Amazing Spider-Man #4
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Amazing Spider-Man #4

Writer: Joe Kelly Artist: Pepe Larraz Publisher: Marvel Comics Release Date: May 21, 2025 Cover Price: $4.99 Critic Reviews: 6 User Reviews: 4
8.6Critic Rating
9.1User Rating

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• The cause of Spider-Man's and Rhino's rampages - and the mastermind behind it - is revealed!
•  Norman Osborn ain't the only GOBLIN back in Peter's so-called life!
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  • 9.7
    The Comicbook Dispatch - dragoncache May 22, 2025

    Peter Parker struggled with accepting love in his youth. Hopped up on Hobgoblins synthesized fear, Peter remembers inflicting pain on those he loved, while hurting a person who loves him in Amazing Spider-Man #4. Read Full Review

  • 9.5
    AIPT - David Brooke May 21, 2025

    The Amazing Spider-Man #4 masterfully blends psychological introspection with visceral superhero action, delivering one of the most inventive and emotionally raw issues of the run so far. Joe Kelly digs deep into Peter Parker's psyche, while Pepe Larraz's dazzling, surreal visuals elevate every momentespecially the fusion of memory and combat. It's a standout chapter that pushes Spider-Man into new territory while honoring the character's emotional legacy. Read Full Review

  • 9.2
    Nerd Initiative - Ken M. May 21, 2025

    The Hobgoblin makes his evil presence felt with another superb issue. Kelly unloads on the emotional baggage with his writing. Larraz and Gracia construct stunning images covering a wide spectrum. This creative team & story simply does not miss! Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    But Why Tho? - William Tucker May 21, 2025

    The Amazing Spider-Man Issue 4 pushes everything to extremes. The story perfectly culminates every element of Joe Kelly's run so far. Read Full Review

  • 8.9
    Comic Watch - Tyler Davis May 21, 2025

    The Amazing Spider-Man #4is filled with heart, as the joyous highs and lows of Peter Parker's life resurrect him from the edge of collapse, both metaphorically and literally. Kelly and Larraz leave their stamp on the character with each issue, things only getting better as we blaze forward towards the end of their first arc. Read Full Review

  • 5.5
    Weird Science Marvel Comics - mrgabehernandez May 21, 2025

    Amazing Spider-Man #4 has great art and great action but wastes a lot of time on flashbacks of Peter's youth for no Earthly reason. Joe Kelly's clunky script about a Hobgoblin plot to poison New York has some merit if he would develop and stay on it long enough to let it play out. Conversely, Pepe Larraz's art is spectacular and too good for this story. The score below is mostly for the art. Read Full Review

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