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The Amazing Spider-Man: Worldwide
Amazing Spider-man Worldwide Vol. 7: Secret Empire
What will Secret Empire mean for the Amazing Spider-Man? The return of Otto Octavius! But this isn't the old Doc Ock - he's back as the Superior Octopus! He's allied himself with Steve Rogers and Hydra, and he has a personal mission - to take down the company that he helped create: Parker Industries! Spider-Man is already overwhelmed from the chaos of Secret Empire - but now, facing one of his greatest enemies who's back from the grave, more powerful than ever before and following orders from Captain America himself, does Spider-Man stand a chance? Peter must use the full force of his company, every asset at his disposal, to stop Ock and Hydra - but will it be enough?
COLLECTING: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 29-32, 789-791
COLLECTING: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 29-32, 789-791
160 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 2018
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October 14, 2023
Secret Empire crossovers see the final fate of Parker Industries and what Peter Parker does next. For me Slott's been on this book way too long, and has manged to almost ruin the amazing legacy that his run could have had? 'Nuff said. 5 out of 12, Two Stars.
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June 23, 2018
I was very disappointed in the direction this series is headed now. It's pretty obvious Slott was given the command from on high to reset the status quo and turn Parker back into a loser. Dr. Octopus has teamed up with Hydra as part of Secret Empire and Slott uses it as an opportunity to destroy Parker Industries. Peter burns his company to the ground rather than let Doc Ock have any of it. But the Peter Parker I grew up reading would never give up and find a way to defeat his arch nemesis.
The second half of the book is Peter back at his lowest, penniless, sleeping on a friend's couch. I absolutely hate when writers do this to Peter. He's still one of the scientific geniuses of the Marvel universe. Just like in the real world, another company would snatch him up in a heartbeat. It would have made sense for him to go work for Liz Osborn at Alchemax or to go back working for Max at Horizon Labs. Instead, he goes back to working for the Daily Bugle albeit in an altered capacity.
One of my favorite aspects of Dan Slott's run was that he took Peter away from the Bugle and had him finally use his genius. I really hope that doesn't end with Slott ending his run. To say I'm worried about Nick Spencer ruining Spider-Man like he did Captain America is an understatement.
The second half of the book is Peter back at his lowest, penniless, sleeping on a friend's couch. I absolutely hate when writers do this to Peter. He's still one of the scientific geniuses of the Marvel universe. Just like in the real world, another company would snatch him up in a heartbeat. It would have made sense for him to go work for Liz Osborn at Alchemax or to go back working for Max at Horizon Labs. Instead, he goes back to working for the Daily Bugle albeit in an altered capacity.
One of my favorite aspects of Dan Slott's run was that he took Peter away from the Bugle and had him finally use his genius. I really hope that doesn't end with Slott ending his run. To say I'm worried about Nick Spencer ruining Spider-Man like he did Captain America is an understatement.
July 26, 2021
This was quite fun actually!
It starts off with the secret empire event going on and the Superior Octopus targeting Parker Industries at different branches and trying to take their IPs and its Peter vs Doc Ock at different places and since NY is closed off they battle in Shanghai and what actions Peter takes may spell the doom of a company..maybe his and it will have massive consequences. I really liked the fight between the two and what Peter does and sacrificing everything to stop it into falling in the hands of HYDRA. Their fight was quite cool and is sort of a return to status quo and we knew it won't last long and finally seeing h take responsibility for his actions was quite cool.
Then Mockingbird and Spider-man team up to take down Griffin and date while at it and also Harry dealing with the fallout, team up with Human Torch and fight Clash and a moment between super friends or again expose the secrets of Bobbi's new boss Xander Zynn and take down Quicksand. I really like these solo stories and just shows what Spidey is good at. Dealing with everyday villains and helping the little guy and the way we get to see his love life and friends tangle up in his mess and rescue him is so awesome to see plus the new job in DB is good too. Its familiar but well the boy is moving on to green pastures! The art by Immonen in this volume is so good, some of the best Spidey art ever!
It starts off with the secret empire event going on and the Superior Octopus targeting Parker Industries at different branches and trying to take their IPs and its Peter vs Doc Ock at different places and since NY is closed off they battle in Shanghai and what actions Peter takes may spell the doom of a company..maybe his and it will have massive consequences. I really liked the fight between the two and what Peter does and sacrificing everything to stop it into falling in the hands of HYDRA. Their fight was quite cool and is sort of a return to status quo and we knew it won't last long and finally seeing h take responsibility for his actions was quite cool.
Then Mockingbird and Spider-man team up to take down Griffin and date while at it and also Harry dealing with the fallout, team up with Human Torch and fight Clash and a moment between super friends or again expose the secrets of Bobbi's new boss Xander Zynn and take down Quicksand. I really like these solo stories and just shows what Spidey is good at. Dealing with everyday villains and helping the little guy and the way we get to see his love life and friends tangle up in his mess and rescue him is so awesome to see plus the new job in DB is good too. Its familiar but well the boy is moving on to green pastures! The art by Immonen in this volume is so good, some of the best Spidey art ever!
