Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #1

If you're a Spider-Man fan, you'll love this comic. Read Full Review

A fantastic first issue, as well as jumping-on point, for this more small-scale look at the life of Peter Parker / Spider-Man Read Full Review

There’s a lot of gears turning that make this a pretty great #1. As I said, plenty of aspects for all kinds of fans make this easy to recommend. Based on the plot alone, the issue probably wouldn’t be enough if not for the back-up, but the excellent voices are where the book really shines anyway. Except for some spots in the second half, the art solidifies the fun, adventurous attitude of the story. If you’re like me and the wait between Spencer’s issues is just a little too much, this will surely hold you over. Pick it up. Read Full Review

If youre looking for a solid read from a great creative team, give Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #1 a try. Im in for whatever this team has up next. Its nice to have a continuity-light Spider-Man comic with strong writing and good art. Im not sure how many adventures Spider-Man can have around his neighborhood, but Im sure Taylor can make the most of them. Maybe at some point, someone will even give the webslinger a churro. Read Full Review

A top-notch introduction to a new series. Strong characterizations and art make this a must-read. Read Full Review

The art in both stories works really well. The first story has a lighter, more positive tone and the art reflects that. The second story is more ominous is how it builds tension up to the final reveal, so the use of shadows throughout is perfect. Great job to both artists. Read Full Review

I've added Friendly to my pull list, not because Amazing Spider-Man doesn't provide me the thrills I demand in my Spidey tales"it does. But I have a feeling Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man is going to be the book that lets us get to know Peter Parker even more than we already do, somehow, by letting the guy be a person instead of an icon. Read Full Review

FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #1 is laid back, almost to a fault. However, Tom Taylor still delivers a very enjoyable book from start to finish. I definitely recommend it to Spidey fans, since it's got some classic Peter Parker moments in it. Juann Cabal's beautiful art makes up for any slights I may have with the story. Read Full Review

Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #1 is that kind of book that you would recommend to readers who want superhero stories where the importance of the hero is what's behind the mask. Fixing damages, carrying your groceries, or just being a friendly neighbor matters. This creative team gets that, and I can't wait to see more of what this Spidey has to offer the people who surround him. Read Full Review

In short, this is a wonderful opening story for a new Spider-Man book. Continuity demands are light, and both the main story and backup story that can easily go places. Fans looking to pick up a new comic should check this one out if theyve liked Spidey in the past. Super-fans? Its a safe bet youve already gotten this one. Read Full Review

Friendly Neighborhood Spider-man #1 has plenty of appeal as it explores the quieter side of Peter Parker's life. Read Full Review

Not all of Spidey’s adventures have to be sprawling epics or have world-ending stakes. And it is that understanding that makes Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #1 such a charming read. Tom Taylor, Juann Cabal, and Nolan Woodard zoom in on Peter’s new building and the (relatively) normal people living there to show how Peter keeps being a hero even when Thanos or the Green Goblin isn’t around. A welcome change of pace from the faster-paced, more theatrical main title. Read Full Review

A perfect compliment to Spencer & Ottley's ASM. This is a book that every die-hard Spidey fan will appreciate. Read Full Review

Despite its flaws, Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #1is everything I expected and most of what I hoped for. It is a good Spider-Man comic, if not a great one, but the potential is there for it to become something special. Long-time Spider-Fans will find it enjoyable, if nothing else. Read Full Review

I really was caught up in this book, and despite its flaws, I think it displays Spider-Man at his best. Read Full Review

Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #1 is a great start to Tom Taylor's run on this series. Right away Taylor capturing what makes Spider-Man and Peter Parker compelling as characters. The world around them is properly developed with the back-up story providing an impactful note to leave fans wanting to come back for more. All of this is brought to life by Juann Cabal and Marcelo Ferreira artwork that fit the tone of their assigned stories. If you're a Spider-Man I recommend checking out Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #1. Read Full Review

"Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man" #1 brings readers a Spidey for the people, by the people. Read Full Review

This is a good, just not amazing (or spectacular) start to a new Spider-Man book. Tom Taylor gets everyone up to speed on Peter/Spider-Mans life and sets up a mystery that has me intrigued. I recommend this to old and new Spidey fans, I just think the best is yet to come. Read Full Review

I'm not sure where the over-arching narrative is headed but the charming and endearing writing of Peter by Taylor has me on-board for my first Spider-Man title in over a decade. Read Full Review

