I'm in love with Ultimate Spiderman so far! Really my only critique of the book is that it definitely seems like it could alienate new readers. Like, it very much assumes you already know the main-universe history of the Spiderman books going into things, to set up the motivations of the Osborns, among other things. Definitely disregards the 'this is somebody's first comic book' rule, lol. As a love letter to Spidey-fans, though, I wouldn't change a thing!
Hickman usually writes towards the full picture and not smaller scale stories. Fantastic Four, X-Men, and ESPECIALLY his Avengers runs read a lot better compiled in trades than issue to issue. Seeing this slow burn type of writing return with Ultimate Spider-Man isn't that surprising to me.
Same. One thing I've come to dislike from comics is how quickly everything turns into a world ending event so fast nowadays. We need to feel attached this Peter and see just how different his world is before we start to see it come into danger. We also just need to meet this Peter.
I'll take slow burn or "boring" reads than a constant middling trainwreck that is Amazing Spider-Man. Maybe one criticism, that's just from me, I wish Spider-Man's suit looked unique, because without the mask, it's just the base standard Spider-Man design that the main universe has.
I don’t really like the emblem of this suit, I don’t if that is an unpopular opinion, but the spider emblem in the Ultimate Suit looks more to me like a random bug than an actual spider, Though I prefer this book’s art style over John Romita Jr’s art in Amazing Spider Man
Tbh, I want neither … neither boring nor a train wreck. There is no „but you have to read one Spider-Man title as he was your favorite character“ in me, lately I switched to „if you want my nostalgia, better provide something worth it as in all honesty, I prefer to keep my nostalgia untainted otherwise“ mode. So I need more than a „it’s not like current ASM“.
Uncle Ben and JJ being bros is something I didn't know I needed in my life. I love their dynamic together and when they get to show their really good at what they do. Over all, I love this book way more than mainline Spider-man granted it could use some more action however I don't want it to lose that character development either. It's a great read and I'm so here for it and I'm glad to be able to see Peter with a family that won't be retconed by Mephisto....🤦🏾
I love it but you have to remember that Hickman writes for the omnibus. This first year, especially considering the timeline Ultimates is pointing to, feels like it's act 1. We took our time getting to know these characters and setting up their place in the world. The end of issue 12 indicates that act 2 is about to be way more intense. It is a lot of set up but I loved it. My only issue is that every issue being a new month does stagger the story a bit
It’s refreshing to have an actual secondary cast that’s able to be fleshed out.I love the Christmas issue with MJ’s family, that Uncle Ben and J. Jonah are best friends and the Jonah is mentoring Richard. Gwen Stacey isn’t some paragon of virtue but actually interesting without giving her powers
I think it was when I read issue 8 and Peter said that they have a No Spidey rule on certain important dates that it hit me. This book feels different from the classic Spidey stories because, for the most part, he’s not *struggling* to be Spider-Man. He’s not dealing with guilt and self-loathing, or constantly bringing himself down. Peter’s just enjoying discovering who he’s become and that he can share that joy with his family. I’m 90% sure this year will be about the drawbacks of being Spider-Man, especially with how Issue 12 ended, but what I love about USM 2024 is that it lets Peter have _fun_ being Spider-Man.
@@dylry86 he never did? Entire Clone Saga is a mess, but highlighted how it's hard to be Spider-man and even JMS run is about how Spider-man still puts stuff between him and personal live. If it was era where he kind of left it behind, it's Dan Slott era when he was with Horizon Labs.
@@dylry86 no he didn't? A plus, his struggle to be Spider-Man is easily one of his most enjoyable qualities. A hero who struggles with putting it before his personal life.
I’m always down for Peter and Mary-Jane happy marriage stories, like I could read a whole book of them going for a picnic every Saturday and talking about there week to each other
Tbf I understand why waiting for whole month only for there to be a foreshadowing or world building chapter is disappointing. Additionally the month time skip between issues can feel forced. But this series will absolutely bang as a trade once it’s finished
Thats how a novel is written, not a comic book. Ultimate Spiderman has been purely preamble so far. It sucks at issue 12 but by issue 72, when someone can sit down to read it all the way through, it will probably land differently. The problem is will the series last that long if no one sticks around because they keep dicking around and never getting anywhere?
Honestly, and this is just me, but as a fan of Spider-man for decade now im just happy for him to have a break, i know inevitable theres gonna be something super impactfull in Petey´s life, but god im enjoying that things are going relatively good for him and his family, and thats the important part his family, i know trauma needs to come at some point, this is a superhero comic after all, but please i just want MJ and the kids to be ok, maybe change from that expirience, but if you kill the Family unit, to me you kill the reason im reading this book.
For me it's not the slow burn, it's that we skip over things with the month by month format. Like bonding moments with Harry as they grow closer, MJ being under written for a bit too long, etc. Peter has so many established relationships and because we don't see the build up of most, you have to show the strength of those relationships in other ways. And they do, but not enough, and combined with the pacing and the muted reactions it makes it hard to stay engaged all the time. It'll definitely read better in trade though
This book is the best thing in comics right now. The chance to let the characters actually -breathe- has already to lead to some fantastic moments, including the twist in the december issue.
As I mentioned back in Sasha's review of the first issue, I wasn't really interested in the new Ultimate Spider-Man because it was set in another universe. However, after hearing constant praise form it, I eventually checked out the first issue and was shockingly hooked. If this series wants to take it's time developing its characters, then that's fine. Nuff said.
Hickman is like Nolan is that it tries to be intellectual with some moments of success, but it has issues with character writing being muted and weirdly less dimensional than you expect considering the concept it tackles and how "it insists upon itself" and sometimes decompression is too much that you might start asking yourself if somebody forgot editing.
It would be so cool if this Ultimate universe’s Jackal was Dr. Nathan Lubensky, a wheelchair bound scientist who was obsessed with Aunt May who clones her and brings her back with no memory and says they were secretly in love. And he had to use some of Peter’s DNA to bring her back, so she had spider powers and eventually she becomes this universes Scarlet Spider
@@microcelltechnicalassistence nah, imo Kaine should've just stayed an evil Spider-Man clone, redeeming him and making him Scarlet Spider just devalues Ben.
I enjoy this series, I just don’t see what makes this Peter Parker so special in the manner that Tony tells him he needs to become a hero and he’s at the top of The Makers list. Given that they put so much emphasis on his suit having so many benefits, it takes away from Peter as a unique character. He hasn’t been pushed into a moral dilemma, no situation that showcases why he’s the guy that’s so important. Like Hawkeye of this universe, I feel like if Peter rejected Tony’s offer, anyone could’ve been given the suit and they would’ve been a Spider-Man as the suit is so important. That idea of his suit had a safe mode was just weird to me. Like his power is from the spider bite, not the suit in usual takes on his power. I get within context it makes sense to pair Him and Harry’s suit both not being unleashed will set up their rematch with Kingpin who pummeled them both at once. It’s just unnecessary and takes away from making Peter special. The Maker’s return is around the corner and I don’t feel they’ve given convincing reasoning that this Peter is so necessary as Tony and Maker make him out to be. Maker is reorganizing a full on universe and Peter is hemmed up by Kraven.. I need logic as why The Maker wants Peter to not become a hero, cause this guy currently doesn’t seem like a threat to the upcoming Maker return.
