wow..... just wow. The art not only floored me, but I love this twisted horror green lantern concept. This take was done in Earth One Green Lantern, but this series has a different spin on it. Al Ewing's writing may not be my cup of tea, but I can't deny he's a good writer.

Overall, as a DC Fanboy, I am very pleased with the Absolute Universe. DC Comics is just firing on all cylinders on all the series. more

this has one of the series that is a pleasant surprise from DC Comics

Both beautiful and sad. I was moved by this. Well done Jason Aaron.

This was a different heart breaking twist for the origin of Kal-El. In this story, the Kents are still warm. But here Kal-El has to leave the Kents not because he wants to find his own path. But because he's forced to and how the Lazarus team is attacking the Kents, and they tell him to leave. This leaves a Superman without any hope and optimism, and how everything he touches he destroys.

Again, it's subtle but it clearly shows the difference between this Superman and the other main Supermen. Absolute Superman continues to be my personal favorite series out of the bunch thanks to Jason Aaron's writing. And honestly, Carmine Giandomenico's art works well for this issue, even if I do miss Rafal Sandoval. more

after the DC and Sonic the Hedgehog crossover, as well as Sonic 3 and Shadow Generations, I want to read more of sonic the hedgehog in comic book form. Even though I personally prefer Mario, Sonic the Hedgehog did play a big role in my childhood. And I got to say I'm impressed. This is exactly how I envision Sonic, and the art and characters dialogue really works.

this was actually a much stronger start to the Flash series than Mark Waid's previous attempt. I miss this Wally and Linda Park's relationship, the modern/current Wally and Linda's relationship wasn't as strong compared to Pre-Flashpoint

this was pretty fun and entertaining series, but i just wished we got the final page of the first issue resolved when Hawkeye lookedl ike he as posessed by a malevolent spirit. I believe it was Nightmare based on this issue, but I just wanted further confirmation.

This series is entertaining and its a lot better than classic Spawn. But too many times plot points are unresolved and it jumps back and forth. Sometimes I think I have to read the main Spawn to understand this series.

what a lackluster conclusion. Daniel Sampere's art is the saving grace of this series

A very anti-climatic conclusion

this series was really good, but it could have been more. The art could have been better, and the characterization for other characters could be stronger. But overall, this is another Wolverine banger. Maybe if I re-read this again from beginning to end I will rate this higher

Why would Foggy Nelson be sad that he got to live because Bullseye died. That's like Jimmy Olsen is sad that he lived because Doomsday died while Superman was trying to save both.

Art and story were decent, and I liked the ending with the kid. But the story needed more meat, and Aaron Kuder's art isn't my cup of tea.

I was not a fan of this as much as I was the previous issues.

Every issue focusing on one month is really hurting this book. Because we miss crucial moments between the main cast of this book and it makes it seem like nothing important happens between the issues.

MJ is just fine with Peter being gone for over a month, tortured and having his identity revealed, which causes them to go on a run for over a month. And that her son is doing the same? Okay, if the point is she pucts on an act, I expect to see something else too. Like this is just perfect wife again and not a real character. Why can't we see the talks between these issues, where we see how characters actually feel about stuff that happens? Why do we need to spent 1/2 of an issue to Sandman, who isn't important character on this book and doesn't seem to be for the next 3 issues. Instead of just... Peter and how he feels that his son is risking his life to do the same that Peter himself did and that causes them to go on a run.

It's a fine singular issue. But overall, I can't be invested on the main cast, if the book isn't either.

Thankfully something happens with Ben and Jonah. But the last time we saw the Ben Reilly story beat was on #10, which is 5 months ago in the book's timeline. So, what happened during that 5 month period for the Paper? more

This issue really shows the cracks in this series. I understand that Hickman views each issue like a month has passed in real time, and that's fine. But the problem is that the pacing in this issue is kind of whack, and for once I can see how Gabe Hernandez gave this a lower score. Last issue we see Peter Parker and Mary Jane run away. But then this issue they're just chilling on a vacation. And I realize something.

A lot of things happen OFF-SCREEN. For example from Issue 12 we see the symbiotic resembling Peter Parker in the last pages. But in issue 13, Peter's son is wearing the symbiote. Again, it is inferred that the symbiote must have revealed its identity, and Mary Jane lets her own teenage son go out and fight crime while risking his life. But at least have it SHOWN to us.

This brings me back to this issue. Peter somehow knows that his son and the symbiote are working together. But it's OFF-SCREEN. Most of the important plot points or strong character moments that we can be attached to aren't shown, and are just told. And I literally forgot about Ben Parker and J Jonah Jameson. I forgot that they were writing a piece for Wilson Fisk in Issue 10, and they were celebrating in Issue 12.

Overall, I understand that Jonathan Hickman is a long-form story-writer. He likes to plan out seeds and do slow-burn. In the moment, the books may be boring, but when read from start to finish after Hickman finishes his saga, it ages like fine wine. And I have no doubt that Hickman will put out a strong spider-man series, probably the definitive Adult Spider-Man series of all time. But his run is not perfect, and just because it is vastly superior amazing and spectacular compared to the main Spider-Man series, doesn't mean it's perfect. And I have to point this out. There are a couple of genuine constructive criticism, like how Mary Jane doesn't feel like a real person, and I do wish we have more time spent on Peter's kids. The art is okay, the fight was decent.

But kudos to Hickman for making it this far for me to give this issue a 7/10. That's a pretty tall feat more

Gotta say, art was phenomenal. And I liked what Kelly's idea was for this and message was heartful So, I can confidently say that if the hack fraud who works for the Spidey office as the main editor doesn't quit by 1000, then I will. The sheer level of incompetence this storyline has showcased has been disrespectful and horrible to see.

Like, way to ruin a nice idea by Kelly. Like what the hell was this storyline. What a waste of time with no consequence

What was the point of Peter moping for three issues, cheating Shay or treating her horribly, breaking up with her and then getting back together. The only thing managed was to showcase what a joke that relationship is and how horribly Shay is been treated. At least show some character we saw from her in #55.

What was the point of that one-off between Peter and Felicia. It didn't change anything. Only lessened the relationship between them. Why where the rest of the X-Men here besides Juggernaut. This is the second team-up we see with them and Spidey and it means nothing. Why do they need to bring Cyclops and Magik here, if they don't interact with the main character at all. Don't they have trust that this will sell? Who is this for???

I like the idea of Cyttorak being the new casket. But what we have seen from this storyline, rules don't matter at all, so by the next time we see Cyttorak, Randy Robertson can be the new casket because why not.

And when the Fraud mentioned that it was Kelly's idea they started to work on, I got the idea how it went down. Kelly wanted to do a story where he showcased Peter's love for life and how it can affect even immortal gods like Cyttorak and motivate them to do good by seeing the beauty of life. It's a beautiful idea and Kelly does his best here to showcase it. The rest of this arc pretty much ruins it by disastrous editing, since there is no clear vision how to make it last for 12 issues.

And they even didn't get the name right for this. If all other mistakes and choices weren't enough, they can't even name the storyline correctly. 8 DEATHS OF SPIDER-MAN!!! WHERE HE FACES 8 SCIONS OF CYTTORAK. BUT ACTUALLY IT'S ONLY 5. HE ALSO DIES ONLY 5 TIMES. TWO OF THE SCIONS AREN'T EVEN SEEN, JUST KILLED OFF-SCREEN. more

believe me when I say/I say that I have been REALLY enjoying Joshua Williamson's run on Superman. It is just so entertaining and fun. I really do believe that when this run ends it's going to be a definitive modern classic