Close Menu
  • Login
  • Support Us
  • Newsletter
  • News
  • Features
  • Interviews
  • Reviews
    • Video Games
      • Previews
      • PC
      • PS5
      • Xbox Series X/S
      • Nintendo Switch
      • Xbox One
      • PS4
      • Tabletop
    • Film
    • TV
    • Anime
    • Comics
      • BOOM! Studios
      • Dark Horse Comics
      • DC Comics
      • IDW Publishing
      • Image Comics
      • Indie Comics
      • Marvel Comics
      • Oni-Lion Forge
      • Valiant Comics
      • Vault Comics
  • Podcast
  • More
    • Event Coverage
    • BWT Recommends
    • RSS Feeds
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
Support Us
But Why Tho?
RSS Facebook X (Twitter) YouTube
Trending:
  • Features
    EA Sports Madden NFL 26 Head Coach But Why Tho 5

    Dear EA Sports, Why Can’t I Make A Hot Coach?

    08/14/2025
    Blade in Marvel Rivals Season 3.5

    Blade Can Shut Down The Other Team In Marvel Rivals Season 3.5 If You Know How

    08/08/2025
    John Cena and Cody Rhodes during Summerslam 2025

    The SummerSlam 2025 Main Event Was A Fever Dream We All Needed

    08/08/2025
    Street Fighter 6 Sagat

    Sagat Brings Depth And Approachability To ‘Street Fighter 6’

    08/07/2025
    Battlefield 6 Classes - Support trailer image

    Battlefield 6 Really Wants You To Play Support (But Knows You Won’t)

    07/31/2025
  • Indie Games
  • K-Dramas
  • Netflix
  • Apple TV+
But Why Tho?
Home » Marvel Comics » REVIEW: ‘Miles Morales: Spider-Man,’ Issue #13

REVIEW: ‘Miles Morales: Spider-Man,’ Issue #13

William TuckerBy William Tucker12/13/20235 Mins Read
Miles Morales: Spider-Man #13
Share
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Reddit WhatsApp Email

Miles Morales: Spider-Man #13 is published by Marvel Comics, written by Cody Ziglar, art by Federico Vicentini, colors by Bryan Valenza and letters by Core Petit. This is part of the Gang War crossover. The Gang War stretches to Brooklyn, giving Miles the opportunity the try out his new powers.

The first Gang War tie-in outside of Amazing Spider-Man to be part of an ongoing story, it’s interesting to see how Ziglar integrates the crossover into storylines currently happening in Miles’ run. It is seamless to pick up this book and follow what has been happening in both regards. A flashback highlights how Miles is being trained by both Misty Knight and Colleen Wing, and the opening discusses the confrontation that he had with Spider-Man inside a therapist’s office. The therapy session is a great start as it adds an emotional layer to the book whilst also reminding readers of the friction between Miles and Peter. The training session demonstrates many of the features that separate Miles from his counterparts, whilst also implementing the Daughters of the Dragon into the story, where they will become important later.

Get BWT in your inbox!

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and get the latest and greated in entertainment coverage.
Click Here

Get BWT in your inbox!

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and get the latest and greated in entertainment coverage.
Click Here

From there comes the rapid pacing of the rest of the book, throwing Miles into what is perhaps the least known conflict in Gang War. This quickly turns into one of the most exciting and funniest conflicts too, as Spider-Man faces Bumbler and Frost Pharoah. The frantic energy that this series does so well has certainly not cooled off, even with the snow. There is a constant escalation that renders this side of the conflict ridiculous but never looses the sense of fun. Even with the corny concepts of the villains, there is always peril, and a reminder that regular people are getting hurt. The ending is loud and somewhat unsurprising, but there is a much bigger set of problems just around the corner that are unexpected and suggest that this issue was the story on training wheels.

This issue features many of the best parts of Miles’ character, especially how he is being written by Ziglar. For one, he is starting to be more open, thanks to the therapy and Misty Knight. He is also growing, able to take on threats on his own due to the more refined training. But that doesn’t make him exempt from still needing help. His dialogue is also much more fun than Peter’s in Amazing Spider-Man. It’s free-flowing, funny and light, with the opportunity to get heavier if it needs to be. Misty and Colleen are a great supporting cast for Miles. They are making him a better fighter without destroying him as a person either. The villains seem like D-listers, but one of them has brought an upgrade which puts much more danger and excitement into the story. Their dialogue is hilarious as it insinuates just how out of their depth they are, even with the added tech.

