All in all, this may be the single finest Spider-Man comic I've read in two decades. A must read! Read Full Review

While the overall story going on here is breaking my heart, I love this book and everything that Tom Taylor is doing with it. Sure, its the street level Spider-Man book, but its also the Spidey book with character and emotion and thats what Ive come to expect from Taylor. Read Full Review

Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #5 is only let down by sky-high expectations, which isn't such a bad thing considering it set that bar itself. Taken as a single issue, this is both a heartwarming and heart-wrenching story that digs deep into who Peter Parker is. It's obvious Tom Taylor loves Spider-Man for the right reasons, because this book feels exactly right. Plus, in an era where Spider-Man artists are at the top of their game, Yildiray Cinar more than holds his own and delivers a beautiful book. Read Full Review

Nothing truly substantial happens in FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #5, making it a skippable purchase. However, despite the lack of consequences, or new information, it's still an enjoyable enough read. Read Full Review

The comic continues to feel pleasantly different than Amazing Spider-Man, and Taylor has earned enough goodwill that readers should at least be willing to see where Aunt May's latest health scare will take us. Read Full Review

Yildiray Cinar's linework has a moodier vibe to it than the sleekness of the previous issues by Juann Cabal, so it's curious as to why Taylor's script doesn't opt to wring out as much emotional potential as possible from the issue's initial premise. Even with the understanding this isn't the story's end, the book almost seems scared with dealing with what it's set up. Read Full Review

Pete panics when he learns May has cancer. But a head-clearing bout of web-swinging leads to friendly neighborhood Spider-Manning, heavy on the "neighborhood." The applicability of this little adventure is contrived … and that doesn't do a thing to reduce the tremendous appeal of the story and the way it's told. Strong visuals and some best-in-the-business humor are wrapped around an impeccable moral: It's never too late to do the right thing, whether you're a spider-powered hero or just somebody's nephew.

Really great blend of comedy and seriousness, just nice.

Not at all what I expected, but it does work very well for Spider-Man.

Great issue! Either as a continuation or stand alone. Taylor plays a different card for Peter and Spidey with this multifaceted story. Should be read by all. Cinar's pencils and inks are his very finest ever in my opinion. He nailed both Peter and Spider-Man' looks, movements, warmth and angst. Woodard is the constant colorist to bring it together.

Good Work