In a quiet and polished debut, Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #1 does just enough to justify an addition to the Spidey line. A major development for a long-time character also happens in the backup story. It remains to be seen if this title will feel worthwhile moving forward, but Tom Taylor has done great things with lesser concepts, so for now Im sticking with it. Read Full Review

This book doesn't provide the kind of madcap vibe I had hoped it. Sure, there are a couple of surprises to contend with, but everything seems so nice; it is almost like a Pleasantville version of Spider-Man. Still, Taylor has shown that he can write with the best of 'em, so a little faith is deserved in this not Amazing and not Spectacular Spider- Man book. Read Full Review

A strikingly beautiful and sometimes sincere issue that shines on the small scale, this new status quo for Spidey fails to establish a bigger picture that sets all the pieces in place before it starts playing around with them. Read Full Review

I'll ask the question: Did we need another Spider-Man title? Answer? In my opinion, no we did not. If you are a fan of a kinder, gentler, less complicatedSpider-Man then this is the title for you. Read Full Review

Simon DelMonte

Jan 09, 2019

I hate the cancer trope. It's always maudlin and manipulative. Why are we seeing it again?

Synthozoid

Jan 10, 2019

Great script, great artwork. I thoroughly enjoyed this issue.

Rachit Mittal

Aug 05, 2021

Art: Good Story:Good. Mary Jane and Peter story was amazing. I liked this alot.

Psycamorean

Jan 09, 2019

This was a really great first issue. From the first two pages, it's certain that Tom Taylor understands Spider-Man and Peter Parker. The bulk of this issue is Peter Parker just helping his neighbors and it works well as long as you like Peter Parker. The actual plot involving this neighbor of his and her connections to a supervillain isn't established until about halfway through the issue, and on that front, not a ton happens. But we get introduced to the supporting cast and they all seem okay so far. I'm sure they'll be developed more. We also get more mileage out of Peter being roommates with Boomerang and it's great. The back up story is what will be talked about, though. It's a short story about Peter and MJ having breakfast and then Au nt May going out. We find out that Aunt May has cancer. I don't think the two events are unrelated. Peter made a deal with Mephisto to save his aunt, and it cost him his marriage. Now, Peter and MJ are a happy couple again and Aunt May has what could end up being a death sentence. Aunt May has died before and the threat of her dying is nothing new. But if it's in the context I think it is, it could be a very powerful and impactful. I'm willing to see where it leads. more

Super-Adaptoid

Jan 10, 2019

Strangely enough, I kinda liked this. I only picked it up on a whim because I have not been fond of Spencer’s ASM at all but I did enjoy Chip’s PPTSSM while it lasted. The first story in this issue was pretty darn good - I enjoyed the characters and liked how Pete’s life was at the forefront. The backup story was...well, as many have already said, this has been done before so we will see where it goes. But I liked this well enough to give a couple more issues a try and added it to my pull list immediately after reading it.

CrazyforRAMU

Jul 26, 2019

Spidey gets a small-scale title to showcase his littlest, most retail problems. Like, say, alien refugees in his building and ominous family health crises. The ongoing plot hooks are a bit ridiculous (and lacking in novelty), but the most important thing, the TONE of the book, is perfect. This issue breathes terrific life into Peter's neighborhood and makes his relationship with it incredibly endearing.

MKW69

Jan 09, 2019

I loved most of it, but extra story has potential to either elevate or Doom this book.

mrDovydas

Jan 09, 2019

Exactly what I've expected from this book - a more street-level story, compared to the main book. And Tom Taylor perfectly manages to capture this whole setting. Spidey definitely reads like himself, and the background characters are not too bad either. Cabal's artwork is great as well, it really suits the tone of the book. The backup story will probably be the main story of this book moving forward, and while it's not new, I am very sure it will be interesting to see where it goes from here. Overall, a very good start. Can't remember the last time all Spider-books were this good.

Kalaoui

Jan 11, 2019

Great star. Wasn't sure about another Spidey book but this actually worked well!.

DDJamesB

Jan 25, 2019

This is actually some really good spidey stuff. Great storyand I actually love the art.

