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The Amazing Spider-Man (2025)
The Amazing Spider-Man, Vol. 3: Resolute
Spidey goes cosmic as Joe Kelly’s AMAZING run continues!
Get ready for a tale of two Spider-Men. One Spider-Man swings around New York City meting out justice in an unfriendly matter. Another Spider-Man is found in a distant solar system running with unusual companions. One such companion? A stranger named Symbie, making his first appearance! The next major chapter in Spider-Man’s life begins here!
COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man (2025) #11-16
Get ready for a tale of two Spider-Men. One Spider-Man swings around New York City meting out justice in an unfriendly matter. Another Spider-Man is found in a distant solar system running with unusual companions. One such companion? A stranger named Symbie, making his first appearance! The next major chapter in Spider-Man’s life begins here!
COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man (2025) #11-16
168 pages, Paperback
Published June 9, 2026
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Review of advance copy
Clones. Multiverse. Different characters in the costume of the protagonist. New costume.
All clear and present signs the writer has *no ideas*.
And here we have them all in one arc.
Along with a bogus science fiction (excuse me “cosmic”) story that Spider-Man has no business being in.
Throw in whack-ass, D-list characters like Rocket Raccoon (and still trying to shoehorn “Kintugi” in there?) Fuck off) and there you go: this story arc.
Kelly sucks, Nick Lowe should be unemployed.
Annnnnd of course: misuses “literally”, random “god” mentions, something like 6 damn “artists” on one arc (!) with a colourist that no editor decided to tell them that Spidey’s eyes are WHITE. Not red.
All clear and present signs the writer has *no ideas*.
And here we have them all in one arc.
Along with a bogus science fiction (excuse me “cosmic”) story that Spider-Man has no business being in.
Throw in whack-ass, D-list characters like Rocket Raccoon (and still trying to shoehorn “Kintugi” in there?) Fuck off) and there you go: this story arc.
Kelly sucks, Nick Lowe should be unemployed.
Annnnnd of course: misuses “literally”, random “god” mentions, something like 6 damn “artists” on one arc (!) with a colourist that no editor decided to tell them that Spidey’s eyes are WHITE. Not red.
June 12, 2026
Issue 12
I'll admit I was a little sceptical at the idea of Norman being Spidey, I was worried it might feel like a retread of Superior but Kelly has done a good job giving Norman very different motivations and goals to Otto, ones which fit his history and where he is now as a character much more. He doesn't want to be 'superior' to Peter, he just wants to uphold his legacy in his absence, I liked that a lot.
I'm also really enjoying Ben acting as a rather crappy fill in for Peter at work. I find it interesting that, like Norman, Peter hasn't seemed to ask for Ben's help it's a role Ben has chosen to fill for him and like Norman is doing a mixed job at things.
The whole back half of the issue is a fight between Norman and all the Spiders of New York and it's the best art I've seen from JRjr in a while, crafting very exciting action with quite a few opponents at once. I also enjoyed how the fight ended, with Norman immediately recognising Gwen's voice and basically collapsing in on himself. I like how Kelly's Noman is so full of regrets and I think it's clever that this humble deprivation is just as much an Achilles heel as his ego once was.
Issue 14
This was a really really well structured issue. Forcing Norman to become Spiderman again in the daylight with civilians watching and having that act as an impetus for him to get what being a super hero is actually all about was very clever and succinct writing and I'm continuing to really like the Norman being shown off in these issues.
Ben's side of things was just about as good, though I will say a little more explanation for what Hallows Eve's deal is would have been nice for those that only jumped back on at the start of this run. However the sense with her and Aunt May was really fantastic and it's really sad to me that Ben is neglecting her in Peter's social life especially, especially as that neglect is being filled with a drive to make a name for himself at work instead. It's good character writing don't get me wrong, I think Ben has often been written as a guy who wants his own things but it hurts seeing May so let down in this.
Issue 16
I feel as though Kelly has honed in on everything that would be interesting about Norman being Spider-Man and is focusing on that almost exclusively. Yes obviously all the other Spiders would be against him doing this, yes he'd have to figure out a way of imitating his powers, but rather than spend much time on that we're focusing on what's going on in Norman's head, in what Spider-man means to him, what trying to be a better person looks like and what a guy dressed as Spider-Man doing a fairly ropey job of that looks to everyone else.