I am enjoying it pretty well; you do feel that each issue's story is about a month apart from the last one, which is an interesting effect but has some issues as well (there is a lack of urgency).
Ultimates is such a goated book. The little references to the original, the new reinventions and the developments that are happening are so fun. I can't wait for Luke Cage.
Tbh I don't mind that it is slower paced, part of the problem with comics say to other media I find is that the relationships/ friendships for many titles are inferred rather than earned, or they are established and then pushed to the side for the sake of action or a faster pace or straight up they aren't used. Its why your side cast really is important and why certain titles are better recieved then others. I find with even certain titles I read that have weaker supporting cast, id love if they examined them more as a necessary components to relating to our hero and making them feel like actual characters. Which is difficult because not everyone will resonate with all side characters and its a gamble at trying to make them appealing to the audience.
This book is exactly what I want from a modern day Spider-Man reinvention. It’s so fresh yet classic. 616 Peter is power first, then responsibility. Here in 6160. It’s the other way around. This Peter is a Dad and is responsible but lacks power and more so passion. I love how relatable this Peter feels, going through the motions, to afraid to take the risk. Mary Jane did at one point. Uncle Ben and JJJ did as well and now, finally, Peter has. Uncle Ben is also fantastic here. A well fleshed out character who yes is morally strong and great for JJJ and loves Peter but also is hurting so much within over loosing May. Now, how is Mary Jane in this book? In some ways, underused but I say that as a negative as a positive. A negative because she’s MARY JANE and should in my opinion be the co-lead of this series with Peter but I also say it as a positive because the MJ we do get is some of the best Mary Jane of all time. She feels like a natural evolution of the Lee, Romita and Conway character. Mature but still sexy and fun and flirtatious but with more maturity. Issue 12 was my favourite since the first because it as an MJ issue with her family and how messed up that is. I do hope we see more Uncle Ben and MJ reactions for the same reasons I love the JJJ and Richard interactions. They are fresh and interesting. Plus, I can absolutely see MJ looking at Ben like her father figure because of her abusive dad at home. Overall, I give Ultimate Spider-Man a 9/10. Some issues focus too much on exposition but it’s relationship it builds with the supporting cast, the relationship and conducting ideologies with Peter and Harry (which I think is VERY important) and it’s massive tease for 2025 leads me very excited for the new vibrant reinventions for the future. I won’t spoil anything (although the series has been going for a year now hence why I named Uncle Ben) but what they have set up with Venom is such a genius and fantastic idea which is relevant to today but not in a forced way and feels so exciting. It’s a must read
I’ve been loving it. I think there’s no problem with taking your time telling a story if you want it to last for years and years. I appreciate that the issues without action are the ones with the fill-in artists. If you want more traditional Spider-Man, there’s gonna be at least 2 more monthly books starring him. The whole new Ultimate Universe has been very exciting to me.
You got to walk before you can run. I really appreciate the time Hickman is taking with Ultimate Spider-man. While I would enjoy a little more action, I really do appreciate the family moment as well as Jonah and Uncle Ben interactions with the paper. Looking forward to the next issue.
I think as far as a definitive "Too slow", Id argue that really depends on if the audience is still enjoying it and if it feels like the plot is moving slowly for a reason or if its purposefully dragging its feet for the sake of elongating itself like a lot of TV shows do. If we end up needing a reading guide on which issues to skip and that includes big swaths then yeah id say its moving too slow.
So I am writing this before I actually read your video and will write something after I watch it . I started reading comics when I was 5, which was about 40 years ago, and in the last decade found myself struggling to read any comic . I picked up ultimate Spiderman about a month ago and have really loved it so far. I am up to issue 10 so far. It has me really engaged. It's probably the best super hero comic I have read in a really long time. So to answer your question, there is nothing wrong with the book. It's really good.
Love this video! This is the first Spiderman comic that I have pulled monthly, and while there have been moments where I have felt the "this is slow and nothing is happening" feeling, I have continued pulling because I am invested in what Hickman is building here. The Christmas issue really has me excited for what's next. Overall, I am enjoying all the Ultimate runs from Marvel so far.
I like it a lot in general. I can understand why it feels boring. There are some issues that forego action to focus on world building or personal moments, which isn’t necessarily why people got on board for this run, and sometimes the personal moments can still feel off, like we haven’t been given enough time to get to know the dynamic between this Peter and MJ and the kids, because we only get bits from every month. But as a whole, the series is a good character study. The interesting thing is I’m still on edge all the time. Because it’s Spider-Man, I just assume some tragedy is coming to ruin everything. But the fact that it’s slower-paced and vibes based, I don’t mind that at all. And I loved the Christmas issue. So yeah. Good stuff.
The mentions of Kingpin and Wesley alone might get me to pick this up. I need more Wesley and I love the art style. It was the one saving grace in Chip Zdarsky's DD runs.
After listening to your year end review of the book I am reminded of why you are by far my favorite comic book channel on UA-cam. Fair and balanced always.
Honestly, this is everything I want from Spidey and I would want to sit in this world for a good few years. But thats also jarring when you add in the general Ultimate Universe stuff that has a ticking clock running down
One thing that's been a shock as I got more into comics is how rushed and condensed that can feel. Like I grew up on the animated TV shows which did have action every episode, but also spent lots of time slowing down and giving us time to breathe with the characters and world which in turn made the stakes just feel much more real and impactful. Hands down still my favorite episode of Young Justice is "Disordered" the literal mental health day episode, and while it does have the B plot introducing the New God's for most of the cast it never becomes anything more than a mental health session. I loved that. We just got a chance to breathe with the characters and see them take everything in. Cut to Heroes in Crisis and I was SOOO excited only for it devolve into a murder mystery action plot with the mental health bit being treated like little more than a spectacle. It was just there to make the writing sound nuanced. That's how to say, I love how much of a slow burn Ultimate Spider-Man has been. It doesn't feel poorly written or like its wasting a moment; it feels like it's taking the time to define and introduce us to this new world and this new Peter Parker and to form a proper connection with the readers. Every moment of every issue has been a delight and I CANNOT say that very often. More than that it's felt like I've been invited into this world with these characters, and as someone who is still relatively new to comics (relatively) this has been such a wonderful thing to pick up and start reading from issue #1.
Never be surprised by the internet, in some circles you’ll find the most utterly nonsensical, mind boggling, and dishonest criticism of pieces of media.
