My problem with this issue, and this entire run, hasn’t been the separation of MJ and Peter, it’s the circumstances around it. The status quo prior to this was completely disregarded and we just jumped into these new events. This seems more to me like Marvel wanting to sell books out of shock value and Wells wanting to force Felicia/Peter rather than telling a good story. MJ, one of the most well known characters in Marvel, was paired up with a random guy we’ve never heard of. Even after this it seems more from circumstance and going through a terrible 4 years than growing together. It’s disrespectful to MJ. I saw another review that said if Paul/MJ have a trauma based relationship, by that logic Peter/MJ should’ve been married with 12 kids from what they went though. I admittedly wanted MJ/Peter but I’m open to it not working out if it’s done right. I do think this could’ve been a good interesting story, but again it feels more rushed and forced than anything. Plus nothing here was a surprise, we all saw this coming. The only surprise was the kids weren’t birthed from MJ. I’ve liked past work by Wells, I was excited to have him in the book and was hoping #25 would change my opinion but it hasn’t. I am hoping 26 makes it worth it but if they just kill off MJ, I don’t know how they got this story approved. It was teased in this with the “if you get 3 skulls” and I feel like we’re about to see that next issue.

There’s a lot to like in the story, really. But how they ended the primary story was beyond frustrating. Again Marvel billing something big for sales, and it’s not. More stuff that was previously setup potentially thrown down the drain - emphasis on potentially. This could be a drama turn that leads somewhere. Billing/marketing something for something it’s not will always bring down scores for me, especially when it’s a more expensive issue. If you like JRJR, more of the same. If you hate his work, he doesn’t do all of the pages so you get a break from it. As for the side stories, as much as I hate Paul the MJ story was almost amazing. My issue is *spoiler the rest of the way* MJ does not need to be a super hero. She has stood on her own for decades because of who she is. I don’t know who pushed to idea forward but IMO they don’t fully understand what makes MJ great. I will admit, clever with the name. Other side stories are typical things you find in these thick issues.

HATED the prior story arc and everything they’re doing with MJ. This book? This was great. The art on the Kraven pages? Stupendous. *feel that it’s worth mentioning someone who hated the prior arc enjoyed this issue.

Another great one by Wells? Keep MJ away and he does good work?

Solid issue, the art was done very well and fit the vibe. Biggest downside is Paul’s stupid face is in it.

Still curious to see how this plays out. Feels a little rushed overall, makes the train if thought of everyone less believable.

I thought this setup nicely, putting Bruce in a position where he has to question what he’s doing. Apparently I’m disagreed with but I’m curious to see where this goes.

This is likely the best #1 I have ever read, I’m very excited to see where this goes. “For every storyteller is a liar, trickster, and traitor. Our first allegiance is always to the tale. To trust us is to risk your very heart. Understand ye yet? You will.”

Good action, Miles going through it at the end, and I love how Vicentini draws Hobgoblin.

It was fine. Start of a new arc, I’d be more excited if I knew anything about the Ric era since we’re surprisingly going back there, but I dropped the book during it.

I’m enjoying the adventure. Nothing ground breaking but pretty fun.

Still fun, will tune in to see the ending in #5.

Fun/goofy Silk run.

I don’t love the sidekick idea, but Spider-Boy is a fun character. Nice story.

That last page is nasty, gross nasty. I feel like the church of blood is a little over used but I’m glad he’s doing something which, right now, appears to be different. Stills interested to see where this is going. Love the art.

Sets up status quo for the arc with a new zone and interesting twist at the end. If you’ve been on the fence on staying on, back off the book says issue 36 will be the end.