April 28, 2018
Starting with Big Time (2010), Dan Slott offered a dramatic new take on Peter Parker, Spider-Man. He focused on Peter as a scientific genius and from Horizon Labs to Parker Industries, he gave Peter a chance to excel in that new role, offering the first successful new take on the character in quite a while and his first evolution since the major setback of One More Day (2007).
Unfortunately, the Big Two publishers have become obsessed with the past. They've ossified their biggest characters. Not only have they become afraid to change them, but if there is ever a notable change, they insist on pushing it back. Now, with Slott's run coming to an end, that's exactly what's happening to Peter. His role as an inventor and entrepreneur is ending. Slott even mocks us continuing fans by calling it a "Brand New Day". Thanks, Dan.
The actual downfall of Parker Industries is ridiculous. Peter destroys everything just so Otto and Hydra can't get their hands on it? It's a heavy-handed reset button.
Fortunately, the rest of the volume is better. It's good to see Otto again, and we do get the hoped-for discussions about his and Peter's mutual roles as creators and entrepreneurs. And the new life for Peter isn't bad. Oh, seeing him penniless again and going back to a job so far beneath who's been is a kick in the gut. But, Slott still keeps us moving forward with a great relationship with Bobbi and a somewhat different role back at the Bugle.
Oh, and there's a terrific Green Goblin issue, which is nice after the somewhat uninspiring arc a few volumes back.
So, I'm disappointed by what was done here, and by the deep flaws it reveals in the Big Two's editorial mandates, but it's still a pretty fun volume.
Unfortunately, the Big Two publishers have become obsessed with the past. They've ossified their biggest characters. Not only have they become afraid to change them, but if there is ever a notable change, they insist on pushing it back. Now, with Slott's run coming to an end, that's exactly what's happening to Peter. His role as an inventor and entrepreneur is ending. Slott even mocks us continuing fans by calling it a "Brand New Day". Thanks, Dan.
The actual downfall of Parker Industries is ridiculous. Peter destroys everything just so Otto and Hydra can't get their hands on it? It's a heavy-handed reset button.
Fortunately, the rest of the volume is better. It's good to see Otto again, and we do get the hoped-for discussions about his and Peter's mutual roles as creators and entrepreneurs. And the new life for Peter isn't bad. Oh, seeing him penniless again and going back to a job so far beneath who's been is a kick in the gut. But, Slott still keeps us moving forward with a great relationship with Bobbi and a somewhat different role back at the Bugle.
Oh, and there's a terrific Green Goblin issue, which is nice after the somewhat uninspiring arc a few volumes back.
So, I'm disappointed by what was done here, and by the deep flaws it reveals in the Big Two's editorial mandates, but it's still a pretty fun volume.
March 1, 2018
The first couple of issues mark the end of the Worldwide story where Peter owns and runs a global company. Not sure if it made me happy because it is the end of this storyline or it was just so well done, with an exciting, cinematic feel to it. It's an excellent example of how smart Peter really is but just how strong his convictions are to do the right thing. The art by Immonen is absolutely beautiful and the coloring really pops.
While I don't like all of Slott's writing for Spider-Man, he does come up with some new ways to make his life interesting. After the end of the Worldwide story, Peter is now hated by everyone and Spidey is the one everyone likes. A role reversal that's never happened before. This is the beginning of the end of Slott's run.
While I don't like all of Slott's writing for Spider-Man, he does come up with some new ways to make his life interesting. After the end of the Worldwide story, Peter is now hated by everyone and Spidey is the one everyone likes. A role reversal that's never happened before. This is the beginning of the end of Slott's run.
February 26, 2018
Collects Amazing Spider-Man (2015) issues #29-32 and issues #789-791
The numbering of the issues for this collection changes drastically because Marvel had a short-term initiative to go back to Legacy Numbering. Shortly after Issue #800, they went back down to the smaller numbers.
This is a fun collection that has three distinct parts.
During the "Secret Empire" crossover, we get another chapter in the fight between Peter Parker and Otto Octavius (now calling himself the Superior Octopus). Otto is working for Hydra, and he wants he company that he started back, Parker Industries.
Next this is an interlude story about Norman Osborn.
And finally there is a story about Peter's new life post-"Secret Empire," and his new love life with Mockingbird. Plus, Clash is back!
The numbering of the issues for this collection changes drastically because Marvel had a short-term initiative to go back to Legacy Numbering. Shortly after Issue #800, they went back down to the smaller numbers.
This is a fun collection that has three distinct parts.
During the "Secret Empire" crossover, we get another chapter in the fight between Peter Parker and Otto Octavius (now calling himself the Superior Octopus). Otto is working for Hydra, and he wants he company that he started back, Parker Industries.
Next this is an interlude story about Norman Osborn.
And finally there is a story about Peter's new life post-"Secret Empire," and his new love life with Mockingbird. Plus, Clash is back!
June 3, 2018
A mini reboot in a way. Spidey is now working at the bugle in the science section. Back to dealing with family friends and love life whilst the city hates him for the collapse of Parker Industries. Really liked it and the art is as cool as ever.