Spacey Medicine

Jun 03, 2019

This was actually really cute and fun and normally I’d give it an 8.5/10 but then there was Boomerang, 11/10

thecomiccookebook

Jan 09, 2019

I thought this was a good start to another Spider-Man book that sets the tone for Tom Taylor to focus on local crimes rather than any big, end-of-the-world scenarios. That said, the story line itself doesn't feel all that interesting. Taylor nails the pathos of Spider-Man but not the story. Juann Cabal has art that I'm conflicted about for it feels very similar to Mikel Janin. The backup story hooked me in but I expect there to be no consequence when all is said and done. Overall, pretty good but some noticeable problems.

waltgator93

Jan 09, 2019

For a first issue it was pretty good! Tom Taylor shows is that he knows what’s going on in the other Spider-Man book unfortunately not fully convinced that he has Peter Parker down, well more like Spider-Man. I know that Tom can write some funny dialogue still have to see it in this book. While the funny dialogue that he did write some were more of an “eye roll” moment. Some of the funny dialogue landed and had a good chuckle. He does a good job at showing us the good heart in peter. Slightly confused on why Peteris carryingup his neighbors grocery’s though. Also confuse on the cliffhanger but hey cliffhangers can be confusing. The art amazing job by Juan.

Br'er Lapin AKA 20-Ish Ceiln

Jan 20, 2019

Solid, but not quite the game changing debut I was expecting from Tom Taylor.

SloboSOY

Jan 14, 2019

Yes it's fun but nothing really original. The save is even hard to believe. All the rest have a deja vu taste. I kind of expect something more. And Comon they put MJ/Peter Back just yet & Bam May have another health issue ... Sure ! Cover - More a IDW kid comics cover, or a Ultimate one. Not in link. 1/2 Writing - Both story aren't bad but I think there is something missing. 2/3 Arts - Both have good & less good part. There too it's lacking of something. 2/3 Feeling - Not what I wanted to read. 0/2

ohhaimark

Jan 11, 2019

THE GOOD: -Okay, I wish the backup story could've been the whole issue. It really, really hit me in the feels. This was one of those rare times the backup was better than the main story. THE BAD: -Really didn't like the art. It felt stiff and lifeless. -This series didn't feel like anything special to me. It doesn't give me any reason not to save the money and just buy the main ongoing Spidey series. -The humor in this issue just felt really off. Like I was supposed to laugh, but never did, because nothing was really that funny. -I believe it was Joss Whedon who said, "It's no fun to watch a movie about someone who already knows it's a wonderful life." This was the same thing but to a different degree. For me it's no fu n to read about a character who is perfect and always an angel. Now I don't mean we have to go all Tom King-style broken superheroes, but still. -That underwear scene was just a big NO for me. -And I really didn't like the end. I just don't think this series was my thing, I won't read any more issues for sure. more

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myconius - Jan 12, 2019

i had that same problem back when i was reading '18 Days'. eventually the back-ups were more interesting than the main story.

ohhaimark - Jan 12, 2019

That's interesting. 18 Days is one of the few Grant Morrison stories I've never read. I heard it wasn't very good.

myconius - Jan 12, 2019

yeah. stay FAR far away from 18 Days. Grant only wrote 3 of the issues before it'd been taken over by other writers. the plot never advanced and it was eventually cancelled before it got anywhere near concluding. all a bunch of build up and back story for nothing. not only could i not find anyone who wanted to buy them off me, i couldn't even GIVE them away. eventually i just had to toss them in the recycling bin. they went in there with Avatarex and other odd comics i couldn't get rid of.

ohhaimark - Jan 13, 2019

YIKES! That sounds even worse than I thought! That's too bad you couldn't get rid of them. Avatarex is yet another of Grant's that I never read. That's the thing with Grant, in the rare time that he misses, he'll often miss huge. That reminds of the time and money I wasted on WW: Earth One.

myconius - Jan 13, 2019

oh no! don’t worry. i got rid of them alright. RIGHT into the recycling! ;D . . . . Avatarex got cancelled before it even began. yeah. that’s the thing Grant is still one of my favorite writers, but i’m not just going to expect to love every single thing he does. we all have our wins and losses. ….hahaha. YEAH! WW: earth one, that was definitely a story that i did NOT care for. i gave away my copy. don’t think i even bothered with the sequel.

ohhaimark - Jan 13, 2019

Lol. No, I'm never going to instantly love something just because a writer I liked wrote it. I didn't read the second one of WW: Earth One either. I don't think I can stand more of that portrayal of Etta Candy.

myconius - Jan 13, 2019

hahahahaha! glad to see i wasn't the only one who didn't like that gawdawful portrayal of Etta Candy. xD . . . . "WOO WOO!"