Brian Michael Bendis has been the steward of the Ultimate Spider-Man franchise from the very beginning and through its many relaunches. Even the death of the Ultimate Universe isn't enough to bring an end to his 15-year run. With his latest ongoing series, Miles Morales has found a new home in the reborn Marvel Universe. Even better, the adjective-less Spider-Man reunited Bendis with Miles Morales co-creator Sara Pichelli. The result is a comic that looks and feels like classic Ultimate Spider-Man.
There's a very back-to-basics approach with this first issue as Bendis and Pichelli explore Miles' current status quo. Those turned off by Peter Parker's recent lifestyle changes will be happy to know this is a book that focuses on the classic Spider-Man problems. Miles struggles to juggle his high school responsibilities with his superhero activities, all the while trying to keep his parents off his back. It's enough to wonder if Marvel has too many "Teen Spider-Person" books on the market right now, between this series, Spidey, Silk and Spider-Gwen. In any case, what sets this book apart the strong supporting cast. Miles is a great character, but he really needs his friendship with Ganke and his strained dynamic with his parents to reach his full potential. Luckily, his entire supporting cast made the jump from the Ultimate Universe, too.
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There's a very back-to-basics approach with this first issue as Bendis and Pichelli explore Miles' current status quo. Those turned off by Peter Parker's recent lifestyle changes will be happy to know this is a book that focuses on the classic Spider-Man problems. Miles struggles to juggle his high school responsibilities with his superhero activities, all the while trying to keep his parents off his back. It's enough to wonder if Marvel has too many "Teen Spider-Person" books on the market right now, between this series, Spidey, Silk and Spider-Gwen. In any case, what sets this book apart the strong supporting cast. Miles is a great character, but he really needs his friendship with Ganke and his strained dynamic with his parents to reach his full potential. Luckily, his entire supporting cast made the jump from the Ultimate Universe, too.
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