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yelizaveritas's review against another edition
5.0
4.5, but honestly, I approve of this Spidey SO MUCH. You go, boy!
just_fighting_censorship's review against another edition
4.0
I was skeptical at first, very skeptical, a story were Spiderman is really Doc Ock who is being followed around by a ghostly Peter Parker who only the reader can see/hear sounds a bit sketchy but I was pleasantly surprised. This book picks up after Doc Ock has been killed but before dying he switches minds with Spiderman leaving Parker’s mind with the Otto corpse. The body of Peter Parker is now controlled by a reformed Doc Ock who also retains all of Parker's memories as well as his own…? That little tidbit had me scratching my head but I suppose it was necessary for the story to progress.
Either way this was an enjoyable read, so far I have loved absolutely everything Dan Slott has written and this is no expection. The stories are thrilling and exciting and thought provoking and fun. At first I was upset because who wants to read a Spiderman comic without Spiderman in it but the inclusion of a weird specter providing commentary lets the reader still maintain a connection with Spidey.
Either way this was an enjoyable read, so far I have loved absolutely everything Dan Slott has written and this is no expection. The stories are thrilling and exciting and thought provoking and fun. At first I was upset because who wants to read a Spiderman comic without Spiderman in it but the inclusion of a weird specter providing commentary lets the reader still maintain a connection with Spidey.
anthroxagorus's review against another edition
5.0
God, feels good to read something so... superior.
ink_soul's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
beorn_101's review against another edition
5.0
I will start this off by saying I am a big Spiderman fan, I have always loved the character, flaws and all. But, Doc Oc as Spiderman is AMAZING. It is illuminating seeing how quickly many of Spiderman's problems can be solved thru some simple processes of prioritization, and yet the reader is left wondering if Doc Oc has also sort of missed the point.
I especially have enjoyed this new perspective on Spiderman and his powers and immediately bought the second volume . Well worth a read for anyone looking for some innovation in the often overblown and repetitive Marvel universe.
*Edit*- after rereading this it is even better the second time. I noticed some more subtle changes in the expressions and mannerisms of Spider-man while under control of Doc Oc
I especially have enjoyed this new perspective on Spiderman and his powers and immediately bought the second volume . Well worth a read for anyone looking for some innovation in the often overblown and repetitive Marvel universe.
*Edit*- after rereading this it is even better the second time. I noticed some more subtle changes in the expressions and mannerisms of Spider-man while under control of Doc Oc
ynbushehri's review against another edition
4.0
Who would have thought that one day Spider-Man would be Dr. Octopus in Peter Parker's body? And who would have thought that this storyline would actually be really good? The art is done well, and the plot is cohesive. It is nice to see a villain be a hero with a villain's mindset. I hope the rest of the series is as good as this!
librarimans's review against another edition
4.0
Like most other people, I was pretty skeptical of the idea of Doc Ock switching brains with Peter Parker and becoming Spidey (and lord knows I'm not a huge fan of Dan Slott's prior Spidey stuff). So it was much to my surprise that I enjoyed this as much as I did. It's the most interesting take on Spidey in years.
adelaidemetzger_robotprophet's review against another edition
4.0
"You get it now, Doc? That's why we don't kill. Because there's always hope..."
--The Ghost of Peter Parker
Disclaimer: If you're interested in this Superior Spiderman series by Dan Slott and co., hopefully you know the spoiler that brings it to life. If you don't want to be spoiled, don't read the description and go check the comic out first.
As much as I absolutely hate the personality of this "Peter Parker"/Spiderman, having such a despicable person in Spiderman's body is what makes this interesting and possibly one of the best decisions ever for the franchise.
I say this because if you got a villain forced to try and play the hero part, he will eventually either become that hero in a narrative of positive poetic justice I severely want to see happen, or he will fight with all of his being to use Spiderman's powers for evil. By the end of this volume, so far, the results are a complicated mix of both as Doctor Octavius struggles to keep up the facade that he is a good man by the name of Peter Parker but is also driven by his own selfish and maniacal endeavors. He is one mind with two sets of memories in the same brain and body giving him double-vision on his personal beliefs--hence the title of this volume being My Own Worst Enemy.
Imma preach a little bit here. The decision to highlight the two points of view with Peter's ghost and Doc Ock looking into each other's memories also brings up important themes of judging others without considering what they've been through or what kind of life they had that might have influenced their decisions to become who they are in the present. Peter transplanting Ock's face in all of his own memories and emotions leading up to the birth of Spiderman is the reason Ock decided to continue helping people and becoming a hero in his own way after Peter died. The same happens for Peter when a trip into a memory of Ock's abusive childhood gives insight on where some of Ock's hatred but also mercy towards children comes from. "Everyone comes from somewhere" is one of the most important things we humans could learn, and we could even be heroes in our own way if we practice remembering that very important insight into others' lives. You don't know what life someone’s had and they don't know yours. Practice understanding others and change will start to happen.
This series is complicated, it's weird, and passively frustrating to see the thoughts and actions of a villain in a hero's body with practically no one taking notice (or do anything about it when they do notice). But it also gave me the incredible tension and rich conflict that I'm always looking for in fiction and writer Dan Slott knew that from the beginning. The concept alone isn't going to be for everyone, but if you're looking for some high quality drama and you love you some Spiderman, I recommend this series 100 percent.
--The Ghost of Peter Parker
Disclaimer: If you're interested in this Superior Spiderman series by Dan Slott and co., hopefully you know the spoiler that brings it to life. If you don't want to be spoiled, don't read the description and go check the comic out first.
As much as I absolutely hate the personality of this "Peter Parker"/Spiderman, having such a despicable person in Spiderman's body is what makes this interesting and possibly one of the best decisions ever for the franchise.
I say this because if you got a villain forced to try and play the hero part, he will eventually either become that hero in a narrative of positive poetic justice I severely want to see happen, or he will fight with all of his being to use Spiderman's powers for evil. By the end of this volume, so far, the results are a complicated mix of both as Doctor Octavius struggles to keep up the facade that he is a good man by the name of Peter Parker but is also driven by his own selfish and maniacal endeavors. He is one mind with two sets of memories in the same brain and body giving him double-vision on his personal beliefs--hence the title of this volume being My Own Worst Enemy.
Imma preach a little bit here. The decision to highlight the two points of view with Peter's ghost and Doc Ock looking into each other's memories also brings up important themes of judging others without considering what they've been through or what kind of life they had that might have influenced their decisions to become who they are in the present. Peter transplanting Ock's face in all of his own memories and emotions leading up to the birth of Spiderman is the reason Ock decided to continue helping people and becoming a hero in his own way after Peter died. The same happens for Peter when a trip into a memory of Ock's abusive childhood gives insight on where some of Ock's hatred but also mercy towards children comes from. "Everyone comes from somewhere" is one of the most important things we humans could learn, and we could even be heroes in our own way if we practice remembering that very important insight into others' lives. You don't know what life someone’s had and they don't know yours. Practice understanding others and change will start to happen.
This series is complicated, it's weird, and passively frustrating to see the thoughts and actions of a villain in a hero's body with practically no one taking notice (or do anything about it when they do notice). But it also gave me the incredible tension and rich conflict that I'm always looking for in fiction and writer Dan Slott knew that from the beginning. The concept alone isn't going to be for everyone, but if you're looking for some high quality drama and you love you some Spiderman, I recommend this series 100 percent.
civreader's review against another edition
4.0
3.5*, but this is a lot better than I was expecting. A darker take.
skolastic's review against another edition
4.0
A bit slow to get started, but by the end this shows some serious promise. Looking forward to the next one.