The second issue of Spider-Man: Spider's Shadow #2 somehow manages to improve upon its debut, proving that Chip Zdarsky has not only a masterful grasp of the various facets of Peter Parker/Spider-Man, but also is an absolute gift to the "What If" story. Read Full Review

The whole creative team are firing on all cylinders in this issue as there's more blood and guts on display than an episode of Dexter! If you've not added this short four-issue series to your online or print subscription you better hurry as issues of both #1 and #2 are selling out fast. Don't be the only one not talking about this! I give it another blood-curdling five out of five, particularly for the onomatopoeia used by Joe Caramagna as the violence happens just out of shot. Read Full Review

Zdarsky keeps both the drama and the excitement level high. It is honestly such a quick read because it flows so well. The art by Ferry is perfect as well. I love this book and I cannot get enough of it. I am almost sad that it is a five part series as I want more for sure. Read Full Review

Spider-Man's descent into darkness is getting deeper and deeper. This issue shows us that he has made the commitment to be a killer. Read Full Review

Spider-Man: Spider's Shadow should set the bar for what if stories. Chip Zdarsky writes something new and interesting for the wall crawler that should be engaging to all fans. The pencils and colors work very well together and should only add to the reading experience. Spider-Man: Spider's shadow #2 is a can't miss book. Read Full Review

Spider-Man: Spider's Shadow has laid the groundwork for a frightening alternate reality. It's not dark just to be dark. It explores the feelings of shock and terror that come from such a startling transformation. While it has the benefit of working with decades-old characters as its base, it transcends that familiarity and delivers a solid and terrifying story on its own. Read Full Review

As for Spider-Man: Spiders Shadow #2, it flows fine. I do feel like they might be dragging out the story to fit a trade. Nevertheless, this length can work if the point is to slowly show Peter succumb to his alien costume. Then, that could be interesting. However, that will depend on how subsequent issues handle the story. Read Full Review

" If we ran the Bugle your way, we'd have headlines like "Somebody Shot JFK"! Haha!

Great!

Same as last time, it feels like I am reading an old book but it's somehow new. I love it. The art is even growing on me. It's somewhat of a power fantasy. All of the things you really thought Peter SHOULD do to all of the people who day in and day out that make his life miserable, degrade him, break him down finally getting what they should instead of Peter taking the route of responsibility. He's all power now. The luxury of this book is that it's a What If? because to see this version of Peter over a long period of time just wouldn't be Spider-Man anymore. Sure it's interesting to see your favorite heroes turned into something much darker, possibly even villains but there should always be hope. We'll see if there is any hope left for Peter... more

Oh my god!

After reading the first issue I wasn't super into it. I honestly picked it up cause I thought it would be a cool read nothing more. Issue 2 has proved me wrong. Seeing Peter realize that all these years the villain's he puts behind bars are never changing, it's now that he takes action. Seeing him brutally murder these villain's and crushing Jameson's hand surprised me. I did not think most of them would die so soon. The writing this time around is much better, actually dealing with consequences and going out to make sure more bad people will be stopped. I'm not the biggest fan of the art, but if the writing is better then I'll defiantly stay with this series.

Pete surrenders (almost) entirely to the symbiote, racking up quite the bodycount as supervillains start moving against him. Next up, a surprising Sinister Six is taking aim. The story is pretty close to perfect, but there's room for tiny improvements in the way it's told in prose and pictures. Tiny, tiny improvements -- this is already awfully good.

This is more than a "What if Peter kept the Symbiote?" story. It's also a "What if Spider-Man crossed the line?" story. Throughout the history of Superheroes the oldest mystery is what would happen if they were driven to their breaking point and killed their enemies. Aside from Batman the hero that's asked most often about is Spider-Man. This story is telling us what would happen then too.

" My criminal empire can handle à 5% deficit due to a Spider m-Man's interférence. But it cannot tolérante my death."
- WILSON FISK

Pasqual Ferry is really good, he can draw some brutal stuff. And we all know Zdarsky, he knows how to writte a good story.

This was pretty darn good. Had a lot of emotion and was pretty violent. Good stuff.

Good issue, but I was a bit disappointed that the story didn't touched the fact that Hobgoblin killed the parent of someone who works on the Bugle. When I saw Jameson i was expecting Peter to confront him, not Spider-Man. I guess I created a different version of the story in my head and got too attached to it.