How much Abrams do we have to suffer this week? This was the worst issue in the series and one of the worst comics all year. An incoherent mess that's full of exposition, and a whole lot of "why should I care" things. Don't make my mistake by buying this book!

this is the lowest I've ever rated ASM. what a mess. can't wait for spencer to be out with this

I've started reading more manga than comics (no, not because comics are too woke or whatever, that doesn't bother me). The stories there are infinitely more diverse and fresher. Comic book history baggage have led us to...this garbage. As much as I hated OMD, I would really rather them just move on than try to fix the past. No one cares. At least we'll be getting new creatives on this book soon...

this was so boring and dumb. why do any of us still bother reading this crap? oh yeah that's right, we can't help ourselves. Nick Lowe, please retire or fire yourself.

A confusing mess with no real indications on where this is going, this is rather disappointing from Nick Spencer.

"I want a Spider-Man book that makes me feel like this", Nick Lowe describes the inspiration of the book on the last page of the issue. He was riding a subway when that happened... Not everything is a good idea, Nick. This book certainly wasn't. Real critique: the flow of panels just really doesn't work, add to that some pretty cringe dialog from the villains, and you get a book that reads very annoyingly. I honestly think the story could have worked pretty well in a normal comic book layout.

WTF is this? How is this not just a continuation of Last Remains? Last Remains didn't actually end too? A generic DCEU movie has better pacing than this POS. Getting Nick Spencer to write but getting Bendis levels of pacing is like voting for Obama and getting Romneycare.

Pete is well written here and this feels like a Spider-Man story...but with the way this event was advertised, all for 5 minutes with Doom? It gets knocked down because of its (overall) cost.

too little happens in this issue

I really don't know where this is going...I thought Martin Li was interesting as a conflicted individual, but what is this change supposed to add to the character? The art was inconsistent and subpar in many places. And like many have also complained, Spidey is barely in this book.

This issue was really phoned in, both writing and art.

The plot lines introduced are interesting enough to keep me going on this series, but this is definitely a poorly executed book. Which is sad...because I've been waiting for a Metal Men series for a long time.

Definitely the lowest point in the Krakoan Age thus far.

Even for American superhero comic book standards...this is beyond dumb

why does this annual exist? the first story was seriously cringe.

...the second story was actually pretty funny. I did like it quite a bit but we're all here to trash the main story! The lengths Marvel will go to...to...keep PP from MJ? OK, whatever. But Peter behaving like a complete man baby and needing to punch other superheroes even *after* MJ is safe? This is just frustrating silliness from the editorial team. Apparently, having Peter act a little adult is also a big no. I believe there is still a lot of storytelling potential for Spider-Man, but Marvel insists that we the readers do not deserve better, and also they need to remind us that things cannot get better by giving us this crap. IDK why I still read this...

it was okay I guess.. how much longer do we have to wait for the real Kindred stuff?

I think the writing is fine. Some of the art looks a lot like Humberto Ramos lol. But I am really not a fan of the Spidey editorial team continuing this trend of creating more books like this when they can put a more condensed version in the main flagship book itself.

Same sentiment as a lot of people here - two different artists creating a disjointed experience. I can do with just 1 issue of ASM a month. Marvel please stop milking your IP at the expense of your creators. You could be a little more mask-on with your capitalistic tendencies you know? The story was mostly fine but feels like a whole lot of nothing happened.

The reveal is kinda cool and surprising, the rest of the issue made me fall asleep haha

some good moments, but a ton of nonsense and lazy writing...

Isn't Nick Spencer's run coming to an end? Could we possibly get anything satisfying with Mr. Negative getting involved so late into the run? I guess I'm literally dreading to find out...

The art in this issue is highly stylized and fits ASM very well...that said, I'd rather have a consistent artist than a rotation. Maybe Marvel shouldn't do books biweekly if they can't keep up... Peter's in 7 pages of this issue, about 1/3 of the comic...people can claim Nick Spencer isn't writing Spider-Man, point to this issue and be sorta correct.

