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dahlreads's review
4.0
Read this event on and off for a couple of months and then really hunkered down to finish once the Into the SpiderVerse trailer came out. I’m admittedly not very well-read when it comes to Spidey, but I did love Silk’s solo comics, which is why I went back to read these. I’m impressed at just how EPIC this event was with so many writers and artists.
By far my favorite in the series were the Spider-Woman comics. Yes, the boys (and the pig) had a lot to do, but the spider women were just as important, if not more so. The entire event hinged upon Silk evading the Inheritors, and the best characters to look out for her were the female spiders. Though it was a lot, I feel like this event was a great intro to understand the different spider characters, and now I feel more comfortable seeking out specific titles for characters I want to learn more about.
By far my favorite in the series were the Spider-Woman comics. Yes, the boys (and the pig) had a lot to do, but the spider women were just as important, if not more so. The entire event hinged upon Silk evading the Inheritors, and the best characters to look out for her were the female spiders. Though it was a lot, I feel like this event was a great intro to understand the different spider characters, and now I feel more comfortable seeking out specific titles for characters I want to learn more about.
jagussow's review
5.0
Before I get into the main review, I really want to say how disappointed I am in Marvel and their omnibus edition of Spider-verse. There's a table of contents with no page numbers because the book doesn't have page numbers. This becomes a problem as immediately after the table of contents is a chronological order of reading. This order doesn't match the table of contents. So as characters splinter off on side missions, you have to stop and flip around to continue or finish the main story and then read the side stories of how it came together. Not ideal.
Marvel falling down on the design of the book aside, this is perhaps the best Spidey event book ever. Aside from giving great moments to all the main Spidey characters- Parker, Miles, Gwen, Spider 2099, Silk, Jessica Drew, etc, it creates a whole slew of new worlds and new twists on the Spider-man mythos and folds in various Spiders from pop culture - there's a story set in the 1960s cartoon, in a video game and in a newspaper comic strip. The art is gorgeous and varied from the Marvel house style, to a Disney version to steampunk Vulture.
The story itself is fun, engaging with constant ballooning stakes and obstacles (and a borrowed bit from BSG and clones). This is pure comicbook delight
Marvel falling down on the design of the book aside, this is perhaps the best Spidey event book ever. Aside from giving great moments to all the main Spidey characters- Parker, Miles, Gwen, Spider 2099, Silk, Jessica Drew, etc, it creates a whole slew of new worlds and new twists on the Spider-man mythos and folds in various Spiders from pop culture - there's a story set in the 1960s cartoon, in a video game and in a newspaper comic strip. The art is gorgeous and varied from the Marvel house style, to a Disney version to steampunk Vulture.
The story itself is fun, engaging with constant ballooning stakes and obstacles (and a borrowed bit from BSG and clones). This is pure comicbook delight
saramarie08's review
5.0
(Review of Edge of Spider-Verse and Spider-Verse)
The Edge of Spider-Verse title brings together five Spiders from other dimensions and lays the foundation for them being pulled together in the cosmic event, Spider-Verse. We start with Spider-Noir, where Spider-Man fights crime in the 1930s. He is challenged by the magician Mysterio, who wants Spider-Man’s blood for the Anansi, the God of Spiders. Next, we travel to another realm where Gwen Stacy was bitten instead of Peter. Gwen is the prime suspect in the death of Peter Parker, and her father is leading the investigation! Next, we find ourselves with Aaron Aikman who has developed a mechanized spider-suit to compliment his powers. Then, we’re off to a world where an obsessive Peter is bitten by a spider and becomes a hellish version of the superhero we know and love. The last story is SP//dr, a symbiotic mecha warrior with a sentient spider and young girl.
In Spider-Verse, all of these Spiders and a host more come together to fight The Inheritors, a family of powerful vampires-type beings who are jumping through dimensions to devour that reality's "Spider Totems". Some of the Spiders survive, but most fall to these god-like Inheritors. The family is aided by a Master Weaver who can show how all Spiders are connected through the multiverse, and the Weaver can open a portal directly to them. Guided by Earth 616's (our reality) Spiders, the small Spider-army fight back against The Inheritors and in order to save all former and future spiders from grizzly deaths. Fan favorites like Spider-Woman, Silk, Superior Spider-Man, Miles Morales, among others, are part of the fight, as well as new favorites like Spider-Punk and Spider-Gwen.
Read the full review, and find more graphic novel reviews, at The Graphic Library.
The Edge of Spider-Verse title brings together five Spiders from other dimensions and lays the foundation for them being pulled together in the cosmic event, Spider-Verse. We start with Spider-Noir, where Spider-Man fights crime in the 1930s. He is challenged by the magician Mysterio, who wants Spider-Man’s blood for the Anansi, the God of Spiders. Next, we travel to another realm where Gwen Stacy was bitten instead of Peter. Gwen is the prime suspect in the death of Peter Parker, and her father is leading the investigation! Next, we find ourselves with Aaron Aikman who has developed a mechanized spider-suit to compliment his powers. Then, we’re off to a world where an obsessive Peter is bitten by a spider and becomes a hellish version of the superhero we know and love. The last story is SP//dr, a symbiotic mecha warrior with a sentient spider and young girl.
In Spider-Verse, all of these Spiders and a host more come together to fight The Inheritors, a family of powerful vampires-type beings who are jumping through dimensions to devour that reality's "Spider Totems". Some of the Spiders survive, but most fall to these god-like Inheritors. The family is aided by a Master Weaver who can show how all Spiders are connected through the multiverse, and the Weaver can open a portal directly to them. Guided by Earth 616's (our reality) Spiders, the small Spider-army fight back against The Inheritors and in order to save all former and future spiders from grizzly deaths. Fan favorites like Spider-Woman, Silk, Superior Spider-Man, Miles Morales, among others, are part of the fight, as well as new favorites like Spider-Punk and Spider-Gwen.
Read the full review, and find more graphic novel reviews, at The Graphic Library.
arbaazk1999's review
3.0
here's the deal, guys: the story was fantastic. one of the great story telling I've seen in comics. i enjoyed it a lot. but... why did i give it 3 stars? simple, the book itself sucked. it was completely out of order and i skipped all the tie ins since they were all AFTER THE FINAL EPILOGUE! like seriously, i found out that the original first issue of the whole event starts right after the epilogue. what the fuck? so i am giving this book two different ratings:
the story: 4.5/5
the book itself:1.0/5
the story: 4.5/5
the book itself:1.0/5
clementine_lr's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
5.0
jackseva's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
shri_ace13's review
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
kjbreton123'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0