i reviewed this issue earlier today and reading your review, I believe we might have had a mind meld
Giant-Size: Amazing Spider-Man #1
| Writer | Chip Zdarsky, Al Ewing |
| Artist | Cafu, Mark Buckingham |
| Cover Price | $7.99 |
Summer starts with a bang with GIANT-SIZE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1! Kevin Smith makes his triumphant return to Marvel with a Spider-Man story that will have your heart beating in overdrive and your sides hurting from how much you're laughing. As if that wasn't enough, Al Ewing and Mark Buckingham spin a decade-spanning adventure with Spider-Man and some of his best friends! And if that weren't enough, Chip Zdarsky and CAFU introduce a brand-new character who will play a big role in the future of Marvel Comics! Don't miss it!
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CRITIC REVIEWS
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9.5
The Comicbook Dispatch - dragoncache
Jun 18, 2025Humor becomes a weapon. Heroes succumb to righteous anger. New heroes arise to defend the multiverse in Giant-Size Amazing Spider-Man #1. And when they're most needed, Spidey and his iconic friends remind us why Earth-616 remains the brightest star in Marvel's sky. Read Full Review
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9.0
Super Hero Hype - Matt Morrison
Jun 10, 2025While it is unlikely to truly "change the future of Marvel Comics, the old-school anthology nature of Giant-Size Amazing Spider-Man #1 makes it worth reading. If you're a Spider-Fan looking for a buffet-style sampling of the best of Marvel, this is a good one. And if you're a newcomer to the comics, it is a welcome entry point to Earth-616. Read Full Review
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9.0
AIPT - David Brooke
Jun 11, 2025Giant-Size Amazing Spider-Man #1 is a fun, varied, and visually dazzling tribute to the character, offering a little something for everyone whether you're here for laughs, multiverse shenanigans, or fresh heroes. While the price is a hurdle, the creative talent and content density more than justify the splurge for Spidey fans. Read Full Review