IMO the weakest entry in the main ASM Beyond books so far. Pichelli's art was inconsistent, and most of the plot felt like anime filler lol. Still looking forward to how this finishes and hope this story wraps up strong!

There are a lot of good moments in this, but it doesn't tie all the ideas together well. Much of the Sin Eater arcs has been foregone to let Norman back into the spotlight. I think Ryan Ottley's art here is great, which is why Ramos' and Bagley's parts make this book so weirdly inconsistent.

better than gang war but also nothing happened lmao (why is this a $4.99 issue?)

I am soooo not kidding that years ago, I said to myself that Marvel needs to put Spidey in an isekai...and wow, I guess this is pretty darn close

willing to speculate that Charles's deal is a trick for Nimrod so I wouldn't say this is out of character - yet, but yeah giving us a text page...Marvel if you're trying to get into the light novel business, you're doing it wrong lulz

so uhhhh...if you know Dan Slott, he occasionally throws characters under the bus for the sake of his story. RIP Sue Storm

A decent ending, with some real consequences for the FF/X-Men relationship. The art tho...this was the worst I've seen from the Dodsons ever. Storytelling was kinda all over the place in the action sequences, and inconsistent at best...

As someone who actually watches a bit of Twitch, this was definitely an interesting take. I certainly don't mind Pete more or less being coerced into this - pretty much every other person has become a live streamer over the course of the pandemic. In our current system of slow-decaying capitalism, influencer status can potentially lead to big money. But it sucks because you sell your soul to corporates, and this book demonstrates that decently well. Spencer's contemporary jokes in his Spider-Man writing are hit or miss - the ones in this issue were mostly okay...I'm hoping they don't get worse from here. Gleason's art was pretty good, I just wish he could draw the book for more than 2 consecutive issues.

A decent start to a new arc. A good amount of new stuff...may or may not be good. Hope Spencer can keep up the momentum.

This is probably not your usual #1 that promises a ton of exciting new changes to the status quo (they literally brought in the go-to Spidey artist), but it wasn't a bad read by any measure. JRJR's art definitely isn't what it once was, but we've seen worse in the past 2 years lol. Peter/MJ stuff will always be able to reel me in, so uhhh yeah I guess I'll keep reading

Was it brain rot? Yes. Was it funny and at least entertaining? Yes.

Pretty slow to start, especially if you read #0. Otherwise it does pick up significantly towards the end of this issue and shows some promise.

I enjoyed this quite a bit, despite it not being anything unique. This feels very much like one of those stories with a stone cold female protagonist that occasionally shows some compassion finding about herself and her identity. The art overall is nice and fits the tone of the book well, but there are some panels where it's hard to differentiate between Psylocke and Laura.

The FF story itself is great, but I really do not appreciate paying $3.99 for half the book being a fortnite story

yep, Franklin's retcon absolutely sucks lol. Otherwise this issue is pretty crazy, and RB Silva did some pretty dorky drawings of Reed that gave me a good laugh. If you read Slott's run on ASM...this series has a very similar feel in that you'll get frustrated and angry at things he does but at the same time he does keep things very entertaining.

What’s with sue’s cosmic costume having bug antenna lol

I liked the story itself for the most part, but the execution of it and the art...

The main X-Men storyline has been derailed for quite some time now, with other Marvel events interrupting every other second (seriously this is beyond annoying). I think this issue wasn't very dense and we need to see more of what's down the line to truly judge this story. Hoping we get better pacing next issue and onwards.

haha looks like I'm on the side that liked the Beyond arc...I love Ben, and while I understand this conclusion is conflicting for many, I do look forward to whatever comes next for everyone's favorite Spider-Clone.

