Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows (USA) di Conway, Houser

[Azrael]

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: RENEW YOUR VOWS #3
GERRY CONWAY (w) • RYAN STEGMAN (a/C)
VARIANT COVER BY JOE QUINONES
The Mole Man has attacked New York, and Spider-Man and MJ are down for the count!
There's only one person who can save them... their daughter!! On a school night?!
32 PGS./Rated T ...$3.99

[Azrael]

Preview: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: RENEW YOUR VOWS #1



http://comicvine.gamespot.com/articles/preview-amazing-spider-man-renew-your-vows-1/1100-156169/

[Azrael]

SPIDER-MAN: RENEW YOUR VOWS #1 Preview (Updated With 5 New Variants)

http://www.newsarama.com/31538-mj-saves-pete-in-spider-man-renew-your-vows-1-preview.html

[Azrael]

8.7/10

http://au.ign.com/articles/2016/11/09/amazing-spider-man-renew-your-vows-1-review-2

[Azrael]

Review: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: RENEW YOUR VOWS #1

8.5/10

http://www.comicosity.com/review-amazing-spider-man-renew-your-vows-1/

[Azrael]

Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows #1
Written by Gerry Conway, Anthony Holden and Kate Leth
Art by Ryan Stegman, Anthony Holden, Marguerite Sauvage and Sonia Oback
Lettering by Joe Caramagna
Published by Marvel Comics
Review by David Pepose
'Rama Rating: 9 out of 10

In television, they say that for first season shows, characters are invited into the homes of their viewers as guests. But after a second season and beyond, viewers fall in love with those characters, and wind up embracing them as expected members of the family.

Now multiply that by 50 years, and you understand the appeal of a character like Peter Parker. We've had generations grow up with him, watch his trials and tribulations, witness his greatest victories and most heartbreaking defeats. Peter Parker is the kind of character that many people don't just root for, but actively want to see happy - and they're going to get their wish with Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows #1, a touchingly written and dynamically-drawn debut from veteran Spider-storytellers Gerry Conway and Ryan Stegman.

Opening with an energetic introduction as Spidey dodges the lightning-fast tail of the Scorpion, Conway and Stegman prove to be a dream team - while Stegman dazzles with Spider-Man's acrobatic choreography, Conway makes it resonate with readers immediately, as Peter mentally recounts his grocery list before racing home to respond to a "Code Green" (a.k.a., his daughter being asleep so he can spend some "alone time" with Mary Jane). But that's the whole basis of this book, a sweetness that makes Renew Your Vows so compelling - this is Peter living his happily domestic life, with his wife Mary Jane and his daughter Annie. It's that dynamic that gives the book its heart and soul - even beyond Parker Industries, having a family is Peter Parker coming full circle from being the orphaned target of bullies to being happy, hearty and whole.

But it's not all about family breakfasts or taking care of family pets (although Annie's precocious musings about turtle dietary restrictions is adorable) - jumping off Secret Wars' original Renew Your Vows series, Mary Jane and Annie are quick to get in on the Spider-action as well. Similar to the family-oriented spin on Superman, Renew Your Vows has Peter tag-teaming with MJ and Annie in some very fun ways, ranging from MJ swinging in to save her hubby from a pack of Mole Man henchmen, or Annie executing a high-flying flip to catch a wayward pancake. They're great, fun characters that have associated with our hero, and seeing Peter Parker happy is, in many ways, contagious.

And that's not even discussing Ryan Stegman's artwork. This is some of the strongest work I've seen him do in years, with a particular cleanliness to his rendering that at times evokes an old-school Todd McFarlane energy but never at the cost of his character designs. This is so important to not just keeping Peter and MJ from appearing old, but to have Annie look like an actual kid - something that's so important to making this brand-new character actually likable. Stegman also excels with the dramatic moments in this book - whether it's a raging dinosaur on the loose, Peter and MJ sneaking a kiss in the darkness or Annie having an unfortunate accident with a web-shooter, there are tons of memorable visuals to this book. Sonia Oback also feels like the perfect colorist for Stegman's linework, giving the characters a nice depth and weight while still maintaining a nice sense of energy. The only downside is MJ and Annie's costumes are still a little less-than-iconic looking, especially when placed alongside Spidey's one-of-a-kind design - I'm not sure if these were his doing, but I'm hoping Stegman will have the opportunity to tinker with the outfits as the series progresses.

