“Spider-Man soars thanks to an unconventional illustrator... Die-hard comics aficionados will appreciate getting tangled up in this diverting web.” —Kirkus
“Gatlin’s striking illustrations, carrying a nostalgic vibe of their own, present Ditko himself as a wiry, elusive figure. Back matter fills in a little detail about his time at and departure from Marvel... Spidey fans will no doubt be intrigued.” —Booklist
“Mixed media art blends both the cartoony style of newspaper comic strips with the more dynamic movement of superhero comics... this would make an easy sell to superhero fans, especially kids aspiring to work in the comic world biz.” —BCCB