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The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 11: Civil War (The Amazing Spider-Man #13)
Life couldn't be more complicated - or more dangerous - for Peter Parker. After rushing to the aftermath of the Stamford Massacre to offer aid to its victims, Peter travels with Tony Stark to Washington, D.C., and the White House - where the enactment of the Super Hero Registration Act appears imminent. As the Marvel Universe braces for the implications of legislation that...more
Graphic novel, 168 pages
Published
May 2nd 2007
by Marvel Comics
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Quick note, this is technically about issues #529-#532 collected in the Amazing Spider-Man: Civil War Decisions book, but since that book wasn't listed here but is still part of the overall arc, and contains at least one issue from the book featured here, i still decided to use that image here, because this story is too good and such an historic part of Marvel's recent history not to include. To break it down for you, in a rapidly changing world, the US government introduces the SuperHuman Regis...more
Spiderman is usually portrayed as the "everyman" superhero: he struggles to pay rent and bills, struggles with girls and relationships, struggles with secrets and holding down a job, etc. That's why his view of the Civil War is the view of the every man.
He believes in following the law and wants to protect his family the best way he can. Peter puts his trust in one of his mentors Tony Stark/Iron Man and gets bit hard in the ass. For each reason Peter put his money on pro-re...more
He believes in following the law and wants to protect his family the best way he can. Peter puts his trust in one of his mentors Tony Stark/Iron Man and gets bit hard in the ass. For each reason Peter put his money on pro-re...more
The Marvel universe has given us the most iconic superheroes out there, in my humble opinion (sorry DC fans). The Incredible Hulk, the Fantastic Four, Captain America, Iron Man, the X-men, and Daredevil are just a few who fit into that category. However, I doubt that anyone can argue with the fact that at the head of the pack is every one's favorite wall-crawler. There is a reason for that. He's the best.
Anyone who is a fan of Peter Parker (not talking about the fans of just the movies, he...more
Anyone who is a fan of Peter Parker (not talking about the fans of just the movies, he...more
I like this one better than the other Civil War book I read because it focuses in on one person's decision in the whole mess. It gives Peter Parker even more depth and helps the reader understand the difficulties in making the decision he made, because from the point of view of the other book (that looks at the two sides, rather than at any one individual), Spider-man appears like a pansy the way he flip flops from side to side. But here we really get to see everything that was involved, granted...more
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This was a fantastic comic from cover to cover. It brings to mind the Smallville storyline where all superheroes are by law ordered to register with the government. In this comic, Iron Man is on the side of the government and he uses deception to get Spider-Man onto his side. When Spider-Man discovers he has been taken for a ride, that's when things get incredibly interesting and exciting. This comic really jumps off the page. Feels like you're watching a film...a superhero film you wish would b...more
As the road to the Marvel Universe's Civil War begins, Spider-Man is faced with a gut-wrenching decision. Tony Stark wants Peter to unmask as Spider-Man and join the registration, yet the ramifications of Peter's agreeement to do so prove to be farther reaching that even Iron Man can predict. You do not need to read Civil War to understand the story, but it does help provide missing details.
This is what a tie-in book should be. J. Michael Straczynski does a great job fleshing out Peter Parker's decision to reveal his identity (Aunt May gave him a nice speech), and his later reneging on helping Iron Man round up unregistered heroes (this time Captain America had the speech). All the characters ring true, and Straczynski ends it with a cliffhanger that will propel the character out of Civil War.
I did think it was funny that the letterer didn't bother to change the titles-"...more
I did think it was funny that the letterer didn't bother to change the titles-"...more
Civil War Spider man is about how Peter Parker’s life changes when he goes public as Spiderman to tell everyone his secret identity. This was good story but not a lot of action. I would recommend this book to fans of Spider Man and Marvel comics even if there was little action.
Tony Starks asks Spiderman to join the registration group and work with him. Spiderman has strong feelings about against making his identity public because his enemies could attack his loved ones. He finally...more
Tony Starks asks Spiderman to join the registration group and work with him. Spiderman has strong feelings about against making his identity public because his enemies could attack his loved ones. He finally...more
A good tie-in, though Tony Stark could not seem more evil. A great look into Peter Parker's thought process and if you're a big Civil War fan then it's a decent addition.
