The issue's final few pages should have Spider-Man fans cheering in the aisles, as whilst we've all known it was coming, it's nice to see it finally happen. Whether the aftermath of the cliffhanger will be explored in Civil War itself or the next issue of this title remains to be seen, but it opens Spidey's role in the event right up, and again puts him at the centre of proceedings. JMS is doing the best he can with the story he's been given here, and it's nice to see him retain a few light touches (even the bad jokes) for what is in danger of becoming a po-faced and dour event. That said, there's only so much he can do with the story when his pacing is dictated by Civil War's intersecting schedule, and this issue feels too stretched-out and predictable to make it a riveting read. Read Full Review

I want my Iron Man back. Have you ever read an Iron Man comic from the 1970's or 1980's? Tony Stark was James Bond with a suit of armor. He traveled to all over the globe and slept with more smoking hot honeys than you could imagine. In 2006, Tony Stark is just Dick Cheney with a suit of armor. Lame. Read Full Review