Spider-Woman, Volume 1: Spider-Verse Paperback – June 30, 2015

"Spider-Woman, Volume 1: Spider-Verse" collects "Spider-Woman" vol. 5, nos. 1-4 and "Marvel Spotlight" no. 32 (the first appearance of Spider-Woman). These stories tie into the larger Spider-Verse storyline, which involves versions of Spider-Man from throughout the multiverse, including Spider-Gwen and Silk, both of whom feature prominently in this story. While this book involves major plot points from that storyline, one need not have read Spider-Verse to fully enjoy it. Spider-Gwen and Silk are both good additions to the Spider-Family, but this book only offers a brief examination of their backstories. Both have since been flashed out in their ongoing monthly titles and in appearances in other books. The major point of this story is to create a tipping point following the events of the Secret Invasion storyline and Jessica Drew's time in S.W.O.R.D. (Sentient World Observation and Response Department) in order to encourage her to return to more basic superheroing ways, hence the inclusion of her first appearance in this trade paperback. Viewed as a culmination of everything that's been done with Spider-Woman since the launch of "New Avengers" and as the start of a new chapter, this is an enjoyable read.

A+

Spider-Woman's first volume is a solid foundation for Hopeless' on going series, however, there is a major case of buyer beware going on here. As the title of the collection states this book is a tie-in for the Spider-Verse event and thus will be impenetrable for new readers looking to pick up Jessica Drew's solo title. If you've read Spider-Verse before and are looking to dive into Spider-Woman's solo title this is a good start, but I wouldn't recommend reading this book unless you've made yourself familiar with the event's main storyline. During Spider-Verse, Peter and the other Spider-related heroes of the Marvel Universe learn that a group of energy vampires led by the villain Morlun have been traveling across the multiverse for ages, hunting and killing anyone they find with "spider" powers. Putting aside the question of how big the Marvel mulitverse is that the main spiders we know and love are only just now meeting these threats, the book turns into a fight for survival between Peter and his allies from across the multiverse and Morlun's vampiric family. According to a prophecy Morlun's father possesses, the villains (called the Inheritors) need the blood of three specific spiders to give them power over the "web of reality" (yeah, its an odd story at times). Turns out these three must-haves are Kaine, Silk, and the baby brother of Mayday Parker (Spidergirl). Spider-Woman's solo arc begins with her being put in charge of keeping Silk safe and on the run through the multiverse. With the headstrong Silk trying to keep anyone else from getting hurt on her accord, she takes off on her own adventure to the ruins of a post-apocalyptic Earth where a certain spider failed to protect the innocent. Meanwhile, Jessica Drew is sent on a solo mission of her own to infiltrate the nest of the enemy and learn all she can about Morlun and his family's plans. It is a fun spin off and worth reading, but again must be read in conjunction with the main series as Silk and Spider-Woman's arcs have major ramifications on the endgame of Spider-Verse.

fantastic read but what’s with all the tape all over the front and back cover? seems unnecessary since all other comics i purchased thru amazon never had this issue, kind of a pain in the ass taking it all off.

What an odd way to start an ongoing series. The first three issues are in the middle of the Spider-Verse crossover. Hopeless does a really good job if getting the reader up to speed. But the story feels like a placeholder and just feels disjointed. Back in the day this would gave been a backup in another title or a miniseries both as a test for an ongoing series. It's not until the very end of the fourth issue where the creators get on with the real New storyline for Jessica Drew. It's not terrible but it's nothing special. But you can tell that Hopeless has a great grasp on the character and has something special planned now that the obligatory nod to the crossover gods is done.

I have a crush on spiderwoman so I am probably biased

Perfect

Collects Spider-Woman (2015) issues #1-5 and material from Amazing Spider-Man (2015) issue #1This volume takes place after "Secret Wars," but continues the story started in "Spider-Woman Volume 2: New Duds."For me, reading this collection was pure entertainment. I have a one and a half year old daughter, so a lot of the parenting stuff was easy to relate to, and fun to see in the superhero world.The character of Jessica Drew has a gruff personality, but she is fun in the mother role. Captain Marvel has a strong supporting role in this volume as Jessica's best friend, and many other Marvel heroes make cameos in this story.I really enjoy Dan Slott's current "Silver Surfer" series, and this story kind of reminded me of that. They are both funny, quirky, engaging, and action-packed. Now that I think of it, Dan Slott's "She-Hulk" also had this feeling, though I think this is even better than that "She-Hulk" series.

Excellent. Good price, quick delivery. Typical Greg Land art ( which I bought this for despite having he's detractors). Very pleased.

Tie in to Spider-Verse, Great Story.

Delivery was fine happy with this item

Peerless, arrived soon.

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