Bruno Redondo and Tom Taylor run of Nightwing? Romita ruining my favorite character one issue at a time. Spider-man is a HUGEEEE license, recent movies are easily bringing billions, they could have build a whole new fan base, Spider-man have momentum, but they can't create a decent spider-man run. I'm sure their sales numbers are shit. Spider-man could be the most selling comic book. They are content with average numbers when Spidey should be a top 3 and a cash cow for marvel comic.

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Hex - Aug 16, 2025

So while we don't know the individual sales numbers for any series, (and we likely never will) we do know that Spider-Man almost always tops the charts. There are a few exceptions when something big hits and usurps the placement for a little while but Spider-Man is almost always at or near the top. THAT'S why things don't change. Because it already sells as much as they need it to without adjusting the status quo away from what they want, which is: poor Peter Parker, no long term relationships.

Kreniigh

Jul 30, 2025

Reminds me of Spidey getting brutally beaten in a desperate, overmatched fight against Morlun, which reminded me of Spidey getting brutally beaten in a desperate, overmatched fight against the Juggernaut way back in the day. And while Tombstone's not in the same league, that last fight had Spidey getting brutally beaten a lot too.