Spider-Man: House of M #1

Spider-Man: House of M

by Mark Waid, Tom Peyer, Salvador Larroca (Artist)

Meet the hottest celeb in the House of M: Spider-Man!

Genres: Marvel, Comics, Comic Book, Graphic Novels Comics, Spider Man, Graphic Novels

24 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 22, 2005

About the author

Mark Waid is an American comic book writer widely known for shaping modern superhero storytelling through influential runs on major characters at both DC Comics and Marvel Comics. Raised in Alabama, he developed an early fascination with comic books, particularly classic stories featuring the Legion of Super-Heroes, whose imaginative scope and sense of legacy would later inform his own writing. He first entered the comics industry during the mid 1980s as an editor and writer for the fan magazine Amazing Heroes, before publishing his first professional comic story in Action Comics. Soon afterward he joined DC Comics as an editor, contributing to numerous titles and helping shape projects across the company. After leaving editorial work to focus on writing, Waid gained widespread recognition with his long run on The Flash, where he expanded the mythology of the character and co-created the youthful speedster Impulse. His reputation grew further with the celebrated graphic novel Kingdom Come, created with artist Alex Ross, which imagined a future DC Universe shaped by generational conflict among superheroes. Over the years he has written many prominent series, including Captain America, Fantastic Four, Daredevil, and Superman: Birthright, bringing a balance of optimism, character depth, and respect for comic book history to each project. Waid has also collaborated with notable artists and writers on major ensemble titles such as Justice League and Avengers, while contributing ideas that helped clarify complex continuity within shared superhero universes. Beyond mainstream superhero work, he has supported creator owned projects and experimental publishing models, including the acclaimed series Irredeemable and Incorruptible, which explored moral ambiguity within the superhero genre. He later took on editorial leadership roles at Boom Studios, guiding creative direction while continuing to write extensively. In subsequent years he expanded his involvement in publishing and digital storytelling, helping launch online comics initiatives and advocating for new distribution methods for creators. His work has earned numerous industry awards, including Eisner and Harvey honors, reflecting both critical acclaim and enduring popularity among readers. Throughout his career Waid has remained a passionate student of comic book history, drawing on decades of storytelling tradition while continually encouraging innovation within the medium. His influence extends across generations of readers and creators, and his stories continue to shape the evolving language of superhero comics around the world today through enduring characters imaginative narratives and thoughtful reinventions of familiar myths within popular culture and modern graphic storytelling traditions.

Reviews

[Tawfek · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not sure if this was going to help paint a bigger picture of House of M, if we read it during the event.
Not sure how omnibus volumes usually work, it's my first.
But telling this story after the other one was over, makes this story inconsequential.
I have come up with my own reading schedule for this though, to read the entire omnibus faster.

Spider-man is a mutant which confirms what I said at the start of the event, that humans no longer have powers.
Which should indicate that Ms Marvel, Wonder Man, She Hulk, Daredevil and Luke Cage are all mutants now
Spider-man is a wrestler, which means his wish was for his initial career path after gaining his powers, to succeed so that he doesn't have to fight crime.
I understand why Spider-man was so mad at the altering of reality.
They brought back everyone he held dear who had already died.
And he knew it was wrong and he would need to force them to change things back.
Which means he loses those he loves, twice in the same lifetime.
Such a shitty situation to be in.
Peter will be dealing with that for a long time.

[akacya ❦]

2024 reads: 261/250

[Damián Lima · Rating 3 out of 5]

En este universo remodelado por el poder para alterar la realidad de Scarlet Witch, un hombre obtiene todo lo que siempre ha deseado en la vida: es rico, famoso, está casado con la mujer que ama, tiene un hijo y es... Spider-Man. En un mundo donde los mutantes son la especie dominante y los sapiens han sido degradados a un segundo lugar como subespecie a punto de desaparecer, ser un mutante con poderes es una ventaja importante. Pero Peter Parker, Spider-Man, esconde un secreto que al parecer nadie conoce. Y los pocos enemigos que realmente lo odian se unirán con el propósito de destruir su vida.

Buen comienzo, quizás un poco lento y con algunos momentos irrelevantes, de la línea de Spider-Man de la saga House of M. Hasta ahora me pareció la menos interesante de todas las propuestas que vengo leyendo, pero hay que darle tiempo, porque después de establecer la historia (alternativa) y los roles de sus personajes, seguramente vendrá lo mejor.

[Rangga Sukmawijaya · Rating 4 out of 5]

Emmm, baiklah, Peter Parker botak. Itu bukan pemandangan yang gampang kita temui di komik-komik. Di crossover House of M ini baru saya lihat Peter Parker tanpa rambut ... dan menyebalkan. Komik ini merupakan bagian dari kisah perubahan realitas yang disebabkan oleh Scarlet Witch. Jadi, secara umum kehidupan Peter Parker di sini mendekati apa yang ia idam-idamkan (meskipun saya bingung dengan pemilihan Gwen Stacy sebagai istrinya dan bukan Mary Jane Watson, tapi, sudahlah, itu sih pilihan Parker sendiri). Nomor awal ini merupakan perkenalan tokoh yang ada di kisah Spider-Man versi House of M. Di sini, Ben Parker masih hidup, Peter berkeluarga dan punya seorang anak laki-laki. Di dunia yang dikuasai oleh mutan, dan Homo sapiens menjadi minoritas, Rhino, Jonah Jameson, dan bahkan Norman Osborn menjadi inferior. Ini seperti membaca "What if?"

[Andrew · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reviewing this as the full volume since that is not on Goodreads...

Alternate reality stories often don’t entice me because they can lack consequence. Good writers can still say something important, but my initial reaction to the idea is not overwhelming fervor.

That being said, the Spider-Man account of his House of M life is a decent addition to Wanda’s upside-down world.

If you give Peter everything he could ever want, what kind of man would he be. Peter has actually had the fortune of the world beating him down whenever he bends selfish, so who is he in a world where he got everything?

And of course Wanda can summarize the earlier life, but what happens when the Parker Luck comes into play? Overall, a fun use of the “For the Man Who Has Everything” conceit.

[jorge · Rating 3 out of 5]

It seems like Peter Parker got everything he ever dreamed of. An attractive wife, successful career, riches, and a happy and healthy family. But, all is not as it seems as Peter seems to be hiding a secret.. one that his enemies seem so determined to exploit and expose..

Honestly, this seems like the least interesting out of all the House of M side stories but I am intrigued by how Peter is considered a mutant in this comic.

[Jason · Rating 4 out of 5]

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