Aside from JRJR drawing Kamala to look a little older than she is? O_o pretty fun start to a new arc and looking forward to this

I think this is fine as another ASM issue, but we really should be asking... Are we now forever stuck in this loop of Pete as "Spider-Man rogues gallery villain #X"? Technically, this is at least Spider-Man as a villain iteration #3 if you think of Kraven's Last Hunt as the first. Are the Big AMERICAN Two forever limited to superhero only ideas (for their main properties)? Maybe, such is the nature of American liberal capitalism. At least DC is experimenting the idea with isekai (within the limitations of a superhero context). I am getting desperate for something completely new with Spider-Man. Maybe I'll never get that, and maybe I should move on...(and yes I am reading USM. It's different enough and it's great) Is this still even a review? Or personal ramblings?

We get a little bit of Storm being a badass and the team up between Kitty and Bishop was great, but the series' pace has slowed down significantly since the first two Xcellent issues. There's so much potential for this book, and we want to see more of it sooner than later!

haha cmon everyone chill a little. yes the first 2 pages may make you REEEE but the rest of the issue is fantastic and filled with incredible character interactions!

A solid issue, great art great action, and the story keeps the stakes up. Also loved the AOC stand-in and the Humberto Ramos reference.

Loved the symbolism to the BLM movement in this issue. Let's hope the momentum is kept up going forward.

Not amazing, but a solid start

Whether you want politics in your comic books or not, the timing and nature of this book demands that modern day American politics be tackled on in some capacity. On the surface, with its large roster of unique characters and dystopian setting, this book will feel like it is meant to be the next Walking Dead. But are Scott Snyder and Charles Soule, both very smart writers, setting this up to be something more? It is far too early to tell where this book will go, but I did wonder...is there a hidden political message in this book? Are the writers trying to tell us that the US is too busy with infighting to deal with the actual threat - climate change? Even if Undiscovered Country succeeds as a character-driven drama, just a teeny bit of this aspect inserted into the narrative would make me very happy. I don't think this first issue is as mind-blowing as some people are making it out to be, but it certainly has enough to keep me interested in #2.

If you haven’t been following the x-books pretty closely, I can see why you’d get lost. Otherwise wow, ten of swords part 2 ups the stakes and completely changes what we’ve taken for granted. It’s not as tightly written as part one but it’s still intense and fast paced. Can’t wait for part 3!

if you're not into politics, I get why this issue may have been a little boring for you. otherwise, damn...it feels like Hickman was inspired by the current political climate in the US when writing this issue. people are getting tired of both the R & D establishment politicians, and thus emerges a new power that represents the people (the Squad)...at least for now. super eager to see how Hickman evolves this concept in the context of Krakoa's government!

This was a good issue, and to be able to have actual progression for a character that's almost 60 years old is itself quite a feat. However, Spencer needs to cross the finish line competently for this story or his run will be regarded as one of the most meaningless runs in SM history.

The art in this book is something else, and it's a solid setup to Natasha's new adventure. Picking up #2 is a no-brainer.

this book is so criminally underrated. hopefully it gets more exposure through X of swords, because the quality is consistent across the series

Sage: "Mr Sinister has been kidnapped" Hellions: "LOL FUCK THAT GUY" This book keeps delivering!

Overall, incredible first issue. Couple things did annoy me a bit though: Kurt's reaction to the decision (Selene's escalation is *even* more justification for not choosing her) and just a tad bit too much inner thoughts from Mr. Sinister, otherwise excellent still. It's a little weird that the X-Books have been doing a lot of election stuff as of late...hopefully this is the end of it for now, cause we're about to enter the same disappointing reality in American politics...

This is a much more satisfying conclusion than Absolute Carnage #5. Donny Cates masterfully connects the events of Absolute Carnage to the rest of the 616 universe...and beyond, and this definitely gets you excited for the things to come.

