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NO HOPE AGAINST THE HOBGOBLIN!
As HOBGOBLIN's assault tears SPIDER-MAN's mind (and limbs) apart, Kingsley unleashes his wrath on those nearest and dearest to Peter Parker. And this is a deadly race against time Spider-Man can't afford to lose - even as he risks losing his sanity to win!
Rated T
Michael: 9.9 Boy oh boy, what an almost perfect issue. Kelly and Larraz make such a great team and bring vibes of 90's Spidey, an era where if you missed even one issue, you regretted it. As Ken astutely put, Spider-Man is back and better than ever. Thank you, dynamic creative team for bringing to life our favorite superhero!! Read Full Review
Overall, this is a satisfying resolution to the opening story arc. It leaves just enough open at the end for Hobgoblin to return in the future, while also adding some extra weight to Norman Osborn's redemption arc. Now a reformed character, Osborn is actively working alongside Spider-Man. I'm looking forward to seeing how Spider-Man, Peter Parker, and his relationships continue to evolve as the series progresses. Read Full Review
Amazing Spider-Man #5 pulses with MCU-level action and drama as Peter draws a line in the sand and Hobgoblin tries to capitalize on peoples inclination to destroy their lives. Hey, if theyre going to worry about things they cant control, why not make money off their lack of mindfulness? Read Full Review
Amazing Spider-Man #5 is a satisfying, visually spectacular conclusion to Joe Kelly and Pepe Larraz's arc, offering both blockbuster thrills and a touching character study that reaffirms Peter Parker's enduring heart. It's a reminder that when the right creative team is on Spider-Man, the results can be both exhilarating and emotionally meaningful. Read Full Review
Whether that is how the Spider-Man vs Green Goblin fight turns out or Peter's interaction with Aunt May and Norman Osborn, this is a very good way to wrap up the first story arc for the newest volume of Amazing Spider-Man Read Full Review
Amazing Spider-Man #5 wraps a good-not-great end to a fun-but-flawed arc of Joe Kelly's run with energy and heart, but not much logic. The action is bombastic, the art is some of the best in Marvel right now, and Peter Parker feels like Peter Parker, guilt-ridden, heroic, and endlessly resilient. But the story resolution fumbles. Read Full Review
Amazing Spider-Man #5 wraps up Hobgoblin's hair-brained plan with a visually spectacular battle at Rand Industries. Joe Kelly's finale to the first arc is woefully underbaked and unsatisfying, offset only by Pepe Larraz's spectacular art. Truly, if the art wasn't as good as it is (which earns a few bonus points on the score), this arc would be a complete flop. Read Full Review
Solid writing and art all around. Would be more excited for what comes next if not for knowing JRJR is back. A lot of this first arc has been elevated by the incredible art. What happens when the writing doesn't have quality art to lean back on?
I'm having a blast reading this. Is it peak Spider-man? No. Is it better than more recent non Ultimate Spider-man? Absolutely.
Solid first arc, loved the art.
The story turned out to be more trivial than I had hoped, but the art, man... Pepe Larraz is just fantastic! Unfortunately, next issue JRJR is taking over, which probably means I'm done with this book.
Larraz is amazing and the MVP here. Otherwise, this was really fine. Nothing groundbreaking, but enjoyable read.
Ah, finally finished. I’m usually a big fan of Joe Kelly, but this arc felt way too long, especially for an opening storyline. It could’ve easily been trimmed down to two or three issues.
It seems like Joe Kelly chose to focus on Spider-Man’s mental wellbeing, which can be interesting, just needs to be careful not to overdo it. There has to be a balance between his internal struggles, the action, and the overall narrative.
It’s not bad, but so far I expected better from Joe Kelly.
Fun
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