Miles Morales: The Ultimate Spider-Man Appreciation 2019

[CrimsonEchidna]

Zub didn't even know Miles remembered Ultimate when he wrote it. He only realised when someone asked him about it on his AMA.
http://jimzub.tumblr.com/post/182243...s-from-another

Bendis: He remembers the Ultimate Universe
Everyone else: Wait, wha--
Bendis: He has two histories
Everyone else:

It's definitely one of those things where I feel like the rest of the writers and Bendis weren't on the same page post-Secret Wars. Like how that Gwenpool issue had Miles say he remembers nothing about his mom being dead. We got that Venom crossover, where Miles only alluded to his mom getting "hurt" by Venom in the past, and even the Miles Morales annual that came out last year had a 12 year old Miles story set during the 616 Secret Invasion storyline.

[Frontier]

It's definitely one of those things where I feel like the rest of the writers and Bendis weren't on the same page post-Secret Wars. Like how that Gwenpool issue had Miles say he remembers nothing about his mom being dead. We got that Venom crossover, where Miles only alluded to his mom getting "hurt" by Venom in the past, and even the Miles Morales annual that came out last year had a 12 year old Miles story set during the 616 Secret Invasion storyline.

I really feel like this was on Bendis for just not being more clear about the exact circumstances of Miles' jump to 616.

I mean, I get not wanting to bog down the ongoing book with that, but a one-shot or a clean cut explanation in a handbook would've been nice.

[Digifiend]

It's definitely one of those things where I feel like the rest of the writers and Bendis weren't on the same page post-Secret Wars. Like how that Gwenpool issue had Miles say he remembers nothing about his mom being dead. We got that Venom crossover, where Miles only alluded to his mom getting "hurt" by Venom in the past, and even the Miles Morales annual that came out last year had a 12 year old Miles story set during the 616 Secret Invasion storyline.

13. He didn't have his powers when he was 12.

[Dragonick]

Here's the solicit for issue #7

MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN #7
SALADIN AHMED (W) • Alitha Martinez, Ron Ackins & Vanesa Del Rey (A)
Cover by PATRICK O’KEEFE
• After the dramatic conclusion of the first arc, Miles has to take stock in his life.
• What do his parents think of all of this?
• How do his friends, particularly Bombshell, react to what’s happened?
• All this, a surprise return and a cover by the art director of SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE, Patrick O’Keefe!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
I'm interested in what particularly goes down to cause such thoughts. Also nice to see Bombshell being acknowledged,maybe Ahmed will pick up that thread from where Bendis left her.

[Frontier]

Here's the solicit for issue #7

MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN #7
SALADIN AHMED (W) • Alitha Martinez, Ron Ackins & Vanesa Del Rey (A)
Cover by PATRICK O’KEEFE
• After the dramatic conclusion of the first arc, Miles has to take stock in his life.
• What do his parents think of all of this?
• How do his friends, particularly Bombshell, react to what’s happened?
• All this, a surprise return and a cover by the art director of SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE, Patrick O’Keefe!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
I'm interested in what particularly goes down to cause such thoughts. Also nice to see Bombshell being acknowledged,maybe Ahmed will pick up that thread from where Bendis left her.

I'm guessing it's him maybe kissing Vulture-girl? I could see why that would bother Bombshell.

[Digifiend]

WAR OF THE REALMS: JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #4 (of 5)
Clint, Justin, Travis & Griffin MCELROY (W) • ANDRE LIMA ARAUJO (A)
Cover by VALERIO SCHITI
VARIANT COVER BY JEN BARTEL
PLACE YOUR BETS – ON SURVIVAL!
When Balder the Brave’s unofficial babysitter’s club runs out of cash in Nevada, they hit on a foolproof plan: a casino heist! They just have to disguise a few famous heroes, a cyborg, an Asgardian god and a talking dog to do it. With the luck of baby Laussa on their side, nothing could go wrong! Unless of course they stumble upon…a convention of SUPER VILLAINS? What the heck, Nevada. Looks like the heroes will need a miracle in the desert to get out of this one!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99


WAR OF THE REALMS: JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #5 (of 5)
Clint, Justin, Travis & Griffin MCELROY (W) • ANDRE LIMA ARAUJO (A)
Cover by VALERIO SCHITI
VARIANT COVER BY MARCOS MARTIN
THE GOD OF WAR FINALLY GETS HIS HANDS ON THE HOTTEST BABE IN TOWN!
Baby Laussa, that is! Thor’s little sister has been kidnapped — and she’s bound for fiery Muspelheim! But Balder pledged his life to ensure Laussa’s safety, and he’s not about to break his vow. Even Kate Bishop, Miles Morales, Death Locket, Sebastian Druid and Wonder Man are no match for Ares, though — not when the entire Earth is at war. To save Laussa and stop Ares’ rampage, they’ll need some divine intervention. Superstar podcasters the McElroys bring baby Laussa and her babysitter’s club to new heights in this exhilarating conclusion!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

[Digifiend]

MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN GN-TPB
Written by Brian Michael Bendis
Penciled by SARA PICHELLI, CHRIS SAMNEE, DAVID MARQUEZ
Cover by Sara Pichelli
PERFECT FOR MIDDLE GRADE READERS!
When Peter Parker falls, the world needs a Spider-Man — and young Miles Morales takes up the mantle! Before Peter died, Miles was poised to start the next chapter in his life in a new school. Then, a spider’s bite granted the teenager incredible arachnid-like powers. Now, Miles has been thrust into a world he doesn’t understand, with only gut instinct, his well-intentioned best friend Ganke and a little thing called responsibility as his guides. But what was the story behind the spider that bit him? How is Miles going to get his hands on a cool new costume? And is there any way he can be ready to face the deadly sting of the Scorpion? Find out if Miles Morales can live up to the legacy of Spider-Man!
264 PGS./Ages 10+ …$12.99


MILES MORALES VOL. 1: STRAIGHT OUT OF BROOKLYN TPB
Written by SALADIN AHMED
Penciled by JAVIER GARRÓN
Cover by BRIAN STELFREEZE
Miles Morales swings back into the spotlight! When the rampaging Rhino and a cadre of mysterious criminals start plaguing Brooklyn, things take a dark turn for the young Spider-Man! What mystery lurks under the surface of this newest villainous uprising? Why does the Rhino have minions? And who is the new antagonist who may just become Miles’ most dangerous foe? Maybe Captain America has the answers! Then, get ready for…Miles Morales’ day off! Vice Principal Drutcher is determined to figure out the reason for his student’s tardiness and absences, so Miles, Judge and Barbara must stay one step ahead by playing hooky — while our hero tries to keep his secret safe from all of them! Plus: the quiet-but-deadly Tombstone! And introducing…Starling! Is she friend or foe? And is she single? Collecting MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN #1-6.
136 PGS./Rated T …$17.99

[CrimsonEchidna]

I'm guessing it's him maybe kissing Vulture-girl? I could see why that would bother Bombshell.

I'm thinking Miles lets his guard down around her and she ends up snatching his journal and learning his secret identity.

[Frontier]

I'm thinking Miles lets his guard down around her and she ends up snatching his journal and learning his secret identity.

Bombshell being bothered by it implies to me something romantic happened.

I don't think she would be as bothered by someone learning his identity unless...I guess she thinks he deliberately told her and Lana sees some flirting (if only on Vulture-girl's side)?

[Nerwrax15]

Love the issue's cover. Might jusy be me but after issue 2 the covers started getting a bit too cartoony and exaggerated for me.

[Grimm911]

Love the issue's cover. Might jusy be me but after issue 2 the covers started getting a bit too cartoony and exaggerated for me.

Really hoping O'keefe stays on as the cover artist for the long term going forward.

[Dragonick]

Yeah, the covers were definitely a bit too cartoony for me, especially since that style has never really been associated with Miles. I get wanting to bring a bit of the style from the movie to the comic, but it doesn't really fit. It's also a little ironic that the art director form Spiderverse is the one to break the chain from the cartoony style and I hope we move on from it.

[Digifiend]

Wait a minute, Nevada, casinos, they're in Vegas? How is Ben Reilly not involved then?

[CrimsonEchidna]

Gave the issue a read before I got into work today and I found it pretty enjoyable.

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Major theme of it is even though Miles is playing hooky from school, it doesn't mean Spider-Man gets the day off. He ends up repeatedly having to break away from Judge and Barbara to deal with a crisis. Vice Principal Dutcher actually gets characterized as the Anti-Jameson ironically enough; he thinks Miles is a menace but is a big Spider-Man fanboy and feels that students could stand to learn to be more responsible like the iconic figure like him. Judge is totally nonplussed about Miles constantly ghosting on them while Barbara is clearly annoyed since she can tell Miles is coming up with bad excuses of why Spider-Man suddenly shows up when he is not around. We get introduced to another new villain; the Frost Pharaoh, who attacks the museum exhibit that the trio happened to be visiting. Issue ends with Miles getting legitimately sick from the exhausting day.

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Javier Garron's art is definitely the highlight here, especially with a really impressive splash page of the trio having to rush back to school. We get a detailed map of the route they took and the detours that were made lol

[Dragonick]

spoilers:

Was the vice principal's explanation supposed to reasonable because I really wasn't feeling it. Even without him knowing the Spider-Man stuff he should know Miles got in through the lottery so it's not like he got in with no effort. Add that to the fact that from what we know Miles is doing fine academically and he's well liked not by his fellow students, but by the staff as well and he just comes off as obsessed. He's also a bit too cartoony for me to take him seriously, unless that's the point, but even then all the faculty we see him interact with think he's being an unreasonable weirdo. He just seems like a source of forced unnecessary drama Other than that it was a nice one off story. The art was good, though it's still going to take some time to get used to everyone looking so old. And still not feeling the Barbara and Miles relationship. Also those Doop pajamas Ganke was wearing were great. That's what I'm talking about when I said if you're gonna wear a onesie have fun with it and go all the way.

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