Mary Jane: Face It, Tiger #1
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| Writer | J.M. DeMatteis, Ann Nocenti |
| Artist | Alina Erofeeva, Andrea Broccardo, Luigi Zagaria, Phil Noto |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
SIXTY YEARS AGO, WE ALL HIT THE JACKPOT! Back in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #42, we all got our first real look at MARY JANE WATSON, and sixty years later, we're all still reeling. In that time, she's been a party girl, OTP and even VENOM! To celebrate MJ's storied run, we present three stories of three different MJ eras and an epilogue that points toward the future of the inimitable MJW!
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9.6
You Don't Read Comics - Russ Bickerstaff
Aug 06, 2026John Romita Senior based her appearance on that of Hollywood star Ann Margret. She’s evolved a lot ove the years through numerous different interpretations across a few different formats. She remains an enduring figure who just hasn’t quite gotten the right exposure necessary to really catapult her into her own title successfully. Hopefully Allen and Noto are able to find that illusive formula that’s going to fully allow her to meet her potential on the comic book page. She’s been quite a survivor over the years. Given the right dynamic, she could really shine. Read Full Review
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9.0
Nerd Initiative - ShawnFoles
Aug 05, 2026This was a really great trip down memory lane. It’s a great quick retrospective of MJ, and how, love it or hate it, she is intrinsically tied to Peter Parker/Spider-Man. Yet, the authors and artists still show us that MJ is her own person with her own dreams, hopes, and fears. Read Full Review
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8.5
AIPT - David Brooke
Aug 05, 2026Mary Jane: Face It, Tiger is a fitting celebration of one of Marvel's most enduring characters. Each creative team highlights a different era or aspect of Mary Jane's life, from her courage and compassion to her wit and determination. While the final story overlaps slightly in setting and villain, the anthology succeeds by proving that Mary Jane has always been far more than Spider-Man's supporting cast. Read Full Review
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8.1
Comic Watch - Marcell Hines
Aug 07, 2026Mary Jane: Face It, Tiger is a nice little anniversary book for fans of the character. Nothing too amazing in here, but there is still much to enjoy. Read Full Review
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7.8
Graphic Policy - Logan Dalton
Aug 09, 2026Sadly, this story is a bit of a rerun of the Nocenti/Yerofieieva one, but Phil Noto’s art is always solid and I need MJ’s Venom bag. Read Full Review
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7.0
ComicBook.com - Marcus Helminiak
Aug 05, 2026Here’s to another sixty years of Mary Jane Watson! She’s always been Spider-Man’s best supporting character, and I look forward to seeing her headline her own adventures even more later this year! Read Full Review
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6.0
Super Hero Hype - Matt Morrison
Aug 05, 2026There’s a further irony in Mary Jane: Face It Tiger. In trying to celebrate the past, Marvel has only exposed how the current Spider-Man comics lack the heart of bygone days. And yet, no matter how long Marvel Editorial tries to keep Peter and MJ apart, “the world will always welcome lovers… as time goes by.” Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS Back to Top
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7.0
I sure wish Mary JAne Watson and Peter Parker will be back together for good and they get to evolve for their relationship
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