March 10, 2019
The inevitable slide back to “the old Parker luck” is not without it’s enjoyable moments, and seeing the new Doc Ock operating like a boss is fun, but it’s clear we’re into we’ll-trodden plotting territory for Slott by this point in his run. Plot points don’t feel surprising so much as fulfilling a great prophecy: that Spidey shall be forever bound to his fate as a loser looking up at success, than a winner who knows how to operate at high speed.
January 1, 2018
A good transition toward Legacy.
Slott quite astutely uses Secret Empire to finally engineer the downfall of Parker Industries via Doc Ock (now partnered with Hydra) and his claim to what he thinks as his.
Lots of action before the fateful decision that'll change Peter's life and the justification of his late intervention in the main event.
Then a stand-alone issue with Norman Osborn on his way to the mystic monastery that taught Doctor Strange. Well done stuff well illustrated by Greg Smallwood.
Back to Peter for 3 Legacy issues, again illustrated by the magic trio (Immonen, von Grawbadger, Gracia) that liquidate "everybody-hates-me-now" Parker's assets for good and reinstall him in a more civilian life.
All in all Dan Slott-a solid writer-did a good job here, smoothly using Marvel's editorial decisions to bring Peter in the Legacy mould, going back to the basics-that's the whole point after all-with some nice changes (Peter and Bobbi, Peter's new job) that don't rock the boat but give fresh impression.
Slott quite astutely uses Secret Empire to finally engineer the downfall of Parker Industries via Doc Ock (now partnered with Hydra) and his claim to what he thinks as his.
Lots of action before the fateful decision that'll change Peter's life and the justification of his late intervention in the main event.
Then a stand-alone issue with Norman Osborn on his way to the mystic monastery that taught Doctor Strange. Well done stuff well illustrated by Greg Smallwood.
Back to Peter for 3 Legacy issues, again illustrated by the magic trio (Immonen, von Grawbadger, Gracia) that liquidate "everybody-hates-me-now" Parker's assets for good and reinstall him in a more civilian life.
All in all Dan Slott-a solid writer-did a good job here, smoothly using Marvel's editorial decisions to bring Peter in the Legacy mould, going back to the basics-that's the whole point after all-with some nice changes (Peter and Bobbi, Peter's new job) that don't rock the boat but give fresh impression.
February 10, 2018
This volume sees the end of the 'Worldwide' ark as we see Peter Parker lose Parker Industries and return to a normal job.
The first half of the volume is the tie-in to Marvel's Secret Empire event, where a Captain America-led Hydra took over the USA. Dan Slott has always done a good job at using tie-ins in his run- he either ignores them or works round them to tell a Spidey story. Here he opts for the latter. It's not closely linked to Secret Empire at all but sees Doc Ock in his new body attempt to take everything he can from Parker Industries (which of course he created back when he inhabited Parker's body).
It's a very personal story which effectively explores the aftermath of the Superior Spider-Man storyline. Doc Ock wants to get back what he feels Peter Parker has stolen from him whilst Parker wants to make sure he doesn't get the technology that would allow him to do terrible things. There's a very clever hidden message that has been in Parker Industries from the very start and we see the downfall of the company.
There's a single issue story in between the two main stories which focuses on Norman Osborn. He is normally the Green Goblin but thanks to Spider-Man is now immune to the goblin serum. In attempt to return to his former state, he travels to Nepal in an attempt to learn magic. It turns into a clever little story which whilst has little to add to the series was fun. I love Smallwood's art for this story too, very different from what the series normally gives us but perfect here.
Then it's onto to see the aftermath of Peter Parker's fall. Slumming on Mockingbird's sofa, Parker is full of self-hate and indeed everyone else seems to hate him too. It's only as Spider-Man that he feels worthwhile. Gradually he recovers and lands himself a new job at The Daily Bugle which quickly leads him on another Spider-Man issue.
After seeing Spider-Man travelling around the world fighting hi-tech villains, this feels much more like classic Spidey. Each of the three issues features a different villain, all of them fairly minor threats, and we see Parker return to The Daily Bugle which feels like home for him. At the same time though it feels very modern, something Slott has always managed to do. Classic-style Spider-Man in a modern setting is great.
An enjoyable volume which completely resets the series' status quo.
The first half of the volume is the tie-in to Marvel's Secret Empire event, where a Captain America-led Hydra took over the USA. Dan Slott has always done a good job at using tie-ins in his run- he either ignores them or works round them to tell a Spidey story. Here he opts for the latter. It's not closely linked to Secret Empire at all but sees Doc Ock in his new body attempt to take everything he can from Parker Industries (which of course he created back when he inhabited Parker's body).
It's a very personal story which effectively explores the aftermath of the Superior Spider-Man storyline. Doc Ock wants to get back what he feels Peter Parker has stolen from him whilst Parker wants to make sure he doesn't get the technology that would allow him to do terrible things. There's a very clever hidden message that has been in Parker Industries from the very start and we see the downfall of the company.
There's a single issue story in between the two main stories which focuses on Norman Osborn. He is normally the Green Goblin but thanks to Spider-Man is now immune to the goblin serum. In attempt to return to his former state, he travels to Nepal in an attempt to learn magic. It turns into a clever little story which whilst has little to add to the series was fun. I love Smallwood's art for this story too, very different from what the series normally gives us but perfect here.