The confrontation with Tombstone was fantastic in my opinion. I loved how he was cool and genuinely concerned but Norman, even when trying to be good, is so full of bitter anger regret and guilt that T stone can feel it emanating from him. I found the subtly racial remark Norman made and how Tombstone knows Spider-Man enough to Know that's not like him, and his pure relief when he realised he's not Slider-Man but a cheap immigration was both funny and a little chilling.
Not much from Ben on this issue, but a lot of focus on May which I really loved too. Her perspective on what is going on with Peter was interesting. It's funny how she knows HIM better than anyone but because she doesn't know he's Spider-Man she's way off base about what's happening to him. The real Peter, in space is in fact pushing others away, light years away so May is right, she's just looking at the wrong evidence to her nephew's mental state. It's very compelling writing and I think Kelly has done a really good job at working with the complexities of hers and Peter's relationship.
Issue 18
I do not know if Amazing Spider-Man has ever had a chance to let Norman and Jonah openly discuss their feelings on Peter and Spider-Man but man was there a lot to say and man did Joe Kelly say it all very well. They've both viewed him from afar and from up close, both viewed him as rival menace friend and son and I think the observations that both made on WHO he is were really profound and enlightening, it's crazy that there's still more to say on a character this close to 1000 issues into his story.
We also get some more background set up for whatever Hobgoblin has planned, I really enjoyed him as the villain of the first arc and hopefully this will prove to be just as good a confrontation next.
Issue 20
Everything has come to a head in an explosive fight between Norman, the Goblin Slaters and our assorted Spider people. This was a very action heavy issue and I think the story rather suffered from that as I do not think the art was quite as strong as previous issues the fill in artists were especially noticeable here which was rather a shame.
However the story is still strong, Norman's internal conflict is still very well written and the external conflict is still fun in premise even if it's a little lacking in execution. I think goblin Slaters are a fun idea and I think the other Spiders having to rally around Norman as the eldar and more experienced combatant was well done too.
Issue 21
A very cathartic, if not slightly anticlimactic conclusion to what has been a pretty great arc. Concluding that Norman can only try and be a better him is the correct way to go about his redemption as a character; he can never be a hero and donning a new identity or persona is useless but he can try and improve himself,with try being the operative word here.
I think the final moment with Peter was a very rewarding one and I think their embrace is the best JRjr panel this decade. You can feel a lot coming from both characters and I think Peter would be the kind of guy who can look past his own feelings when seeing someone trying to be better, I think it shows a deep understanding of his character.
I do find it odd that Ben and his girlfriend have just naffed off, especially with Brian getting into his accident. I get a sense this was the half of the story Kelly and JRjr were less interested in exploring and that comes across unfortunately. Thankfully the strength of the Norman half of the story more than makes up for it.
I'll admit I was a little sceptical at the idea of Norman being Spidey, I was worried it might feel like a retread of Superior but Kelly has done a good job giving Norman very different motivations and goals to Otto, ones which fit his history and where he is now as a character much more. He doesn't want to be 'superior' to Peter, he just wants to uphold his legacy in his absence, I liked that a lot.
I'm also really enjoying Ben acting as a rather crappy fill in for Peter at work. I find it interesting that, like Norman, Peter hasn't seemed to ask for Ben's help it's a role Ben has chosen to fill for him and like Norman is doing a mixed job at things.
The whole back half of the issue is a fight between Norman and all the Spiders of New York and it's the best art I've seen from JRjr in a while, crafting very exciting action with quite a few opponents at once. I also enjoyed how the fight ended, with Norman immediately recognising Gwen's voice and basically collapsing in on himself. I like how Kelly's Noman is so full of regrets and I think it's clever that this humble deprivation is just as much an Achilles heel as his ego once was.
Issue 14
This was a really really well structured issue. Forcing Norman to become Spiderman again in the daylight with civilians watching and having that act as an impetus for him to get what being a super hero is actually all about was very clever and succinct writing and I'm continuing to really like the Norman being shown off in these issues.
