The artwork is amazing. The story setup is spectacular.Slott and Immonen make the case that Spider-fans of any generation should pick up this book and hang on for the final ride from this creative team. Read Full Review

Slott is at the top of his game and Immonen draws you in so good! Read Full Review

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #797 finally gets the ball rolling for "Go Down Swinging," and it's in the best ways possible. Norman Osborn has never been more terrifying. Read Full Review

If this first issue is any indication, "Go Down Swinging" will wind up ranking among the best of Dan Slott's many, many Spider-man tales. Read Full Review

Dan Slott and Stuart Immonen kick off "Going Down Swinging" and Amazing Spider-Man #797 with the biggest of bangs. It's a terrifyingly suspenseful and beautifully drawn issue that seamlessly taps into what makes for great superhero comic storytelling. Read Full Review

This issue continues to remind me why I love these characters and most of the stories that brought them to this point. It's a great lesson in keeping a new story tense while incorporating new elements that work. Read Full Review

Great Issue. The hype has been real folks, and I am looking forward to reading what's next in the "Go Down Swinging" story arch. Dan Slott does a great job keeping the story moving. I love that classic Spidey characters are all involved, and that the plot is anything but predictable. Read Full Review

A rock solid issue that opens the door to some amazing developments. Stay spoiler-free and grab this issue"if you can find it! Read Full Review

Dan Slott is doing a lot right with this arc, at least at the start. Read Full Review

This already feels like a story that will have fans missing Slott as soon as he's gone. Read Full Review

Amazing Spider-Man #797 is a thrilling first chapter that sets the stage for Slott's big finale wonderfully. Read Full Review

Gears have gone up the notch in this arc of Spider-Man and it is starting to get good. Slott's teasing of Red Goblin is over and what Norman discovers would be a turning point for Peter Parker. We can expect a major change in the Spider-Man lore once this is over " thus the fitting title "Go Down Swinging". Read Full Review

Amazing Spider-Man #797 is exactly what "Go Down Swinging" needed to start off on a strong note. Dan Slott does an effective job getting inside Norman Osborn's head as his transformation into a Green Goblin/Carnage hybrid is completed. All the developments in Peter Parker and his supporting casts lives added to the sense of danger that Norman Osborn presents to Spider-Man's life as he learns an important fact by the end of this issue. Now with all the chess pieces in place Slott can potentially end his epic run on Amazing Spider-Man on a high note. Read Full Review

Overall, I do think this is a better issue than the last several have been. Norman Osborn's presence is just very entertaining in way that makes you want to turn your head away but keep your eyes on him, and the art team goes the extra mile in making you want to punch him in the face. If the concept of the Red Goblin has piqued your interest at all, I would say give this a shot. Read Full Review

It's all a set up for the general story and next issue, meaning that character interaction is all we really have to look at here. Read Full Review

Dan Slott continues to spin his wheels in his efforts to hype up his big finale, but it's still an enjoyable enough comic. Read Full Review

It isn't like every issue of the comic needs to be incredibly exciting but this felt particularly dull to my eyes. The art just wasn't up to normal standards for Immonen either. Read Full Review

So, yes, Amazing Spider-Man #797 is a decent read. Its not good, but its not bad either. It's decent. It's structure is flawed and has other relatively minor problems. Pulling back a little on the cringe-worthy one-liners, having a lot of Norman Osborn, and some fun with purse-snatchers made for a solid issue in this series. Plus, Immonen, von Grawbadger, and Gracia put in some excellent work. Its not a must-buy, but I can still recommend this one. Feel free to pick it up. Read Full Review

The first chapter of Slott's "Spider-Man" finale doesn't accomplish much and stumbles numerous times. If this is setting the tone for the rest of the arc, then I'm afraid this could be a disappointing swan song for Slott. Read Full Review

Pleasantly surprised by this issue. Very good build up character development of the new Red Goblin and a cool ending. Great issue!

This story kicks off in a really big way and it really feels like Slott did in fact save the best for last, hopefully the sorry keeps going the way it is because that would make for a great farewell from Slott. If you’re not already go buy this book because it’s going to be a big one

I haven't bought a Spider-Man comic since Reign so it's been a long time. When I heard Slott's run was finally coming to an end I decided to pull this final arc. While I know critically more than a few people are done with Slott on Spider-Man I can't besmirch the guy who wrote Silver Surfer, that book is on another level and should be read by everyone.