Then it's onto to see the aftermath of Peter Parker's fall. Slumming on Mockingbird's sofa, Parker is full of self-hate and indeed everyone else seems to hate him too. It's only as Spider-Man that he feels worthwhile. Gradually he recovers and lands himself a new job at The Daily Bugle which quickly leads him on another Spider-Man issue.
After seeing Spider-Man travelling around the world fighting hi-tech villains, this feels much more like classic Spidey. Each of the three issues features a different villain, all of them fairly minor threats, and we see Parker return to The Daily Bugle which feels like home for him. At the same time though it feels very modern, something Slott has always managed to do. Classic-style Spider-Man in a modern setting is great.
An enjoyable volume which completely resets the series' status quo.
November 18, 2017
Slott's usual horrible story and bad writing? Check
Immonen's masteful storytelling and art? Check
Ross' pointless and unviewable covers? Check
Immonen's masteful storytelling and art? Check
Ross' pointless and unviewable covers? Check
February 11, 2018
So, Spider-Man is no longer a corporate billionaire and is "back to basics," so to speak. This volume is basically one long segue into rebooting Peter Parker/Spider-Man back to the days of old. Post-Clone Conspiracy and traversing through the story of Secret Empire, this story arch does a neat job of resetting things back to the more recognizable character that we all know and love. There is cool one-shot story about the Green Goblin that ties well into what can only be assumed foreshadowing. Things also wrap up nicely at the end with Parker now working back at the Bugle and a little tidbit with Harry's family setting the stage for something vile to come. Excited for the next chapter. Recommended for Spidey fans. Can be confusing if you haven't been following this story and/or Secret Empire.
July 17, 2018
So that's the end of Worldwide, huh? Well, Doc Ock coming back in the fashion he did was pretty good, and I hope the Superior Doc Ock is a Marvel mainstay. Yes, Slott steers Peter back to status quo, but not without some meaningful changes to the Spider-Man canon, which will surely affect Spencer and Ottley's run. It was neat seeing the script flipped on Parker being the less popular public figure between himself and his spider persona, and while a little rushed, the fall of Parker Industries was handled appropriately, in big bad, final confrontation fashion. We didn't resolve the Goblin stuff, and it sort of ends in a less bombastic way than I expected, but this is a serviceable send-off, and I'm sure the new creative team is brimming with ideas.
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December 31, 2020Secret Empire was pretty bad, wasn't it?
This was okay, though. A nice call-back to Slott's "Superior" run, at any rate, with Parker and Octavius fighting for the heart and soul of Parker Industries. A fine end to the "Peter Parker as Tony Stark" storyline; it was inevitably, really. Peter Parker is doomed to forever be a badly paid thirty-something year-old whose every success is sabotaged by his identity as Spider-Man.
This was okay, though. A nice call-back to Slott's "Superior" run, at any rate, with Parker and Octavius fighting for the heart and soul of Parker Industries. A fine end to the "Peter Parker as Tony Stark" storyline; it was inevitably, really. Peter Parker is doomed to forever be a badly paid thirty-something year-old whose every success is sabotaged by his identity as Spider-Man.
November 23, 2017
I suppose I gotta force my way back into the ol’ Peter Parker now... it’s not like I had to force myself to get into rich Peter or anything..... feels I wasted my effort. Must move forward. Must forget the past...
Feels like a super sloppy Slott though. Perhaps it may get better. Perhaps not.
Feels like a super sloppy Slott though. Perhaps it may get better. Perhaps not.
January 18, 2019
I'm just glad I'm getting closer to the end of Dan Slott's run of this series.
May 2, 2021
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February 8, 2025
Doc Ock is great in this especially with the Hydra ties and it is great to see Spider-Man heading in a good direction.
December 23, 2018
Meh, basically, Peter goes back to the Daily Bugle as Science Fiction journalist, the enemy in this arc is a billionaire guy whom created some new A.I.
January 10, 2020
This book should be called "back in Parker's luck"... What I like about all this is that although it was something inevitable and I definitely didn't want it to happen (I loved seeing Peter on top of success) Slott handle it very well, he made it interesting and even nice.
The TPB begins with the tie-ins of Secret Empire and honestly I found that the way in which Slott took advantage of the event to give continuity to its history is so cool.
What I think is the best of the whole book is the start of the new "Legacy" era.
So we return to the usual programming, a Peter Parker who in addition to his superhero problems has to fight every day to earn a coin ...
The TPB begins with the tie-ins of Secret Empire and honestly I found that the way in which Slott took advantage of the event to give continuity to its history is so cool.
What I think is the best of the whole book is the start of the new "Legacy" era.
So we return to the usual programming, a Peter Parker who in addition to his superhero problems has to fight every day to earn a coin ...
September 28, 2023
I borrowed this book from my local library.
Crossovers can be an exciting thing. Done from time to time, and done right, they can generate excitement and entice new readers to jump on board and discover titles that they might have otherwise overlooked. Done wrong, they serve to make entering comics impenetrable and aggravate long time readers, giving them the perfect jumping off point with endless relaunches.
