Rating: 5/5
This is the second time I've read Spider-Man Blue and it was better than the first. I think I was a little less critical about some elements, particularly the villains. The art is reminiscent of older comic styles, which doesn't always appeal to me. It worked pretty well in this context.
The book is basically a retelling of how Peter Parker and Gwen Stacy fell in love. I love the way the story is told. Peter Parker is recording the story of how he and Gwen met, but he is speaking directly to her. This is done years afterward, so there is a tinge of nostalgia that feels appropriate. There are points where he rewinds, records something multiple times, or just doesn't know what to say. Those elements make it feel more natural.
This book introduces a lot of classic Spider-Man characters without being overwhelming. It feels like it was created to help bring on new readers. It sets things up for further reading really well. Even though it doesn't tell the whole story, it is a powerful book. Peter Parker's life is full of tragedies, but the loss of Gwen might be the biggest one of all.
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