The Amazing Spider-Man #700 Review

*WARNING:  SPOILERS AHEAD*

“Dying Wish:  Suicide Run”
Writer:  Dan Slott
Pencils:  Humberto Ramos
Inks:  Victor Olazaba
Colors:  Edgar Delgado

“Spider-Dreams”
Writer:  J.M. DeMatteis
Pencils:  Giuseppe Camuncoli
Inks:  Sal Buscema
Colors:  Antonio Fabela

“Date Night:  A Black Cat Storybook Adventure!”
Writer:  Jen Van Meter
Pencils:  Stephanie Buscema

The buildup is over.  No more hype.  Dan Slott can finally go into hiding, because The Amazing Spider-Man #700 is finally released.  The story of Doctor Octopus switching bodies with Spider-Man and the fallout is revealed.  Just who will be Spider-Man going into the Superior Spider-Man series in Marvel NOW!?

What I Liked

This was a long issue.  Marvel made sure to give readers their money’s worth with this story.  Humberto Ramos was once again on top of his game.  Ramos has to be one of my favorite Marvel artists right now.  Slott does a good job of putting Otto Octavius’ voice inside the body of Peter Parker.  Seeing Peter be dismissive and condescending was hilarious.  Ramos even adds some edge to Peter in his facial expressions.

As to how #700 ends, our hero Peter Parker, meets his end inside the dying body of Doctor Octopus.  Before Peter dies, Otto gets to see all of Peter’s memories flash before his eyes.  I liked that each flashback took place with Otto’s body taking the place of Peter’s.  Otto was overcome with all the losses that Peter has experienced in his life.  The sacrifices that Peter has encountered help to inspire Otto to carry on the Spider-Man mantle for Peter.  Except Otto will be a better Spider-Man…..a SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN!

What I Didn’t Like

With all the hype leading up to #700, speculation raged online as to who would be the Superior Spider-Man.  Would it be Ben Reilly, Miguel O’Hara from Spider-Man 2099?  In the end, the story held true and it is Doctor Octopus who will be Superior Spider-Man.  My guess was that it would be a combination of Peter and Otto’s brainwaves occupying the same body.  But it looks like Peter has passed away and is gone.  For now.  Because we all know this is not the last we will hear from Peter Parker.

This should last about a year I would guess.  My next guess is that residue of Peter’s brainwaves still exist in his body’s brain.  Eventually Peter’s consciousness will start to come to the surface and then a battle for control of the body will take place.

Majority of fans will be outraged with the outcome of The Amazing Spider-Man #700.  I’m more of the mindset to sit back and enjoy the new stories that can be told with Doctor Octopus running the show.  Since we all know this will not be a permanent thing, why not enjoy the story for what it is.

I am very interested in hearing your feedback, so make sure to leave your comments in the Comments section below.

This review is written in partnership with Pop Culture Network.  They can be found at their website http://www.popculturenetwork.com/

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  • DM

    Yeah, I think you’re right.
     
    “My next guess is that residue of Peter’s brainwaves still exist in his body’s brain.  Eventually Peter’s consciousness will start to come to the surface and then a battle for control of the body will take place.”
     
    It’ll be reminiscent of Heroes’ Sylar when Parkman compelled him to take on the good guy persona… and then Sylar’s world starts to slowly crumble from within. But the character evolved… so who knows… maybe Doc Ock/Parker will become a split personality until they find a new host for Doc Ock’s brainwaves… his brainwaves might even end up in the Doc Ock/Parker sired child with MJ, and thus allowing redemption and rebirth.

    That’s how I’d do it, anyway…

    • I like the Heroes reference.  I forgot that happened with Sylar and Parkman.  And I also see Doc Ock getting his own host body eventually.  Yet another supporting Spider-character to go along with Venom and Scarlet Spider.  

      Speaking of which, maybe Otto can get his brainwaves put into another cloned body from The Jackal.  Hmmmmmm…… 

  • eclectik relaxation

    Boooooooo lol

    So after ALL of that, nothing happened

    Peter Parker is still Spider Man MAN!

    Same body, Same face, Same Age, Same Memories, just a slight different brain
    His old brainwaves will battle back and he will be full again

    Boooooooooooooo

    Where’s Madame Web, she’ll fix this!

    Good review Dogg, Marvel should hire you STAT

  • Davenappy

    Finally read it, and I agree with you wholeheartedly.  It was interesting hearing Ock’s personality come through. 

    Excellent review!  

    Disappointed that MJ Watson doesn’t sense there is something different though.

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