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Ultimate Spider-Man (2024)
Ultimate Spider-Man, Vol. 1: Married With Children
The most surprising Spider-Man story of the 21st century! Visionary writer Jonathan Hickman (HOUSE OF X/POWERS OF X) and acclaimed artist Marco Checchetto (DAREDEVIL) unite for a bold new take on Spider-Man at the dawn of the reimagined Ultimate Universe! After the events of ULTIMATE INVASION, the world needs a hero. Step forward, Peter Parker! But this is an older, wiser web-slinger - one who balances his costumed duties with his responsibilities as a husband and a father. That's right, Peter and Mary Jane are married with kids! The stakes have never been higher - and as Spider-Man faces his first super villain, J. Jonah Jameson's quest to uncover who's really pulling the strings of this new Ultimate Universe leads to a shocking revelation! Plus: New York City welcomes its newest hero…the Green Goblin! But who's behind the mask? And what does the Goblin know of the true status of the world in which he lives? Collecting ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN (2024) #1-6.
160 pages, Paperback
First published September 10, 2024
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Jonathan Hickman
1,192 books1,910 followersJonathan Hickman is an American comic book writer and artist. He is known for creating the Image Comics series The Nightly News, The Manhattan Projects and East of West, as well as working on Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four, FF, and S.H.I.E.L.D. titles. In 2012, Hickman ended his run on the Fantastic Four titles to write The Avengers and The New Avengers, as part the "Marvel NOW!" relaunch. In 2013, Hickman wrote a six-part miniseries, Infinity, plus Avengers tie-ins for Marvel Comics. In 2015, he wrote the crossover event Secret Wars. - Wikipedia
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December 17, 2024
Spider-Dad.
Marvel's new Ultimate Universe is probably the first thing they've done in a while that's really piqued my interest.
Plus, I love Spider-Man, especially when he's with MJ, so this seemed like it would be a win-win for me.
And it was!
This has a good group of characters in an interesting What If situation that has kind of taken all of Peter's main group (Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn, Uncle Ben, J. Jonah Jameson) and recast them all in a new light.
So if you read Ultimate Invasion, then you're up to date on what Maker did to futz with this new version of the Ultimate universe. <--it is important to note that this is NOT the old Ultimate Universe that has somehow come back.
This Peter works for the Daily Bugle and everything is somewhat familiar to us but everything has a different flavor and I really dug it.
I think most fans of the Spiderverse will find a lot to love with this particular Parker.
Recommended.
Marvel's new Ultimate Universe is probably the first thing they've done in a while that's really piqued my interest.
Plus, I love Spider-Man, especially when he's with MJ, so this seemed like it would be a win-win for me.
And it was!
This has a good group of characters in an interesting What If situation that has kind of taken all of Peter's main group (Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn, Uncle Ben, J. Jonah Jameson) and recast them all in a new light.
So if you read Ultimate Invasion, then you're up to date on what Maker did to futz with this new version of the Ultimate universe. <--it is important to note that this is NOT the old Ultimate Universe that has somehow come back.
This Peter works for the Daily Bugle and everything is somewhat familiar to us but everything has a different flavor and I really dug it.
I think most fans of the Spiderverse will find a lot to love with this particular Parker.
Recommended.
February 23, 2025
I love this book. I stopped collecting the Amazing Spider-man (after Spider-man/Peter Parker being my favourite comic character for years). This is Peter Parker as he should have been. Mature, a family man, being responsible and having a support system.
Peter Parker has a family and a job he works hard at, but something is missing. The world is different than it should be. There are no heroes. However, Peter is given a chance to change that. With his life in order and so much to lose, does he want to accept the power or the responsibility? Also, who is the other mystery man causing mayhem? For anyone who criticises the importance of Peter and MJ as husband and wife, they need to read this book.
This other thing I like about this book is that Peter is on a learning curve. This is not a 30+ year old Peter who has been fighting super villains since he was 15 years old. He needs to learn not just his powers, what he is fighting for, but how to fight. The nervousness, nieve belief that everyone is a nice person like him but his ability to not give up even when he is beaten up are what have always made Spider-man great. The book finishes with a thumbnail varient covers gallery.
