The Amazing Spider-Man: Civil War by J. Michael Straczynski, Stan Lee
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Book Reviews of The Amazing Spider-Man: Civil War
Book Review: Spidey chooses sides in the Civil War
Summary: 4 Stars
Armed with a new costume and having revealed his identity to the public, Spider-Man has even more big decisions coming in the Civil War. In this TPB, Spidey and his family are targeted as he finds himself in the middle of the superhero civil war between the factions of Captain America and Iron Man. What makes this Civil War tie-in important is that this fills a few holes from the main Civil War storyline, including Spidey's switching sides from Iron Man's pro-registration to Captain America's resistence. The only real downside however is that this TPB features a few plot holes itself that will get filled in by reading the main Civil War storyline, as well as a few preceding Spidey and even some Iron Man stories as well. That being said though, writer J. Michael Straczynski makes the most with his script, as well as getting to leave the reader hanging by teasing us with the possible death of someone close to Peter. Ron Garney's art leaves something to be desired as well in some panels, but he does a servicable job nonetheless. All in all, of all the countless Civil War tie-in books, the Amazing Spider-Man chapter is undoubtedly one of the best.Book Review: Best of Marvel's Civil War TPBs
Summary: 4 Stars
This trade paperback collects Amazing Spider-Man #532-538, written by J. Michael Straczynski and drawn by Ron Garney. Focusing on Peter Parker/Spider-Man's role in the Marvel Universe-encompassing Civil War, the story develops the quasi-paternal relationship between Peter and Tony Stark as the Civil War escalates. Peter's shocking public revelation in issue 533 was the first non-cinematic Spider-Man news in a long time to be covered by mainstream US media. As the conflict intensifies, Peter grows to question his siding with Stark and eventually hides with MJ and Aunt May in a decrepit motel room. The book ends with a cliffhanger that left me eager to read issue 539. Reading the main Civil War TPB is helpful but not essential as there is enough of an independent plot here for those interested only in Spider-Man.Book Review: Born of Two Fathers
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a very good feeder story for the overall Civil War event. Spider-Man has always been one of the most compelling characters in the Marvel universe and this book is no different. What I really enjoyed was the portrayal of Parker as a guy who has a good heart but is still looking for a father figure. Like the line in Platoon he is "a child born of those two fathers, fighting for possession of my soul." Parker is truly torn between Cap and Iron Man and, like always, his concern and need to protect his family. I would almost have like to seen a super criminal take an interest here, but I guess the Kingpin is ok. The only real problem I have with the book is that there is no reference to the major beating that Parker takes in the sewers in "Civil War". It's almost like it didn't happen...Book Review: Before the Fall, A Hero's Choice
Summary: 4 Stars
Before "One More Day" put a stain on the Spider-Man mythos, Spider-Man had to deal with the consequences of his decisions in Marvel's Civil War.
These issues collected from the Civil War event show Peter reaching out to Tony Stark as a father figure, hoping for stability in his life only to realize he's chosen the wrong role model.
Of course there is also the lead-up to Spider-Man's unmasking, which is very well done. There is a great moment where Peter, May and M.J. discuss the implications of revealing Spider-Man's identity to the world that is particularly emotional.
A great collection of fantastic stories.
Book Review: SPIDERMAN IS GOOD
Summary: 4 Stars
OPTED FOR THIS ABOVE PETER PARKER TIE IN SO ONLY ONE SIDE FOR THIS REVIEW.I LIKED THIS STORY BUT AFTER ROAD TO C/W AND THE MAIN C/W STORY THERE ISNT MUCH LEFT TO TELL.DOES LET YOU SEE A BIT MORE ABOUT PETE DECIDING HIS FATE AND HE ENDS UP FIGHTING EVERYONE,SO NO REAL PROBLEMS FOR ME.THE BEST PART IS THE "LONG" ENDING THAT KEEPS YOU WANTING TO GET TO THE END,JUST GOOD WRITING I GEUSS.CANT WAIT TO GET THE NEXT TPB IN THE SPIDERMAN SERIES,DONT TELL ME WHAT HAPPENS!!!!SHAME SPIDEY GETS RID OF STARKS DEADLY OUTFIT,THOSE ARM THINGY'S ARE PRETTY COOL