Ben's side of things was just about as good, though I will say a little more explanation for what Hallows Eve's deal is would have been nice for those that only jumped back on at the start of this run. However the sense with her and Aunt May was really fantastic and it's really sad to me that Ben is neglecting her in Peter's social life especially, especially as that neglect is being filled with a drive to make a name for himself at work instead. It's good character writing don't get me wrong, I think Ben has often been written as a guy who wants his own things but it hurts seeing May so let down in this.
Issue 16
I feel as though Kelly has honed in on everything that would be interesting about Norman being Spider-Man and is focusing on that almost exclusively. Yes obviously all the other Spiders would be against him doing this, yes he'd have to figure out a way of imitating his powers, but rather than spend much time on that we're focusing on what's going on in Norman's head, in what Spider-man means to him, what trying to be a better person looks like and what a guy dressed as Spider-Man doing a fairly ropey job of that looks to everyone else.
The confrontation with Tombstone was fantastic in my opinion. I loved how he was cool and genuinely concerned but Norman, even when trying to be good, is so full of bitter anger regret and guilt that T stone can feel it emanating from him. I found the subtly racial remark Norman made and how Tombstone knows Spider-Man enough to Know that's not like him, and his pure relief when he realised he's not Slider-Man but a cheap immigration was both funny and a little chilling.
Not much from Ben on this issue, but a lot of focus on May which I really loved too. Her perspective on what is going on with Peter was interesting. It's funny how she knows HIM better than anyone but because she doesn't know he's Spider-Man she's way off base about what's happening to him. The real Peter, in space is in fact pushing others away, light years away so May is right, she's just looking at the wrong evidence to her nephew's mental state. It's very compelling writing and I think Kelly has done a really good job at working with the complexities of hers and Peter's relationship.
Issue 18
I do not know if Amazing Spider-Man has ever had a chance to let Norman and Jonah openly discuss their feelings on Peter and Spider-Man but man was there a lot to say and man did Joe Kelly say it all very well. They've both viewed him from afar and from up close, both viewed him as rival menace friend and son and I think the observations that both made on WHO he is were really profound and enlightening, it's crazy that there's still more to say on a character this close to 1000 issues into his story.
We also get some more background set up for whatever Hobgoblin has planned, I really enjoyed him as the villain of the first arc and hopefully this will prove to be just as good a confrontation next.
Issue 20
Everything has come to a head in an explosive fight between Norman, the Goblin Slaters and our assorted Spider people. This was a very action heavy issue and I think the story rather suffered from that as I do not think the art was quite as strong as previous issues the fill in artists were especially noticeable here which was rather a shame.
However the story is still strong, Norman's internal conflict is still very well written and the external conflict is still fun in premise even if it's a little lacking in execution. I think goblin Slaters are a fun idea and I think the other Spiders having to rally around Norman as the eldar and more experienced combatant was well done too.
Issue 21
A very cathartic, if not slightly anticlimactic conclusion to what has been a pretty great arc. Concluding that Norman can only try and be a better him is the correct way to go about his redemption as a character; he can never be a hero and donning a new identity or persona is useless but he can try and improve himself,with try being the operative word here.
I think the final moment with Peter was a very rewarding one and I think their embrace is the best JRjr panel this decade. You can feel a lot coming from both characters and I think Peter would be the kind of guy who can look past his own feelings when seeing someone trying to be better, I think it shows a deep understanding of his character.
I do find it odd that Ben and his girlfriend have just naffed off, especially with Brian getting into his accident. I get a sense this was the half of the story Kelly and JRjr were less interested in exploring and that comes across unfortunately. Thankfully the strength of the Norman half of the story more than makes up for it.
Review of advance copy
Read as single issues
Review of advance copy
Read these in floppies as they were released at the comic shop. Vol. 3 continues Joe Kelly’s unexpected streak of solid storytelling—something that feels refreshing given how uneven the title has been under previous creative teams. I haven’t followed Amazing Spider‑Man in full arcs for two or three decades, so jumping back in at issue #1 of this run felt like a gamble. Fortunately, I don’t regret it. Kelly’s approach, especially the split narrative structure, makes the series surprisingly easy to follow, helped by the biweekly release schedule that keeps momentum from stalling.