Peter Parker has a family and a job he works hard at, but something is missing. The world is different than it should be. There are no heroes. However, Peter is given a chance to change that. With his life in order and so much to lose, does he want to accept the power or the responsibility? Also, who is the other mystery man causing mayhem? For anyone who criticises the importance of Peter and MJ as husband and wife, they need to read this book.
This other thing I like about this book is that Peter is on a learning curve. This is not a 30+ year old Peter who has been fighting super villains since he was 15 years old. He needs to learn not just his powers, what he is fighting for, but how to fight. The nervousness, nieve belief that everyone is a nice person like him but his ability to not give up even when he is beaten up are what have always made Spider-man great. The book finishes with a thumbnail varient covers gallery.
August 2, 2024
A fantastic retelling of a classic hero that blends the essence of the character with a twist in scenery. It brushes old ideas and characters over with a fresh coat of paint and keeps it fresh for old timers that have relived the exact same story countless times.
January 14, 2025
8.5/10
If someone asked me: "What a new Spider-Man series should be about?" I would give this concept as an answer. A bit older Peter, happily married to MJ. So i was very excited when this was announced. I holdy my enthusiasm, because i knew it would all come to the execution. I'm very happy because the creative team did an excellent job.
The story progresses smoothly and the character developmen feels natural. There isn't a ton of action, but i didn't mind that at all. I'm pretty sure there is a lot of that coming soon.
Checceto to no one's suprise, nails it.
If someone asked me: "What a new Spider-Man series should be about?" I would give this concept as an answer. A bit older Peter, happily married to MJ. So i was very excited when this was announced. I holdy my enthusiasm, because i knew it would all come to the execution. I'm very happy because the creative team did an excellent job.
The story progresses smoothly and the character developmen feels natural. There isn't a ton of action, but i didn't mind that at all. I'm pretty sure there is a lot of that coming soon.
Checceto to no one's suprise, nails it.
January 12, 2024
Won't lie: I read this because everyone else was doing it but it actually blew me away.
It's a perfect reset, bringing fresh life to an old, familiar character. I loved the re-do and I'm so curious where it's gonna go.
Artwork is fantastic and I feel like this issue really lived up to the hype.
It's a perfect reset, bringing fresh life to an old, familiar character. I loved the re-do and I'm so curious where it's gonna go.
Artwork is fantastic and I feel like this issue really lived up to the hype.
April 10, 2025
What the hell did I just read
January 11, 2024
My 2024-Read list begins with the very first Ultimate Spider-Man issue by Jonathan Hickman from the very first beginning of Marvel's brand new ovenfresh Ultimate Universe! Hickman's usual masterful writing and Marco Checchetto's usual breathtaking dazzling illustrations make for an absolute BRILLIANT starting, a refreshing unique set up.
A middle aged bearded Peter Parker is married to MJ (Thank God!) with two kids, who because of some mysterious shenanigans by a villain 20 years ago never got bitten by that radioactive spider, and never became Spider-Man. Same thing happened to all the other supposed superheroes of the world who never got their powers as well, and today its a world without superheroes. But great evils are lurking both in the shadows (The Maker, a new Green Goblin) and light (Kingpin). A teenaged Tony Stark Iron Man is trying to turn the tide and bring back the superheroes (with their fated superpowers) in this world. Now Peter Parker has finally gotten that fateful radioactive spider on his hand. And everything is about to change, and going to get faar more interesting!
Ever since I have learned that my most favorite Ultimate Spider-Man (by Brian Michael Bendis, 2000-2015 run) is returning with a new series, I hoped the old series and the old Ultimate Universe would return with my favorite characters... unfortunately that didn't happen. Its a new world, a new Ultimate Universe, and a new Ultimate Spider-Man with new characters. But if this is the way it had to go, I am so very glad its on as capable hands as Hickman and Chicchetto, and the road ahead is looking so very promising.
