Ultimate Comics Spider-Man by Brian Michael Bendis Vol. 1

Marvel Graphic Novel Review (10/10) “Masterpiece” Ultimate Comics Spider-Man by Brian Michael Bendis Vol. 1 (Collects Ultimate Comics Spider-Man 1-5 & Ultimate Comics Fallout #4) Writer: Brian Michael Bendis Artist: Sara Pichelli Synopsis (from Marvel): Miles Morales IS the new Spider-Man! What's the secret behind his powers, and how will he master them? What new and familiar enemies will rise to challenge this all-new Spider-Man? And will Miles live up to Peter Parker's legacy? Analysis: This is one of the best Spider-Man stories that I have read in a LONG time. I haven’t read a Spider-Man comic since Bendis’ launch of “Ultimate Spider-Man” (2000), which I considered a very good reboot, and I have to say that this is probably up there with me in terms of Spider-Man stories “Death of Gwen Stacy,” “The Clone Story Line,” and the “Death of Peter Parker.” In essence this is an expanded What If story, because it talks about what if another radioactive spider from Dr. Norman Osbourne’s laboratory bit another child from high risk neighborhood, but a what if story that also melds with the current Marvel Ultimates Universe. In this story though the student is NOT a high school student, but a middle school student and Bendis does a great job making the character of Miles Morales a believable middle schooler. Miles is overly sensitive, easily frightened, but very intelligent for a middle school student. What also makes this story more interesting is that Miles is a black character, and lives in a high risk neighborhood with crime, and lower living standards when compared to the sunny, white suburbs that Peter Parker grew up in. Thus it makes sense why Morales would be a sensitive kid, as he is constantly surrounded by risky situations, and to make matters worse, mutant registration and the decrying of meta-human activity is on the rise - putting a fearful child who discovers he has powers on a heightened edge. For the first time in a long time, it felt that a Spider-Man was at a big disadvantage and usually the best Spider-Man stories came about when Spider-Man felt like the underdog of the story. With Spider-Man being an official member of the Avengers as well as Slott’s run of “The Amazing Spider-Man” (2014) run where Peter Parker was the CEO of Parker Industries, it felt refreshing (and even reminiscent of Stan Lee/ Steve Ditko’s run of the original Amazing Spider-Man from the 60s) to see a Spider-Man was out of his element and in need of help and guidance. There are also plenty of interactions with heroes such as Captain America, Spider-Woman, and Nick Fury, to make this story feel like it is a part of the Ultimate universe, but at the same time I loved out how the main focus was on the character of Miles Morales and weight on his shoulders of taking on the mantel of Spider-Man. You can see that “Spider-Man: Homecoming’s” (2017) story and concept was also borrowing ideas from this graphic novel (Genke feels like the Ned of this universe). Truly a wonderful new addition to the Spider-Man mythos, as well as great read – by the way, I finished this graphic novel in one sitting, because it was THAT good.

Great bold move by Marvel and Bendis. Great story with awesome dialogues as always. The actions could have been better but it is an origin (new one :p) anyway. I love Peter Parker a lot as Spiderman but this new Miles Morales character is intriguing and awesome in his own way. The character doesn't fall right under the shadows of Peter Parker even though it's really hard to do. Great job Bendis and Marvel! Looking forward to see how the future of this series go!

The issue came protected fully by a carboard casing. It was also delivered in an hard envelope cover. I was very happy with the protection of the comic. The comic itself is sealed in an outer wrapping from Marvel making it a great collectible never being opened or read. I am very pleased with the product and wouldnt think think twice about purchasing with this seller in the future. As for the comic itself I have read all of this series up to date and am quite impressed with the new character. If you are hesitant to read this series dont be. Although it is a new spider-man,and most fans are nestalgic to Peter Parker, Miles Morales is easily likable and offers a whole new set of abilities and personality. It is a great series I cant wait for the next issue. Thank you very much I am very excited to add this to my collection!

After killing off Ultimate Peter Parker, Marvel introduced Miles Morales back in 2011. People had mixed reactions at first, and if I'm being honest, so did I. But Miles has ended up growing on me, and this isn't one of those cases where the replacement character is basically just a clone of the original. Miles has his own strengths and personal issues to work through. Art, dialogue and overall story are fantastic. Only thing that keeps the book from being amazing is the overtly chummy view of charter schools. May seem a weird thing to get hung up on, but I have a problem with them. Other than that, it's a great book. I encourage you to try it out.