This volume forshadows heavily on the contrast between Earthbound Peter and the cosmic, off‑world storyline that Kelly seems far more energized by. The original characters he introduces—particularly the mysterious new antagonists and the morally gray allies orbiting them—are where the book really shines. Kelly clearly enjoys writing them, and their motivations add a layer of intrigue that Peter’s grounded struggles sometimes lack. The plot centers around Peter being pulled into a conflict involving a powerful artifact and a faction of interstellar warriors whose agenda is far bigger than anything happening in his day‑to‑day New York life. Watching Peter try to keep up with stakes that feel wildly beyond his usual street‑level comfort zone is part of the fun.
Pepe Larraz’s art is the standout element of the volume. His dynamic layouts, expressive character work, and kinetic action sequences elevate the cosmic half of the story into something genuinely exciting. I first saw his work in Blood Hunt in 2024 and he earned another fan with his work there. By contrast, the Earthbound segments drawn by John Romita Jr. feel noticeably weaker—stiff, flat, and stylistically out of sync with the rest of the book. That critique has been made plenty of times elsewhere, so I won’t belabor it, but the difference is stark.
Marvel is clearly building toward something big for Amazing Spider‑Man #1000, and while the plot here isn’t especially deep, it’s entertaining, briskly paced, and easy to stick with. I’ll be riding along.
This volume forshadows heavily on the contrast between Earthbound Peter and the cosmic, off‑world storyline that Kelly seems far more energized by. The original characters he introduces—particularly the mysterious new antagonists and the morally gray allies orbiting them—are where the book really shines. Kelly clearly enjoys writing them, and their motivations add a layer of intrigue that Peter’s grounded struggles sometimes lack. The plot centers around Peter being pulled into a conflict involving a powerful artifact and a faction of interstellar warriors whose agenda is far bigger than anything happening in his day‑to‑day New York life. Watching Peter try to keep up with stakes that feel wildly beyond his usual street‑level comfort zone is part of the fun.
Pepe Larraz’s art is the standout element of the volume. His dynamic layouts, expressive character work, and kinetic action sequences elevate the cosmic half of the story into something genuinely exciting. I first saw his work in Blood Hunt in 2024 and he earned another fan with his work there. By contrast, the Earthbound segments drawn by John Romita Jr. feel noticeably weaker—stiff, flat, and stylistically out of sync with the rest of the book. That critique has been made plenty of times elsewhere, so I won’t belabor it, but the difference is stark.
Marvel is clearly building toward something big for Amazing Spider‑Man #1000, and while the plot here isn’t especially deep, it’s entertaining, briskly paced, and easy to stick with. I’ll be riding along.
Review of advance copy
Look out, here comes the Resolute Spider-Man! While Peter's off in space after being punched there by Hellgate, a new Spider-Man and a new Peter Parker step in to fill his shoes. Just how badly can Norman Osborn and Ben Reilly screw up Pete's life in seven issues? Oh, you'd be surprised.
I'm never usually a fan of stories like this, told between alternating issues. It probably reads better like this, with Volume 3 collecting the Earth stuff and Volume 4 in a few weeks collecting the Space stuff - that said, I did very much enjoy the stories here.
Norman Osborn's face turn is one of the more interesting things in Spidey comics these days, and the fact that it's lasted so long is a welcome surprise. His struggles with responsibility and trying to right his old wrongs come across as unexpectedly genuine.
Plus I love any time Ben Reilly shows up these days, because he's such a dick after his memory loss as Chasm. Ben's one of my favourite Spidey characters, he's MY Spider-Man since I started reading comics during the Clone Saga, and while I'd love to see him go full angel again, he's a lot of fun these days while the current status quo lasts.
I'm never usually a fan of stories like this, told between alternating issues. It probably reads better like this, with Volume 3 collecting the Earth stuff and Volume 4 in a few weeks collecting the Space stuff - that said, I did very much enjoy the stories here.
Norman Osborn's face turn is one of the more interesting things in Spidey comics these days, and the fact that it's lasted so long is a welcome surprise. His struggles with responsibility and trying to right his old wrongs come across as unexpectedly genuine.
Plus I love any time Ben Reilly shows up these days, because he's such a dick after his memory loss as Chasm. Ben's one of my favourite Spidey characters, he's MY Spider-Man since I started reading comics during the Clone Saga, and while I'd love to see him go full angel again, he's a lot of fun these days while the current status quo lasts.