A middle aged bearded Peter Parker is married to MJ (Thank God!) with two kids, who because of some mysterious shenanigans by a villain 20 years ago never got bitten by that radioactive spider, and never became Spider-Man. Same thing happened to all the other supposed superheroes of the world who never got their powers as well, and today its a world without superheroes. But great evils are lurking both in the shadows (The Maker, a new Green Goblin) and light (Kingpin). A teenaged Tony Stark Iron Man is trying to turn the tide and bring back the superheroes (with their fated superpowers) in this world. Now Peter Parker has finally gotten that fateful radioactive spider on his hand. And everything is about to change, and going to get faar more interesting!
Ever since I have learned that my most favorite Ultimate Spider-Man (by Brian Michael Bendis, 2000-2015 run) is returning with a new series, I hoped the old series and the old Ultimate Universe would return with my favorite characters... unfortunately that didn't happen. Its a new world, a new Ultimate Universe, and a new Ultimate Spider-Man with new characters. But if this is the way it had to go, I am so very glad its on as capable hands as Hickman and Chicchetto, and the road ahead is looking so very promising.
October 13, 2024
Jonathan Hickman's Ultimate universe reboot had a mixed start, but his continuation by focusing on Peter Parker is just plain excellent.
It's like the opposition of most Spider-Man stories, he's an adult with kids and it totally works.
Not only that, the action is slow-building with a cerebral take on the iconic Marvel hero. It's always been about the cast of characters with him, and works ever better as a family man.
It is Hickman, so there's a secret conspiracy looming the while time. Makes for Kingpin being a good initial villain.
I miss Peter being married to Mary Jane, so this is especially for my generation. The Uncle Ben as journalist is an intriguing subplot, as is the growing relationship with Harry Osborne. I anxiously await reading more
It's like the opposition of most Spider-Man stories, he's an adult with kids and it totally works.
Not only that, the action is slow-building with a cerebral take on the iconic Marvel hero. It's always been about the cast of characters with him, and works ever better as a family man.
It is Hickman, so there's a secret conspiracy looming the while time. Makes for Kingpin being a good initial villain.
I miss Peter being married to Mary Jane, so this is especially for my generation. The Uncle Ben as journalist is an intriguing subplot, as is the growing relationship with Harry Osborne. I anxiously await reading more
June 24, 2024
Great concept with Peter Parker actually getting the chance to be older, married to MJ with children. The first couple issues are solid, but I found it quickly recedes into typical superhero antics. Kingpin is in charge of NYC, the Green Goblin is trying to stop him. I would have liked more time with the two fellas working on the newspaper and seeing Peter with his kids.
January 11, 2024
A pretty easy read of a Spider-Man story where the rules have all been flipped upside down. I haven’t been an expert on the Maker’s shenanigans regarding the creation of this new Ultimate universe but it really doesn’t matter because that information is conveyed to you really digestibly. I’m not really one of those people who moans all the time about Peter needing to be with Mary Jane, but of course I recognize that what works, works. And in this story it’s clear from the get-go that this is what works. I know a decent amount about Jonathan Hickman’s work, but I’ve never been the most active reader of his stuff. I still haven’t finished East of West, still never actually started his seminal House of X/Powers of X X-Men stuff despite always wanting to, hell I still haven’t finished watching ComicsExplained’s in-depth breakdown of Hickman’s “Avengers/New Avengers” epic saga(but pretty sure that vid is also like 6-7 hours? Like be frrrr) But anyways, I feel like I can still say that this is peak Hickman, and it’s peak Spider-Man. It’s a new status quo, a reinvigorating new take on the wallcrawler, and a new universe ultimately ripe with endless opportunities, but most if not all, it’s just a fun Spider-Man story. Great start, and I know I’m going to be reading more.
October 27, 2024
In 2000, Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Bagley created Ultimate Spider-Man, which modernised the life of Peter Parker, who tried to balance high school, work duties at the Daily Bugle and be a superhero with spider-like powers. Published alongside Marvel’s mainstream continuity of The Amazing Spider-Man that has been in publication since 1963, not only did the comic reignited readers’ interest in the web-slinger, but launched an alternate universe that put new spins to long-running Marvel characters, as well as introducing whole new creations like Miles Morales. Although the Ultimate Universe would go on for fifteen years, Marvel revives the imprint with a new paint job.
