A review by machiavelli_311
Spider-Man: Blue by Jeph Loeb

adventurous dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Just finished Spider-Man: Blue by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, and it’s easy to see why this one’s so beloved. It’s a deeply nostalgic and emotional dive into Peter Parker’s early days, framed as a Valentine’s letter to Gwen Stacy. The tone is tender, reflective, and bittersweet — you feel the weight of Peter’s love and loss on every page. Loeb’s writing captures that blend of superhero action and human vulnerability so well, and Sale’s art gives it a timeless, moody elegance that elevates the whole thing.

That said, while I really enjoyed it, I didn’t connect with it quite as much as Daredevil: Yellow. Blue is beautiful and poignant, but felt a little more muted in places. Still, it’s a moving tribute to one of comics’ most iconic relationships and a love letter to the classic Spidey era. Definitely worth the read.