@@cicolasnage5684Thinking Critical? I seen the guy’s thumbnails, he appears to just be another Anti-Woke guy, I avoid guys like him like the plague and just to stick more level headed creators like Sasha
Hickman's writing is best at two times: when shit is popping off, and during quiet moments. I'm loving the slow burn, because they're taking their time with the world, taking the premise seriously, and teasing it slowly. I don't need a fight in every issue. During the back end of Secret Wars, I super enjoyed the issue where it's mostly just Reed and Maker talking to each other.
I've been enjoying it immensely because I'm a lifelong Spidey fan and seeing him well-adjusted, happy, and not being tortured by the writers is fun for me. It's like when a childhood friend is doing well and you're excited to see them succeed. I like Pete happy and I like his supporting characters happy, and there's just enough conflict and compelling plot threads to keep it very interesting. It's kind of what I've always wanted
Honestly even if Ultimate Spider-Man involved removing my skin cell by cell in full every single issue it would be preferable to what main line Spidey has been the past few years.
The reveal at the end of issue 12 blew my mind. I honestly read the whole issue thinking "Peter is just the BEST husband. He listens, he helps out, doesn't make a fuss about it." then WHAM! WHERE IS PETER?!
Absolute has been a complete dud to me. Couldn’t care less. Only positive thing I could say is the art on Batman and WW looked good. Otherwise I’m absolutely out
This is definitely one for people who like slow build ups, and very character driven stories. For us, it's a nice change of pace, a breath of fresh air. It's a different take, but still feels like Spider-Man.
I really love how Long Halloween jumps month to month with it's issues, though it was never slow. I think I should go back and revisit this Ultimate Spiderman series. It was so slow and for a new story I just dropped it. I'll have to pick up the first TPB and see how I feel about it now.
This js my favorite Spider-Man story ina long long time. All the changes are fascinating and the massive threat in back has me anticipating the payoff. This is how you do an interesting update of a classic character that has felt mis used for a generation.
I have a few issues of this series. Quite good so far, from what I've read. Interesting story too. Anyways, new sub here. Glad I discovered this channel!
I love this book it's really awesome and as a huge fan of Spider-Man this book has been freaking fantastic and seeing Peter parker and Mary jane being treated like they are supposed to be with respect and being married and having both kids Mayday parker the future Spider-girl and Benji parker their son both exist in this new ultimate marvel universe makes me so happy, that I am also excited to see what happens next with this amazing series. Also that ending with the suit being Peter parker is super creepy that I am very intrigued on what's going to happen next with this amazing series, which is why i am very excited to see what happens next with this amazing book and see what happens with Ultimate Peter parker and Ultimate mary jane is going to be amazing and tons of fun. Also unlike ASM which has treated Peter and MJ like garbage this book actually respects Peter parker Spider-Man and Mary Jane and the their kids mayday parker and Benji parker makes me so happy that I am super excited to see what happens next with this parker family as a whole. In conclusion this book has just been freaking fantastic and the best book of 2024 and makes me so happy that I can't wait to see what happens next with this series. :)
Ultimate Spider-Man is consistently the best thing I read every single month. I’ve been dying for Mary Jane and Peter to be married again and this series gives me that. The drama/tension in the conversations is everything I’m looking for in the actual 616 Spidey so even with the slow issues I find there’s so much to chew on with the character work.
I've been really enjoying this run and its been a good jumping on point for my friends who want to get into comics since its pretty self contained. Issue 12 did have me losing it with the reveal at the end to the point i had to ramble about it a friend which no other book has made me do so far
I'm definitely enjoying it... it's the only current Spider-Man book I'm keeping up with, honestly. Jonathan Hickman seems to be on a bit of everything these days, so I hope he can maintain quality.
It's nice to see a comic take its time to build its world which can feel a bit slow, especially for a monthly release. But the original Ultimate Spiderman was also just as slow and while it might read a bit more seamlessly if read in trade form, it still needed that slow burn to become what it did. Comics these days just don't have the time to establish the world they're in due to the fear of being cut short, so I'm not surprised that people reading comics now find USM '24 to be a bit slow.
I absolutely love this series and the pacing. The problem people seem to be having with it seems to mirror the same ones they had for the Krakoa era X-books (which I also loved and miss greatly).
With covers like that, it's no wonder people felt things were slow. Even when someone likes its speed, it would feel like it needs to be faster because you expect the cover even unconsciously
I feel like the conceit of each issue happening in "real time" once per month leaves too much happening between the issues. It's really my only complaint. I don't think the format serves the narrative. For instance without spoiling as much as possible, the end of Issue 12 won't immediately lead into Issue 13. It's going to be a month later and I'm not sure that's satisfying
i find that i’m enjoying the pacing and personally prefer the talky scenes full of the microaggressions and juicy character drama that you speak of over the action (part of it is that what little there was of action in the series didn’t really do much for me) so in a lot of ways this comic is very much for me. i’m all in (heh) for how messed up 6160 Harry Osborn is. he’s my favorite new Ultimate universe character. my favorite issues are #1 because it works really well as a self contained story too that channels a lot from the Matrix, #7 because the boys’ ai voice choices left insane implications, and #10 because i love Jonah and Ben together. and Harry was in it too. the bets they made on Harry really landed for me lol
I think you can compare this book to Ultimate Black Panther to truly see a book that’s moving too slow. Which is really disappointing because I do like the book the giant fight that was set up for a year was like 2 panels
No? I fail to see how Paul and OMD were reactions to slow-paced Spider-Man stories that were boring. You can't nullify a series problems by saying "At least its not like this series".
@ProjektTakuI think they mean is the idea that “Peter with a family” makes the stories boring and that’s why one more day and Paul happened, the idea that something bad has to happen to the family unit in order to be interesting
@@stevenhedge2850Peter having a family is hardly utilized in this story though. If anything Hickman actually letting us see stories where Pete being Spider-man impacts his family’s daily life would make this story actually interesting (and not impact in the way that something drastic has to happen, I just mean it’d be nice to actually see how they’re adjusting. How does them sharing his secret impact their relationships/dynamics with other people? How has it changed the way they operate as a household? Do they still have game nights? That type of thing)
Somehow the comic feels more natural, like a good mix between the Rami films and Tasm. I think we just forgot what its like to have an older Peter Parker as our main character, we haven't really had an actual adult Peter Parker since One More Day.