Beginning last year with the four-issue limited series Ultimate Invasion by Jonathan Hickman and Bryan Hitch, this year spawned the Ultimate Universe with a number of ongoing titles including Ultimate Spider-Man, written by Hickman and art by Marco Checchetto. But instead of focusing on a teenage Peter Parker getting bitten by a radioactive spider and how he learns to become a hero, this series centres an older Peter who becomes Spider-Man for the first time later in life, already a father of two children and married to Mary Jane Watson.
When Stan Lee and Steve Ditko created the creator in 1962, the latter always felt that the essence of Peter Parker was that he was a high school character, and no doubt many have symbolised the spider-like powers as a form of puberty. Fans loved Spider-Man because they can identify with the everyday problems that young Peter Parker is going through. However, by presenting the superhero origin story as a way of going through a midlife crisis adds a new and clever perspective to Peter, who is happily married and has two loving children, but he feels that something is missing in his life. And unlike the mainline continuity where great power is thrust upon Peter, when he is given the choice to get bitten by a radioactive spider, and along with the helpful advice from his loved ones, he takes it.
While this first volume functions as its own narrative, it does reference the events of Ultimate Invasion as twenty years ago, The Maker secretly manipulated this universe to make it one without any superheroes and thus he and his council can control the way things are within shadows. Known for his grand sci-fi worldbuilding as seen in his Fantastic Four run and the Krakoan Age which relaunched the X-Men in 2019, Hickman does some worldbuilding here, though this is perhaps his most down-to-Earth Marvel title in a long time.
Considering that Marvel has always tried to present its fictional main universe as our own with the addition of superheroes, the original Ultimate Universe took it a step-forward with The Ultimates by Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch deliberately taking place during George Bush’s administration. In the first issue of Ultimate Spider-Man, the events of Ultimate Invasion are referred to when characters attend a place that resembles the New York 9/11 memorial, which is where we find out that May Parker and Norman Osborn are victims of the tragedy from two decades ago. This story is about a New York that is still recovering from a tragedy where villains like Wilson Fisk has a higher power, whilst others are trying to retaliate this greater evil by various means.
Whilst you have plenty of Easter eggs that showcase how different this universe is from the main continuity, this is first and foremost a Spider-Man story, albeit one that takes interesting liberties. Not only do you have Peter being a family man, but his uncle Ben still alive and has a great dynamic with J. Jonah Jameson, both of whom serve as a mentor to Peter, as well as having their own subplot about their crusade against Wilson Fisk. With Marco Checchetto drawing the book – though David Messina draws issues #4 and #5 – the action is there and spectacular, but this is a slow-burner that really showcases how Peter works his way of being a hero, often to hilarious effect, as well as how certain members of his family feel about his new persona. A section of long-time Spidey fans has always embraced the relationship between Peter and MJ, which is evident here, but you also the benefit of two adorable children, each with their own quirks and hopefully they will get more to do in subsequent issues.
In recent years, Amazing Spider-Man has not been great with numerous creators like Nick Spencer and Zeb Wells just not knowing what to do with Peter Parker. But upon reading the first six issues of Ultimate Spider-Man, Hickman and Checchetto are doing the fresh things with the Spidey mythos without losing the essence of what makes that character special. As much as I’m curious about what new spins of iconic Marvel characters will be, it’ll be interesting to see where Hickman goes with this ongoing narrative that could go anywhere, which is the best thing to do when you’re somewhat rebooting a well-known comic book property.
Beginning last year with the four-issue limited series Ultimate Invasion by Jonathan Hickman and Bryan Hitch, this year spawned the Ultimate Universe with a number of ongoing titles including Ultimate Spider-Man, written by Hickman and art by Marco Checchetto. But instead of focusing on a teenage Peter Parker getting bitten by a radioactive spider and how he learns to become a hero, this series centres an older Peter who becomes Spider-Man for the first time later in life, already a father of two children and married to Mary Jane Watson.
When Stan Lee and Steve Ditko created the creator in 1962, the latter always felt that the essence of Peter Parker was that he was a high school character, and no doubt many have symbolised the spider-like powers as a form of puberty. Fans loved Spider-Man because they can identify with the everyday problems that young Peter Parker is going through. However, by presenting the superhero origin story as a way of going through a midlife crisis adds a new and clever perspective to Peter, who is happily married and has two loving children, but he feels that something is missing in his life. And unlike the mainline continuity where great power is thrust upon Peter, when he is given the choice to get bitten by a radioactive spider, and along with the helpful advice from his loved ones, he takes it.
