Uncanny Spider-Man #1

Uncanny Spider-Man #1 provides a unique insight into the headspace of Nightcrawler in a way that helps the reader interpret the Fall of X event. Read Full Review

Uncanny Spider-Man #1 is a wonderful piece of deception. It merges two of the most popular corners of the Marvel universe just by putting Nightcrawler in a costume and pretending he’s a web-slinger, and the concept is amazing. Read Full Review

Bolstered by fantastic art, this issue was the best of Spurrier's current run. Nightcrawler faithful, your draught may at last be coming to an end. (Fingers crossed.) Read Full Review

Garbett delivers fantastic action and thrills with the art in this issue. The character design is fantastic and I love the look of the issue a lot. Read Full Review

Uncanny Spider-Man #1 weaves a tangled web for Kurt Wagner, as he dons a new identity and continues to keep fighting the good fight. It's far from a gimmicky title, but another entry into a solid character study and something worth reading, whether you're a Spidey fan, an X-Men fan or both. Read Full Review

Uncanny Spider-Man #1 is an excellent debut for the rare Nightcrawler solo series one that weds the character's intrinsic joy with the tragic optimism he must possess in a world filled by so many shadows. Read Full Review

Uncanny Spider-Man #1 is a fun read but there's moments the characterization of Nightcrawler seems a bit odd and outdated. Still, it's an interesting new take for the character and with what's teased, a hell of a big deal for what's to come for the entire X-Men line. Read Full Review

Uncanny Spider-Man #1 is a solid start to the new status quo for Nightcrawler during the Fall of X direction. Si Spurrier and Lee Garbett highlight how even in this situation Nightcrawler is a superhero at heart and wants to live a life protecting others. Balancing that out with the heavy emotional weight Nightcrawler is carrying after what Orchis did to mutants is something with a lot of potential to explore during this mini-series. Read Full Review

As for Uncanny Spider-Man #1 itself, writer Si Spurrier does a commendable job of integrating Kurt to the wider Spider-Verse while also continuing his ongoing Nightcrawler/Krakoa narrative that started in Way of X. This comic is very much of a larger piece he began in that series, but still new reader friendly enough for people to jump aboard with. Read Full Review

For the casual fan, the adventure works as a bit of a What If tale, but I doubt I'll stick around to see the larger story play out. Read Full Review

Out of Gluck

Sep 20, 2023

So I HATED Way of X. I HATED Legion of X even more and all the Onslaught garbage too. Expected to hate this but gave it a fair shake. As a Nightcrawler fan I feel like this is a return to form. It helps that he jettisoned the clunky supporting cast of the last 2 books. (No one cares about Lost and Forgetmenot). Liked the relationship between Kurt and Peter. Like the street level aspect which mutants don’t usually get. Intrigued to carry on, and I don’t give this score lightly.

Jawsh

Oct 10, 2023

Really vibed with this one

Screaming Enigma

Nov 01, 2023

Oh, we are so back. Si Spurrier writing Nightcrawler as the main character is something I've been missing, and this debut issue is just great. Aside from Garbett's nice art, Spurrier continues to write Kurt very well. I liked the more humorous approach he took to this title, especially in the beginning with Kurt trying to be witty and trying to have banter. However, that doesn't drown out the more serious moments, such as when he's talking with Peter and he has the "mini-Nightcrawler" talking down to him in his head. Overall, I thought this was a really strong start and I hope the team is able to maintain this level of quality.

Avanvolk

Oct 20, 2025

This was fun. Some much-needed levity in the wake of a devastating Hellfire Gala massacre. Kurt's attempts at Spidey banter were delightfully cringeworthy in the most endearing way. No idea where the story is gonna go from here, but I look forward to Spurrier continuing to flesh out Nightcrawler as he's done so well through Way of X and Legion of X. Garbett's art was great too.

CrazyforRAMU

Apr 02, 2025

I had a blast reading this. The story's clear and intriguing, the art's dynamic and sharp, and the dialogue is simply bursting with wit and cleverness. Still, I rate it a little shy of greatness. Mainly because I know a large part of my love for the script is my subjective simpatico-ness with Si Spurrier. And also I think that though they're earnest, Nightcrawler's psychological woes aren't all that novel.

Drasek83

Sep 20, 2023

Fun read

wakizashireviews

Oct 25, 2023

When I first read the solicit for this issue I wasn't sure about it. But this comic really surprised me. Spurrier has written an intriguing opening issue which is a lot of fun. Who knew we needed the Kurt Wagner version of Spider-Man? I enjoyed this a lot more than the current ASM series. Definitely worth a look.