This gets a 5/5 just because it will be remembered for a while. As I mentioned before, there's a point in here that turns everything on its ear and will make everyone question exactly how far this new Spider-Man will go in the direction of a hero or simply just another vigilante. Read Full Review

So, this little story has come to an end, and I really can't wait to see where we will be going next in the forthcoming issues. When this series first arrived it seemed like options going forward were limited, but now that has definitely reversed. I am loving the way Doc is developing as Spidey, and I am also very much enjoying Peter being there on his shoulder, which is surprising as I thought that this would ruin the whole "new" Spider-Man thing; which is has not done at all. If you want to read some great comic action then pick up #4 and #5 and I have a feeling you will be sticking with Superior for a while after. Read Full Review

And that seems to be the theme Dan Slott is coming to, especially with that conclusion. Power can corrupt a good person, but how is it going to change a bad person in a good person's body? Read Full Review

The Superior Spider-Man continues to impress me, and with Green Goblin lurching around the corner and Spider-Ocks power growing, its going to be an interesting few months. Read Full Review

It seems like whenever Massacre pops up, Spider-Man comics take an upturn in quality. And given that Superior Spider-Man has been excellent since it started, you know that with this issue (and the last) you are in for a treat. Slott, Camuncoli, and everyone else involved turn out a discussion-worthy issue that will make you think, make you cringe, and make you beg for the next issue already. Read Full Review

We've now 5 issue into the run of Otto Octavius as the Superior Spider-Man, at this point I'm a break record for saying how good it is, but seriously it is! All you naysayers who were up in arms and raging out after issue 700 should really give this a shot if you haven't already. Some may not love it, but you'll have to admit it's not that bad, and it really works. Read Full Review

Five issues in and "Superior Spider-Man" has cemented itself at the top of my reading list. Writer Dan Slott is delivering on his promise of 'dark and creepy,' as opposed to 'grim 'n' gritty,' particularly in the conclusion to Superior's face-off with Massacre, and in the visit he pays to Miranda Pullman thereafter; but there is increasing evidence of a 'starting-to-warm' heart within Ock's cynical shell, as well. Read Full Review

As far as this issue goes, it's dark and violent. Even if it doesn't show all the violence, it's definitely alluded to. This overall dark tone often shows the seedier side of people as you see with the head of Phizzy Cola being more concerned with how Burger Town looks than the news of a massacre. In a way, it's satisfying that Spidey confronts her, but pull away that layer of her getting what's coming to her, and you find that this Spidey is almost hellbent on bringing down anyone who does anything wrong without the extenuating circumstances of the situation. It's almost as if Spider-Man has taken on more of a Judge Dredd quality than that of a true hero who can see more than just one angle to the issue. It's a scary version of Spider-Man that is more like Batman " ready to scare the living daylights out of those who do wrong. I can't help to find that pretty interesting. Read Full Review

Depending on which side youre on you either hated or loved the ending of #1. It showed that for whatever reason Peter had the ability to stop Otto from hitting the final blow on Boomerang, but in this case its either he forgot that he could do it or he has mysteriously lost the power that he probably shouldnt have had to start with. Read Full Review

This is a really nice issue that brings a lot of new elements to the table, while cementing others. Dan Slott is doing something special here and thanks to the rotating art team he has, Superior Spider-Man could become something quite memorable if he continues to bring issues like this one. Read Full Review

That said, where this book fails is the dismount. This is likely a stylistic choice on Slott's part, to not show exactly what Otto's choice was. We've already seen Peter stay Otto's hand once, but Slott actually robs us of some of the catharsis by making us wait. Considering the story as a whole, that might pay some nice dividends, but as far as a single issue goes, it definitely knocks the wind out of an otherwise Superior comic. Read Full Review

I was very pleased, disturbed, and fanboy angry with how this issue turned out. There's a lot to think about with where this book is going, just by the actions Spider-Man takes here. Sure, it goes against everything SM stands for, but it strangely works for me, even though the 14 year old fanboy inside of me wants to write Dan Slott an angry letter about how he's "ruining" the character, which he's not. Slott's run is controversial, but brilliant. He's created some extreme waves and memorable moments whether fans like it or not, and this issue is going to be a big point to remember.Overall, I highly recommend this issue. Read Full Review

The rest of the issue was fun too. That date with the science tutor was positively adorable, and I hope Slott has a lot more fun planned for that cute tutor. Seeing Doc Ock in a proper love story should be a lot of fun now that he's not trying to sleep with people who think he's Peter Parker. Read Full Review