Oh Sasha is talking about something Im reading! Hooray! Now, as for a slow burn ... I guess? But I feel like there is a lot of pieces on the chess board being moved to be entertaining while bigger things happen. Seeing who Harry Osborne is in this reality. Seeing who EVERYONE is in this reality. There is some times where it feels like you need to know some Spider Man lore. I do feel like its good stuff
Honestly I love it and the cliffhanger is exciting! Mind you, this book is exciting to me because of all of the books around it. Ultimate Spidey would feel very different to me without The Ultimates complimenting it so well (imo)
I enjoy a more mature, dialogue-heavy take on Spider-Man-something that feels like an actual adult graphic novel. Not ‘adult’ as in provocative, but ‘adult’ as in slower-paced, focused on complex conversations and character development. I love the long, talk-heavy style of classic 70s & 80s manga and comics, where the action is sparse but meaningful and memorable. It’s the same reason I enjoy shows like Star Trek: The Next Generation, which are largely about characters talking and exploring ideas. Similar to that recent Batman comic, I love the idea of Spiderman being friends and colleagues with his villains. That kind of immeshed dynamic really pulls me in when the inevitable rift happens
while i'm not a dedicated comics reader, i'm rather liking that the Big Two are at least TRYING to work on ACTUAL alternate continuities for new series of long-running characters (bordering on Elseworlds/What-If) rather than just "it's a new continuity but it's basically the same thing except for starting in what's now the present", what with Absolute Batman having the major divergence of Bruce NOT being infinitely wealthy and only losing one of his parents while here it's a Spider-Man without Uncle Ben's death
I've not bought a Marvel book since Mutant X was brand new. Loved Spidey as well up until the Cardiac saga and then dropped the books for Image and Dark Horse. I'm loving this book and gives me a good MC2 vibe where Spidey was married to MJ and they had two kids there as well.
This was a very good analysis on the first year of Ult. Spidey. Sasha did a really good job explaining what its like to read the book. In terms of what I think about the book, i think its a really great read, and it really comes down to the character beats. I know Hickman has a reputation for intricate world building and complex story threads, but what makes me always come back to his stories are how good he writes his characters. For example, GODS has a really great setting and cast, but what makes it really shine is how those characters interact within that setting. Wynn is very well written, in that case. Hickman is a really smart writer, but I think people don't give him enough credit for having very beautiful storytelling as well.
I feel like this run is an artistic set-piece. It's not going to be for everyone. And it's most certainly not conventional to the traditional Spider-man stories. But I think it's very very good and i'm excited to see where it goes!
Thanks for covering some Marvel stuff! I saw a copy of ASM at my LCS about a month ago and flipped through. The art didn't jazz me, and the story seemed to require a long, multi-issue commitment to get a pay-off. I already had a stack of pricey comics and chickened out, lol! But you make some good points. Maybe I'll take a closer look next time. Enjoyed the video!
After everything that the regular Peter goes through, even if it is slightly fanservicey with what they do with Peter's marriage, I love this to pieces. We finally get to see Peter get his marriage and be Spiderman. Sure, issues will pop up and inevitable drama, but for now, I'm just happy Pete gets A family after the continuing train wreck that is Paul
I really like this series’s story. The pacing is fine- Spider-Man has always been “real Guy as a superhero” to a point, necessitating human, down to Earth moments. My only real complaint is that Peter is the least interesting person in his own book. They took away his passion in science, which would be fine if they replaced it, gave him something else to be. There was some GREAT Introspection from Peter in the first couple of issues- I thought this would be the “Introspective Spidey”- but we haven’t peeked inside this Peter’s head since issue three. I just, Peter Parker has always been interesting OUTSIDE of being Spidey. I care about his family and his supporting cast but, I don’t know, I just wish we heard more from Pete himself. I can’t place his voice and that’s, imo, a problem when writing Peter Parker, a character who, above anything else, has always had a distinct voice. Just my take, though. The rest of the book is otherwise excellent
I think MJ is supremely in character for her Ultimate version to not be upset. She's been shown as being super supportive and if you read the dinner scene between Harry/Gwen and Peter/MJ, you see how much they support each other as partners. Peter also openly supports MJ when she makes the leap and leaves her high paying job to start her own business.
I'm enjoying the slow pace of it, as it lines up well with the slow pace of the other books, it's going to ramp up. I love the dialogue between all the different characters, especially the villains. 👍🏿🤓
Maybe they should have called it Peter Parker, the Ultimate Spider-Man as a way to show the priorities of Peter and an homage to Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man.
If Venom's in this they could work in a Crossover with the main Marvel Universe thanks to King in Black. But maybe this'll be a new take on Venom like in the original Ultimate Universe. Alternatively it could actually be the original Ultimate Universe version of Venom since last time we saw it it was being used by The Maker.
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I am, and it’s great.
Yes, if anything every day the stakes are low im happy, because i want at least this Pete to be happy
I'm in love with Ultimate Spiderman so far! Really my only critique of the book is that it definitely seems like it could alienate new readers. Like, it very much assumes you already know the main-universe history of the Spiderman books going into things, to set up the motivations of the Osborns, among other things. Definitely disregards the 'this is somebody's first comic book' rule, lol.
As a love letter to Spidey-fans, though, I wouldn't change a thing!
I've only read the first trade but really enjoy it. It's the only Spider-Man I'm reading, so it feels fresh to me.
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I’m reading this book specifically for The Marriage and I’ve been satisfied. The Christmas issue with Mary Jane’s family was excellent.
I loved all the drama!
@@CasuallyComics Who doesn't love seeing Uncle Ben get thirsted over by MJ's mom and aunt? lol
@@Mymlochtoo bad he’s already taken by Jonah
"Merry Christmas"
Yeah, I even recommended the Christmas one to my wife, who doesn't read comics.
Hickman usually writes towards the full picture and not smaller scale stories. Fantastic Four, X-Men, and ESPECIALLY his Avengers runs read a lot better compiled in trades than issue to issue.
Seeing this slow burn type of writing return with Ultimate Spider-Man isn't that surprising to me.
This sounds so good to me. I love a more slow burn and conversation and quiet moments.
Same. One thing I've come to dislike from comics is how quickly everything turns into a world ending event so fast nowadays. We need to feel attached this Peter and see just how different his world is before we start to see it come into danger. We also just need to meet this Peter.
It's Paul's fault somehow.
Everything is Paul's fault.
In four decades, there will be videos titled "Paul, how Marvel redeemed one of their most hated characters". Mark my words.
@@NP3GAJust wait til he gets a symbiote
@@BenChanNYC mmmm, isn't he related to a guy who knows a bit of magic? Imagine a spell casting symbiot.
@@NP3GA Damn paul with his stupid couscous
I'll take slow burn or "boring" reads than a constant middling trainwreck that is Amazing Spider-Man. Maybe one criticism, that's just from me, I wish Spider-Man's suit looked unique, because without the mask, it's just the base standard Spider-Man design that the main universe has.
I don’t really like the emblem of this suit, I don’t if that is an unpopular opinion, but the spider emblem in the Ultimate Suit looks more to me like a random bug than an actual spider, Though I prefer this book’s art style over John Romita Jr’s art in Amazing Spider Man
@User-TheLichIts based off the way Steve Ditko drew the logo. The one who created helped create Spider-Man.
@@ko6171 Yeah I know, I just don’t really like it, again it looks like some random bug 🐛 instead of a spider 🕷️ to me
Tbh, I want neither … neither boring nor a train wreck. There is no „but you have to read one Spider-Man title as he was your favorite character“ in me, lately I switched to „if you want my nostalgia, better provide something worth it as in all honesty, I prefer to keep my nostalgia untainted otherwise“ mode.
