SPIDEY SPACED OUT! Peter Parker is LOST IN SPACE with no way home! Does he even WANT to return after his shocking defeat at the hands of HELLGATE?! The cosmos ain't the friendliest of neighborhoods for Spidey and his galactic gang of outlaws. If they don't learn to work together FAST, they'll never leave the planet they're currently stranded on ALIVE!
This was a really strong issue with a lot going on, balancing character work, cosmic spectacle, and forward momentum. It also ends on a note that neatly sets the stage for Spider-Man's eventual return to Earth, giving the story a clear sense of direction as it heads into the next phase. Read Full Review
Amazing Spider-Man #17 is a gorgeous, emotionally resonant sci-fi romance wrapped in superhero spectacle. Kelly continues to prove how flexible and emotionally rich Peter Parker can be across any genre, while Larraz and Gracia deliver visuals worthy of a major Marvel event. With Hellgate looming and new feelings complicating Peter's already chaotic life, this issue hits hard on both the heart and the senses. Read Full Review
Up next… a return to the greatest city in the world! Read Full Review
The Amazing Spider-Man #17 marks a major stepin Peter's emotional reconciliation with his defeat at the hands of Hellgate, and was a powerful one that continues to cement this run as one of my favorites on the title since Dan Slott wrapped up Superior Spider-Manover a decade ago. Read Full Review
The space storyline continues to be the stronger half of Kelly's run, and The Amazing Spider-Man #17 proves why. Read Full Review
Even in space, Peter Parker can't outrun his past. Kelly constructs a driven look into his latest failure and the impact of accepting it. Larraz and Gracia Read Full Review
Joe Kelly is on a roll! Excluding the design of this new villain, the book is another win. Norman is trying his best not to unravel while building a new doomed life for himself. Ben Reilly cant figure out who he is, and thats going to cause a lot of heartache and pain for all involved, including Peter himself when he gets back. Mays just waiting for Peter to come around, and Tombstone might actually have a heart. Its his best character development in decades. If you are looking for an action-adventure book, go read the odd-numbered issues of Spider-Man. If you are looking for character growth and development, self-sabotage, and pretty much a Days of Our Lives style book, pick up the even-numbered issues. You wont be disappointed. Read Full Review
Another fun chapter of this Spider-Man space adventure, with some strong heroics and good character moments. Read Full Review
This issue doesn't earn its price for readers who actually care about Spider-Man stories. It's a pretty comic book with a hollow core, and that's not nearly enough. Read Full Review
One of the best issues of ASM published in the 21st century. If you think "real" Spider-Man stories can only take place in NYC, 1. I feel sorry for you and 2. There's literally over a thousand other issues you can read.
Spectacular writing and phenomenal art.
I loved this issue. So so much. What a blast. Thank you Joe and Pepe. I needed this.
And also, if you had told me one year ago that I would sing praises of ASM while being disappointed by USM issue after issue, I would've asked what you are smoking and if I could have some.
Pepe Larraz‘s art elevates any story, even these cosmic shenanigans. It doesn’t hide the fact that we are getting yet another one of Peter Parker’s educational psychotherapy sessions. Plus, Peter once again is saved by a girl boss. I’m willing to overlook this bs when I can look at great art, but I’m sure we‘ll be back to wooden JRJR puppets next month. This series is so frustrating.
The art is solid. The story was ok. It was enjoyable, but that's about it. Nothing special.
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