Usually event tie-issues are boring or they don't make sense and take you out of the "real" story that you're following in the comic, That's not the case here, The main storyline is taking a break and this is the perfect spot to drop this adventure in, not to mention it's a plain-out great issue, Read Full Review

Spencer & Ottley's AMAZING SPIDER-MAN is must-read superhero comic booking. Read Full Review

Ryan Ottley delivers some amazing art in this issue. The fight between Spider-Man and Carnage is brutal and beautifully done. All of the scenes with Kindred are ominous and bathed in shadow. A great looking book. Read Full Review

Nick Spencer keeps his creepy, mysterious Kindred in our purview, and brings the events of Absolute Carnage down to just Peter and Norman, taking things back away from symbiote gods, Venom, Dark Carnage, etc. to remind fans of the long-lasting animosity between Spider-Man and the original Green Goblin himself, despite who Norman may think he is. Read Full Review

I dug this tie-in for its clean art and creepy boogeyman feel. This book serves as a reminder why Norman Osborn is Spider-Man's most fearsome enemy. Read Full Review

In all, Amazing Spider-Man #30 is a well-made, well-paced issue that may not be a necessary tie-in for those following Absolute Carnage, but is a worthwhile read nonetheless. Spencer and Ottley manage to do this while keeping regular Amazing readers in the know, making this a welcoming issue for all. Read Full Review

The Amazing Spider-Man #30 is not only a solid "Absolute Carnage" tie-in, but also a great Spider-Man issue as it continues to develop the mystery of Kindred and brings the Red Goblin back to the forefront. Read Full Review

Overall, Amazing Spider-Man #30 is a fast-paced, fun read. You don't have to read Absolute Carnage to understand it, even though I personally think you should read it. Absolute Carnage rules. Also, if you really don't plan on reading AC, I still say pick up ASM #30, as Kindred - the mysterious bug guy who's been appearing in Spencer's Spider-Man occasionally - is present. Nick Spencer's writing is great and Ryan Ottley's art is fantastic. It just sort of felt pretty short. Read Full Review

I’m happy to say that I definitely recommend this one. Even if you have zero interest in Absolute Carnage, Amazing Spider-Man #30 has plenty to make it stand on its own, and could prove to be very important to the series later on. It’s impressive that Spencer managed to make all fronts of the script work so well, and having this art team back together would be enough on its own to make me want to check this out. Buy a copy and enjoy. Read Full Review

Amazing Spider-Man is a tie-in that is worth reading. Read Full Review

"Amazing Spider-Man" #30 brings out elements of Peter Parker's personal life to deliver a formidable tie-in story. Read Full Review

Great, just great.

The only thing wrong with this comic is the cover. It feels cobbled together and really uninspired. But everything else, from the art to the writing, is absolutely great. Read ASM #105 if you need more context. But you really don't. As long as you have a basic understanding on the tragedies in Spider-Man's history, you should be able to understand why this issue is great. This is so much more than just a tie-in. Any Spidey fan should love this.

Great story and art. Always glad to see Ryan Ottley on the book.

A great tie-in too that advanced the plot of both ASM and AC.

Yes we're back in business. Spencer and Ottley should be on this book for a while because they're great. All other material was just filler. Peter/Spider-Man and his supporting cast should front and center most issues. I loved issue 24 and 25 a lot. I can handle a one shot here and there but many arcs where Spidey is a sidekick in his own show was just a waste.

Really good issue. One of the best in the whole run.

Prelude:
Whilst I haven't been reviewing Spencer's Amazing Spider-Man run (Yet. Compare dates for when I do), this is a tie-in for Absolute Carnage. So, while Miles is failing in his tie-in series, it's time to see how Peter goes for his two tie-in issues.

The Good:
This issue really puts into perspective how much damage Norman has done for Peter's life.

Still moves the core story forward while doing a tie-in.

It's still new reader friendly though.

Strong art from Ottley.

The Bad:
There isn't too much Absolute Carnage in here.

Story structure can be a bit confusing.

Conclusion:
A strong first part to Amazing Spider-Man's Absolute Carnage tie-in. It's not too much of a tie-in but instead uses that to further it's own story. more

The kindred story builds as carnage comes in to play. Good stuff. Besides some issues spencers run has been pretty solid.

Cool, cool.

Solid storytelling, plenty of good ideas, and some engaging foreshadowing.

" I could laugh while you screamed and kicked and cried. That's what you always used to, isn't it ? "
-Kindred

Tired of Gwen Stacy

Was excited for this issue. Really disappointed.

Aside from a couple of interesting moments with Kindred this issue felt completely pointless to me.