The art is incredibly enjoyable and filled with movement and chaos with the panels matching Miles’ speed. As he whips across the city and into a fight, the whole comic bursts into life. It’s blurry and things don’t always make sense, but it’s some of the best examples of just how fast a Spider is, especially Miles. Morales is also using the electric sword and his other unique powers, with Vicentini excelling at utilising it in conjunction with the webs and the wall-crawling. The training session is engaging as it has a different style. The motion lines are still there, but there is less texture to the background and even the faces are unique. This demonstrates the artist’s ability to adapt and change how the comic looks to fit the situation.

The colors are terrific, just as exhilarating as the lineart. There is so much intensity to what’s going on that the colors become the defining method of keeping track of the characters. Alongside that, they are incredibly vibrant, with the energy crackling off the page. The colors are much fainter in the flashback, making it clear that it is set in a different point in time. The lettering is very clear, which is crucial in such a comic that is so manic in order to stay cohesive.

Miles Morales: Spider-Man #13 is endlessly energetic. It covers a lot of ground quickly and efficiently. Miles is a huge figure in Gang War, but his individual struggles and plotlines aren’t ignored either. The balancing of both of these elements is fantastic. With the same creative team in this issue, it has simply felt like an extension of his regular series, as opposed to it being invaded and overturned. It’s woven into the fabric of Miles’ storytelling better than any of the tie-ins so far, and illustrated by one of the most electric art teams.

Miles Morales: Spider-Man #13 is available where comics are sold.

Miles Morales: Spider-Man #13
5

TL;DR

Miles Morales: Spider-Man #13 is endlessly energetic. It covers a lot of ground quickly and efficiently. Miles is a huge figure in Gang War, but his individual struggles and plotlines aren’t ignored either. The balancing of both of these elements is fantastic.

  • Read Now on ComiXology with Our Affiliate Link

Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Email
Previous Article‘Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown’ Is An Early GOTY Contender
Next Article REVIEW: ‘Wonka’ Is A Mostly Feel-Good Visual Splendor
William Tucker

William is a screenwriter with a love of comics and movies. Once referred to Wuthering Heights as "the one with the Rabbits."

Related Posts

Cover art for Fantastic Four Issue 2

REVIEW: ‘Fantastic Four’ Issue 2

08/13/2025
Cover art of Predator Kills The Marvel Universe Issue 1

REVIEW: ‘Predator Kills the Marvel Universe’ Issue 1

08/13/2025
Cover art of Ultimate Spider-Man Incursion Issue 3

REVIEW: ‘Ultimate Spider-Man: Incursion’ Issue 3

08/13/2025
cover art for Uncanny X-Men Issue 19

REVIEW: ‘Uncanny X-Men’ Issue 19

08/06/2025
Cover art for One World Under Doom Issue 6

REVIEW: ‘One World Under Doom’ Issue 6

08/06/2025
Cover art for Ultimates Issue 14

REVIEW: ‘Ultimates’ Issue 14

07/30/2025

Get BWT in your inbox!

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and get the latest and greated in entertainment coverage.
Click Here
TRENDING POSTS
Still from Shin Godzilla
8.5
Film

REVIEW: ‘Shin Godzilla’ Is More Relevant Than Ever

By Sarah Musnicky08/16/2025Updated:08/17/2025

It is understandable how Shin Godzilla succeeded at the box office nearly a decade ago. The strength of its story still stands today.

Botanical Bliss Update Palia But Why Tho 5 News

Palia’s New Botanical Bliss Update Brings New Flora, Decorations, And Quest Mechanic

By Matt Donahue08/18/2025Updated:08/18/2025

The Botanical Bliss update adds new event, more plushes, and a host of quality-of-life improvements and more to celebrate 2 years of Palia.

BOOTS Netflix First Look promotional images News

First Look at Coming-of-Age Story BOOTS, Coming to Netflix This October

By But Why Tho?08/17/2025

Netflix is reporting for duty this fall with the new eight-episode series BOOTS, a comedic drama starring Miles Heizer and Vera Farmiga

Nuestra Magia Secret Lair Art Interviews

EXCLUSIVE: How The ‘Nuestra Magia’ Secret Lair Found Its Identity And Raised Over $1M

By Kate Sánchez08/15/2025Updated:08/15/2025

We spoke with Ovidio Cartagena about Magic: The Gathering’s Nuestra Magia Secret Lair drop, its impact, and the real treasure within.

But Why Tho?
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest RSS YouTube Twitch
  • CONTACT US
  • ABOUT US
  • PRIVACY POLICY
  • SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER
  • Review Score Guide
Sometimes we include links to online retail stores. If you click on one and make a purchase we may receive a small contribution.
Written Content is Copyright © 2025 But Why Tho? A Geek Community

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

But Why Tho Logo

Support Us!

We're able to keep making content thanks to readers like YOU!
Support independent media today with
Click Here