Underneath the marvelous Jimmy Cheung covers, "Spider-Men" has a story that is exactly why everyone reading this got into comics: great characters, snappy dialog, zany adventures and, most importantly, fun. In a time when too many comics focus on the next big event or the great multimedia tie-in, it's nice to have a comic that just wants to be itself, entertain fans, and have fun doing it. Read Full Review

Spectacular Spider-Man which was unlawfully canceled (Boo!), and I own a few Spider-Man comics as well , so reading this was a real treat. I haven't gotten a chance yet to read Ultimate Spider-Man with Miles Morales as the new web-head but this book definitely makes me want to check it out. Bendis writing is great, I love the interactions with the two Spideys, and as always, Sara Pichelle's artwork is fantastic. This wonderful read and Spidey fans will definitely enjoy it. Read Full Review

The story progresses to S.H.I.E.L.D. HQ where Ultimate Nick Fury has Peter detained in a holding cell and their conversation produces the biggest word balloon ever seen by an anxiety-filled Peter Parker. Some tend to bag on Mysterio but I feel he was the perfect villain to be the catalyst of these events. Bendis' writing makes the story move at such an entertaining pace that you start getting concerned as the pages on the right hand side get thinner because you realize the end is near and that's the only disappointing thing about this book. Read Full Review

It's been fun - and it's still the only Spider-Man comic I buy. Read Full Review

As a big fan of Sara PichelliI have to say the art is amazing, particularly the way she details both versions of Mysterio. Bendis, a seasoned Spider-Man writer, captures both characters perfectly. From their back-and-forth dialogue to their different fighting styles, it's pretty fun read for Spider-Man fans of either universe. While crossovers usually don't live up to the hype, Spider-Menmay be the exception to the rule. Read Full Review

Aside from that twist, Spider-Men still doesn't do much to break out of the typical crossover mold. But as long as it remains this entertaining, originality is a secondary concern. It's good to have Bendis and Pichelli jamming with Spider-Man again. Read Full Review

Spider-Men #2 is a huge step forward from the first issue, not only in terms of story progression, but also of narrative structure. The subtle hints at past events connecting to current dilemmas is near-perfect, and Sara Pichelli's art just fits so well with the tone of everything going on. Mysterio looks menacing, Peter looks dumbfounded, and Miles looks overwhelmed. There's got to be more to Mysterio's involvement in this situation, and Bendis seems to be taking the series in the right direction. I'm definitely looking forward to next month's issue! Read Full Review

At the end of the day, we love a good crossover, and this has all the markings of being a memorable one. Read Full Review

A fun & clever ride for any Spider-Man fan. Don’t miss it. From Marvel Comics. Read Full Review

Okay, so first things first, this issue was not without it's faults. I mean, Mysterio seems like a kind of lame choice to fight two Spider-Men... and Peter just attacking seemed weird, especially considering how many times he's been attacked by heroes due to a misunderstanding, but we can chalk that up to him thinking this may be a Mysterio illusion. That said, the stuff with Miles and Peter was really enjoyable. The banter while fighting, Miles being still likable, Peter wondering if Miles was a clone was funny, plus the fact Peter said Miles had a cooler costume was a nice line. Overall, I enjoyed this comic enough to continue reading it, and that's a hell of a plus after that slow first issue. Read Full Review

As crossovers go, this was stellar. As regular issues go, this was still an awesome read. This is a crossover I've wanted to see for a long time, and I love how this is playing out thus far. Bendis is doing a great job at capturing these characters' voices and I love how the story is progressing. The art, by Pichelli, is fantastic, and I actually like her better than Ramos as a Spider-Man artist. I'm also a big Mysterio fan, so seeing him in these past two issues was great. Read Full Review

It's not perfect " there's little weight to the story beyond the emotional "what if" of the two heroes crossing paths " but Spider-Men fills those holes by being fun to read and visually impressive. Read Full Review

After a slow opener, we finally get the Spider-Man showdown we've all been waiting for " and it is sweet. Read Full Review

The next issue will likely be the make-or-break for me, but if you're not one to agree with anything I've said above about my reactions to Spider-Men, then go right ahead and pick this up. Bendis has long been a polarizing writer when he's handling big-time superhero shenanigans. Your mileage may vary, as they say. Read Full Review

Now as I said before if I were Marvel I would have waited with this crossover idea, for it could have had much more potential when Miles is more comfortable in his role. On the other hand though there was a bit where Mile was very curious of Peters web shooters and with that I hope it is indeed he who sets Miles up with a pair of them. I am happy Bendis is doing this mini for I do not think anyone else should be writing Miles, especially in a situation like this. Read Full Review

There's a lot of hurry-up-and-wait in this issue, and I have problems with the pacing and the sheer amount of "Are you SERIOUS?" dialogue that we had to sit through on the way to some adventure. Bendis has a good ear for Spider-Man dialogue here, and I do enjoy Miles as a character, but the entire issue breaks down to "Conversation-Quick Battle-Conversation-BLAM!", which doesn't make the experience an entirely satisfying one at the end of the issue. Spider-Men #2 is cute, and as a chapter of the inevitable trade paperback for which it seems to be written, it does well enough, earning an above-average 3 out of 5 stars overall. It's interesting to watch the two Spider-Men play off one another, but there's not quite enough meat on this book's bones to make a superlative issue... Read Full Review