Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows #8 sets up for an interesting and strong story as the side effects of the Venom symbiote tests MJ's will to be a superhero. Read Full Review

A strong sense of character helps smooth over a few continuity hiccups in the first Conway/Stegman co-written issue of Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows (vol. 2). An issue that holds its cards close to its vest, #8 does not present too many new twists and turns for those familiar with the original "Homecoming" arc of Amazing Spider-Man, but it is the motivation behind Mary Jane's choice that compels the reader further. Read Full Review

Renew Your Vows continues to hit the high points of Spider-Man lore, keeping readersengaged in a well done elseworlds tale.This was a setup issue for the arc to come, and had some good moments highlightingM.J.'s plight, with great art to compliant the series as usual. Read Full Review

Whenever the marriage or family dynamics are in play, this book is gold. However, it falters a bit with the villains, particularly Normie Osborn. Asking the readers to take him seriously is simply a bridge too far. Read Full Review

This issue frustrates. Its still well drawn and the characters don't make me cringe when I read the word bubbles. But there are some big issues. Why doesn't Mary Jane recognize Venom? How come Venom is 'evil'? Some of the moments in this comic are like being at a B horror movie. I'm standing up yelling at the stupid character, only to realize I'm invested. And isn't that good?

Rather enjoyable issue, showing how inexperienced MJ is compared to Spidey.