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albertico66's review against another edition
2.0
A little disappointed that it was just okay - especially coming from these two creators. Perez's art is good, but it's missing the creativity that you see from his past work.
makothebookdragon's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
3.0
bookwormben's review against another edition
4.0
A really great modern story about Spidey's early days that took place after Amazing Fantasy #15. Dan Slott stays true to the characters and the dialogue sounds exactly like something you'd read from the Marvel's early days!
However, there is one major distraction that keeps this charming story from being 5 stars...the continuous use of modern technology. This is the same timeline from the 1960s...yet major characters use smart phones and digital cameras. Also, when J. Jonah Jameson types out his first "menace" article about Spidey--it's on a laptop when the artists could have easily drawn a typewriter instead. It is extremely distracting and makes no sense in the grand scheme of continuity! But the story's charm still enables me to forgive that glaring flaw on an otherwise incredible experience.
However, there is one major distraction that keeps this charming story from being 5 stars...the continuous use of modern technology. This is the same timeline from the 1960s...yet major characters use smart phones and digital cameras. Also, when J. Jonah Jameson types out his first "menace" article about Spidey--it's on a laptop when the artists could have easily drawn a typewriter instead. It is extremely distracting and makes no sense in the grand scheme of continuity! But the story's charm still enables me to forgive that glaring flaw on an otherwise incredible experience.
jagussow's review against another edition
Not sure how to rate this. I think this is the start of Alex Ross doing gorgeous cover art for the Spidey. The interior art is nice and mimics the 60s version of the characters. It is Slott telling a story near the beginning of Spidey's beginning. It lags in the middle but it does a thorough job of exploring Uncle Ben's real legacy to Parker/Spidey.
Not a neccessary read but fun.
For fans and completists.
Not a neccessary read but fun.
For fans and completists.
ayoung720's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
A perfectly average Spiderman story explaining the oft-repeated backstory of the Friendly Neighborhood Spiderman. Nothing incredible but still a quick, easy read with a fun villain.
robinlikesreading's review against another edition
5.0
I already read this once in 2014 and with all the Spider-Man hype going on with the new movie coming out in a month, I wanted to re-read a Spider-Man story I really love.
Amazing Spider-Man Vol.1.1: Learning to Crawl tells us an untold story from the early days of Peter Parker as Spider-Man. It hasn't been long since Uncle Ben's death and Peter and Aunt May are financially in trouble. Peter starts doing performances in a costume for money while showcasing his powers and he gets a fan who also becomes his first costumed super villain.
I love Spider-Man, it's very hard for me to dislike a Spider-Man story, no matter if it are comics, movies, TV shows, video games, etc. This one is no different.
Going back to the early days of Spider-Man was really interesting. I haven't really been up to date with the more recent runs (I really should though) but last time I was up to date Peter was grown up, had his own company, etc. In this one we see him struggle, not calling himself a superhero. He just wanted to earn money to help out aunt May. We also find out why he cracks jokes all the time (I know there's a different reason too, he can have more reasons).
Overall I really liked it and the art was beautiful. A must-read for every Spider-Man fan.
Amazing Spider-Man Vol.1.1: Learning to Crawl tells us an untold story from the early days of Peter Parker as Spider-Man. It hasn't been long since Uncle Ben's death and Peter and Aunt May are financially in trouble. Peter starts doing performances in a costume for money while showcasing his powers and he gets a fan who also becomes his first costumed super villain.
I love Spider-Man, it's very hard for me to dislike a Spider-Man story, no matter if it are comics, movies, TV shows, video games, etc. This one is no different.
Going back to the early days of Spider-Man was really interesting. I haven't really been up to date with the more recent runs (I really should though) but last time I was up to date Peter was grown up, had his own company, etc. In this one we see him struggle, not calling himself a superhero. He just wanted to earn money to help out aunt May. We also find out why he cracks jokes all the time (I know there's a different reason too, he can have more reasons).
Overall I really liked it and the art was beautiful. A must-read for every Spider-Man fan.
puddingtaco's review
3.0
Totally young Spider-Man gets a foe (and fellow science-fair rival) in The Clash. The Clash is home-schooled and music/science cool! He's Spidey's biggest fan! Until the Webhead snubs him. Jerkface. He's gonna pay! Aunt May seems particularly out of it in this series. I guess one would be to miss out on the nephew being a superhero thing, but golly. Also, she is really mad at Spider-man for no reason. Darn him for being there and helping! Looking forward to reading more. Can't recall reading about such a young Spider-man.