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Amazing Spider-Man: Torn (2025-2026) #1
One of the most important Spider-Man writers returns to the webbed wonder! That's right, J. Michael Stracynski is back but this time he's digging into a very different part of Spidey history! Jump back with us to Peter's college days at EMPIRE STATE UNIVERSITY with Gwen, Harry, MJ and Flash! But not everything is rosy and happy as a new evil rears it's head in a way that's sure to impact Peter's future!!!
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Published October 8, 2025
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About the author
J. Michael Straczynski
1,377 books1,284 followersJoseph Michael Straczynski is an American filmmaker and comic book writer. He is the founder of Synthetic Worlds Ltd. and Studio JMS and is best known as the creator of the science fiction television series Babylon 5 (1993–1998) and its spinoff Crusade (1999), as well as the series Jeremiah (2002–2004) and Sense8 (2015–2018). He is the executor of the estate of Harlan Ellison.
Straczynski wrote the psychological drama film Changeling (2008) and was co-writer on the martial arts thriller Ninja Assassin (2009), was one of the key writers for (and had a cameo in) Marvel's Thor (2011), as well as the horror film Underworld: Awakening (2012), and the apocalyptic horror film World War Z (2013). From 2001 to 2007, Straczynski wrote Marvel Comics' The Amazing Spider-Man, followed by runs on Thor and Fantastic Four. He is the author of the Superman: Earth One trilogy of graphic novels, and he has written Superman, Wonder Woman, and Before Watchmen for DC Comics. Straczynski is the creator and writer of several original comic book series such as Rising Stars, Midnight Nation, Dream Police, and Ten Grand through Joe's Comics.
A prolific writer across a variety of media and former journalist, Straczynski is the author of the autobiography Becoming Superman (2019) for HarperVoyager, the novel Together We Will Go (2021) for Simon & Schuster, and Becoming a Writer, Staying a Writer (2021) for Benbella Books. In 2020 he was named Head of the Creative Council for the comics publishing company Artists, Writers and Artisans.
Straczynski is a long-time participant in Usenet and other early computer networks, interacting with fans through various online forums (including GEnie, CompuServe, and America Online) since 1984. He is credited as being the first TV producer to directly engage with fans on the Internet and to allow viewer viewpoints to influence the look and feel of his show. Two prominent areas where he had a presence were GEnie and the newsgroup rec.arts.sf.tv.babylon5.moderated.
Straczynski wrote the psychological drama film Changeling (2008) and was co-writer on the martial arts thriller Ninja Assassin (2009), was one of the key writers for (and had a cameo in) Marvel's Thor (2011), as well as the horror film Underworld: Awakening (2012), and the apocalyptic horror film World War Z (2013). From 2001 to 2007, Straczynski wrote Marvel Comics' The Amazing Spider-Man, followed by runs on Thor and Fantastic Four. He is the author of the Superman: Earth One trilogy of graphic novels, and he has written Superman, Wonder Woman, and Before Watchmen for DC Comics. Straczynski is the creator and writer of several original comic book series such as Rising Stars, Midnight Nation, Dream Police, and Ten Grand through Joe's Comics.
A prolific writer across a variety of media and former journalist, Straczynski is the author of the autobiography Becoming Superman (2019) for HarperVoyager, the novel Together We Will Go (2021) for Simon & Schuster, and Becoming a Writer, Staying a Writer (2021) for Benbella Books. In 2020 he was named Head of the Creative Council for the comics publishing company Artists, Writers and Artisans.
Straczynski is a long-time participant in Usenet and other early computer networks, interacting with fans through various online forums (including GEnie, CompuServe, and America Online) since 1984. He is credited as being the first TV producer to directly engage with fans on the Internet and to allow viewer viewpoints to influence the look and feel of his show. Two prominent areas where he had a presence were GEnie and the newsgroup rec.arts.sf.tv.babylon5.moderated.