Marvel was in full panic mode as the PR disaster known as Secret Empire sent longtime readers packing. The “Superior” Doctor Octopus proved to be an interesting adversary, but then we got slapped right into the middle of the Secret Empire crossover with fake Hulk, etc. Then it's back to Doc Ock and the fallout of Parker Industries. This is what Dan Slott will be remembered for, aside from being a Twitter bully. The years long fan fiction garbage that he kicked off before#700 which sent me and many other readers packing.
Issue 32 didn't feature Spider-Man at all unless you count Norman Osborn's hallucination of him. It was a good issue nonetheless, as it is the turning point in which Norman Osborn is bound and determined to undo the cure for the Goblin Formula so that he can once again become the Green Goblin.
The Mockingbird as Spider-Man's girlfriend bit is already tired and needs to be done away with. The battle with the Human Torch in #791 is one of the dumbest things I've ever read. Slott really outdid himself making a horrible issue this time out. And then we have the return of Sandman who is now...not a man? I haven't a clue because s/he appears without any context or explanation.
I've plowed through seven Amazing Spider-Man Worldwide trades. They were free from the library and I still feel ripped off. I feel sorry for anyone who paid to read this crap.
Crossovers can be an exciting thing. Done from time to time, and done right, they can generate excitement and entice new readers to jump on board and discover titles that they might have otherwise overlooked. Done wrong, they serve to make entering comics impenetrable and aggravate long time readers, giving them the perfect jumping off point with endless relaunches.
Marvel was in full panic mode as the PR disaster known as Secret Empire sent longtime readers packing. The “Superior” Doctor Octopus proved to be an interesting adversary, but then we got slapped right into the middle of the Secret Empire crossover with fake Hulk, etc. Then it's back to Doc Ock and the fallout of Parker Industries. This is what Dan Slott will be remembered for, aside from being a Twitter bully. The years long fan fiction garbage that he kicked off before#700 which sent me and many other readers packing.
Issue 32 didn't feature Spider-Man at all unless you count Norman Osborn's hallucination of him. It was a good issue nonetheless, as it is the turning point in which Norman Osborn is bound and determined to undo the cure for the Goblin Formula so that he can once again become the Green Goblin.
The Mockingbird as Spider-Man's girlfriend bit is already tired and needs to be done away with. The battle with the Human Torch in #791 is one of the dumbest things I've ever read. Slott really outdid himself making a horrible issue this time out. And then we have the return of Sandman who is now...not a man? I haven't a clue because s/he appears without any context or explanation.
I've plowed through seven Amazing Spider-Man Worldwide trades. They were free from the library and I still feel ripped off. I feel sorry for anyone who paid to read this crap.
April 12, 2018
Massive amounts of upheaval in Peter Parker's life in this Volume. Events that unfold:
- Parker Industries private army assistance in Symkaria has massive backlash for the company. Peter loses a lot of clout and begins his plummet
- Doc Ock, now Superior Octopus, has temporarily allied himself with Hydra and begins the systematic takeover of Parker Industries, the company he actually founded while in Peter's body (see Superior Spider-Man). In fact, there is an "O O" in the logo, standing for Otto Octavius.
- In order to keep Ock from gaining control of the company, Peter orders an immediate destruction of Webware and all the R&D that exists. This is his ultimate fall from grace, but stops the machinations of Ock dead in his tracks.
- An amazing one shot story has Norman Osborn journeying to an Unknown Temple, meeting Masters Ox, Snake and Hawk. He undergoes a testing ritual to see if he is mentally stable enough to begin training in the mystic arts. While he fails the test in the end (after an amazing battle against Spider-Man), he comes to know that the Goblin is still somewhere deep in his psyche.
- Peter begins to live with his girlfriend, Mockingbird (Bobbi Morse) and starts looking for a job
- Peter finds a job with the Daily Bugle, but not as a photographer, but head of the Science Section
- Continuing his role as Spider-Man, he ends up using a battle with a villain to expose a company and giving him an amazing story for the paper
This "Worldwide" arc, now on Volume 7, represents a large portion of the current history of Peter Parker. My question is where will this arc fit into the epic stories? Regardless of where, this title has been consistently good. Recommend.
- Parker Industries private army assistance in Symkaria has massive backlash for the company. Peter loses a lot of clout and begins his plummet
- Doc Ock, now Superior Octopus, has temporarily allied himself with Hydra and begins the systematic takeover of Parker Industries, the company he actually founded while in Peter's body (see Superior Spider-Man). In fact, there is an "O O" in the logo, standing for Otto Octavius.
- In order to keep Ock from gaining control of the company, Peter orders an immediate destruction of Webware and all the R&D that exists. This is his ultimate fall from grace, but stops the machinations of Ock dead in his tracks.
- An amazing one shot story has Norman Osborn journeying to an Unknown Temple, meeting Masters Ox, Snake and Hawk. He undergoes a testing ritual to see if he is mentally stable enough to begin training in the mystic arts. While he fails the test in the end (after an amazing battle against Spider-Man), he comes to know that the Goblin is still somewhere deep in his psyche.