Superior Spider-Man keeps chugging along, with a continued cleverness and new questions to ponder. Its really impressive how improved Dan Slotts writing is across the board. If solicitations are anything to go by, the next four issues look very intriguing, so anybody not reading Superior Spidey needs to catch up quickly before this satisfying series passes you by. Read Full Review

Superior Spider-Man #5 continues this compelling and devastating look at a world where Peter Parker is not himself. There are some spotty moments but the creative team crafts a compelling journey that's sure to please its core audience… even if it does anger them a bit. Recommended. Read Full Review

And this is one of those issues where you may as well just buckle up. Aside from introducing a really interesting supporting character with Anna Maria Marconi, we also get to see Spidey do the right thing but for the wrong reasons. We also see him do the wrong thing for the right reasons, and the whole thing wraps up with Spidey getting the better of somebody really awful in a really cool way. And even though it's kind of unnerving that he's using his powers like this, you can't help but get a sense of satisfaction on that last page. The last panel in particular would be right at home in an old EC horror or crime comic from the fifties. So, while it will certainly be a feel-good moment when Peter Parker is back in control, he doesn't exactly have to hurry back, either. Read Full Review

When I started this issue, I figured I wouldn't like it. Massacre killing for money seemed weird, and so did Spidey's little chat with Uatu, and I can't say I cared much about Doc's little date with Anna Maria, although I do like her character already. The thing that saved this issue for me was the really strong ending. Read Full Review

This is a weird comic for me to rate. I love some parts of it and hate others. A resulting issue of my ambivalence is that I keep thinking about The Superior Spider-Man #5, and how it fits into a larger discussion of violence and media portrayals. Few comics can spark that sort of reflection. Dan Slott is evidencing proof that he is thinking deeply about these issues and the characterizations at the core of the story. If he weren't, I would rate this issue as exploitative trash. But it definitely is not that. The Superior Spider-Man #5 is thorny and complex and problematic, even as it takes the form of a typical capes and spandex super adventure. So" having to pick a number, I'll say that The Superior Spider-Man #5 rates a three and a half out of five stars. Check it out. Read Full Review

Initially, I got the sense that these past two issues were a throwaway tale, but I can see now that they are a turning point for the character of the Superior Spider-Man. Based on that alone, I can appreciate issue #5, despite the fact that I wasn't terribly invested in the plot. Like I said in the introduction, character development is what really matters because if you don't care about the characters, then you really won't care what happened to them. Kudos to Dan Slott and the Spidey office yet again on a job well done. Read Full Review

Two other issues crop up this week. One is that the crowded script doesn't allow Slott enough time to focus on the B-plot of Otto bonding with a fellow chemistry student over dinner and studying. This material is fun, but it feels out of place in the context of the rest of the issue. Another, more serious problem comes at the end of the Spidey/Massacre showdown. Neither the script nor the art are very clear as to what happens in the final moments or to what lengths Otto goes to put down his foe. It would be one thing if Slott ended the issue with a vague cliffhanger, but the issue persists for several more pages of weird uncertainty. I just can't see any reason for the book to be so vague about what could be a huge plot point. Read Full Review

Superior Spider-Man #7 is going to upset people. It's very hard to judge this book by the quality of its storytelling, and not the turning point it represents for Otto Octavius as Spider-Man. Read Full Review

I'm so keyed into what Slott is doing with this book. It's a darker, more caustic take on the web-slinger, and I'm loving it. Lots of great moments in this issue with a bit of a cliff-hanger ending. Also, Spidey-Ock truly is Superior, as we see Doc Ock succeed in situations that Peter wouldn't have performed as well in.

This issue basically ticked all the boxes that the last issue didn't. Massacre didn't really interest me as much again, but Octavius' personality definitely did. I'm really loving how Peter can influence r the ol' Doc in such small ways. Not really a fan of how he's treating Peter's coworkers, but I have a feeling that you are supposed to feel that way in the end. Can't wait to see where we go from here.

This book kind of solidifies why Otto Octavius's way of thinking is wayy better than Peter Parker's way of thinking. Some hard choices must be made and we shouldnt be nice to everyone. While Peter has the better heart, Otto shows no mercy and you should not show mercy to lunatics like Massacre.

The art by Guiseppe Camuncoli is good and i hope he keeps this consistency.