Four issues in and this wild ride of a crossover continues to bring the chaos, heart, and claws. Spider-Man & Wolverine #4 delivers what fans of old-school comic storytelling crave — kinetic art, sharp writing, emotional punches, and just enough mystery to keep us flipping pages like mad.
This issue might just be my favorite since the debut — not because it resolves anything major, but because it doubles down on what this team-up series does best: throw our heroes into explosive situations across the globe, while peeling back emotional layers that remind us why we care about them in the first place.
OFFICIAL MARVEL COMICS DESCRIPTION:
Published
August 13, 2025
Writer
Marc Guggenheim
Penciller
Kaare Andrews
Cover Artist
Kaare Andrews
WORLDWIDE WEB! The ENEMY behind WOLVERINE and SPIDER-MAN’s trap has set BIGGER sights, including a worldwide hunt that will put our heroes – and any innocent person in their wake – in grave danger! With great power…will there also come impossibly deadly danger? And, after the opening salvo, can PETER ever trust LOGAN again? PLUS: An ALL-NEW villain brings the fight to our duo like never before!
PROS:
- A Visual Feast of 90s Nostalgia. Let’s start with the art. Kaare Andrews continues to serve up some of the most energetic, retro-inspired artwork I’ve seen in a long time. It feels like a love letter to the bold, gritty art of the 90s — my personal favorite comic book era. The thick lines, expressive faces, and raw action sequences are dripping with that arcade-game edge. You can practically hear the pixelated soundtrack behind some of these panels.
- The backdrops add even more flavor. From the dramatic landscapes of the Great Wall of China to the ancient streets of Rome, the globe-trotting visuals make this book feel like a full-on boss-level team-up game. It’s colorful, cinematic, and just the right amount of chaotic.
- The Return of Peter’s Sister Hits Hard. One of the emotional highlights? Peter’s sister is back — and it’s not just a cameo. Her return adds a major dose of emotional tension, especially since she’s still blaming Logan for their parents’ deaths. That lingering question — did Wolverine actually kill Peter’s parents? — continues to cast a shadow over every panel they share. And while we still don’t get a clear answer, the pain and resentment feel real. It’s a smart move. This isn’t just a buddy comedy — it’s a story about trust, guilt, and buried truths. And seeing how Peter tries to balance his growing teamwork with Logan while still dealing with this family trauma makes the stakes personal in the best way.
- A Battle for Superiority (Literally). Enter Doctor Octopus, and man, was that a welcome surprise. Watching him go toe-to-toe with both Wolverine and Spider-Man, just to prove he’s still the superior mind in the room? That’s a delicious nod to the Superior Spider-Man era. It’s both nostalgic and fresh — like Otto’s trying to claw back some relevance while still being a real threat. His scenes are fast and brutal, but also packed with personality. His arrogance, his strategy, even his one-liners — it all clicks, especially when he’s pitted against two of Marvel’s most stubborn heroes.
- A New Villain with Old-School Energy. We also get more time with the new villain, who continues to impress. This isn’t just some mustache-twirler. He’s calculated, menacing, and clearly trying to prove something beyond physical dominance. The way he talks about Wolverine and Spider-Man as “failures” — as animals — makes it clear he’s not just here to kill them. He’s here to break them. There’s a psychological edge here that’s been building, and I’m really curious to see what his true motive is. Is this about power? Philosophy? Revenge? Whatever it is, it’s working.
- Fast and Furious (Maybe Too Fast?) The pacing of this issue? Lightning fast. The transitions from city to city, fight to fight, emotion to emotion — it’s all a bit breathless. For the most part, that works. Wolverine and Spidey are both characters who thrive in chaotic energy, and this issue captures that perfectly.
CONS:
- That said, the one con I’ve gotta flag is the way the mystery around Wolverine and Peter’s parents is still being stretched out. I get the slow burn, but we’re four issues deep and still no real answers. The emotional payoff is there, but the story risks spinning its wheels if it keeps dancing around the big reveal for too long.
- Also, while the action is good, I would’ve loved more time with the Spider-Man & Wolverine vs. Doc Ock showdown. It felt like it ended just when it was starting to hit full speed.
FINAL GRADE: B+
Arcade Team-Up Energy. At this point, this comic doesn’t just read like a superhero book — it feels like a beat-’em-up team-up game from the 90s, and I mean that as a massive compliment. Each location feels like a new level. Each villain is a new mini-boss. Each issue is packed with style, attitude, and two hot-headed leads who don’t always get along, but fight like hell to survive. It’s fun. It’s wild. It’s comic book comfort food done right.
Spider-Man & Wolverine (2025) #4 is another fast, fiery entry in a series that just keeps throwing punches. With nostalgic art, sharp character moments, and enough emotional weight to keep the story grounded, this issue shows that there’s real depth behind the claws and quips.
The mystery of Peter’s parents is starting to overstay its welcome, but that’s a small complaint in an otherwise super-solid issue. If you’re a fan of 90s comics, arcade games, or just good old-fashioned superhero chaos, this is the team-up book you’ve been waiting for.
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