What Grade Would You Give Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows Right Now?

[WebLurker]

I'm going to say a B, give or take a plus. I really like the series and how its using the idea of a Parker family to drive the story. On the other hand, I'm not sure it quite as the same drive. It somehow feels like it knows that it's an AU series, unlike, say, USM, which read like it was the real Spider-Man title, if that makes any sense. I'm also not sure if the compressed writing style does that much for me.

However, given that I like the basic premise and it has good art and decent writing, any complaints are just nitpicking.

[SpiderClops]

I'm going to say a B, give or take a plus. I really like the series and how its using the idea of a Parker family to drive the story. On the other hand, I'm not sure it quite as the same drive. It somehow feels like it knows that it's an AU series, unlike, say, USM, which read like it was the real Spider-Man title, if that makes any sense. I'm also not sure if the compressed writing style does that much for me.

However, given that I like the basic premise and it has good art and decent writing, any complaints are just nitpicking.

I get what you mean by that.

[Miles To Go]

Like Bor, I'll give it a B-

It gives us the Peter and MJ denied to us for a decade, Annie is a fresh addition and has potential to go further, and it's doing more interesting things with corrupt Liz and Normie than can be otherwise found in the main books, but the issues do tend to focus less on Peter and more of a spotlight is placed on MJ, and the story arcs could really benefit from being three issues long as opposed to very rushed two parters.

[Mister Mets]

I'll give it a B. It's a solid superhero book.

[Bor]

Like Bor, I'll give it a B-

It gives us the Peter and MJ denied to us for a decade, Annie is a fresh addition and has potential to go further, and it's doing more interesting things with corrupt Liz and Normie than can be otherwise found in the main books, but the issues do tend to focus less on Peter and more of a spotlight is placed on MJ, and the story arcs could really benefit from being three issues long as opposed to very rushed two parters.

Its rare this happens but we seem to be pretty much in synch here. I hadnt thought about the three vs two issues thing but you are completely right.

[Miles To Go]

Its rare this happens but we seem to be pretty much in synch here. I hadnt thought about the three vs two issues thing but you are completely right.

Even the inaugural ''Brawl In The Family'' should have only been three parts and the epilogue with Sandman should'nt have been included as the last part, but rather it's own thing. That reminded me of the Clone Saga's ''The Mark of Kaine'' arc. It had a fifth part which was more or less a complete stand alone story compared to the four parts

Slott's RYV shows longer arcs can still work, but you have to have the right compelling material to justify it. A repetitious loop of the same events from three different perspectives doesn't cut it, and I really think it initially hurt the book out of the gate slightly.

[WebLurker]

Even the inaugural ''Brawl In The Family'' should have only been three parts and the epilogue with Sandman should'nt have been included as the last part, but rather it's own thing. That reminded me of the Clone Saga's ''The Mark of Kaine'' arc. It had a fifth part which was more or less a complete stand alone story compared to the four parts

I think the Sandman story was marketed as its own thing, but the recap page was what connected it to the Brawl story. I personally never read it as a fifth piece, just the second story that happened to take place right after the first.

Slott's RYV shows longer arcs can still work, but you have to have the right compelling material to justify it. A repetitious loop of the same events from three different perspectives doesn't cut it, and I really think it initially hurt the book out of the gate slightly.

I got a little tired of the three perspectives of the same event as the single issues were coming out, but when I got the trade paperback, I think reading it all in one sitting made it work better.

[Gnarlly]

I'd give it a B+ at the moment. It started off great with the Dan Slott mini-series, was a little bit shaky for the 5-part Mole Man story (did not need to be that long), but has really hit its stride with the X-Men and Venom stories (both too short). Art and storytelling have been very good overall. I would like a little less emphasis on MJ (but keep the black costume), more on Peter's work life, Annie's clairvoyant power, and more development of the world of this alternate universe (i.e. New York city and supporting cast besides Normie and Liz).

[Venomous Mask]

Still waiting for the Annie Parker/May Parker crossover.

[Miles To Go]

Still waiting for the Annie Parker/May Parker crossover.

Much as I'd rather have the Mayday unaffected by Spider-Verse meeting Annie, it makes more sense for the one that was to meet up with her and take comfort in the fact she has been able to grow with her father alive and at peak health, unhindered by a handicap

[Starrius]

I am wondering about the bad grades that have been given, but no posts about them.
I am curious about why some people are giving D's and F's for the comic series.

[Vaegrin]

I am wondering about the bad grades that have been given, but no posts about them.
I am curious about why some people are giving D's and F's for the comic series.

I wouldn't worry about it. Different strokes. Some people may rate it badly just because they don't have any interest in it, or because they prefer a single Spider-Man and don't think it needs to exist.

[Starrius]

I wouldn't worry about it. Different strokes. Some people may rate it badly just because they don't have any interest in it, or because they prefer a single Spider-Man and don't think it needs to exist.

If that's the case, why grade it?
There is one person that doesn't like the Spider-Marriage, and he gave it a B which surprised me.

[md62]

B.

Great book but not outstanding. Only Spider-Man book I am reading right now.

[Vaegrin]

If that's the case, why grade it?
There is one person that doesn't like the Spider-Marriage, and he gave it a B which surprised me.

Nice to know that people can be objective! It's possible to think that the franchise is better off with Peter single, yet still enjoy stories in which he is married.

Right, Mister Mets?