While this first volume functions as its own narrative, it does reference the events of Ultimate Invasion as twenty years ago, The Maker secretly manipulated this universe to make it one without any superheroes and thus he and his council can control the way things are within shadows. Known for his grand sci-fi worldbuilding as seen in his Fantastic Four run and the Krakoan Age which relaunched the X-Men in 2019, Hickman does some worldbuilding here, though this is perhaps his most down-to-Earth Marvel title in a long time.
Considering that Marvel has always tried to present its fictional main universe as our own with the addition of superheroes, the original Ultimate Universe took it a step-forward with The Ultimates by Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch deliberately taking place during George Bush’s administration. In the first issue of Ultimate Spider-Man, the events of Ultimate Invasion are referred to when characters attend a place that resembles the New York 9/11 memorial, which is where we find out that May Parker and Norman Osborn are victims of the tragedy from two decades ago. This story is about a New York that is still recovering from a tragedy where villains like Wilson Fisk has a higher power, whilst others are trying to retaliate this greater evil by various means.
Whilst you have plenty of Easter eggs that showcase how different this universe is from the main continuity, this is first and foremost a Spider-Man story, albeit one that takes interesting liberties. Not only do you have Peter being a family man, but his uncle Ben still alive and has a great dynamic with J. Jonah Jameson, both of whom serve as a mentor to Peter, as well as having their own subplot about their crusade against Wilson Fisk. With Marco Checchetto drawing the book – though David Messina draws issues #4 and #5 – the action is there and spectacular, but this is a slow-burner that really showcases how Peter works his way of being a hero, often to hilarious effect, as well as how certain members of his family feel about his new persona. A section of long-time Spidey fans has always embraced the relationship between Peter and MJ, which is evident here, but you also the benefit of two adorable children, each with their own quirks and hopefully they will get more to do in subsequent issues.
In recent years, Amazing Spider-Man has not been great with numerous creators like Nick Spencer and Zeb Wells just not knowing what to do with Peter Parker. But upon reading the first six issues of Ultimate Spider-Man, Hickman and Checchetto are doing the fresh things with the Spidey mythos without losing the essence of what makes that character special. As much as I’m curious about what new spins of iconic Marvel characters will be, it’ll be interesting to see where Hickman goes with this ongoing narrative that could go anywhere, which is the best thing to do when you’re somewhat rebooting a well-known comic book property.
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November 13, 2024I've been a big comic book fan and a big Spider-Man fan for years, but those two things have never actually overlapped before. I love the Spider-Man cartoons and movies, and I love so many comics that aren't Spider-Man. But Spider-Man comics have never clicked with me before, for whatever reason.
Luckily, I'm also a big Jonathan Hickman fan, and his reboot treatment here of a Peter Parker who isn't bitten by the spider until he's thirty-five, married to MJ, and has kids? Well, this hits different.
Hickman deserves a lot of praise for taking this thing slow, going heavy on the dialogue, and really taking the time to establish who this peter is, who MJ is, who their kids are, and what their situation is, and only then gradually sprinkling in the action and the drama.
This series book has finally got me paying attention to Spider-Man comics, and I'm super grateful.
Luckily, I'm also a big Jonathan Hickman fan, and his reboot treatment here of a Peter Parker who isn't bitten by the spider until he's thirty-five, married to MJ, and has kids? Well, this hits different.
Hickman deserves a lot of praise for taking this thing slow, going heavy on the dialogue, and really taking the time to establish who this peter is, who MJ is, who their kids are, and what their situation is, and only then gradually sprinkling in the action and the drama.
This series book has finally got me paying attention to Spider-Man comics, and I'm super grateful.
September 4, 2024
im gonna be honest guys this is probably one of the best spiderman media ive ever consumed in my life.
