So how was the issue? Uneven. The story doesn't flow well – it jumps around way too much for my liking. It's weird too, because both Marc Guggenheim and Salvador Larroca are fantastic when Spidey's doing his super hero thing. But when it comes to everything else in this issue, they falter. Larroca's civilians look off (especially Peter) and his storytelling stumbles (especially when Menace attacks the theatre). The same goes for Guggenheim. His dialogue isn't as entertaining and the pacing languishes. We do learn Jackpot's real now, though! Read Full Review

If youve got friends that havent read Spider-Man in a year or so, I think theyd enjoy the book. Those that are like me that have been around for a while, are hoping and praying that there is a reason behind the blatant disregard for continuity that robbed us of such exciting moments like Peter Parkers big reveal in Civil War and the death of Harry Osborne. If there was no reason, then maybe someone at Marvel should make a deal with Mephisto to make us all forget "Brand New Day" ever happened. Read Full Review