matt4hire's review
4.0
The first issue's pretty fun, a short superhero story with pulp trappings. It's nothing special, but it does its job and is entertaining.
The second story, the Spider-Gwen story, is reason #1 to pick this up. Gwen's world is an interesting and entertaining one, and Rodriguez's art kills. (Also: I'm reading the Spider-Gwen ongoing, and I could kill for a Matt Murdock, Mob Lawyer spin-off).
The third issue, about Aaron Aikman, is the only real stinker. Weaver's art, which usually has a pleasant cleanness, here gets really rough, and the story manages to be about the most boring thing in the world.
The fourth story's pretty great. Focusing on a sociopathic, abused "Patton Perlin" (or something like that) who gets bitten by a spider that turns him into a cannibalistic monster, it manages to be really creepy and just a great story.
The last one, about Sp//dr (I really have no idea how to pronounce that), has some good art and neat character designs. The story is a Neon Genesis Evangelion riff, so it's not super-imaginative, but this one's mostly about character and world-building, anyways.
The second story, the Spider-Gwen story, is reason #1 to pick this up. Gwen's world is an interesting and entertaining one, and Rodriguez's art kills. (Also: I'm reading the Spider-Gwen ongoing, and I could kill for a Matt Murdock, Mob Lawyer spin-off).
The third issue, about Aaron Aikman, is the only real stinker. Weaver's art, which usually has a pleasant cleanness, here gets really rough, and the story manages to be about the most boring thing in the world.
The fourth story's pretty great. Focusing on a sociopathic, abused "Patton Perlin" (or something like that) who gets bitten by a spider that turns him into a cannibalistic monster, it manages to be really creepy and just a great story.
The last one, about Sp//dr (I really have no idea how to pronounce that), has some good art and neat character designs. The story is a Neon Genesis Evangelion riff, so it's not super-imaginative, but this one's mostly about character and world-building, anyways.
nitnatbug's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
lekiwi's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
morgonwashere's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
murph_the_serf's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting prelude to Spider-Verse but a mixed bag (I'm looking at you, weird Gerard Way chapter). Given how complex SV will probably be this did a good job of setting the stage.
cdoyle96's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
aroldo's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
carogerlach's review
5.0
Wow I’m obsessed with Spider-Gwen after reading this! Gotta get the next one.
pokiman2001's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
hilmi_isa2023's review against another edition
fast-paced
2.0
Well, I guess it's OK. To be honest, I bought this graphic novel initially to read before the film of Spiderman : Across the Spider-Verse premiered.
However, I only read it after I watched the film instead. Probably because I was expecting something similar to the animated movie and I found this book does not meet my expectations.
Story of 'Gwen Stacy : Spider-Woman' is certainly the saving grace of this book and I absolutely love it. The idea of Gwen as Spidey instead of Peter Parker is intriguing and interesting in my opinion.
However, I only read it after I watched the film instead. Probably because I was expecting something similar to the animated movie and I found this book does not meet my expectations.
Story of 'Gwen Stacy : Spider-Woman' is certainly the saving grace of this book and I absolutely love it. The idea of Gwen as Spidey instead of Peter Parker is intriguing and interesting in my opinion.