Great issue. If you can believe it, this is a better Human Torch send off than we got in Fantastic Four. Slott has a pretty mean streak going on ASM so far too as the “worst” issue has still been B+ material. Read Full Review

If there is any disappointment that #657 doesnt continue the epic grandeur of Slotts current run, hath no fear: with Infested, Amazings current author is sure to patch every element of his wonderful arc to culminating circumstance. Im just glad he didnt overlook honoring Petes best friend with such beautiful appropriateness. Read Full Review

While this book isnt fine art it was fun and harmless I suggest you check it out. Read Full Review

There's also a nice moment at the end where the family sits down to watch the message Johnny left for Peter. It may not be as good as the one from FF #1, but it's still a nice moment. Worth a look. Read Full Review

The biggest problem with this issue is that the harsh juxtaposition of the present and the past doesn't nurture one another the way it seems to be intended to do. The balance is a little off. The comedy is a little too hokey while the drama borders on melodrama. That said, there's certainly nothing overtly bad to be found here; just nothing noteworthy. Perhaps it's the unfortunate fact that this issue comes so close to the phenomenal #655 that nailed this kind of thing right on. Perhaps in a few years I'll re-read this issue and find it just as engaging. But for now, Amazing Spider-Man #657 isn't as satisfying as I'd hoped. Read Full Review