(i'd like to add that i'm a loser who's sort of a harry osborn fan, and it fills me with joy to see a writer finally make some use of him. thank you hickman keep cooking)
(i'd like to add that i'm a loser who's sort of a harry osborn fan, and it fills me with joy to see a writer finally make some use of him. thank you hickman keep cooking)
June 20, 2024
Marvel’s Ultimate Universe is back…and honestly, for my money, it’s better than it’s ever been.
Jonathan Hickman’s “Ultimate Spider-Man” – which essentially acts as the flagship title for Marvel’s new “Ultimate” line– wraps up its inaugural volume with 6 issues that somehow manage to feel simultaneously fresh, interesting, dynamic, and – most of all – like pure, undiluted SPIDER-MAN. As is the case with most “Ultimate” titles, there are deviations made to the typical lore we associate with the characters here, some of them fairly drastic; however, what Hickman DOESN’T neglect is the feel, the VIBE, of the character. From the first page of issue #1 to the last page of issue #6, this feels like the Spider-Man that we all know and love, but tailored for a newer, more modern sensibility.
In other words? It just plain rocks, and an absolute pleasure to read each and every month.
I’ve been on record for absolutely loving pretty much everything that this new “Ultimate” line has done, ever since “Ultimate Invasion” kicked things off last year. To my eyes, however, Hickman’s “Ultimate Spider-Man” is the crown jewel of the line, one that deserves even modicum of success it’s received.
I sincerely can’t wait to see where it – and the line as a whole – goes next.
Jonathan Hickman’s “Ultimate Spider-Man” – which essentially acts as the flagship title for Marvel’s new “Ultimate” line– wraps up its inaugural volume with 6 issues that somehow manage to feel simultaneously fresh, interesting, dynamic, and – most of all – like pure, undiluted SPIDER-MAN. As is the case with most “Ultimate” titles, there are deviations made to the typical lore we associate with the characters here, some of them fairly drastic; however, what Hickman DOESN’T neglect is the feel, the VIBE, of the character. From the first page of issue #1 to the last page of issue #6, this feels like the Spider-Man that we all know and love, but tailored for a newer, more modern sensibility.
In other words? It just plain rocks, and an absolute pleasure to read each and every month.
I’ve been on record for absolutely loving pretty much everything that this new “Ultimate” line has done, ever since “Ultimate Invasion” kicked things off last year. To my eyes, however, Hickman’s “Ultimate Spider-Man” is the crown jewel of the line, one that deserves even modicum of success it’s received.
I sincerely can’t wait to see where it – and the line as a whole – goes next.
January 13, 2024
Well well well, another Ultimate Spider-man relaunch. Honestly I didn’t love Ultimate Invasion that much which did taper my expectations for this a bit, but it turns out to be really good! Feels different and new while also feeling like a Spider-man book. Very interested to see where Hickman takes this!
September 24, 2024
Setting aside the issue of who the heck even wanted a new Ultimate Universe in the first place, I have to say I didn’t have high hopes for this book.
At first, I thought I had prejudged too harshly, because the first two issues were excellent. The artwork was superb and the story was interesting, exciting and funny in that Spidey-humour way.
Then issue three, which still had great artwork, was a bit underwhelming story-wise.
Then issues four and five had a fill-in artist whose work I really didn’t like and, to add to the problem, the story in these two issues felt like it was stalling; just killing time until the regular artist came back.
Issue six saw the return of the regular artist, which was great, and the story did go back into a higher gear, but it all felt a bit too-little-too-late, unfortunately.
Overall, this averaged out to an somewhat uninspiring 3 stars for me, but I’ll still read volume two in the hope they can recapture the magic from the first two issues.
At first, I thought I had prejudged too harshly, because the first two issues were excellent. The artwork was superb and the story was interesting, exciting and funny in that Spidey-humour way.
Then issue three, which still had great artwork, was a bit underwhelming story-wise.
Then issues four and five had a fill-in artist whose work I really didn’t like and, to add to the problem, the story in these two issues felt like it was stalling; just killing time until the regular artist came back.
Issue six saw the return of the regular artist, which was great, and the story did go back into a higher gear, but it all felt a bit too-little-too-late, unfortunately.
