Spider-Man #1

One of the most shocking, harrowing, and gut-punching beginnings to any Spidey story I've ever read. Without a doubt, it's gonna be one for the ages. Read Full Review

Abrams proves he can hang in the "primetime" of the comic world! An absolutely fantastic first issue that will have Spidey fans a buzz for sure! I highly recommend this book!! Read Full Review

J.J. Abrams and his son Henry Abrams have teamed up to deliver to the world a very personal Spider-Man story Read Full Review

But the art by Sara Pichelli is tremendous and there's a lot of story still to be unpacked - so I have to recommend this series. Read Full Review

I figured the comic would be entertaining but this goes beyond that. This may be the surprise of the week. Read Full Review

Spider-Man #1 lives up to the hype thanks to its superstar creative team and a surprising plot twist. Read Full Review

Devastating, beautiful, and surprising all at once, J.J. Abrams, Henry Abrams, and Sara Pichelli'sSpider-Man miniseries is off to an amazing start. Don't wait 'til it's been spoiled for you to see what all the fuss is about! Read Full Review

'Spider-Man' #1 is a good book and is well worth a read. When you add the beautiful art it becomes a must buy. Read Full Review

This might not be the story that revolutionizes Spidey stories forever, but it's solid enough that it'll certainly keep new readers invested - and that might be victory enough for a series as high-profile as this. Read Full Review

This book has all the trappings of a contemplative, dark, and relatable tale. It has everything in a Spidey story from the action, dire stakes, and most importantly it's empathic.  Read Full Review

Personally, I didn't enjoy how the Abrams duo has characterized Peter Parker. My idealized version of Peter wouldn't do what Peter does in this story, but this is really a story about Peter & MJ's son Ben, so they had to get Peter out of the way, so it is what it is. After reading the 1st 2 issues, I think I can safely skip the rest of the series at full price. I suspect the balance of these issues are going to be in dollar bins within a year or so. I also suspect when this is collected the trade paperback will sell decently well to people curious to see a Spidey story by JJ Abrams, essentially the same demographic that went out and bought lots of issue #1. Read Full Review

I liked this issue, I can see why I have seen a mixed response to it in places, however I try to be open to new tellings and approaches to a hero. While this is not the Peter I know and love there is plenty of time for him to return and it's not like the shock of the death in the issue wouldn't impact any one of us in his shoes. Read Full Review

Overall: Spider-Man #1 was an enjoyable read. The Abrams kick this new title off with an intense issue full of emotion. The strength of this issue is clearly the character work and dialogue. I believe that the Abrams have the ingredients for what could be a special story. If you are a Spider-Man fan then I would certainly recommend giving Spider-Man #1 a try. Read Full Review

It's an OK start to the miniseries and I'll check to see if the second issue can rebound things a little. Otherwise, this is a misfire from a pretty promising team. Read Full Review

Sara Pichelli does a great job on the art, but the story is both very familiar and remarkably basic. Read Full Review

The most promising aspect about Spider-Man #1 in addition to its art is its potential to explore a world fresh from the continuity of the Marvel Universe, it can go in any sort of direction and anything could happen next. Read Full Review

Man" #1 is a different take on Peter Parker's life that doesn't capitalize what makes the property great. Read Full Review

(And, completely appropo of nothing, Ilove the use of the '90s animated series logo on the cover!) Read Full Review

I can’t really recommend this book to most people. If you’re a diehard Abrams fan, you’re going to buy it anyways. Anyone else will be left underwhelmed by dishonest marketing, a so far uninteresting hero and villain, and art that usually doesn’t go all the way to make you believe what the book is trying to tell you. I can only recommend this book if you’re up for a passing-the-torch story, but even then, it’s kind of unoriginal. Read Full Review

This first issue is perfectly mediocre, treading ground that other comics already have several times over. Read Full Review

This is a terrible story with good artwork that completely assassinates the character of Peter Parker in the name of shock value, to sell a story that couldn't be promoted on its own merits. Read Full Review

It's a special take on Spider-Man " the one that really doesn't have anything new or interesting to say. Read Full Review

Sara Pichelli's artwork is the strongest aspect of this issue, and does a great job at displaying the Abramses' cinematic style of storytelling, but even this Spider-Man superstar artist isn't enough to forgive all the negative comic book tropes this series relies on to tell its story. Read Full Review

I tried to approach it with an open mind and not judge it before actually reading it, hoping to find at least a decent story. Unfortunately, there is none to be found. Yeah, money and fame can buy you a chance to write and easily publish a story. But it can't make you a good writer. Read Full Review

With Miles, Peter, Gwen, Ben, Kaine, and countless other web-heroes swinging around New York does Marvel really need another Spider-Man? No, and even if it did I doubt this is the one fans would ask for. Pass. Read Full Review

Spider-Man #1 is an inauspicious start to what might be the biggest Spider-Man comic of 2019. Fans of Spider-Man, Abrams, or Pichelli may hope to find something to love here. Unfortunately, the poor storytelling, bland characterizations, and less-than-memorable visuals combine to make Spider-Man #1 hard to recommend. Read Full Review

Doku

Sep 18, 2019

One of the best individual issues of spider-man that I've read in quite some time. JJ and Henry Abrams are a great father/son writing team and Sara Pichelli's pencils are sublime. A new mysterious villain...check. Real stakes and a story that isn't a retread of the past...check. Top notch artwork...check. This one has it all. I urge everyone to check out this book.