Stracynski knows how to write Spiderman, and as he did with Thor, he writes the "classic" tale better than most writers.
This story gives weight to Civil War that Bendis and Millar could not.
This story gives weight to Civil War that Bendis and Millar could not.
Wow. This series made me weep like some contestant on American Idol. Poor Spider-Man, he really just does not deserve all the pain that he goes through in this collection.
First read 22 Nov., 2008; re-read 17 Sept., 2011
Really good story! Good characterisation; this reminds me why I liked Peter Parker/Spider-Man when I was growing up. Peter is so wonderfully sarcastic, but he's also honest and earnest in his own way. The exploration of the ethical dilemma is thoughtful; the conflict between Peter and Tony Stark (Iron Man) is compelling. The art is gorgeous for the most part, too. My usual complaint about the young women being too 'pin-uppy' applies her...more
Really good story! Good characterisation; this reminds me why I liked Peter Parker/Spider-Man when I was growing up. Peter is so wonderfully sarcastic, but he's also honest and earnest in his own way. The exploration of the ethical dilemma is thoughtful; the conflict between Peter and Tony Stark (Iron Man) is compelling. The art is gorgeous for the most part, too. My usual complaint about the young women being too 'pin-uppy' applies her...more
i like this book because i really interesting and i think its funny,something is really scared.......
Straczynski comes through again with more awesome writing! And the artwork simply kicked ass!
pretty decent read, seem to me to be a run on of the main civil war book tho...
Made me hunger for more of Civil War.
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After reading Civil War and also Thor, Vol 1, at was written by Michael Straczynski, I thought I'd read this tie in. Apparently, it's the trend in comics to have every title in the "universe" involved in certain arcs, like Civil War, to make sure the readers buy as many books as possible. I found the "see Daredevil 92" or "see Fantastic Four 536" to be a bit tedious. But, I do still like the premise - superhero registration (patriot act) - non compliants go to th...more
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No estoy seguro de si leà la totalidad de números de este tomo porque los leà de la edición de ClarÃn, pero lo marco provisoriamente por proximidad. Empecemos por lo que menos me gustó, el dibujo: mñah. Funcional y ya, ni suma ni resta mucho. Sigamos por lo que sà me gustó: la premisa, las dudas y revelaciones de Spiderman. Qué no me gustó tanto: lo que vino después. Cuando chequee bien qué trae y si verdaderamente leà todo quizás relea y/o rerreseñe alguna parte.
What if you joined the wrong side of a the biggest Civil War our nation had faced? Peter Parker did. This collection of Amazing Spider-man Comics shows the price one man will pay for choosing the wrong side in a great conflict. What price will his family pay? Does correcting the bad choice make things better or worse? Can you ever have peace again? Is it possible to be a rogue hero with honor? Could Peter Parker be a bad guy?
Spider Man reveals his secret identity and along the way pokes fun at celebrity culture and the challenges of being an outed hero. Better than you'd expect internal conflict for the wall crawler as he is forced to choose between the obeying the law and his conscience.
Same goes for Civil War.
By far the most compelling Marvel event I have read. Really enjoyed Pete's struggle with choosing a side, and how his character bumps up against Tony and the other Avengers in those decisions. Awesome.
By far the most compelling Marvel event I have read. Really enjoyed Pete's struggle with choosing a side, and how his character bumps up against Tony and the other Avengers in those decisions. Awesome.
This one had me tied up in knots emotionally while reading it. I haven't read any of the other CIVIL WAR books but this one was a major bombshell, and I hate to think of the consequences for the rest of Spider-Man's story.
what happens when all the bad guys you fought find out who you really are...
Probably the best tie-in to the whole Civil War series.
I remember when Spidey had good stories to tell.
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This nation was founded on one principle above all else: The requirement that we stand up for what we believe, no matter the odds or the consequences. When the mob and the press and the whole world tell you to move, your job is to plant yourself like a tree beside the river of truth, and tell the whole world -- "No, YOU move.”
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This nation was founded on one principle above all else: The requirement that we stand up for what we believe, no matter the odds or the consequences. When the mob and the press and the whole world tell you to move, your job is to plant yourself like a tree beside the river of truth, and tell the whole world -- "No, YOU move.”
