I dont know why I do this. I cant save them all.… These two statements seem like they are going to be the central theme for this run. This Pavitr is struggling with his why, and I think this run will see him finding it. While there isnt much physical conflict in this issue, quite frankly it doesnt need it because it does a wonderful job of setting up the mental and emotional conflict that this series is going to tackle. Whether you read the original run almost 20 years ago or just found out about this iteration from Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, I think that there is something for every Spidey fan in this book. Read Full Review

Fans unfamiliar with this version of Spider-Man are in for a treat. The creative team is firing on all cylinders capturing his uniqueness, leading us into his world with a good introduction, and setting up a new villain that's a fun twist on a classica well-written issue from cover to cover. Don't pass up on this fun twist on Spider-Man that totally deserves an ongoing series. Read Full Review

Spider-Man India #1 kicked off the series with a compelling introduction to the story. It left me impressed and engaged. However, moving forward, I hope the creators maintain the character's distinctiveness and avoid relying too heavily on predictable choices. Read Full Review

A simple-yet-fun look at another Spider-Man follows common storytelling without feeling too rote. Read Full Review

Now is just about the best time ever to bring back Spider-Man India following the juggernaut that is Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse. Unfortunately, the Pavitr Prabhakar here lives in a world that doesn't feel close to as alive and vibrant as his cinematic counterpart. Read Full Review

Spider-Man: India #1 is an overly familiar and fairly disappointing start to a new adventure for a character who had so much personality and visual distinction on-screen only so recently. Read Full Review

The story was entertaining even if the twist was predictable.

I quite enjoyed this is a basics/classics kinda way.
Hard not to compare to the incredible visuals and character we saw on the big screen just last week, but Nikesh Shukla and Abhishek Malsuni imbued the book with enough charm that I am hopeful to see where it goes.
But Marvel, now would be the time to start planning a serious re-vamp if we want this character to succeed beyond a miniseries...

I love how tightly tied-in the theme of community vs. selfishness is, touching each of the plot's (currently) separate threads. I like the combination of a basic baddie who's just a localized Lizard with the bigger, more distinctive threat of Giricorps (hoping that doesn't turn into (another) localized Green Goblin).

But there's a definite stiffness to the storytelling that cultural sensitivity can't--shouldn't--fully excuse. The pace is slow. The author and the artist both occasionally struggle to portray their characters as real people.

It's a valiant effort, but the reader will have to stretch pretty far to meet the creators if this is going to be a satisfying read.

Nothing special about this one

The problem is that the indian Spider-man of Across the spider-verse is better designed, much interesting, much fun... it's not fair, but this character suffer of the comparison with his animated counterpart in every aspect.

This comic was pretty disappointing for me, in no small part because Malsuni's art is stiff and inexpressive when Pavitr is out of the mask. I often enjoy these multiverse takes on characters, but unlike the movie, this didn't really offer anything new except weak dosa jokes. Once the villain shows up things pick up a bit, but I don't know if that's enough for me to stick around for a second issue.