Spider-Man: Life Story

A great story with a different takeaway of some great Peter Parker/SpiderMan stories. Great artwork by Mark Bagely, an all time favorite of mine.The story takes us through the life of Peter from the 1960s to the 2010s

This was amazing read and I really enjoy all the history that connects to comic book history about spiderman. It made the series feel new yet with some dash of classic. Reading this story had me in ups and downs. Spiderman is truly a man we can all relate to, especially takes a good man with a good heart to realize his own mistakes and continue to fight and become better in his life. This story I definitely recommend to anyone who loves spiderman.

A newcomer will enjoy it, but miss a chunk of nuance in the story. A long-time fan will find a concerto of the life and times of Peter Parker.Whatever you are expecting, this story both is and isn't it. And I mean that in the best possible way. We have seen the trope of "what if the hero aged normally from when they were introduced" done before -- most notably in Byrne's Generations saga -- but Zdarsky and Bagley give it new weight in this tale. Not only is this a solid tale of what Peter as he accumulates experience and wisdom (because those two are not mutually exclusive) it is also a solid commentary on what was happening to comics and comics readers during those same decades.There are too many places where a story told like this could have come off the rails -- but the creators never let that happen. This is clearly done with love, affection, and a deep-seated desire to remind us all of who Spider-Man is and what his two greatest powers truly are: Peter Parker's spectacular brain and his amazing heart. This last one takes center stage in subtle, but compellingly effective ways as Peter is forced to dance between the dictates of reacting in the immediate (stopping muggers, defeating a rampaging villain) and taking a step back to see what impact he can have on the greater picture.The one caveat in all this is that while this is a gorgeous piece of storytelling it will not resonate as well with those unfamiliar with the major beats of Peter's life. Don't get me wrong, you can pick it up as a gateway book and enjoy the Hell out of it. But if you don't understand the significance of the identity swaps from the Clone Saga in the 90's, Kraven's Last Hunt in the 80's, or Peter's palpable fear when he tackled Morlun and the Inheritors in the 2000's then you will miss some key emotional beats.In sum -- still enjoyable for a newcomer, but for a long-time fan this concerto is "must read."

I have to admit, I was not expecting this comic to be as good as it was. Probably one of the best Spider-Man comics in the last ten to twenty years.And yes, you read right, this is a what-if scenario of Peter Parker/Spider-Man aging in real-time. In case if you haven't noticed, Marvel and DC characters seem to be literally IMMORTAL with how they keep remaining the same age despite having decades' worth of comics and stories. Then again, DC always has a world-ending reboot every five to ten years, while Marvel just never addresses the fact that Spider-Man himself was attending college during the late 60s and early 70s, while SOMEHOW living in the 2010s as a 30-year-old. And don't get me started on Aunt May!Well, say hello to the comic that takes the idea of Spider-Man starting out in the 1960s (like when the comics first started) and having Peter age from then to the 2010s. And somehow, the author of the comic did an amazing job making all of this work. Not only does he have Peter age, but he also takes several big moments from each decade and focuses on them on each issue as episodic stories. And each decade gets its own, so expect a lot of time-jumping. The art work is especially amazing and the writing itself is good.Highly recommend reading this if you are a fan of the web-singer.I give Spider-Man: Life Story a 4/5 and a "Worth adding to your collection" approval rating!

Wow! Thats what I. was saying after reading this. If you’re on the fence, then let me push you. This is a quintessential Spider-Man story. It shows what happens if he was able to grow and age instead of being perpetually stuck. And it’s not just him. His friends, loved ones, and enemies also age. These stories are something special. And worth your time.

I was curious about this as a major ASM and Mark Bagley fan and it did not disappoint. This is a must read for anyone frustrated by the constant retcons and odd creative choices of Spider-man's continuity.I really enjoyed seeing a full, completed character arch play out for Peter and was surprised on Zdarsky's take on certain events. It follows Ditko's original run in continuing Peter Parker's personal journey in real-time, capturing major events for both Spider-man and the Marvel universe (mainly Civil War). Some people may not like all of the choices made (with clones and whatnot), but I can't imagine a Spider-man fan who wouldn't enjoy this read.I also think that this is one of the best hardcovers I've ever gotten from Marvel. The dustcover is very well designed with the Marvel colophon blending in seamlessly to the back of Spider-man's head, while the printed cover underneath in red/white is something I wouldn't mind displaying on its own without the dustcover. The hardcover edition also includes the annual, which summarizes JJ Jameson's life in this timeline where he is imprisoned for his crimes (Scorpion + Spider slayers). It was a fun bonus, which made up for his lack of presence in the main story.

This is my first full Spiderman story and I loved it. It had some issues, at times it could be rushed. But in general a great story about loss and triumph.

I loved this comic. I want to give a chef’s kiss to Chip Zdarsky, Mark Bagley and the rest of the Marvel crew for making this. This comic felt genuine, fun and emotional. I wish it was longer and I kinda wish it was canon to the main Marvel universe, but I still enjoyed the comic.I won’t spoil anything so I highly recommend you pick this up and read yourself if you’re a huge Spidey fan. You won’t regret it.

everything was as it should be!

Absolutamente incrível. Com certeza a melhor coisa pra se ler do aranha nos últimos anos. Nota-se a maestria e carinho que o Zdarsky escreveu isso. Apenas um grande fã, e grande autor seria capaz de expressar o sentimento desse hq. Valeu cada linha.Peguei a versão em inglês pq "por aqui" já tava tudo esgotado. Apesar de ter sido vendido com o preço convertido, paguei quase o mesmo que pagaria no preço de capa da panini.

This book is a masterpiece and a perfect love letter to spiderman

There are no other words to express the great script and draw from two greatest.I could't imagine how Chip and Mark really define Spider-Man through the decades. I wish... I would like tha maybe Marvel could let them build a Universe (What if....?) around what they define here. The end is really a bomb. I saw a review in which that person cry, and I could not believe that... but when the moment arrive it happen the same to me. Great story! Love it.Thanks AMAZON, for the great offer and delivery on time as it was stablished.

If Peter Parker was really a teenager when he was bitten by a radioactive spider and aged in real time he would be in his mid seventies in 2020. This story separated in chapters by each decade shows us what it would have been like if he had aged like this. Obviously being based over six decades a lot goes on we don't see and is merely mentioned but this is done so we can imagine the storylines missed here. There is the odd cameo from other Marvel Universe characters also in real time aging from the sixties such as Reed Richards. What is great though, each chapter is mainly based from the lead story of the time, so Chapter 1 you get the Green Goblin, followed by the Clone Saga, Kraven and Venom, Clone Saga (again), Morlun and Civil War and finally up to date with Superior Spider-Man. But these are not done in the form of retells, but imagined into new and original stories. If you are familar with these classic stories and the history of Spider-man this is brillant. If you are not, it will still be good, and would be how a movie would encompass all that has happened to Spidey in a real time lifetime. One of the best Spidey tales since Blue in my opinion.