I decided I'd just review the main story for this review, but don't get me wrong, the other two stories, especially the third one about Peter trying to make it to a meeting, were great, fun reads. As for this issue, I wasn't really looking forward to this storyline, but I'm really enjoying it. Alpha is kind of a less homicidal version of Damian Wayne, and he's a fun character. When he proclaimed that Spidey was his sidekick I couldn't help but laugh. I'm wondering where the character goes from here and what Spidey can do to get through to him. Plus, seeing The Jackal reappear was definitely unexpected, I can't wait to see how this story plays out. Read Full Review

The issue took a look at Spider-Man's past, present, and future and gave both old-time fans (like myself) and new fans something to enjoy. (I grinned like a kid when I saw that the third story even used the classic trope of the cool names for the creators from the Bullpen like "Jumpin' Joshua Hale Fialkov" and "Nigh-Invulnerable Nuno Plati".) If you're a fan of Spider-Man at all, you owe it to yourself to run out and pick up this issue. It's definitely worthy of my favorite web-head's 50th anniversary! Read Full Review

If you love Spider-Man, you're going to love this oversized anniversary issue. If you just 'like' Spider-Man, you will totally dig the new developments here with the idea of Spider-Man taking on Alpha as a sidekick. If you don't like Spider-Man...you should still check out what changes we may be seeing with the character. Spider-Man has been around for fifty years now. This issue marks a new chapter in his career. Read Full Review

Now, I wonder what he wished for when he blew out the candles on his cake? Read Full Review

Yes, this could be the start of big problems for heroes (and villains) of the Marvel Universe, and I like this first chapter in the life of Alpha. I like that Andy is letting the power goes to his head, because when he does fall - and we know he will, it's going to be a perfect opportunity for Spider-Man (and Dan Slott) to be amazing to show what it means to pick up the pieces and muster on as a real hero. It's a spectacular Spider-Man story and earns high marks. Read Full Review

Whilst the price tag on this book isn't quite justified, it's still well worth picking up. The first part of the Alpha storyline is promising (and has an evil cliffhanger), and the two back-up stories are decent fodder that will leave you with a warm, fuzzy feeling that reminds you why Spider-Man has lasted for fifty years so far. All that's left to say is happy birthday Spidey, here's to another fifty. Read Full Review

Despite the big price, this is a book that everyone should get. Never fear, new readers: if youve read one issue of Spider-Man, seen one cartoon, or one movie in the last fifty years, I think youll catch on pretty easily. Read Full Review

All in all, Amazing Spider-Man #692 pretty cool anniversary issue - we get some pathos, some comedy, and a big, thick ol' mess that Spidey's gotten himself into and will have a hard time extracting himself from. It's what Spidey's all about. Let's hope those Marvel NOW goons don't decide to yank Slott from Spidey for the sake of a stunt. Read Full Review

Overall, this issue is a great, fitting tribute to the past 50 years of Spider-Man. If you're into Spidey you should definitely pick up this issue. If you were worried about Spidey getting a sidekick and cursing out Dan Slott - take a read of this issue first and see if he doesn't change your mind. Read Full Review

This issue, in all of its splendor and priciness is exactly what I would expect for a celebration of the Webhead and a chance for Spider-Man to be, well, Spider-Man. Granted he wasn't the only character in the spotlight, but this issue showed many facets of everyone's favorite spider-themed superhero. Slott has done a marvelous job with this character and continues to craft enjoyable stories from start to finish. Read Full Review

Let's give Slott the benefit of the doubt and trust that the story of Alpha won't veer into predictable territories. Read Full Review

Amazing Spider-Man #692 is a milestone issue that bothcommemoratesand celebratesPeter Parkerfrom start to finish. It's not perfect by any stretch of the imagination, but it gets more than enough right to warrant a recommendation. Read Full Review

The real gem of this book comes from Fialkov's entry with phenomenal artwork by Nuno Plati. Plati's style evokes a cel shaded anime look that at first seemed strange because Spider-Man is rarely drawn that way, but then I was immediately sucked in by his dynamic layouts and the clever way he manipulates the eyes on Spider-Man's mask. Fialkov puts Plati to work, scoring a laugh-out-loud moment every couple pages thanks to his refreshing script featuring a self-aware Spidey who is down on his luck. Given how he stole the show here with a quintessential Spider-Man story that celebrates exactly what we've loved about the character for 50 years, I would not mind seeing Fialkov become the regular series writer for o'l Webhead. Read Full Review

Amazing Spider-Man #592 was an excellent origin story for Spider-Mans sidekick. Dan Slott gave Alpha ample time to develop his character that it is easy to connect with the new character. The story was able to grow organically, the pacing kept moving and there was never a dull moment. But as much as I enjoyed the story it is hard to recommend this comic to anyone given the high price point killing the issue score and must buy qualities. Read Full Review

As far as anniversaries go, I wouldn't say that Amazing Spider-Man #692 is the biggest celebration I've ever seen " but that said, I have the feeling that eight issues from now we might see some real fireworks. This comic has solid execution for a less-than-ideal concept, and paired with one particularly good backup story, that does push this comic into the "win" column. Read Full Review

Thenegatives of this issue were the introduction of Alpha. I don't know what they are going to do with him. Plus he stole The Thing's catch phrase “It's Clobbering time!” As soon as he said that I was thinking to myself- WHY THE HELL WOULD HE SAAY THAT? Alpha has clichd powers. Read Full Review

One thing Slott did accomplish was making me dislike Alpha a little more every time he came in panel. Read Full Review

This was a difficult comic to rate. On one hand it has cool cover, the main story is great, the second story is ok & the third is not so good. On the other hand 5.99$ is way too much money to spend on a single comic and could’ve of easily been just about Alpha at the normal price of 3.99$. I’ll let you make the choice. Read Full Review

With exceptions, Amazing Spider-Man has always tried to be a contemporary hero story, involving cultural and generational struggles common to its current readers. Slott has certainly tried to continue that idea, albeit with some hiccups and misunderstandings. That he can craft the quiet moments with authenticity speaks better to his current handling of the character and title rather than the big over-the-top super-heroics. Read Full Review

On the plus side, though, those Marcos Martin variants are f***ing fantastic. Everyone else might as well stop trying. Read Full Review

If Marvel had saved the first story for Amazing Spider-Man #693 and plugged in a story starring some of the aforementioned villains I would have argued that this issue is a must-have for every superhero comic fan out there. I can't say that though and for that reason I say only the diehard Spider-Man fans and followers of the current series need buy this comic. Read Full Review

Sorry. Gave it a shot. Didn't like it at all. Read Full Review