Overall, this averaged out to an somewhat uninspiring 3 stars for me, but I’ll still read volume two in the hope they can recapture the magic from the first two issues.
January 2, 2025
Felix review: 4 stars, his favorite part is when Spider-Man and Green Goblin work together
I actually got this to read myself. After reading a lot of Spider-Man comics to Felix, I saw a review saying this was a fresh take on the character.
Every superhero origin story at this point is in conversation with every other version f that same origin story and this is a compelling entry into that conversation.
There's a lot of fun surprises, I think my favorite is its take on J. Jonah Jameson. Also, my favorite issue in the collection is one that is almost entirely a dinner between 4 of the principal adults. The dialogue and interactions really feel real.
I actually got this to read myself. After reading a lot of Spider-Man comics to Felix, I saw a review saying this was a fresh take on the character.
Every superhero origin story at this point is in conversation with every other version f that same origin story and this is a compelling entry into that conversation.
There's a lot of fun surprises, I think my favorite is its take on J. Jonah Jameson. Also, my favorite issue in the collection is one that is almost entirely a dinner between 4 of the principal adults. The dialogue and interactions really feel real.
January 12, 2024
Let’s go!! I sincerely hope this is the start of an epic run. The cosmic shenanigans that provide the explanation for why Peter Parker missed out on becoming Spider-Man are overly complicated and kind of boring but it sets up a fantastic premise. I hope we mostly get a character-focused story that lets us imagine what it would be like for Peter to become a superhero later in life and the cosmic stuff is more in the background.
October 21, 2024
Entertaining read, kinda like Spider-Man Batman team-up in a way. Overall, the writing is good, the story is fresh, and all the characters are likeable and familiar enough. Will continue reading. Only thing is the reveal at the end was taken too easily by the family. I suppose there is only so much that can be done. It is a comic book after all, not a drama show.
November 24, 2024
Jonah for Justice. Ben is alive. Dat first issue’s “call to adventure”.
Oh my god. How is this the comic I’ve been missing from my life, and I didn’t even know to ask?
Yes it tugs on the classic threads. Bugle photographer, green goblin, kingpin, JJJ, MJ, Harry…
But it freshens them up in a way that makes this totally readable - enjoyable and fun and not at all the slog of “Parker never gets ahead ‘cause he’s the universe’s punching bag”.
And maybe once Hickman hands it off it’ll drift slowly into the same ol formula. But what if it didn’t? What if this took over from Bendis’ incredible, life-altering run in a similar way, and all of the complaints about how 616 Spidey has sucked for too long just faded into the universal background radiation?
Sign me up for more of Spidey talking to his *family* about his problems, rather than airing out his grievances with the villain-of-the-week. I could use some of that influence in my life.
Oh my god. How is this the comic I’ve been missing from my life, and I didn’t even know to ask?
Yes it tugs on the classic threads. Bugle photographer, green goblin, kingpin, JJJ, MJ, Harry…
But it freshens them up in a way that makes this totally readable - enjoyable and fun and not at all the slog of “Parker never gets ahead ‘cause he’s the universe’s punching bag”.
And maybe once Hickman hands it off it’ll drift slowly into the same ol formula. But what if it didn’t? What if this took over from Bendis’ incredible, life-altering run in a similar way, and all of the complaints about how 616 Spidey has sucked for too long just faded into the universal background radiation?
Sign me up for more of Spidey talking to his *family* about his problems, rather than airing out his grievances with the villain-of-the-week. I could use some of that influence in my life.
September 28, 2024
this is one of the best spider-man comics we’ve gotten in a long time it perfectly captures what makes spider-man comics great while offering a unique twist on the story and characters. this proves to me that comics are still great
December 23, 2024
I can easily see why this title is outselling the core AMAZING SPIDER MAN title...and forcing that title to reboot and have (another) #1.
Lots of familiar characters..all slightly different...different backgrounds...but just knowing them gives it a comfy entry point.
Even Gwen!!
Lots of familiar characters..all slightly different...different backgrounds...but just knowing them gives it a comfy entry point.
Even Gwen!!
January 25, 2024
Excellent first issue! Looking forward to continuing the series.
Great storytelling and exceptional artwork.
