Spider-Man: Life Story

A newcomer will enjoy it, but miss a chunk of nuance in the story. A long-time fan will find a concerto of the life and times of Peter Parker. Whatever you are expecting, this story both is and isn't it. And I mean that in the best possible way. We have seen the trope of "what if the hero aged normally from when they were introduced" done before -- most notably in Byrne's Generations saga -- but Zdarsky and Bagley give it new weight in this tale. Not only is this a solid tale of what Peter as he accumulates experience and wisdom (because those two are not mutually exclusive) it is also a solid commentary on what was happening to comics and comics readers during those same decades. There are too many places where a story told like this could have come off the rails -- but the creators never let that happen. This is clearly done with love, affection, and a deep-seated desire to remind us all of who Spider-Man is and what his two greatest powers truly are: Peter Parker's spectacular brain and his amazing heart. This last one takes center stage in subtle, but compellingly effective ways as Peter is forced to dance between the dictates of reacting in the immediate (stopping muggers, defeating a rampaging villain) and taking a step back to see what impact he can have on the greater picture. The one caveat in all this is that while this is a gorgeous piece of storytelling it will not resonate as well with those unfamiliar with the major beats of Peter's life. Don't get me wrong, you can pick it up as a gateway book and enjoy the Hell out of it. But if you don't understand the significance of the identity swaps from the Clone Saga in the 90's, Kraven's Last Hunt in the 80's, or Peter's palpable fear when he tackled Morlun and the Inheritors in the 2000's then you will miss some key emotional beats. In sum -- still enjoyable for a newcomer, but for a long-time fan this concerto is "must read."

Deeper and down to earth iteration of Peter story. It is not a graphic novel for kids or just to have fun. It addresses complex topics and issues universal to us, having time and it's impact on our lifes as a core theme.

What a terrific take on Spider-Man. I love when a creator just still captures the essence of the character and just runs with it. Extremely enjoyable,that I devoured in one sitting.I would recommend this is old and new fans.

I have to admit, I was not expecting this comic to be as good as it was. Probably one of the best Spider-Man comics in the last ten to twenty years. And yes, you read right, this is a what-if scenario of Peter Parker/Spider-Man aging in real-time. In case if you haven't noticed, Marvel and DC characters seem to be literally IMMORTAL with how they keep remaining the same age despite having decades' worth of comics and stories. Then again, DC always has a world-ending reboot every five to ten years, while Marvel just never addresses the fact that Spider-Man himself was attending college during the late 60s and early 70s, while SOMEHOW living in the 2010s as a 30-year-old. And don't get me started on Aunt May! Well, say hello to the comic that takes the idea of Spider-Man starting out in the 1960s (like when the comics first started) and having Peter age from then to the 2010s. And somehow, the author of the comic did an amazing job making all of this work. Not only does he have Peter age, but he also takes several big moments from each decade and focuses on them on each issue as episodic stories. And each decade gets its own, so expect a lot of time-jumping. The art work is especially amazing and the writing itself is good. Highly recommend reading this if you are a fan of the web-singer. I give Spider-Man: Life Story a 4/5 and a "Worth adding to your collection" approval rating!

I really enjoyed reading this story from start to finish. Everything seem so on point from the artwork to the story itself. One of the best Spider-Man stories I read in a long time.

This was amazing read and I really enjoy all the history that connects to comic book history about spiderman. It made the series feel new yet with some dash of classic. Reading this story had me in ups and downs. Spiderman is truly a man we can all relate to, especially takes a good man with a good heart to realize his own mistakes and continue to fight and become better in his life. This story I definitely recommend to anyone who loves spiderman.

I was curious about this as a major ASM and Mark Bagley fan and it did not disappoint. This is a must read for anyone frustrated by the constant retcons and odd creative choices of Spider-man's continuity. I really enjoyed seeing a full, completed character arch play out for Peter and was surprised on Zdarsky's take on certain events. It follows Ditko's original run in continuing Peter Parker's personal journey in real-time, capturing major events for both Spider-man and the Marvel universe (mainly Civil War). Some people may not like all of the choices made (with clones and whatnot), but I can't imagine a Spider-man fan who wouldn't enjoy this read. I also think that this is one of the best hardcovers I've ever gotten from Marvel. The dustcover is very well designed with the Marvel colophon blending in seamlessly to the back of Spider-man's head, while the printed cover underneath in red/white is something I wouldn't mind displaying on its own without the dustcover. The hardcover edition also includes the annual, which summarizes JJ Jameson's life in this timeline where he is imprisoned for his crimes (Scorpion + Spider slayers). It was a fun bonus, which made up for his lack of presence in the main story.

I mean I am reading this on my mom’s account (I,m Sam) but I am choosing to focus on a part of this book that many overlook JJJ,s redemption arc.It shows him making up for his mistakes and showing genuine remorse for what he did, all in all 11 out of 10(yes, I know that doesn’t make sense, I dare you to find some way to sue me) also if you like this I would recommend a series made by a friend of the writers The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl as well as Chip,s own book Howard The Duck(also I saw the near phychedelic 80,s or 90,s Howard The Duck movie (the editors called the director’s commentary “unleashing the duck” so you have to know it’s insane from that.

Genial reimaginacion de la historia de Spider-man si el equipo editorial de Marvel no le tuviera miedo al cambio. El arte es espectacular y el guión asombroso. Muy recomendado para fans del trepamuros.

It was depressing but it has great characters all through out. Some story arcs from other comics are summarized that you need to have prior knowledge before reading.

This book is a masterpiece and a perfect love letter to spiderman

For me, this one is right up there with the likes of Alex Ross's Marvels and Grant Morrison's All Star Superman. No matter what powers our super heroes possess - their minds are still those of mortals and trying to contemplate the unbearable struggles that those minds get subjected to - is a superhuman task in itself; so thanks to the creators for making the task slightly easier for us mere mortals

Uma história muito boa e com uma belíssima arte estilizada esse encadernado e completíssimo tem as 5 edições e o anual!