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One of the most important Spider-Man writers returns to the webbed wonder! That's right, J. Michael Stracynski is back but this time he's digging into a very different part of Spidey history! Jump back with us to Peter's college days at EMPIRE STATE UNIVERSITY with Gwen, Harry, MJ and Flash! But not everything is rosy and happy as a new evil rears it's head in a way that's sure to impact Peter's future!!!
Even the most seemingly invulnerable people have their breaking point. As Peter Parker struggles to meet the demands of Empire State University, his behavior reveals worrying fractures. In J Michael Straczynski's The Amazing Spider-Man: Torn #1, Peter is anything but his carefree, optimistic self. Perhaps he never will be again. Read Full Review
The Amazing Spider-Man: Torn #1 is a great start to this story with great art, an intriguing story, and good dialogue. There is definitely room for more, but it manages to leave room without feeling like anything is lacking. Read Full Review
Amazing Spider-Man: Torn #1sees the welcome return of J. Michael Straczynski to the web-head's adventures, and a story that harkens back to past glories in more ways than one. Read Full Review
Amazing Spider-Man: Torn is a welcome piece of nostalgia. Both as a retro Marvel Comics story and a work by one of the best writers to ever handle Peter Parker. Highly recommended to all Spider-Fans everywhere. Read Full Review
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In the end, Spider-Man: Torn #1 is a bold but uneven return for J. Michael Straczynski. It is a story rich with introspection, carried by a deep understanding of Peter Parkers emotional architecture, yet undermined by a sluggish pace and inconsistent visual delivery. For all its missteps, however, it remains a work of genuine intentone that seeks not to glorify the past, but to dissect it. Whether that dissection resonates will depend entirely on the readers willingness to confront the same uneasy truths that have always defined Spider-Man himself. Read Full Review
Pretty good start JMS just gets Spider-Man so much and the characters also it’s interesting seeing a story set in the past where Gwen is actually encouraging Peter to get with MJ because they both like each other but he doesn’t know how it’s a lot of fun.
I loved this.
JMS writing Spider-Man is always like putting an old comfortable sweater and feeling good. It's nothing new, but the familiarity and good vibes makes it a really enjoyable experience.
Also, I just love the voices JMS has for these characters. Especially Peter. His is one of my favorites.
Very enjoyable Spiderman story. Nothing groundbreaking, but the writing and art are very well done and this could be seen as a breath of fresh air for some Spidey fans who aren't into the craziness around the character these past few years.
I almost forgot what it’s like when a writer who actually understands these characters is doing their thing.
This gave me Pre-One More Day vibes from Amazing Spider-Man. It's nice to see JMS tackle this again
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