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January 12, 2026
If life is a journey, what’s the end point? Just dying? I think life is an experience. You don’t play a song just so you can waite around for the last note. You enjoy it all in the moment. That’s how life should be.
i love gwen
i love gwen
January 18, 2026
Unnecessary: working hard to write the “future” if the spider-gang with the prescience that Lee & Ditko didn’t have when they were inventing it.
“Irony”
And too. Many. Words.
JMS’ writing these days is anachronistic. We don’t need Alan Moore levels of overwriting to know the book is “important” - or in this case, fluff.
“Irony”
And too. Many. Words.
JMS’ writing these days is anachronistic. We don’t need Alan Moore levels of overwriting to know the book is “important” - or in this case, fluff.
October 30, 2025
JMS's pretty good return to Spidey!
For a first issue in a miniseries it’s fine, and with the recent news of Ultimate Spidey ending prematurely, I’m glad there’s at least another alternative to the main book, even if it will be short-lived.
It’s just really good and fun, JMS has surprisingly not lost his touch to write Peter as a likable character since his run was gutted in 2008 thanks to Quesada's weird beliefs. Even if it’s a technicality because of this story being set around the Stan Lee/Romita Sr. years, but I think JMS makes the most of it.
The art is pretty great too, it walks that fine line between the classic Romita Sr. style and more modern stuff.
It’s also kind of weird to see the sliding timescale of comics in action, as there are smartphones in a story that technically would’ve taken place in the mid-to-late 60s, but because of the time scale it seems to be taking place around 2010-ish or so.
Still, a great book and I’m so happy JMS is back, even if it’s brief.
For a first issue in a miniseries it’s fine, and with the recent news of Ultimate Spidey ending prematurely, I’m glad there’s at least another alternative to the main book, even if it will be short-lived.
It’s just really good and fun, JMS has surprisingly not lost his touch to write Peter as a likable character since his run was gutted in 2008 thanks to Quesada's weird beliefs. Even if it’s a technicality because of this story being set around the Stan Lee/Romita Sr. years, but I think JMS makes the most of it.
The art is pretty great too, it walks that fine line between the classic Romita Sr. style and more modern stuff.
It’s also kind of weird to see the sliding timescale of comics in action, as there are smartphones in a story that technically would’ve taken place in the mid-to-late 60s, but because of the time scale it seems to be taking place around 2010-ish or so.
Still, a great book and I’m so happy JMS is back, even if it’s brief.
October 18, 2025
Fun issue, nothing to crazy, the art was alright. The story so far is interesting and the jokes are funny. Nice to see Spider-Man in college and have to deal with being a super hero and a student at the same time. Nice to see that Spidey is one of us, I can relate to those shitty morning classes. 🕷️
October 15, 2025
A strong start. The beach discussion with the four was nicely written. The villain is not the most interesting but it isn't terrible either. The art is really good and vibrant with the action. It is hard to know where this is going but I am excited and eager to see what is next.
October 10, 2025
Its decent.
Pick it up. Its a good comic. Good art. Good writing. The story is good too. Not a boring moment or a panel to find.
Pick it up. Its a good comic. Good art. Good writing. The story is good too. Not a boring moment or a panel to find.
October 16, 2025
I enjoyed reading this issue of Spider-Man.
The storyline and artwork was exceptional.
The dialogue between the characters was great.
Looking forward to next issue.
The storyline and artwork was exceptional.
The dialogue between the characters was great.
Looking forward to next issue.
October 22, 2025
3/5
plot is okay but the art is amazing.......say that again?
plot is okay but the art is amazing.......say that again?
November 30, 2025
I really liked the first issue. the second issue not so much.
I think this ia my favourite period of Spider-Man, early college years.
I think this ia my favourite period of Spider-Man, early college years.
January 20, 2026
This book, in addition to being hella boring, fundamentally misunderstands Peter Parker and turns him into a bit of a sadist.
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