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royallyreading's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
dantew's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
linniescorner's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
roxanamalinachirila's review against another edition
3.0
A pretty cool interpretation of Spider-Man, now with pretty ugly drawings (sorry, Carmine Di Giandomenico, I just hate the style).
It's the 1930's and the city is an almost Gotham-like mess of criminals and corrupt politicians working together against the interest of the common man, with the Goblin in charge. Young Peter lives with his aunt May, who is a socialist demanding more for people, which lands her on the wrong side of the city's 'finest'. His uncle Ben died in a horrendous murder not long before the comic started.
Peter's taken through town by Ben Urich, a journalist who shows him the underbelly of the world they live in and teaches him a thing or two about photography, so Peter can pay for college. During a bit of personal investigating, though, Peter comes into contact with a supernatural spider which transforms him in a pretty horrifying sequence.
This Spider-Man feels like someone older than the usual Peter Parker, and he doesn't hold back from using a gun (although he seems to give that up by the end). The story is dark and gritty, and I think it could have used a couple of extra issues and more development, but it works and, for once, I don't feel like I've accidentally started in the middle of a series again.
It's the 1930's and the city is an almost Gotham-like mess of criminals and corrupt politicians working together against the interest of the common man, with the Goblin in charge. Young Peter lives with his aunt May, who is a socialist demanding more for people, which lands her on the wrong side of the city's 'finest'. His uncle Ben died in a horrendous murder not long before the comic started.
Peter's taken through town by Ben Urich, a journalist who shows him the underbelly of the world they live in and teaches him a thing or two about photography, so Peter can pay for college. During a bit of personal investigating, though, Peter comes into contact with a supernatural spider which transforms him in a pretty horrifying sequence.
This Spider-Man feels like someone older than the usual Peter Parker, and he doesn't hold back from using a gun (although he seems to give that up by the end). The story is dark and gritty, and I think it could have used a couple of extra issues and more development, but it works and, for once, I don't feel like I've accidentally started in the middle of a series again.
asganger's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
squid7000's review against another edition
5.0
Such a good look at Peter, and how he's different and how he's the same given the setting and differential situations in his life. All the characters are compelling and complex. Art is great. Love it.
matteldritch92's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
elturko64's review against another edition
3.0
A really cool take on spiderman. I wasn't a fan of the art, and this interpretation of Peter was a bit off. Yet having Spiderman in the backdrop of the 3o's soaked in a noir atmosphere was very cool. Curious to see if there are any more comics with noir spiderman. Pretty cool.