There's so much awesome in this book. I'd give it a 9 but there's a panel where Jean's legs are drawn super funny and I have to knock this down by .5 because of that lol

The interactions between young Cable and Rachel Summers are fun, and this book alone has more than a few surprises that continue to shape the new world of X. Good read overall, and confirms that all the X-books are one singular continuity...which may or may not be good.

gets a 0.5 knock off from Cyclops' costume being inconsistent with the rest of DoX, otherwise this is shaping up to be a great story

This IMO was the best issue of ASM in a while. I hate that Marvel can't keep a consistent artist on this book, but Bagley's style perfectly matched the tone of the story, and I thought his panels flowed very well. There's a page with much more action than what we've been seeing in ASM over the last 2 years that I think most people will love. Also absolutely loved the writing of Peter in this issue. Spencer's Peter has been much more thoughtful and deeper during this run, and I think with Sins Rising, we're going to see some of this pay off. This is a great start to Sins Rising and I really, really hope this quality is kept up.

love the comparisons to the current Trump administration

great start to a new era! hoping this is a critique on capitalism...if it is, Zeb Wells will be my hero

Solid issue. It feels nostalgic but is also definitely carving its own mythos for Ben. Subtle / not-so-subtle throwing shade at capitalism is cool now. I love how the Beyond staff is basically the stand-in for the PMC (Professional Managerial Class) / petty bourgeoisie here, or maybe I'm reading a little tooooo much into this lol. Really excited to see where the rest of the series is oing!

I admit I'm biased. I'm going to give any SM comic that includes anti-capitalist messaging an automatic 9. Memes aside, this was a great issue that did tease us with more exciting stuff about Tesl---oops I meant Facebo---SORRY! Beyond corp.

There are some truly...amazing :P panels in this issue, and the character writing is overall top tier. Can't give it a 10 though - there were some editing issues (looking at you Nick Lowe).

This title is shaping up to be a must read. And the art absolutely elevates the book to a higher standard.

Marvel actually had Coke say ACAB. This is really pushing the boundaries of comics. Also there’s a page in this issue that truly demonstrates masterful storytelling. My only ding is that one scene looks too much like a controversial event, and that was probably unintentional

Lots of good things in this issue. It's weird to say this, but it feels like Dan Slott was born to write the FF in today's world.

THIS WAS TOO SHORT THAT'S WHY IT GETS A 9

Even in a giant event such as X of Swords that's got a lot of ups and downs, Hellions continues to be a consistently entertaining read.

This book has been getting better and better. Saladin Ahmed manages to raise the stakes further in this issue, and there's glorious Spider-Man action in this.

A solid start. Art and writing are great in this one. MMSM continues to be a solid book!

Daddy Hickman shows his love for Sunspot and it's great. Also, a nice surprise for those who've read Avengers World!

Yeah, that was a good comic. The conversations between the characters are more grey than black and white. Hope this series keeps this up

This is a great start to X of Swords, but understandably difficult to get into if you've not been keeping up-to-date with most of the X-Books. Pepe Larraz's art in this book is superb - he definitely is a top comic book artist now with how beautiful his panels are, but his storytelling ability is also top tier. There are so many page turns that perfectly capture the dramatic moments in this book. And of course, top praise to Daddy Hickman and Tini Howard for being able to come up with such a bizarre story that ties multiple concepts together that works. Also NGL, lots of the story felt very East of West, which I'm a huge fan of. Can't wait to see how this gigantic crossover unholds!

Daddy Hickman is seriously one of the best writers in comic books now

The art in this issue alone makes this a 9

X-Pirates selling big pharma drugs while saving stranded mutants around the globe, what's not to love? This was an incredibly fun issue, and if you're a fan of Kitty Pryde, this is especially awesome.

The parallels to how Krakoa is governed and the real world are...might I say...uncanny. It's as if X-Men has become a dark reflection of today's human world. A lot of people are complaining about the slow burn in the X-books right now. We finally get a good look of what the long game will be, and it absolutely delivers.

Reading this issue hurt me emotionally, because it perfectly captured how I feel about the world now. Stories like this is why long time Spider-Man fans keep coming back, because we always relate to Peter Parker. Coupled with Bagley's art, this is the first 10/10 I'll give ASM during Nick Spencer's run.