Meanwhile, the issue also has two back-up stories, one featuring Peter and Annie by Anthony Holden, followed by an MJ/Annie team-up by Kate Leth and Marguerite Sauvage. Holden's story is about as cute as it gets, given that Peter's sense of humor meshes well with Annie's precociousness - it's perhaps not a surprise that Spidey would be a trickster as a father just as much as a superhero, letting Annie play with a confused Sandman while he runs errands, or hiding the whole caper from Mary Jane. (And Holden's artwork is just adorable, reminding me a bit of a sketchier version of Mingjue Helen Chen.) Leth and Sauvage's backup featuring Mary Jane doesn't quite connect with me as much, in part because the story circles around the design of MJ's new Spider-suit without actually actually showing us the costume, never allowing Sauvage to try her hand with it. Additionally, Leth's story featuring a random attack by the Rhino doesn't seem to have a strong theme or direction, making that backup feel a little forgettable despite some strong art.

While many might view entertainment as a form of escapism, it's also a matter of relationships - both the relationships inside of the story, as well as the bonds formed between the characters and the readers themselves. Peter Parker is the kind of character that's easy to root for because he's easy to love, and watching this hard-luck hero get to make good on his personal life is something that inspires hope in all the imperfect Spider-Man readers in the world. If Conway and Stegman can continue their rock-solid work, Renew Your Vows is going to be an easy commitment for Spider-fans everywhere.

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MARY JANE vs. MOLE MAN's Minions In AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: RENEW YOUR VOWS #2 First Look

http://www.newsarama.com/31988-mary-jane-vs-mole-men-s-minions-in-amazing-spider-man-renew-your-vows-2-first-look.html

[Man of Steel]

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: RENEW YOUR VOWS #4
GERRY CONWAY (w) • RYAN STEGMAN (a/C)
VARIANT COVER BY Humberto Ramos
• It's family fun night at the Parker household!
• After their first outing as a Spider-Family, Peter and MJ want to have a nice relaxing night with Annie.
• So of course the Parker Luck dictates that Sandman has to crash the party!
32 PGS./Rated T ...$3.99

[Azrael]

Chissà..

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AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: RENEW YOUR VOWS 'Not Bound By the Weight of Prior Darkness'

http://www.newsarama.com/32225-amazing-spider-man-renew-your-vows-not-bound-by-the-weight-of-prior-darkness.html

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Preview: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: RENEW YOUR VOWS #2



http://www.cbr.com/amazing-spider-man-renew-your-vows-2-exclusive-preview/

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Preview: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: RENEW YOUR VOWS #3 (First Look)



http://www.cbr.com/amazing-spider-man-renew-your-vows-3-exclusive-preview/

[Azrael]

Renew Your Vows is so close to a flawlessly executed Spider-Man comic that it's almost frustrating to read because of that. The series is doing a tremendous job of hearkening back to a more classical Spidey era while still showing a willingness to be bold and try new things. In a lot of ways, it's the book Peter Parker deserved in the 21st Century, before stories like Sins Past and One More Day muddied the waters. Unfortunately, the decision to give Mary Jane a superhero makeover is tough to come to terms with. Writer Gerry Conway makes a valiant effort here, showcasing how different a hero MJ is compared to her husband and daughter. Even so, it's difficult to understand why this change was necessary when MJ has plenty to offer the series already. Not to mention that both her superhero name and costume are a little cringe-inducing. Poor costume design aside, Ryan Stegman really nails the '90s-inspired aesthetic while simultaneously rendering a very expressive and dynamic cast of characters. -Jesse

Final Score:

8.5/10

[Azrael]

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: RENEW YOUR VOWS #5
GERRY CONWAY (w) • Nathan Stockman (a)
COVER BY RYAN STEGMAN
VENOMIZED VARIANT COVER BY HUMBERTO RAMOS
It's family fun night at the Parker household! After their first outing as a Spider-Family, Peter and MJ want to have a nice relaxing night with Annie. So of course the Parker Luck dictates that Sandman has to crash the party!
32 PGS./Rated T ...$3.99

[Azrael]

Preview: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: RENEW YOUR VOWS #3



http://www.newsarama.com/32619-the-youngest-spider-girl-in-trouble-in-amazing-spider-man-renew-your-vows-3.html