This issue is the before dinner drinks to a huge feast that's coming in this title. Every single summer there's a big Spidey event and this year's really gets rolling with this issue. You aren't gonna want to miss this one! Read Full Review

Amazing Spider-Man has been one of the most consistent books from Marvel. Nick Spencer has written Peter Parker like he's one of his good friends. As a reader we know that Peter is in good hands because Spencer treats him like family. The pencils and colors this issue match the tone of the book and pay off. Amazing Spider-Man is fun and full of life. Read Full Review

Amazing Spider-Man is a setup issue that felt a little crowded at points as Nick Spencer continues putting his pieces in place for something big down the line. Read Full Review

Amazing Spider-Man #63 wears its Romeo and Juliet influence pretty obviously with Randy and The Beetle. In fact, it's almost like Nick Spencer is saying not to take it too seriously when they become the focus of the comic. Unfortunately, everything takes a back seat to their drama, including Spider-Man, and their relationship isn't that compelling. Hopefully, this stays a subplot in the rest of the upcoming issues. Read Full Review

A romance right out of a soap opera mixes with the action / adventure of Spider-Man's latest story. Some sharp artwork makes for a dynamic reading experience that raises the excitement in a packed issue. Read Full Review

The unfolding romance does jut against the issue's action sequences, so the pacing will be bumpy for readers throughout. And when paired with some bloated dialogue, this issue left me wondering why its plot points weren't split into separate releases. Read Full Review

Amazing Spider-Man #63 is one of the worsts, if not the worst, issues that Nick Spencer has written in his run on this series. The fact that underdeveloped storylines became such a major focus in this issue makes it seem like Spencer just threw everything he could into part one of "King's Ransom" without caring what it would mean for the characters long-term. Spencer just had way too many things going on that made everything come across as rushed and chaotic for no reason. Read Full Review

It was very entertaining. And currently I want nothing more from ASM.

I love this title, Spencer gets the history of the characters so well and rides the themes well. Really solid art too, I wish this were weekly.

I'm kind of extremely here for Randy & Janice modern day Romeo and Juliet (with bank heists).

" Love and War more common than you'd think."
- SPIDER MAN

Nick Spencer knows his Spidey history, that's for sure. Robbie and Tombstone's rivalry was one of my favorite situations in the old days and it looks like the thought of their kids in item is about to trigger that old feud back into their lives.
Most Tombstone stories are pretty good, so I expect this one to deliver too. As for Kingpin's offer, it brings in even more danger straight into Peter's apartment where Randy and Janice are caught right in the middle. What a cliffhanger.
This issue proves Nick Spencer is capable of moving beyond something like Kindred and shift the focus to something else, then later at the right time, go back to it. I look forward to see King's Ransom and the resuming feud between the fathers develop.

It's a fun issue especially with some of the dynamics but after such a great issue last time it's tough to keep it going. Vicentini is a great match for this book and his style is a nice addition to ASM. I hope he is part of the rotation.

It was another fun read. It actually had some good parts but nothing really stood out as being great. Definitely a must if you like the Spidey Boomerang stuff.

Beetle and Randy dance through their prescribed romantic comedy of errors while Spidey's Lifeline table story chugs along. It's finely crafted -- I particularly admire the speedy, complex-but-clear scene structure -- but it's very safe. The "Romeo and Juliet" parallels are so obvious that hanging a lampshade on them feels redundant, if not smug. The art: I like a lot of the characters, particularly the Beetle. A script this fast and complicated really needs better blocking and visual storytelling, though.

Bigger picture problem: This issue's contemporary and flashback focus on the Randy & Janice reveals that they have no real sexual or interpersonal chemistry. The sole purpose of their relationship is to generate plot twists and motivate other characters.
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Doesn't look or sound like Spider-Man honestly, but the issue was decent. Kindred's references are still the most enjoyable part, while the "Romeo & Juliet" angle kinda feels ridiculous and forced knowing Robbie and Lincoln's backstory (the usual "Hey, what if the most implausible thing happens?"). Not interested in the Kingpin and Tablet story anymore, it was already established previously.

The Amazing Spider-Man
Volume: 5, Issue: 63, LGY: 864
“King’s Ransom” Part I

Publisher: @marvel
Writer: Nick Spencer
Artist: @federico_vicentini_artist
Colorist: @sinccolor
Cover: @officialmarkbagleyart , John Dell & @delgaduck
Letterer: @joecaramagna

Peter Parker's roommate Randy and the supervillain known as the Beetle, AKA Janice, have been secretly carrying on a romantic relationship. Now their fathers, Robbie Robertson and the Tombstone, have gotten wind of their relationship and both aren’t happy. Their historic hatred towards each other dates back to the late 80s and it’s about to be jumpstarted once again. Meanwhile, Boomerang and Spider-Man continue to search for pieces of the Lifeline Tablet in an attempt to keep the Kingpin from acquiring them.

In this issue, Spider-Man and Boomerang take a backseat due to the distractions the Kingpin continues to lay out for them. It’s a great plan from the Kingpin to keep them occupied with various villains while his plans continue to progress. Since this issue really didn’t follow Spider-Man, the Romeo and Juliet type of story between Randy and Janice, AKA The Beetle, has unfortunately been pushed into the forefront. Using their relationship to ignite the rivalry between Tombstone and Robbie Robertson is not a story I’m interested in reading. The the lack of Spider-Man in this latest issue, it unfortunately serves more as a boring filler story. Even thought this title continues to have various artists throughout its entire run, thankfully it has been great since the start. Unfortunately, I can’t say the same for the writing as the only consistent thing I can say about Spencer’s run is that it’s been a bumpy ride throughout.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️ (2/5)
Reviewed by: @mcruz2189 of The Comic Book Club of Instagram
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