Great storytelling and exceptional artwork.
October 22, 2024
I am so in for the long run, however long Hickman wants to write this! And MArvel let´s him!
March 7, 2025
got me thinking that old pete wasn’t growing away from spider-man - he js had to grow into it. got me thinking the kfc guy didn’t make kfc til he was eligible for a seniors card so we don’t all have to go to dubai at 16 we can do allat later. got me thinking that if w great power, comes great responsibility, my digital footprint is cooked w these reviews.
also the fact that this mj does marketing and comms, like come on - my mj does marketing and comms (we gon be married w children REAL SOON 😇) #titledrop
4/5.
also the fact that this mj does marketing and comms, like come on - my mj does marketing and comms (we gon be married w children REAL SOON 😇) #titledrop
4/5.
March 5, 2025
This was sooooo good!
January 11, 2024
« go get them Tiger » 🕷️❤️
March 30, 2025
Hickman writing spider-man with Marco Checchetto on art? Yes please! This is a standard Hickman slow burn affair with most of the action occurring outside the suit. I don’t want to spoil anything as this is a fresh take that the 90s kid in me is very excited to finally see play out. This works for someone who has been reading Spider-Man for years and also for someone that is looking for a fresh jumping on point interested in seeing a different world.
June 22, 2024
I have nothing but the highest praise for this series and for nearly the entire Ultimate line.
Hickman doing Hickman but he created a Spider-Man that finally resonated with me. I’ve never been really able to care for Peter Parker; a billionaire tech company CEO, replaced by a clone, replaced by the consciousness of Doc Ock, etc. He’s not easy to really connect to, and the closest I got was Chip Zdarsky’s Life Story series (excellent in its own right).
But here: 20 years have passed since Peter Parker should have become Spider-Man. A wayward Reed Richards took the spider before it bit Peter, and now Peter is married to Mary Jane, raising two incredible kids, and still feeling like his life is missing something.
And after spoilers that you can discover when you read the book yourself, Peter is Spider-Man and he is reclaiming the legacy he lost and learning how to be a hero. There’s just the small matter of a league of villains who govern the world from the shadows.
This book is so exciting and keeps me hanging on to every new character and new plot thread, and it just stays consistently fresh each chapter. Every issue is its own month (issue 1 is in January, issue 2 is February and so on), tying nicely into the recently released Ultimates #1 by Deniz Camp (see Julys issue 7 of Spider-Man). Ugh, Marvel has set a time limit on this series: in 17 months there should be a climax to this stuff and I cannot wait to see where Peter lands. I am both excited and nervous to see what the cost of being a hero will be for Dad Peter.
Hickman doing Hickman but he created a Spider-Man that finally resonated with me. I’ve never been really able to care for Peter Parker; a billionaire tech company CEO, replaced by a clone, replaced by the consciousness of Doc Ock, etc. He’s not easy to really connect to, and the closest I got was Chip Zdarsky’s Life Story series (excellent in its own right).
But here: 20 years have passed since Peter Parker should have become Spider-Man. A wayward Reed Richards took the spider before it bit Peter, and now Peter is married to Mary Jane, raising two incredible kids, and still feeling like his life is missing something.
And after spoilers that you can discover when you read the book yourself, Peter is Spider-Man and he is reclaiming the legacy he lost and learning how to be a hero. There’s just the small matter of a league of villains who govern the world from the shadows.
This book is so exciting and keeps me hanging on to every new character and new plot thread, and it just stays consistently fresh each chapter. Every issue is its own month (issue 1 is in January, issue 2 is February and so on), tying nicely into the recently released Ultimates #1 by Deniz Camp (see Julys issue 7 of Spider-Man). Ugh, Marvel has set a time limit on this series: in 17 months there should be a climax to this stuff and I cannot wait to see where Peter lands. I am both excited and nervous to see what the cost of being a hero will be for Dad Peter.
September 14, 2024
Probably my favourite take on Spider-Man since the original Ultimate run. Plays with the series’ origins and characters in fun and inventive ways that constantly left me with a big grin on my face. While it does have references to some of the larger overarching Marvel comics stuff, it’s relatively standalone, which makes for a great jumping off point.
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