Review of advance copy
Peter Parker vs Spider-Man?!
After getting smashed (into space?!) by Hellgate, Peter Parker and Spider-Man aren't acting like themselves. That's because they AREN'T the real hero. He's off in deep space, hoping for a rescue.
Luckily, he gets picked up by a ...scientist(?) of questionable morals. EVERYTHING about this guy screams mad scientist, but what do you do when you're a human in deep space? If you're Spider-Man, it's 'stick to your morals'.
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Bonus: Rocket Raccoon cameo is...distracting?
Bonus Bonus: Aunt May as the voice of reason when everybody things Peter needs an intervention? Wow...
After getting smashed (into space?!) by Hellgate, Peter Parker and Spider-Man aren't acting like themselves. That's because they AREN'T the real hero. He's off in deep space, hoping for a rescue.
Luckily, he gets picked up by a ...scientist(?) of questionable morals. EVERYTHING about this guy screams mad scientist, but what do you do when you're a human in deep space? If you're Spider-Man, it's 'stick to your morals'.
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Bonus: Rocket Raccoon cameo is...distracting?
Bonus Bonus: Aunt May as the voice of reason when everybody things Peter needs an intervention? Wow...
June 12, 2026
Venga, ignoremos la tontuna de tener a Ben Reilly y Norman Osborn como Parkers/Spideys de pega, y centrémonos un poco en las aventuras espaciales de Peter, que no están tan mal. De hecho, es lo mejor que le ha pasado a Spidey desde que lo cogió Kelly, que tampoco es decir mucho, pero bueno. Tiene su punto, aunque no me he leído la chorrada esa espacial de Hickman, ver al Trepamuros junto a Mapache Cohete, baby simbionte y otros aliens random viajando por los abismos espaciales desfaciendo entuertos y metiéndose en líos. Hasta los chistes son decentes. Y el dibujo está bastante bien también.
Entretanto, en la Tierra...
No, de verdad que esa parte no quieren conocerla.
Entretanto, en la Tierra...
No, de verdad que esa parte no quieren conocerla.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Surprised just how much I enjoyed this.
Basically this is Norman's time as Spider-man after Peter is off world. Similar vibes to Superior Spider-Man but the work Kelly does, forming Norman into a Spider-man replacement, knowing he can never fully be redeemed for his past actions, but forming him into a man trying to do the right thing, is really entertaining. I liked his internal dialogue a bunch, and the way he handled villains and the Spidy family was great. I will say I was let down with the Ben Direction though.
A 4 out of 5.
Basically this is Norman's time as Spider-man after Peter is off world. Similar vibes to Superior Spider-Man but the work Kelly does, forming Norman into a Spider-man replacement, knowing he can never fully be redeemed for his past actions, but forming him into a man trying to do the right thing, is really entertaining. I liked his internal dialogue a bunch, and the way he handled villains and the Spidy family was great. I will say I was let down with the Ben Direction though.
A 4 out of 5.
Review of advance copy
Read as singles
What the hell are they doing with the issue lineups for these trades? 💀
Cautiously optimistic for Death Spiral and glad for the space stuff to be over with (for now), Kelly has surprised me overall with this run. I feel like I'm on a roller-coaster with the overall quality but I'm digging it more than I originally expected.
What the hell are they doing with the issue lineups for these trades? 💀
Cautiously optimistic for Death Spiral and glad for the space stuff to be over with (for now), Kelly has surprised me overall with this run. I feel like I'm on a roller-coaster with the overall quality but I'm digging it more than I originally expected.
Review of advance copy
2.25
The mirror issues of the weird alternating storyline (see Vol. 4), except these stories were mostly just terrible, made even worse by Romita's blocky, dated pencils.
I'm officially declaring this run as a bad one. It did show sign of progress.
The mirror issues of the weird alternating storyline (see Vol. 4), except these stories were mostly just terrible, made even worse by Romita's blocky, dated pencils.
I'm officially declaring this run as a bad one. It did show sign of progress.
Review of advance copy
No me termina de convencer esta etapa, con Peter de Starlord y teniendo a dos suplentes, creo que le daré un volumen más para saber si mejora.
April 11, 2026
Skimmed. Needed to get ahead.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
3.7 stars
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