I myself being a long time Spiderman fan was very angry at the idea of Marvel ultimate line killing off Peter Parker and replacing the Spiderman mantle with this Miles Morales kid. Nothing to do with his ethnicity as I myself am Puerto Rican which is half the characters nationality. Boy was I shocked when reading these first six issues. Not only does this throw the entire universe for a loop but I absolutely love this kid. I hope this series goes on forever and eventually spins off a cartoon and who knows maybe even a movie. The story is fantastic and after purchasing the second graphic novel. I now own every individual issue to date. The artwork will blow you away as well. Sara Picelli is a Marvel - Pun Intended. The seller delivered in record time and the book was very well protected. Thanks again

Great comic. My son and I started reading these after watching Into the Spiderverse on Netflix. Very well written and drawn. We are slowly working our way through the series (he is three, so we usually read in chunks of four pages or so).

though the arrival of the new "spider man" brought forth both wanted and unwanted attention to me this volume was nothing but amazing the art the enrichment of every single page filled with nothing but wonders...this new chapter in the spider man universe is a must see and have...though many believe this is just a phase and that somehow peter parker shall return but if that causes to be true marvel would have lost a fan... i say to all spider man fans at the very least give miles morales a chance u shall not regret it... i know i didnt :)

Miles introduction begins a new chapter of our story. Ultimate Comics Spider-Man is a good starter for new readers and a fantastic continuation of the story at large. Bendis pulls the story together wonderfully, crafting the perfect amount of ethos around Miles to make the character endearing. One of my new favorites, and definitely worth a read.

I finally got the chance to read Miles Morales debut solo run as Spider-Man and it has not disappointed so far. Volume 1 is so good, I've already ordered Vol. 2!! Having never read a Spider-Man comic before, I feel I am not entirely best placed to offer comparisons to earlier offerings in the Spider-Verse, but I can compare it and critique it against comics I've read in other properties, such as X-Men, Deadpool/Cable, Snowpiercer and Heroes. The first thing that really impresses me is the artwork, it is genuinely unlike anything I've seen in my comic reading, and one thing that particularly stands out is Pichelli's use of characters eyes and facial expressions to really pull the reader in. Now, generally I find myself paying attention to the visual art of a comic, sometimes I can be reading a below par story/dialogue but still appreciate the artwork (see some Deadpool/Cable early issues), but this book has not only sublime visual depth but also an engaging and gripping plot. As introductions to superheroes go, it is simply wonderful. Mile's first appears briefly in Ultimate Comics Fallout, but when he then gets a full introduction to us in this book, we meet him with his family (mum and dad, plus a mysterious uncle), his friends (Ganke in particular is my new fave secondary character) and we get some Director Fury thrown in there too. As a 28 year old man, I find myself confused as to why I relate to where Mile's is at in his life and why I'm so excited to read this teenagers tales in high school and as a young hero. It's a little different to my usual comic reading habits to tell you the truth but as I alluded to earlier it has been a pleasant surprise. In the past I have steered clear of Spider-Man comics, because my impression is it's predominantly focused on high school and a teenager flying round wisecracking and defeating animal based villains, and it has never appealed to me in terms of reading (movies is different). What I'd heard about Miles Morales over the years, meant it was very intriguing to me and its groundbreaking place in comics history lead me to finally get round to reading it. It is in no way 'teenage' or 'childish', by my reckoning (and in agreement with the blurb on the back of the book) it can appeal to all ages and either regular comics readers or newcomers. It's a must read!!