Alan

Oct 17, 2019

I think the people hate this run only because they thought that it was gonna be Spiderman 4. I really liked the first issue in the sense that the writers really made a different story on Spiderman. Some people don't like that and I can see why. People like the classic spiderman story where unble ben dies blah blah. But I think its refreshing to have a new story line; something completely different. For me to give a 10 to a comic book, I would have to be on my toes reading the whole issue. I would also want to keep on turning the page and see what happens next. I would also be debating if I really want to turn the page or keep on staring at the beautiful art. This comic book ticked all those boxes of mine and I'd give it a 10.

TotyGamer

Apr 19, 2020

I haven't read it yet, but someone gave a "1" who also didn't read it and because he was mad he didn't get a spider-man 4 movie. Here to compensate the score :)

Ken b

Sep 21, 2019

I don't even read many Marvel comics but this seemed interesting so I picked it up and read it. I love that he's taking a whole new approach to this, although I feel it's mislabeled since it's not even about "Spider-man". I loved this book can't wait for the next one.

Toonstrack

Sep 18, 2019

It was good you guys. What on Earth is with the hate this book is getting? Its an original story, its something different gor Spidey, and it gives us a promising new character. I just dont get the negativity surrounding this book, because it isnt perfect but its by no means a bad issue.

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Psycamorean - Sep 18, 2019

They story of Peter and MJ having a kid is not new by any means.

Psycamorean - Sep 18, 2019

The story of Peter and MJ having a kid is not new by any means.

Psycamorean - Sep 18, 2019

Don't know why that posted twice and once with a spelling error, sorry.

Toonstrack - Sep 18, 2019

I know that story isnt new but this charcater is... We still have yet to learn about him tho

Psycamorean - Sep 18, 2019

There's another spider-kid with the same name in Spider-Girl's universe. How different can he be from the multiple other spider-kids? This issue didn't show anything unique about him, and shouldn't it do that if they want us to keep reading? He's the main character.

Toonstrack - Sep 18, 2019

I mean... Its pretty clear theyhad to set up a lot of stuff in this issue. I dont think it wouldve cut it to put on the first page 'Spidey and MJ are married in this story and have a kid but there was this bad guy named...' And so on. Abrams is writing in a more cinematic movie like style which isnt that surprising. So the hook in this case is the premise and setting, then the character stuff comes after that.

Psycamorean - Sep 18, 2019

But there's nothing new or interesting about the premise and setting, so you need to have good character work that isn't there.

Toonstrack - Sep 19, 2019

The premise may not be new but its definitely interesting to me. I think the concept of a coming of age featuring spideys son is a really cool premise. But its ok if you disagree

Br'er Lapin AKA 20-Ish Ceiln - Sep 19, 2019

I don't believe that it is good... because of JJ Abrams, but I will give it a fair shake all the same when I read it.

maxquisling

Sep 19, 2019

Great art, clean start and most importantly it was fun. Solid first issue. Will be back for issue 2.

Anotherfan

Sep 18, 2019

Really apreciate the story and the art. What's the problem with this issue ?

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Toonstrack - Sep 18, 2019

People seem to be spewing nepotism which I mean is a valid complaint but if anything the response indicates why this kinda stuff happens. Henry Abrams is being criticized quite intensely for his first outing, no doubt because of his lineage. I mean who wouldnt help their kid out though, its not like we know his writing sucks but he keeps getting books.

hasanturkoglu

Sep 18, 2019

"This is a good story; it talks about people, family, love, loneliness and much more...then it just so happens that all of this takes place in the world of Spider-Man. Spider-Man is a vehicle to tell stories about people and their struggles...and that is amazing." says Sara Pichelli. Absolutely I agree and Sara Pichelli is definitely a good choice as a penciler for the series. I think the value of this series will be realized years later, even if it has a good ending. Like Miles Morales, Ben Parker will be loved after many years, but I still don't want Ben Parker involved in the 616 universe. The character can have his own comic book series in his own universe, I'm ok with that, but that's the comic book industry... And the cover of S pider-Man #1. Sorry Olivier Coipel... You're a good penciler, but this time the cover's not that good. The characters' anatomical mistakes are very noticeable. I think it made a difference to these days when comic books started to repeat itself too much. And I don't know who the real writer is, Dad Abrams? or son Abrams? But the comic book made a nice start, hopefully it progresses beautifully and is well written to a good end. Give a chance to this comic book that has a cinematic technical panels and words. Don't be biased and be open to innovation, you will not regret. Stay with comics. more

Talon1load

Sep 18, 2019

I enjoyed this first issue. Ben is a new and interesting character who has different life experiences than his dad who is broken from his time as Spiderman. I look forward to seeing where Ben goes from here.

