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."

A great story with a different takeaway of some great Peter Parker/SpiderMan stories. Great artwork by Mark Bagely, an all time favorite of mine.The story takes us through the life of Peter from the 1960s to the 2010s

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.

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!

Good comic of spiderman

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.