- Peter begins to live with his girlfriend, Mockingbird (Bobbi Morse) and starts looking for a job
- Peter finds a job with the Daily Bugle, but not as a photographer, but head of the Science Section
- Continuing his role as Spider-Man, he ends up using a battle with a villain to expose a company and giving him an amazing story for the paper
This "Worldwide" arc, now on Volume 7, represents a large portion of the current history of Peter Parker. My question is where will this arc fit into the epic stories? Regardless of where, this title has been consistently good. Recommend.
August 13, 2020
Finalmente un tomo de esta etapa del personaje que me gusta mucho. E increíblemente la parte importante son los tie ins de Secret Empire, pero son tie ins nada más de nombre porque en realidad ignoran la mayor parte del evento y se centran en mostrarnos el enfrentamiento entre Spidey y el Superior Ock. Y wow. La pelea es por la compañía de Parker que en realidad fundó cuando era Superior Spiderman. Increíblemente estos tres números son muy emotivos, ya que Parker se plantea la decisión de tener que destruir su compañía para evitar que Ock se apodere de ella. Hay varias revelaciones, varios momentos emotivos y varios momentos donde se muestra la esencia de Parker y como su responsabilidad sigue siendo la característica que ante todo lo define.
El dibujo de imonem en estos números es una belleza. La pelea de Spidey y Ock en el edificio, me recordó mucho a la pelea del videjouego de Ps4 con ambos pegados de manera vertical en el edificio y dándose de golpes.
Si no supiera que faltan un par de arcos y específicamente falta uno final con Osborn, podría decir que Doc Ock fue el gran villano de todo el run de Slott ya que los mejores momentos son con este villano, lamentablemente por alguna razón, Slott se fuerza a incluir un arco con el duende verde. Esto pasó al final de Superior y vuelve a pasar aquí. Alguien tendría que decirle que con lo que ha hecho con el Dr. Ock y Spidey basta para darnos grandes enfrentamientos e historias importantes. Pero bueno, gracias a Marvel México, no leeré el siguiente tomo y me iré directo a going down swinging... A ver cómo concluye la etapa de Slott.
El dibujo de imonem en estos números es una belleza. La pelea de Spidey y Ock en el edificio, me recordó mucho a la pelea del videjouego de Ps4 con ambos pegados de manera vertical en el edificio y dándose de golpes.
Si no supiera que faltan un par de arcos y específicamente falta uno final con Osborn, podría decir que Doc Ock fue el gran villano de todo el run de Slott ya que los mejores momentos son con este villano, lamentablemente por alguna razón, Slott se fuerza a incluir un arco con el duende verde. Esto pasó al final de Superior y vuelve a pasar aquí. Alguien tendría que decirle que con lo que ha hecho con el Dr. Ock y Spidey basta para darnos grandes enfrentamientos e historias importantes. Pero bueno, gracias a Marvel México, no leeré el siguiente tomo y me iré directo a going down swinging... A ver cómo concluye la etapa de Slott.
March 3, 2018
Dan Slott and a crew of artists combine to close out the successful era of Peter Parker with the conclusion of the Worldwide volumes. The Secret Empire makes its presence known, as Doctor Octopus begins his quest to reclaim Parker Industries for himself. As Peter hops the globe to stay a step ahead, Otto raids lab after lab for technology and innovations to add to his arsenal. In a final duel in Shanghai, Spider-Man opts to shut down everything to put an end to Doc Ock's vendetta. Left broke and homeless, Peter finds himself one of the most hated men in America. Crashing on Mockingbird's couch, battling former employee-turned-enemy Clash, and getting into tussles with old friend the Human Torch have become preferable to walking the streets of Manhattan. The collection also includes a down-on-his-luck Norman Osborn questing for his Goblin half, and both hero and villain seek to reclaim a semblance of familiarity. Slott manages to drag Peter Parker down to the ground one last time, using his reborn Doc Ock to do so. As such, the typical Parker/Spider-Man dynamic is flipped to make Peter the hated figure and Spidey the enjoyable hero. While it is nice to see old faces return to the book, the constant return to status quo continues to haunt the character development of the titular hero. The various artists are on hand to offer clean action, muddy mysticism, and fantastic faces, helping the stories more than hindering. Worldwide finally heads back home for good, leaving the wall-crawler ready for the next creative team to play with.
May 30, 2018
One of the things that I loved about this series was that Slott had broken away from what seems thousands of years worth of stories about how poor ol' Peter Parker, who has the worst luck in the world, etc. etc.
I loved the first few issues here that tie in more directly to the Secret Empire storyline. They show Peter at a moment as heroic as any I've ever seen, and it was handled subtly and classily by Slott without the melodrama and the "look-at-me-I'm-writing-a-character-defining-storyline" grandstanding by the writer that normally accompanies such a profound character/plot moment. I put the slash because I've seen it worked both ways over the years and because this was both a plot and character moment in this case. Excellently handled. Up there with the best Parker stories I've read. Period.
