Spider-Man: Life Story

First of all Chip Zdarsky is one of the best writers at the moment. Between this and his Daredevil run, the guy is on fire. Second, wow wow wow. What a cool concept and execution (so rare these days!) to tell spideys story in real time since his debut in the 60s is a great premise and the way Chip writes in the events of each decade is so clever and the way he uses them to tell the full coherent narrative? Wow, that elevates this book to S tier. Finally, Mark Bagleys art is just so iconic for Spider-Man thanks to the 90s and Ultimate Spider-Man, I feel he is THE artist people picture when they think of Spidey. Great all around. If you’re a Spider Man fan, this is essential.

Bought this for my little brother for his birthday, came only a few days after I ordered and came in perfect quality.

When I first heard about Life Story I was curious, a version of Spider-Man's life where unlike the one we know so well he's allowed to age like a normal human? And not just him but the Marvel World in general? So when I saw I could read it all in one book on my Kindle I thought 'sounds like fun' And I won't lie it is a curious, fun, interesting and in places dramatic tale. But that's pretty obvious when it starts with Spidey wondering if like many of his fellow heroes and Flash Thompson he should use his powers to aid America in the Vietnam War, but then also deal with The Green Goblin too. Starting in 1966 and finishing in 2019 we see Peter Parker as his life takes twists and turns both good and bad and classic tales such as Death of Gwen Stacey, Secret Wars, Kraven's Last Hunt, The Black Suit, Clone Saga and even Civil War are given altered takes as the Marvel Universe ages as time goes on. We also see more out of costume drama too as real world events (Vietnam and The Cold War) brought into the mix and even watch Peter face hard choices in his life, hell he even goes through 2 marriages in this story and become a bit of a workaholic. That been said whilst the alternate takes are fun it still are stories we know all too well so only a few moments in the story caught me by surprised but that being said the Final Chapter is a great send off to the story and this is a must read for Spidey Fans of most ages.

This is definitely one of the better stand alone Spider-man stories out there. It covers all the major plot points you're familiar with from Peter Parker's life with a few fun new twists. Definitely recommend

An arguably must have comic book for Spider-Man fans, new (because it is a great starting point to get to know Peter Parker) and old (to draw comparisons with the main universe and read a twisted version of a beloved tale). This comic collects all 6 issues of the series (I think the hardcover also has the annual) each of which centres around a decade in Peter’s life as a human and a superhero. If that’s your cup of coffee, get it yesterday. It’s basically a celebration of Spidey and it’s done remarkably well with beautiful writing and art!

Very good quality and the comic is really good also the delivery was very fast and my box got here safe

Brother loved it brilliant

Present for comic loving son.