I was admittedly on the fence about this comic before I read it. I have never cared for Norman Osborn or, with few major exceptions, Norman Osborn stories, but I really dig all of the creators involved. In the end, the creators won out and I am so glad that they did. DeConnick, Rios, Ellis, and McKelvie flex their creative muscles and throw their weight around in a disturbingly complex and satisfying comic that pushes the boundaries of a "superhero" comic. This comic is nothing like anything else that Marvel is currently publishing and is an absolute must have book for your collection. This will get overlooked by far too many people, but don't be one of them. Read Full Review

The biggest obstacle a first issue faces is trying to set up the entire series. I can't say this issue is chock full of action but we get some major seeds planted here. Seeing Norman calmly doing nothing is almost scarier than seeing him in action. That image on the cover says it all. There's something going on in that wacky mind of his. The backup by Warren Ellis adds some backstory and further peeks my interest to see how all the pieces are going to fit together. Norman has something big planned and you'll want to see how it plays out. Read Full Review

Emma Rios' work on the lead is itself strong, and although her Peter Parker could look a little more Parker-ish, it's clear that Rios is an artist with a bright future. Between her and McKelvie, it's a good-looking book, while Ellis and DeConnick keep the writing engaging. It's likely to wrong-foot those looking for Osborn in a starring role, but if you can see past that failure of expectation, there's a huge amount to love. Read Full Review

Deconnick and Rios have created an interesting world of possibilities for Norman Osborn. Read Full Review