So I need more than a „it’s not like current ASM“.
Uncle Ben and JJ being bros is something I didn't know I needed in my life. I love their dynamic together and when they get to show their really good at what they do. Over all, I love this book way more than mainline Spider-man granted it could use some more action however I don't want it to lose that character development either. It's a great read and I'm so here for it and I'm glad to be able to see Peter with a family that won't be retconed by Mephisto....🤦🏾
I didn't know I needed Uncle Ben being a character rather than a plot point in peters origin story
I love it but you have to remember that Hickman writes for the omnibus. This first year, especially considering the timeline Ultimates is pointing to, feels like it's act 1. We took our time getting to know these characters and setting up their place in the world. The end of issue 12 indicates that act 2 is about to be way more intense. It is a lot of set up but I loved it. My only issue is that every issue being a new month does stagger the story a bit
It’s refreshing to have an actual secondary cast that’s able to be fleshed out.I love the Christmas issue with MJ’s family, that Uncle Ben and J. Jonah are best friends and the Jonah is mentoring Richard. Gwen Stacey isn’t some paragon of virtue but actually interesting without giving her powers
I think it was when I read issue 8 and Peter said that they have a No Spidey rule on certain important dates that it hit me.
This book feels different from the classic Spidey stories because, for the most part, he’s not *struggling* to be Spider-Man. He’s not dealing with guilt and self-loathing, or constantly bringing himself down. Peter’s just enjoying discovering who he’s become and that he can share that joy with his family. I’m 90% sure this year will be about the drawbacks of being Spider-Man, especially with how Issue 12 ended, but what I love about USM 2024 is that it lets Peter have _fun_ being Spider-Man.
That also means that when bad things happen its 100% his fault due to how he got his powers and why hes doing it
616 Peter left all that behind in the late 80s yet Marvel insists on regressing him even though they’ve got Miles as the younger Everyman character.
@@dylry86 he never did? Entire Clone Saga is a mess, but highlighted how it's hard to be Spider-man and even JMS run is about how Spider-man still puts stuff between him and personal live. If it was era where he kind of left it behind, it's Dan Slott era when he was with Horizon Labs.
@@dylry86 no he didn't? A plus, his struggle to be Spider-Man is easily one of his most enjoyable qualities. A hero who struggles with putting it before his personal life.
Once upon a time, that's how Spider-Man was always written.
I love this comic. The fact this is the first time I've actually bought an ongoing comic says a lot.
I’m always down for Peter and Mary-Jane happy marriage stories, like I could read a whole book of them going for a picnic every Saturday and talking about there week to each other
Tbf I understand why waiting for whole month only for there to be a foreshadowing or world building chapter is disappointing. Additionally the month time skip between issues can feel forced. But this series will absolutely bang as a trade once it’s finished
Thats how a novel is written, not a comic book. Ultimate Spiderman has been purely preamble so far. It sucks at issue 12 but by issue 72, when someone can sit down to read it all the way through, it will probably land differently. The problem is will the series last that long if no one sticks around because they keep dicking around and never getting anywhere?
Honestly, and this is just me, but as a fan of Spider-man for decade now im just happy for him to have a break, i know inevitable theres gonna be something super impactfull in Petey´s life, but god im enjoying that things are going relatively good for him and his family, and thats the important part his family, i know trauma needs to come at some point, this is a superhero comic after all, but please i just want MJ and the kids to be ok, maybe change from that expirience, but if you kill the Family unit, to me you kill the reason im reading this book.
For me it's not the slow burn, it's that we skip over things with the month by month format. Like bonding moments with Harry as they grow closer, MJ being under written for a bit too long, etc. Peter has so many established relationships and because we don't see the build up of most, you have to show the strength of those relationships in other ways. And they do, but not enough, and combined with the pacing and the muted reactions it makes it hard to stay engaged all the time. It'll definitely read better in trade though
remember non stop spiderman? well we can call this "please start spiderman"
This book is the best thing in comics right now. The chance to let the characters actually -breathe- has already to lead to some fantastic moments, including the twist in the december issue.
Nothing. Nothing is wrong with Ultimate Spider-Man. It is the universal balance to Amazing Spider-Man. Where everything is wrong.
As I mentioned back in Sasha's review of the first issue, I wasn't really interested in the new Ultimate Spider-Man because it was set in another universe. However, after hearing constant praise form it, I eventually checked out the first issue and was shockingly hooked. If this series wants to take it's time developing its characters, then that's fine. Nuff said.
4:58 YOU CANT ESCAPE ME ILL CHASE YOU TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH
And yet they still decided to make a new series instead of Spider-Man 97' revival.
Hickman is like Nolan is that it tries to be intellectual with some moments of success, but it has issues with character writing being muted and weirdly less dimensional than you expect considering the concept it tackles and how "it insists upon itself" and sometimes decompression is too much that you might start asking yourself if somebody forgot editing.
It would be so cool if this Ultimate universe’s Jackal was Dr. Nathan Lubensky, a wheelchair bound scientist who was obsessed with Aunt May who clones her and brings her back with no memory and says they were secretly in love. And he had to use some of Peter’s DNA to bring her back, so she had spider powers and eventually she becomes this universes Scarlet Spider
Can we get kaine and ben back instead, i think the brothers would be more fun
@@microcelltechnicalassistence nah, imo Kaine should've just stayed an evil Spider-Man clone, redeeming him and making him Scarlet Spider just devalues Ben.
I enjoy this series, I just don’t see what makes this Peter Parker so special in the manner that Tony tells him he needs to become a hero and he’s at the top of The Makers list. Given that they put so much emphasis on his suit having so many benefits, it takes away from Peter as a unique character. He hasn’t been pushed into a moral dilemma, no situation that showcases why he’s the guy that’s so important.
Like Hawkeye of this universe, I feel like if Peter rejected Tony’s offer, anyone could’ve been given the suit and they would’ve been a Spider-Man as the suit is so important. That idea of his suit had a safe mode was just weird to me. Like his power is from the spider bite, not the suit in usual takes on his power. I get within context it makes sense to pair Him and Harry’s suit both not being unleashed will set up their rematch with Kingpin who pummeled them both at once. It’s just unnecessary and takes away from making Peter special.
The Maker’s return is around the corner and I don’t feel they’ve given convincing reasoning that this Peter is so necessary as Tony and Maker make him out to be. Maker is reorganizing a full on universe and Peter is hemmed up by Kraven.. I need logic as why The Maker wants Peter to not become a hero, cause this guy currently doesn’t seem like a threat to the upcoming Maker return.
It’s more what Spider-Man stands for in this universe.
I am enjoying it pretty well; you do feel that each issue's story is about a month apart from the last one, which is an interesting effect but has some issues as well (there is a lack of urgency).
Would love to see you do a post-mortem like this for Ultimates, Ultimate X-Men and Ultimate Black Panther.
