Amazing Spider-Man #651 was a fantastic end to a highly enjoyable story arc. You cannot kick off a new direction for a comic than how Dan Slott has started with Big Time. Slott just delivered a comic book story that is pure fun. With Humberto Ramos along for the ride as the artist this is a comic book that is hard not to have a smile on your face while reading and even after. If you are a Spider-Man I highly recommend picking up this comic up. And if you are looking for a fun comic to read than do yourself a favor and pick up this first arc by Slott. You will not regret it. Read Full Review

Not as good as the last three issues, but still a damn fine comic book. Amazing Spider-Man is in outstanding hands because Dan Slott really get's what Spider-Man is about and what kinds of stories show off this character and his supporting cast. Incredible art throughout this arc by Humberto Ramos. I kinda feel sorry for the next artist. I wouldn't want to follow this art. Read Full Review

That aside, it's a strong issue, and one which suggests that "Amazing Spider-Man" has lost nothing in its transition back to a single-writer vision. Hopefully the next arc will have a little more focus, but as an introductory/re-introductory story, there's almost nothing wrong with this one. It feels the start of a new era, and better yet, one worth reading. Read Full Review

One thing that can be said about Amazing in its current direction is that it does a better job than most $3.99 books at actually offering $3.99 of content. The already densely packed main story is rounded out by a prologue to the next story arc, wherein Alistair Smythe forms an alliance wit another familiar Spider-Man rogue. Slott offers a logical connection between the two villains, but otherwise doesn't reveal too many of his cards. This story also showcases Stefano Caselli's Spider-Man work for the first time. On a fundamental level, Caselli is far more pleasing and well-rounded than Ramos. Strictly in terms of character design, however, Caselli could stand to show more variety. His villains look as if they wandered right out of Secret Warriors. I'd hate to think of Caselli's ASM issues being dominated by nothing but rejects from Leviathan's armory. Nonetheless, this upcoming arc looks as promising as the first. Read Full Review

The issue also includes a short Scorpion story tacked onto the end of the issue. I'm okay with Mac Gargan taking back the name, but I'm not sure I like the HYDRA looking design of the new suit, and I'm sure I hate the issues final couple of pages where the new Scorpion army is revealed. Ugh. Read Full Review