Anyway, i'm glad this is my 1st issue back, I loved it. First off "Go Down Swinging" is a great name for a finale arc. Super creepy Norman Osborn even more over the top and bat-sh*t crazy which is how it should be. Love the way Immonen draws Norman, Spider-Man, Robbie......well everyone, his art is incredible. I usually don't comment on colors cause I have no idea what i'm talking about, but the colors in this issue are spectacular.

Story wise it was easy to follow even as a new reader and made me want to go back a few issues to read more about Ben Urich's son. The stakes are incredibly high and Slott doesn't shy away from more than a few shocking moments. I give it a 9, happy I'm onboard. more

We open with Norman Osborn talking, which appears to be to himself. And it seems like he's dealing with his goblin personality as well as Carnage, and even just being Norman. Basically, he's looking like he's in need of his meds.

Norman appears to be going stalker level 12 on Spider-man and is trying to figure out who he is while an intruder arrives to scavenge for old goblin tech. But using the Carnage symbiote, Norman lays waste to the Goblin King rather quickly.

By the end, we realize that Norman wasn't taking to himself, even though part of it probably was.... but he has JJJ all tied up and he let some clues of Spider-mans identity sneak out, ideally the part about his girlfriend dying. That triggers a repressed memory in Norman and badda-bing badda-boom we have lift off! He now remembers that Spider-man is Peter Parker.

I'm VERY interested to see a Goblin Carnage. Two of the most crazy and ruthless villains together in one disgusting package. It feels like something new but with a bit of legacy attached to it.

This issue is a great time to jump out if you've been off of Amazing for a while now. Great art and dynamic story telling. Go get a copy!

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Nicely paced, good mix of classic Spidey elements. Back on track.

This issue uses the conceit of having Norman Osborne "interview" someone intimate in Spider-Man's life in an attempt to get this identity, and then builds up to the point where we begin with flashbacks. It's not an overly original trope, but it works to good effect here, building up to the reveal at the end. The "breakup" with Peter and Mary Jane seemed entirely unoriginal, and kind of unearned here, but any off points are settled through Immonen's art, as this one is another beauty to look at.

Great stuff! The story starts chillingly with A sinister Osborn well illustrated by Immonen. Hope Slott keeps it going.

Definitely an intriguing start of the arc, with Osborn going all levels of crazy right from the beginning. Immonen's art was great as always. Hopefully this story will not be a let down, as this issue gave me high hopes.

Now this is how a Spiderman issue should be like!!! Never thought i would say this, but Dan Slott....great job!! This is how you do it. Not have a one off villain, come in do shits, then go while trying to explain another story consisting of Norman Osborn, all in the same issue.

With the start of 'Go Down Swinging' we finally got a Spiderman issue that really feels like a Spiderman issue.

Panels with Mary Jane and Peter were great. The exchange between Spiderman and the thief named Jimmy was so fun. Norman Osborn finally blends in with this issue's story and boyy he is creepy and horryingly violent as hell.

Anyways, a great read. An awesome issue. Dan Slott at his best. Stuart Immonen, in most panels were great but for me personally, i would love to see him give Mary Jane a better face. Not to mention, the cover art looks great. Alex Ross is a great cover artist. Oh yeah, Looks like they removed the Marvel Legacy banner too.

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At the end of the issue, it just made me feel more afraid of what Norman Osborn is going to do to Spiderman, now that he knows Spiderman's identity thanks to J. Jonah Jameson. Mostly afraid because there were some rumours stating that someones going to die in #800. Peter?!...... please protect Aunt May, Mary Jane and Bobbi Morse (where ever she is). I could only imagine Norman Osborn/Carnage killing Aunt May or Mary Jane like how he killed Phil Urich. Ohh Goddd noo! more

Everyday Spider-life proceeds for Peter as Norman gets serious about tracking down his nemesis. A sad roadblock pops up to slow down the Peter-MJ reunion that looked so sure last month. Norman Osborn is gloriously maxing out the creepy factor as he taunts, teases, and scares a mystery captive to force out a crucial spidey-clue. It's a complex script maneuvered with skill and supported by high-quality art. The sheer number of moving parts and the undeniable "we're just getting started" feel hold it down in the realm of good rather than great, though.

Good start of a (hopefully) memorable story to end Slott's long run. Immonen's art was well done, especially in some of the Spidey panels and Osborn's creepy scenes. Slott manages to make a good bulid-up, even though maybe a tad too explanatory.

Not a bad start. Surprisingly slow, but that isn't always a bad thing. It's a good thing John remembers Spidey's identity and it wasn't just a Spectacular Spider-Man-thing that woudl be retconnet later. Immonen's art is great as always.