Ultimates is such a goated book. The little references to the original, the new reinventions and the developments that are happening are so fun. I can't wait for Luke Cage.
Tbh I don't mind that it is slower paced, part of the problem with comics say to other media I find is that the relationships/ friendships for many titles are inferred rather than earned, or they are established and then pushed to the side for the sake of action or a faster pace or straight up they aren't used. Its why your side cast really is important and why certain titles are better recieved then others.
I find with even certain titles I read that have weaker supporting cast, id love if they examined them more as a necessary components to relating to our hero and making them feel like actual characters.
Which is difficult because not everyone will resonate with all side characters and its a gamble at trying to make them appealing to the audience.
Slow? Yes but I’m fine with it. There is so much opportunity here and I can’t wait for Green Goblin to turn evil.
This book is exactly what I want from a modern day Spider-Man reinvention.
It’s so fresh yet classic. 616 Peter is power first, then responsibility. Here in 6160. It’s the other way around. This Peter is a Dad and is responsible but lacks power and more so passion.
I love how relatable this Peter feels, going through the motions, to afraid to take the risk. Mary Jane did at one point. Uncle Ben and JJJ did as well and now, finally, Peter has.
Uncle Ben is also fantastic here. A well fleshed out character who yes is morally strong and great for JJJ and loves Peter but also is hurting so much within over loosing May.
Now, how is Mary Jane in this book? In some ways, underused but I say that as a negative as a positive. A negative because she’s MARY JANE and should in my opinion be the co-lead of this series with Peter but I also say it as a positive because the MJ we do get is some of the best Mary Jane of all time. She feels like a natural evolution of the Lee, Romita and Conway character. Mature but still sexy and fun and flirtatious but with more maturity. Issue 12 was my favourite since the first because it as an MJ issue with her family and how messed up that is.
I do hope we see more Uncle Ben and MJ reactions for the same reasons I love the JJJ and Richard interactions. They are fresh and interesting. Plus, I can absolutely see MJ looking at Ben like her father figure because of her abusive dad at home.
Overall, I give Ultimate Spider-Man a 9/10. Some issues focus too much on exposition but it’s relationship it builds with the supporting cast, the relationship and conducting ideologies with Peter and Harry (which I think is VERY important) and it’s massive tease for 2025 leads me very excited for the new vibrant reinventions for the future.
I won’t spoil anything (although the series has been going for a year now hence why I named Uncle Ben) but what they have set up with Venom is such a genius and fantastic idea which is relevant to today but not in a forced way and feels so exciting.
It’s a must read
13:57 lmao at least it's not Ultimate Black Panther, Issue 11's cover features a character that doesn't show up at all 😭
I’ve been loving it. I think there’s no problem with taking your time telling a story if you want it to last for years and years. I appreciate that the issues without action are the ones with the fill-in artists. If you want more traditional Spider-Man, there’s gonna be at least 2 more monthly books starring him. The whole new Ultimate Universe has been very exciting to me.
You got to walk before you can run. I really appreciate the time Hickman is taking with Ultimate Spider-man. While I would enjoy a little more action, I really do appreciate the family moment as well as Jonah and Uncle Ben interactions with the paper. Looking forward to the next issue.
I'm excited about seeing Mole Man as a mob boss. There is so many stories that can come out of that hook.
I think as far as a definitive "Too slow", Id argue that really depends on if the audience is still enjoying it and if it feels like the plot is moving slowly for a reason or if its purposefully dragging its feet for the sake of elongating itself like a lot of TV shows do. If we end up needing a reading guide on which issues to skip and that includes big swaths then yeah id say its moving too slow.
It reminds me of the original Ultimate Spider Man. Decompressed storytelling that I could stand behind.
So I am writing this before I actually read your video and will write something after I watch it . I started reading comics when I was 5, which was about 40 years ago, and in the last decade found myself struggling to read any comic . I picked up ultimate Spiderman about a month ago and have really loved it so far. I am up to issue 10 so far. It has me really engaged. It's probably the best super hero comic I have read in a really long time. So to answer your question, there is nothing wrong with the book. It's really good.
Love this video! This is the first Spiderman comic that I have pulled monthly, and while there have been moments where I have felt the "this is slow and nothing is happening" feeling, I have continued pulling because I am invested in what Hickman is building here. The Christmas issue really has me excited for what's next. Overall, I am enjoying all the Ultimate runs from Marvel so far.
I like it a lot in general. I can understand why it feels boring. There are some issues that forego action to focus on world building or personal moments, which isn’t necessarily why people got on board for this run, and sometimes the personal moments can still feel off, like we haven’t been given enough time to get to know the dynamic between this Peter and MJ and the kids, because we only get bits from every month. But as a whole, the series is a good character study. The interesting thing is I’m still on edge all the time. Because it’s Spider-Man, I just assume some tragedy is coming to ruin everything. But the fact that it’s slower-paced and vibes based, I don’t mind that at all. And I loved the Christmas issue. So yeah. Good stuff.
8:00 I Think my favourite vairant of the spider suit will always be the Ben Riley Hoodie look. It's so simple but just works.
I haven't heard of a new comic that interested me in years but I'll check this out. Thanks.
I'm loving Ultimate Spider-Man but I think it reads better on the trade than it does issue to issue.
Yeah, I agree
The mentions of Kingpin and Wesley alone might get me to pick this up. I need more Wesley and I love the art style. It was the one saving grace in Chip Zdarsky's DD runs.
After listening to your year end review of the book I am reminded of why you are by far my favorite comic book channel on UA-cam. Fair and balanced always.
Honestly, this is everything I want from Spidey and I would want to sit in this world for a good few years. But thats also jarring when you add in the general Ultimate Universe stuff that has a ticking clock running down
One thing that's been a shock as I got more into comics is how rushed and condensed that can feel. Like I grew up on the animated TV shows which did have action every episode, but also spent lots of time slowing down and giving us time to breathe with the characters and world which in turn made the stakes just feel much more real and impactful. Hands down still my favorite episode of Young Justice is "Disordered" the literal mental health day episode, and while it does have the B plot introducing the New God's for most of the cast it never becomes anything more than a mental health session. I loved that. We just got a chance to breathe with the characters and see them take everything in. Cut to Heroes in Crisis and I was SOOO excited only for it devolve into a murder mystery action plot with the mental health bit being treated like little more than a spectacle. It was just there to make the writing sound nuanced.
That's how to say, I love how much of a slow burn Ultimate Spider-Man has been. It doesn't feel poorly written or like its wasting a moment; it feels like it's taking the time to define and introduce us to this new world and this new Peter Parker and to form a proper connection with the readers. Every moment of every issue has been a delight and I CANNOT say that very often. More than that it's felt like I've been invited into this world with these characters, and as someone who is still relatively new to comics (relatively) this has been such a wonderful thing to pick up and start reading from issue #1.