Then, after the fantastic manner in which this major moment is handled, the comic instead of truly continuing forward, seems to revert backward a bit, with some classic, "Poor ol' Pete" story telling. Now I get that comics by their very never ending nature are cyclical, and that something as central to the mythos as the "Parker Luck" would have to play into the story again at some point, but man...the difference in level of execution between this portion of the collection and the first few issues, or even between the plot in this instance and the characterization for everybody (especially Peter and Bobbi)...it was enough to knock a star off what started as nearly perfect volume. I sure hope this isn't the end for Slott or this book. I want more.
I loved the first few issues here that tie in more directly to the Secret Empire storyline. They show Peter at a moment as heroic as any I've ever seen, and it was handled subtly and classily by Slott without the melodrama and the "look-at-me-I'm-writing-a-character-defining-storyline" grandstanding by the writer that normally accompanies such a profound character/plot moment. I put the slash because I've seen it worked both ways over the years and because this was both a plot and character moment in this case. Excellently handled. Up there with the best Parker stories I've read. Period.
Then, after the fantastic manner in which this major moment is handled, the comic instead of truly continuing forward, seems to revert backward a bit, with some classic, "Poor ol' Pete" story telling. Now I get that comics by their very never ending nature are cyclical, and that something as central to the mythos as the "Parker Luck" would have to play into the story again at some point, but man...the difference in level of execution between this portion of the collection and the first few issues, or even between the plot in this instance and the characterization for everybody (especially Peter and Bobbi)...it was enough to knock a star off what started as nearly perfect volume. I sure hope this isn't the end for Slott or this book. I want more.
November 12, 2025
"NORMALLY, I'D MAKE A JOKE ABOUT LOSING YOUR HEAD. BUT I CAN READ A ROOM. OH BOY... MAYBE WE CAN FIX IT... WITH SOME GLUE... OR SOMETHING. I'M... UH... GOOD WITH ADHESIVES..."
- Spider-man, after Human Torch decapitated a statue.
In the Secret Empire (event which painfully recycled the 1963 comics playbook with an evil version of Captain America, brainwashed from childhood by Hydra) tie-in three-parter, spidey gets dragged into literary, radiolocial excrement by a new(er) Doc Ock.
Personal Demon, exclusively stars Norman Osborn who's trying to restore his goblin-powers/dissociation, but rolls a 3d20 on the magic table, needed a 16, but only lands a 4. I really enjoyed this one. Very creative and fun.
The Fall Of Parker three-banger features Mockingbird as spidey's work partner ("Spockingbird," or Mockingman?") and romantic interest. Peter waking up on Bobbi's couch wearing a t-shirt which reads, "ASK ME ABOUT MY FEMINIST AGENDA" was priceless. Effectively seperate stories that llustrate Peter's rapid progress from gajillionaire CEO to unemployed bum to hourly-wage couch surfer.
Overall, the first half was tolerable. The last story was very good, featuring some excellent example of relatable personal challenges and believable relationships. I'll give this four and-a-half stars (rounded up to five).
- Spider-man, after Human Torch decapitated a statue.
In the Secret Empire (event which painfully recycled the 1963 comics playbook with an evil version of Captain America, brainwashed from childhood by Hydra) tie-in three-parter, spidey gets dragged into literary, radiolocial excrement by a new(er) Doc Ock.
Personal Demon, exclusively stars Norman Osborn who's trying to restore his goblin-powers/dissociation, but rolls a 3d20 on the magic table, needed a 16, but only lands a 4. I really enjoyed this one. Very creative and fun.
The Fall Of Parker three-banger features Mockingbird as spidey's work partner ("Spockingbird," or Mockingman?") and romantic interest. Peter waking up on Bobbi's couch wearing a t-shirt which reads, "ASK ME ABOUT MY FEMINIST AGENDA" was priceless. Effectively seperate stories that llustrate Peter's rapid progress from gajillionaire CEO to unemployed bum to hourly-wage couch surfer.
Overall, the first half was tolerable. The last story was very good, featuring some excellent example of relatable personal challenges and believable relationships. I'll give this four and-a-half stars (rounded up to five).
November 4, 2024
To była chyba tylko kwestia czasu. Pajączek zarządzający miliardową korporacją to była na tyle dziwny pomysł, że aż dziw że wytrwał siedem tomów przygód. Tu w końcu pada, głównie za sprawą stwórcy tej spółki, czyli Doca Ocka. Octavius przyłączył się do działań Hydry i ma zamiar przejąć korporację Parkera. Ten nie zamierza na to pozwolić, ale przeciwnik zdaje się dużo lepiej przygotowany do działania niżeli nasz bohater.
Zwycięstwo może się tu okazać bardzo bolesne, ale Pająk będzie musiał w końcu dokonać takich wyborów. To akurat pierwsza część tej przygody, a potem mamy kilka niespodzianek, bo w końcu Parker ląduje w miejscu, w którym wydaje się czuć dużo lepiej niż na fotelu CEO ogromnej korporacji. Zresztą umówmy się. Świetny Spider-man do tej pory zajmował się sąsiedztwem, a nie sprawami wielkiego świata.