Kalaoui

Sep 18, 2019

It's not bad. I'm curious enough to continue reading. Pichelli's art doesn't hurt either. Yeah the marketing was weird but what does that have to do with the final product? Anyway do you I guess.

DDJamesB

Sep 27, 2019

For what it is, its a good read with great art and lots of potential.

mrDovydas

Oct 17, 2019

I did quite enjoyed it, although there are many flaws that could ruin it in the long run. But we'll see.

Afre

Sep 18, 2019

Ar t isn't for me, but it is not bad. Writing is eh. For a first issue, it has me interested, but I am not sold yet completely. But it has surprises in it as well. It is something different than what I expected.

cincyfan

Nov 09, 2019

shocking from the start

Br'er Lapin AKA 20-Ish Ceiln

Sep 20, 2019

This legit feels like a Spider-man movie script. One that never got made. It has that same unambitious and not straying too far from what the public knows about Spider-man feel, while making it penetrable for casual fans. The writing isn't terrible (I don't like JJ Abrams so consider this me being fair), the art is incredible, but it feels empty. There is something not fully developed here. I didn't like it, but I am not writing it off completely yet.

CrazyforRAMU

Apr 04, 2020

For something so hyped, there's a shocking lack of storytelling polish when you open the comic. Sara Pichelli is a superstar, and there are some powerful bones visible in the artwork. But most pages look unfinished, like a couple hours of tightening and polishing work were skipped. The script, too, has a second-draft feel. The story's straight and the pacing is worked out well, but the detail and distinctiveness that would make you really care about the characters and events are missing. What you get is a generic AU story told generically. Not a tragic disappointment in itself, but miles away from the "important blockbuster" the editors and marketers promised you.

allenquanobi

Sep 18, 2019

An alright, if not predictable plot as it goes along. This could very well be a pitch by Abrams for a spider man movie he wants to do. The art is fine, which is surprising for Pichelli, who I usually love. The big downside for me is the coloring, since Pichellis art is usually supplemented by Justin Ponsor's colors but unfortunately he passed, much too soon. It results in art that feels a little anime/manga like. Not sure if I'll continue this read or not. Edit: also I don't like Peter in this at all. I get that this is an alternate reality, but the way he goes about with his life and his responsibilities? Yes they're setting up that he will either sacrifice himself by the end or do the right thing, but it's so cliché and predicta ble like I said earlier. Spider-man life story is an alternate reality too, but in that story Peter is written so well, by someone who gets the character. It's also so similar to a spider man story that already exists with Peter going through a similar injury and him becoming jaded because of it and a certain someone replacing his mantle, as you can see I'm trying very hard not to give spoilers, but even those who are very light in marvel mythos could probably guess where this is going. more

FeliciaParker

Sep 18, 2019

Marvel shouldn't have pretended that the series was starring Peter.

Thorson-98

Sep 19, 2019

Pretty boring

Spacey Medicine

Sep 28, 2019

Well, the art was nice.

Nightmare of Solomon

Sep 18, 2019

I guess I'm too cynical to enjoy a comic where Peter loses an arm and MJ gets killed...

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Toonstrack - Sep 18, 2019

Guess you never read Ultimate which debuted Miles and killed Peter off then...

BirdmanG07 - Sep 18, 2019

Thanks for marking your review with *Spoilers*

Nightmare of Solomon - Sep 18, 2019

@toonstrack *puts his Miles Morales Ultimate Spider-Man Ultimate Collection back on the shelves* I'm sorry, what was that?

allenquanobi - Sep 18, 2019

@toonstrack you mean the series that took 100+ issues to do that? Instead of doing it right off the bat as a gimic?