10:51 Not gonna lie, half the way through this video, and I gotta say, this series sounds awesome!! My Favourite Spidey villain is just LIFE kick in.
Where are you seeing this criticism? Everywhere I have seen it has been overwhelmingly positive
Never be surprised by the internet, in some circles you’ll find the most utterly nonsensical, mind boggling, and dishonest criticism of pieces of media.
Pfff thinking critical and his crew of gen x golden girls all they do is crap all over that book.
@@cicolasnage5684Thinking Critical? I seen the guy’s thumbnails, he appears to just be another Anti-Woke guy, I avoid guys like him like the plague and just to stick more level headed creators like Sasha
@@cicolasnage5684it’s a good thing they have their crappy mainline book then lmao
What else do you expect from those “anti-woke” losers
I've wanted this series since the beginning, but haven't been able to for a plethora of reasons and now I want it more
Hickman's writing is best at two times: when shit is popping off, and during quiet moments. I'm loving the slow burn, because they're taking their time with the world, taking the premise seriously, and teasing it slowly. I don't need a fight in every issue. During the back end of Secret Wars, I super enjoyed the issue where it's mostly just Reed and Maker talking to each other.
I've been enjoying it immensely because I'm a lifelong Spidey fan and seeing him well-adjusted, happy, and not being tortured by the writers is fun for me. It's like when a childhood friend is doing well and you're excited to see them succeed. I like Pete happy and I like his supporting characters happy, and there's just enough conflict and compelling plot threads to keep it very interesting. It's kind of what I've always wanted
I really like it! It's nothing like the "Ultimate" Spider-man we've had before, and I love a good change-up with some thought behind it. More please.
The best part of this book is the bromance between Jonah and Ben.
It's truly fantastic, and I love that they've spent so much time on it.
Honestly even if Ultimate Spider-Man involved removing my skin cell by cell in full every single issue it would be preferable to what main line Spidey has been the past few years.
Thanks for the video. I was a big fan of the og Ultimate Spiderman. I think ill wait for the compilation instead of waiting month to month.
The reveal at the end of issue 12 blew my mind. I honestly read the whole issue thinking "Peter is just the BEST husband. He listens, he helps out, doesn't make a fuss about it." then WHAM! WHERE IS PETER?!
Are you enjoying the Ultimate Universe or the Absolute Universe more?
Overall Absolute at the moment, time of typing, lol.
Absolute has been a complete dud to me. Couldn’t care less. Only positive thing I could say is the art on Batman and WW looked good. Otherwise I’m absolutely out
@Akkbar21 Yeah same. Absolute Flash has me intrigued though.
So far they are tied. But the moment that Superman ends with Lois again, I'm out
@@22espec Come on. Not wanting to see the most iconic couple in comic book history together is idiotic regardless of the continuity.
This is definitely one for people who like slow build ups, and very character driven stories. For us, it's a nice change of pace, a breath of fresh air. It's a different take, but still feels like Spider-Man.
It’s def getting there. I haven’t remembered an issue in awhile.
I really love how Long Halloween jumps month to month with it's issues, though it was never slow. I think I should go back and revisit this Ultimate Spiderman series. It was so slow and for a new story I just dropped it. I'll have to pick up the first TPB and see how I feel about it now.
This js my favorite Spider-Man story ina long long time.
All the changes are fascinating and the massive threat in back has me anticipating the payoff.
This is how you do an interesting update of a classic character that has felt mis used for a generation.
I have a few issues of this series. Quite good so far, from what I've read. Interesting story too. Anyways, new sub here. Glad I discovered this channel!
I love this book it's really awesome and as a huge fan of Spider-Man this book has been freaking fantastic and seeing Peter parker and Mary jane being treated like they are supposed to be with respect and being married and having both kids Mayday parker the future Spider-girl and Benji parker their son both exist in this new ultimate marvel universe makes me so happy, that I am also excited to see what happens next with this amazing series. Also that ending with the suit being Peter parker is super creepy that I am very intrigued on what's going to happen next with this amazing series, which is why i am very excited to see what happens next with this amazing book and see what happens with Ultimate Peter parker and Ultimate mary jane is going to be amazing and tons of fun. Also unlike ASM which has treated Peter and MJ like garbage this book actually respects Peter parker Spider-Man and Mary Jane and the their kids mayday parker and Benji parker makes me so happy that I am super excited to see what happens next with this parker family as a whole. In conclusion this book has just been freaking fantastic and the best book of 2024 and makes me so happy that I can't wait to see what happens next with this series. :)
This is Spidey. Not Mainline, this.
Ultimate Spider-Man is consistently the best thing I read every single month. I’ve been dying for Mary Jane and Peter to be married again and this series gives me that. The drama/tension in the conversations is everything I’m looking for in the actual 616 Spidey so even with the slow issues I find there’s so much to chew on with the character work.
I've been really enjoying this run and its been a good jumping on point for my friends who want to get into comics since its pretty self contained. Issue 12 did have me losing it with the reveal at the end to the point i had to ramble about it a friend which no other book has made me do so far
I'm definitely enjoying it... it's the only current Spider-Man book I'm keeping up with, honestly. Jonathan Hickman seems to be on a bit of everything these days, so I hope he can maintain quality.
It's nice to see a comic take its time to build its world which can feel a bit slow, especially for a monthly release. But the original Ultimate Spiderman was also just as slow and while it might read a bit more seamlessly if read in trade form, it still needed that slow burn to become what it did.
Comics these days just don't have the time to establish the world they're in due to the fear of being cut short, so I'm not surprised that people reading comics now find USM '24 to be a bit slow.
Spider-Man is at his best when he can overcome a brutal defeat to beat the bad guy
I absolutely love this series and the pacing. The problem people seem to be having with it seems to mirror the same ones they had for the Krakoa era X-books (which I also loved and miss greatly).
Some company should hire this lady as an editor/creative director.
With covers like that, it's no wonder people felt things were slow. Even when someone likes its speed, it would feel like it needs to be faster because you expect the cover even unconsciously
I feel like the conceit of each issue happening in "real time" once per month leaves too much happening between the issues. It's really my only complaint. I don't think the format serves the narrative. For instance without spoiling as much as possible, the end of Issue 12 won't immediately lead into Issue 13. It's going to be a month later and I'm not sure that's satisfying
i find that i’m enjoying the pacing and personally prefer the talky scenes full of the microaggressions and juicy character drama that you speak of over the action (part of it is that what little there was of action in the series didn’t really do much for me) so in a lot of ways this comic is very much for me. i’m all in (heh) for how messed up 6160 Harry Osborn is. he’s my favorite new Ultimate universe character. my favorite issues are #1 because it works really well as a self contained story too that channels a lot from the Matrix, #7 because the boys’ ai voice choices left insane implications, and #10 because i love Jonah and Ben together. and Harry was in it too. the bets they made on Harry really landed for me lol
I think you can compare this book to Ultimate Black Panther to truly see a book that’s moving too slow. Which is really disappointing because I do like the book the giant fight that was set up for a year was like 2 panels
I can see how it may be to slow for some, but for me it’s one of my most looked forward to books each month.