Całość to też niezła kreska, choć trzeba przyznać, że Slott od jakiegoś czasu prezentuje nam zwyczajnie średnie historie, co prawda z lekkim serduchem, ale czuć go coraz mniej, niż w poprzednim runie. Może już autorowi Pajączek się zwyczajnie przejadł już na ten moment.
Zwycięstwo może się tu okazać bardzo bolesne, ale Pająk będzie musiał w końcu dokonać takich wyborów. To akurat pierwsza część tej przygody, a potem mamy kilka niespodzianek, bo w końcu Parker ląduje w miejscu, w którym wydaje się czuć dużo lepiej niż na fotelu CEO ogromnej korporacji. Zresztą umówmy się. Świetny Spider-man do tej pory zajmował się sąsiedztwem, a nie sprawami wielkiego świata.
Całość to też niezła kreska, choć trzeba przyznać, że Slott od jakiegoś czasu prezentuje nam zwyczajnie średnie historie, co prawda z lekkim serduchem, ale czuć go coraz mniej, niż w poprzednim runie. Może już autorowi Pajączek się zwyczajnie przejadł już na ten moment.
September 19, 2025
Well, in this volume of Spider-man, a reset happens.
I enjoy Dan Slott on Spider-man, I know a lot of people disagree but I feel he has as real love for the character and imbibes the title with a lot of fun. That's why this new direction where Peter was the head of Parker Industries and a leading tech industry leader was so interesting - it hasn't really been done but is completely logical of where Peter's life would go... So its a shame that it all comes undone in this volume.
It definitely feels like an editorial mandate as it happens so fast. I mean, yeah the seeds were planted here and there but it really all goes down the tube in this volume. It was interesting seeing the Superior Spidey again, and having him battle the real Spidey is always a good thing - but the move back to default is a bit disappointing.
I will say this book looks gorgeous. The art by STuart Immonen and Greg Smallwood just elevate the book to another level. This volume is a treat for the eyes in particular, as there is a sideways fight on the side of a skyscraper that Immonen just draws the hell out of.
Overall, this was entertaining but I cant help feeling like it took a step back.
I enjoy Dan Slott on Spider-man, I know a lot of people disagree but I feel he has as real love for the character and imbibes the title with a lot of fun. That's why this new direction where Peter was the head of Parker Industries and a leading tech industry leader was so interesting - it hasn't really been done but is completely logical of where Peter's life would go... So its a shame that it all comes undone in this volume.
It definitely feels like an editorial mandate as it happens so fast. I mean, yeah the seeds were planted here and there but it really all goes down the tube in this volume. It was interesting seeing the Superior Spidey again, and having him battle the real Spidey is always a good thing - but the move back to default is a bit disappointing.
I will say this book looks gorgeous. The art by STuart Immonen and Greg Smallwood just elevate the book to another level. This volume is a treat for the eyes in particular, as there is a sideways fight on the side of a skyscraper that Immonen just draws the hell out of.
Overall, this was entertaining but I cant help feeling like it took a step back.
February 6, 2018
I don't know how he does it, but he does it. It's more Spider-Man stories that advance a larger narrative while being interesting in and of themselves.
Does it feel a bit (like Aunt May said) like backsliding? Yes. Yes, it does. It feels like an attempt to reset, generally.
Personally, I think Parker was wrong to destroy all of Parker Industries. Surely, there was something there that wouldn't be turned into a superweapon. Or, more to the point, something that Octavius wouldn't know about that would turn into a superweapon. I mean, it seems to me that Ock is not lacking for superweapons.
I also think Mockingbird can do better than "sidekick with benefits" (especially after how Parker has really failed in all of his recent relationships), but I suppose you could imagine Bobbi has a personal preference.
Does it feel a bit (like Aunt May said) like backsliding? Yes. Yes, it does. It feels like an attempt to reset, generally.
Personally, I think Parker was wrong to destroy all of Parker Industries. Surely, there was something there that wouldn't be turned into a superweapon. Or, more to the point, something that Octavius wouldn't know about that would turn into a superweapon. I mean, it seems to me that Ock is not lacking for superweapons.
I also think Mockingbird can do better than "sidekick with benefits" (especially after how Parker has really failed in all of his recent relationships), but I suppose you could imagine Bobbi has a personal preference.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 11, 2024
This is a book of two halves. The first is set during the Secret Empire story (which I've not read) though is mostly set on a confrontation between the new Doc Ock and Pete. We sadly get to see him tear down everything he has established, seemingly without much of a fight and it feels like editorial mandate to reset the clock before Slott rounds out his long run (perhaps too long now).
Still, we get a great standalone Norman Osborn story and despite the reset back to sad sack Parker, I did enjoy the low level street hoods, swinging around while dating Bobbie story we ended with. Slott still has a few plots to sort out and he's still seeding things but I'm quite happy to reach the end of the Worldwide era.
Still, we get a great standalone Norman Osborn story and despite the reset back to sad sack Parker, I did enjoy the low level street hoods, swinging around while dating Bobbie story we ended with. Slott still has a few plots to sort out and he's still seeding things but I'm quite happy to reach the end of the Worldwide era.
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