Dans quelques mois, le personnage de Spider-Man fêtera ses 50 ans. Un âge qui le place loin de l'adolescence et même de ce que d'aucuns appellent l'"adulescence". Même si l'Araignée est restée relativement jeune dans la série classique ("Amazing Spider-Man"), une telle longue histoire peut intimider les jeunes nouveaux lecteurs : "par où commencer ?", etc. D'où l'idée de Marvel, il y a déjà plus de 10 ans, de lancer un univers "Ultimate" qui proposait à une nouvelle génération de lecteurs les principaux héros de Marvel Comics, mais remis au goût du jour, et en repartant à zéro. Brian M. Bendis pour les histoires et dialogues et Mark Bagley pour les dessins ont été les principaux artisans de la série "Ultimate Spider-Man", présentant un nouveau Peter Parker dans des aventures finalement assez proches de celles des débuts du Spider-Man du Silver Age. En 2008, un crossover cataclysmique a "fait le ménage" dans l'univers "ultimate". Spider-Man/Peter Parker, toujours écrit par Bendis mais alors dessiné par Immonen, a réchappé à la catastrophe. Une nouvelle série, "Ultimate Comics Spider-Man", a pris la suite dans ce nouveau "status quo", pour quelques numéros seulement, avec principalement Lafuente aux dessins. Mais Spider-Parker a dû finalement mener le combat de sa vie, bouclant la boucle avec le Bouffon. Spider-Man est mort ? Vive Spider-Man ! Car, hélàs, dans les laboratoires de Norman Osborn, les araignées trafiquées génétiquement ne manquent pas ! Bendis est toujours au scénario et aux dessins, c'est Sara Pichelli, probablement la meilleure du lot de dessinateurs italiens avec lesquels Marvel travaille en ce moment, pour ne pas dire l'un(e) des meilleur(e)s dessinateurs (-trices) de la Maison des Idées en 2011-2012. Ce hard cover reprend les 5 premiers comic books de la nouvelle série "Ultimate Comics Spider-Man", et présente les origines du nouveau Spider-Man, le jeune Miles Morales : comment il a récupéré ses pouvoirs (qui, au passage, ne sont pas exactement les mêmes que ceux de Parker), comment il s'en sert les toutes premières fois, comment il gère cette nouvelle situation avec sa famille, ses copains, comment il apprend que "à grands pouvoirs, grandes responsabilités", comment Nick Fury prend contact avec lui etc. Tout cela est excellement écrit et dessiné. Il va être difficile d'attendre la suite ! C'était l'effet escompté...

『アルティメットスパイダーマン』で主人公ピーター・パーカーが死んでしまう話を思い出した. 聞いた話によるとちゃんと「アルティメット」版は継続している。二代目登場との事 読んでみたら本当であった。とにかく大幅なテコ入れであった！ 『２代目・黒人少年マイルスがふとした事でピーター・パーカーと同じ能力を手に入れた！』 原因はオズボーン社の関連施設で秘密裏に研究している特殊クモに噛まれたことだった！？ 結局能力の会得に関しては初代と同じか。 初代スパイダーマンことピーター・パーカーが殉死。 マイルスがスパイダーパワーを使いこなして自ら新たなるスパイダーマンになること決意。 街をパトロールする中「あなた何者なの！？」とスパイダーガールがやってくる。 さらにアルティメット・アベンジャーズがやってきて捕まってしまい尋問を受ける中、エレクトロの暴動が発生。 新スパイダーマンもアベンジャーズに加わり出動！？ 続きが正直読みたい。 他にも色々気になるシーンがあった。 マイルスがクモに噛まれるキッカケを造ったのはマイルスの家族！？ 父親とおもわれる人物がオズボーンの研究施設に忍び込み資料と偶然、能力を授けた特殊クモも持ち帰ってきた。 黒ラインと紫マスクのデザインからして「アルティメット・スポイラー」といった処かもしれない。

The beginning of Miles Morales and the passing of the Ultimate Spider-Man torch is very well done in a way that only Brian Michael Bendis can deliver. This origin story is very well paced letting you learn who Miles really is and helping you get to know him before he gets bad guys dumped all over him. The first four issues is all about taking the time to introduce our new hero into the roll he must now fill. By the end of the action packed fifth issue you'll agree that he has earned his costume. Just so you know this is not just some black Peter Parker. Miles has an entirely different life and has his own challenges dealing with his new double life that I can tell will keep this series fresh and not just giving us the same thing we had for the past eleven years with Peter. With fantastic art that reminds me of Mark Bagley's, Sara Pichelli was definitely the right choice to start this series off with. I really am looking forward to seeing Miles deal with his new found responsibilities and cannot wait for volume 2 come out.

Miles Morales is a great addition to the Spider-man mythos