It’s not boring it’s set up. It’s better to get to know these characters before things start going wrong
Complaints about spiderman being too "slow" or "boring" is the reason why we have things like Paul and one more day
No? I fail to see how Paul and OMD were reactions to slow-paced Spider-Man stories that were boring. You can't nullify a series problems by saying "At least its not like this series".
@ProjektTakuI think they mean is the idea that “Peter with a family” makes the stories boring and that’s why one more day and Paul happened, the idea that something bad has to happen to the family unit in order to be interesting
@@stevenhedge2850Peter having a family is hardly utilized in this story though. If anything Hickman actually letting us see stories where Pete being Spider-man impacts his family’s daily life would make this story actually interesting (and not impact in the way that something drastic has to happen, I just mean it’d be nice to actually see how they’re adjusting. How does them sharing his secret impact their relationships/dynamics with other people? How has it changed the way they operate as a household? Do they still have game nights? That type of thing)
@@stevenhedge2850 except that's not at all related to the criticism of slow pacing and is a strawman argument.
Somehow the comic feels more natural, like a good mix between the Rami films and Tasm. I think we just forgot what its like to have an older Peter Parker as our main character, we haven't really had an actual adult Peter Parker since One More Day.
I'll forever love this book for getting me into comics.
I'm just glad you covered something from Marvel. First time since June.
I made a Squirrel Girl video 3 weeks ago, lol. It was to eat nuts and kick butts.
@@CasuallyComics Yup, you got me.
Oh Sasha is talking about something Im reading! Hooray!
Now, as for a slow burn ... I guess? But I feel like there is a lot of pieces on the chess board being moved to be entertaining while bigger things happen. Seeing who Harry Osborne is in this reality. Seeing who EVERYONE is in this reality. There is some times where it feels like you need to know some Spider Man lore. I do feel like its good stuff
Honestly I love it and the cliffhanger is exciting!
Mind you, this book is exciting to me because of all of the books around it. Ultimate Spidey would feel very different to me without The Ultimates complimenting it so well (imo)
I enjoy a more mature, dialogue-heavy take on Spider-Man-something that feels like an actual adult graphic novel. Not ‘adult’ as in provocative, but ‘adult’ as in slower-paced, focused on complex conversations and character development. I love the long, talk-heavy style of classic 70s & 80s manga and comics, where the action is sparse but meaningful and memorable. It’s the same reason I enjoy shows like Star Trek: The Next Generation, which are largely about characters talking and exploring ideas. Similar to that recent Batman comic, I love the idea of Spiderman being friends and colleagues with his villains. That kind of immeshed dynamic really pulls me in when the inevitable rift happens
while i'm not a dedicated comics reader, i'm rather liking that the Big Two are at least TRYING to work on ACTUAL alternate continuities for new series of long-running characters (bordering on Elseworlds/What-If) rather than just "it's a new continuity but it's basically the same thing except for starting in what's now the present", what with Absolute Batman having the major divergence of Bruce NOT being infinitely wealthy and only losing one of his parents while here it's a Spider-Man without Uncle Ben's death
It is slow paced. The story needs more pages.
In fact, Spider Man's son needs a training arc.
I've not bought a Marvel book since Mutant X was brand new. Loved Spidey as well up until the Cardiac saga and then dropped the books for Image and Dark Horse. I'm loving this book and gives me a good MC2 vibe where Spidey was married to MJ and they had two kids there as well.
This was a very good analysis on the first year of Ult. Spidey. Sasha did a really good job explaining what its like to read the book. In terms of what I think about the book, i think its a really great read, and it really comes down to the character beats. I know Hickman has a reputation for intricate world building and complex story threads, but what makes me always come back to his stories are how good he writes his characters. For example, GODS has a really great setting and cast, but what makes it really shine is how those characters interact within that setting. Wynn is very well written, in that case. Hickman is a really smart writer, but I think people don't give him enough credit for having very beautiful storytelling as well.
I feel like this run is an artistic set-piece. It's not going to be for everyone. And it's most certainly not conventional to the traditional Spider-man stories. But I think it's very very good and i'm excited to see where it goes!
Thanks for covering some Marvel stuff! I saw a copy of ASM at my LCS about a month ago and flipped through. The art didn't jazz me, and the story seemed to require a long, multi-issue commitment to get a pay-off. I already had a stack of pricey comics and chickened out, lol! But you make some good points. Maybe I'll take a closer look next time. Enjoyed the video!
After everything that the regular Peter goes through, even if it is slightly fanservicey with what they do with Peter's marriage, I love this to pieces. We finally get to see Peter get his marriage and be Spiderman. Sure, issues will pop up and inevitable drama, but for now, I'm just happy Pete gets A family after the continuing train wreck that is Paul
I really like this series’s story. The pacing is fine- Spider-Man has always been “real Guy as a superhero” to a point, necessitating human, down to Earth moments. My only real complaint is that Peter is the least interesting person in his own book. They took away his passion in science, which would be fine if they replaced it, gave him something else to be. There was some GREAT Introspection from Peter in the first couple of issues- I thought this would be the “Introspective Spidey”- but we haven’t peeked inside this Peter’s head since issue three. I just, Peter Parker has always been interesting OUTSIDE of being Spidey. I care about his family and his supporting cast but, I don’t know, I just wish we heard more from Pete himself. I can’t place his voice and that’s, imo, a problem when writing Peter Parker, a character who, above anything else, has always had a distinct voice. Just my take, though. The rest of the book is otherwise excellent
I think MJ is supremely in character for her Ultimate version to not be upset. She's been shown as being super supportive and if you read the dinner scene between Harry/Gwen and Peter/MJ, you see how much they support each other as partners. Peter also openly supports MJ when she makes the leap and leaves her high paying job to start her own business.
People say it’s to boring, because it’s once a month, and the pages are like 15. It takes time
You're gonna cover the ultimate spiderman cartoon? Feel that got worth talking about.
I'm enjoying the slow pace of it, as it lines up well with the slow pace of the other books, it's going to ramp up.
I love the dialogue between all the different characters, especially the villains. 👍🏿🤓
Only complaint I have is that’s barely any scenes of Spider-Man going out and being a hero.
Maybe they should have called it Peter Parker, the Ultimate Spider-Man as a way to show the priorities of Peter and an homage to Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man.
If Venom's in this they could work in a Crossover with the main Marvel Universe thanks to King in Black. But maybe this'll be a new take on Venom like in the original Ultimate Universe. Alternatively it could actually be the original Ultimate Universe version of Venom since last time we saw it it was being used by The Maker.
I just wish they chose a different name for this series. Instead of reusing the Ultimate moniker. It would be way less confusing that way.
I love the new Ultimate Spider-Man story
This is the best book in the market period.