Toonstrack - Sep 18, 2019

@Nightmare, ok.... So.... Whats your problem with this issue again? @allen Its not a gimmick, they didnt even advertise it. Its a story element. This book clearly wont be focussing on Peter, this is a new take

Nightmare of Solomon - Sep 18, 2019

@Toonstrack Ultimate Spider-Man had more build-up... instead, it feels like a slightly less gross version of Spider-Man: Reign, and I think I'm older and more worn-out (ie: cynical) to deal with such a storyline

Toonstrack - Sep 18, 2019

Fair enough I guess. Sorry for being a bit presumptuous

M1sf1r3

Nov 19, 2019

Prelude: So J.J. Abrams is writing a Spider-Man story with his son. Should be interesting. The Good: The art is good. Not great but good. The Bad: Dialogue is very weak. Reminds me of Bendis-Speak and you don't want to be reminding me of that. Oh, great. Fridging is back. WHY IS FRIDGING BACK?! Got some classic teen angst as well... Great. Wow, almost everything is completely unlikable, especially Ben. Conclusion: Wow, that was something. Welp, guess my rating has to go so low due to character assassination.

SnakeWilson

Sep 18, 2019

did not like this, not only because some story decisions are bad, but also because the marketing for this made me think marvel would make spider man 4 in comic form and i will never forgive them for that..

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Psycamorean - Sep 18, 2019

The Spider-Man 4 thing is stupid.

SnakeWilson - Sep 19, 2019

i don't care, alex ross lied to me

Br'er Lapin AKA 20-Ish Ceiln - Sep 19, 2019

I would have so loved a comic adaptation of Spider-man 4. Hopefully now that Sony has the rights back they will give us the real deal, but that still sounds practically impossible even though everyone would be willing to do it. Hollywood.

Psycamorean - Sep 19, 2019

Alex Ross didn't lie to you. The comic book newssites made a connection that wasn't actually there. Get over it and review the book based on what actually matters.

Dadinho

Sep 18, 2019

i didn't even read it, I just created an account and came here dislike it because of the marketing that made me hope we would have a Spider man 4 movie.

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Psycamorean - Sep 18, 2019

That's stupid and this review should be removed.

Alex17 - Sep 19, 2019

This review doesn't have its place here. Should be removed

Br'er Lapin AKA 20-Ish Ceiln - Sep 19, 2019

I feel your pain. Also, there are people who leave 1 star reviews before books are even out, so you are right at home hobestly...

Br'er Lapin AKA 20-Ish Ceiln - Sep 19, 2019

honestly*

Psycamorean - Sep 19, 2019

I hated this Spider-Man comic, but reviews should be from people who actually read the book and not people who are upset that they won't get a sequel to a trilogy of films in which one is good until you watch enough times to realize how creepy Peter is.

Dadinho - Sep 19, 2019

i said in the first sentence that i didnt' read it, im being honest with everyone, if u think this is a stupid behave, that's fine, just ignore it

Br'er Lapin AKA 20-Ish Ceiln - Sep 19, 2019

Poor JJ Abrams. He will be very depressed. In all seriousness though, yeah you shouldn't have done this. For the people who use this site for what it is for, it is bad for them. You could at least edit it to a 5 so it doesn't tank the user score based on non-review.

TotyGamer - Apr 19, 2020

I haven't read it too but I gave a "10" to compensate the score.

Psycamorean

Sep 18, 2019

Ugh, I was not expecting good things from this and yet somehow I'm still offended. It's treading very familiar ground without doing anything particularly new. Peter and MJ having a spider-kid is not new and it's been done better than this is doing so far. Add in some uninspired dialogue and story cliches to that over-done idea, and you get this. The solicitation even hypes up its shock value. But there's nothing particularly shocking here aside from the fact that Nick Lowe tried to make this happen for a decade or something. It's just so tiring to read this. Cadaverous is an uninspired, weak villain who's barely in the issue. There's no mystery here. It's boring, bland and pointless. Oh and it's not 616 Spidey so you don't have to read it t o keep up. What a relief. If only it wasn't my favorite character being given this shoddy writing. This reads like a Tom King comic, if you're into that. I'm not. more

ohhaimark

Sep 21, 2019

THE GOOD: -The art was good. The colors were a bit flat, but it depicted the characters well. THE BAD: -Wow. This was bad. Really bad. -That beginning was really rushed, and the death had no weight to it whatsoever. -This is just poor writing. The dialogue is simplistic to the point where it's boring, and it relies too heavily on emotions that aren't there. -I do not give a crap about Ben. -This is so cliche. Everything. Ben and his relationship with Peter, Ben finding out he has powers. This is just other, better stories, blended together into one hot mess. -Oh god, don't even get me started on Faye. -Cadaverous is a boring villain that was built up way too much. -Nope. The end doesn't hook me, this wa s stupid, I'm not picking up the next issue. more

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myconius - Oct 2, 2019

yikes! how to buy your way into comics. this is pathetic.

ohhaimark - Oct 2, 2019

Yeah. I was concerned when I found out Jar Jar Abrams was writing a Spider-Man comic, I was concerned. I’m not the biggest Spider-Man fan, but even I felt offended by this.