Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man
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Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man is a comic book
series published by Marvel Comics
that debuted in August 2009 as part of the relaunch of Ultimate Marvel
under the new "Ultimate Comics" imprint
. It serves as a continuation of Ultimate Spider-Man
, as well as an all-new series. Starting with the publication of the series' sixteenth issue (January 2011), Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man resumed the numbering of Ultimate Spider-Man
(the series had already taken back the Ultimate Spider-Man title in the comic book's legal indicia with issue 3). The numbering will change again after issue 160 through the upcoming Ultimate Universe Reborn relaunch in August.
The series is written by Ultimate Spider-Man creator Brian Michael Bendis
, with art initially by David Lafuente
, who had collaborated with Bendis on the third Ultimate Spider-Man Annual, and Sara Pichelli
(#15 onward). Bendis has also collaborated with Takeshi Miyazawa
(#7–8) and Chris Samnee (#155) for other whole issues in the series, in addition to collaborating with several other artists in various short stories. Fellow Ultimate Spider-Man creator Mark Bagley
returned for the "Death of Spider-Man" story arc, in which Peter Parker was killed, after which Sara Pichelli
took over for the launch of the title's third volume, in which the Parker's mantle was taken by Miles Morales.
Comic book
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series published by Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
that debuted in August 2009 as part of the relaunch of Ultimate Marvel
Ultimate Marvel
Ultimate Marvel is an imprint of comic books published by Marvel Comics, featuring reimagined and updated versions of the company's superhero characters, including Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Avengers, and the Fantastic Four. The imprint was launched in 2000 with the publication of the series...
under the new "Ultimate Comics" imprint
Imprint
In the publishing industry, an imprint can mean several different things:* As a piece of bibliographic information about a book, it refers to the name and address of the book's publisher and its date of publication as given at the foot or on the verso of its title page.* It can mean a trade name...
. It serves as a continuation of Ultimate Spider-Man
Ultimate Spider-Man
Ultimate Spider-Man was a superhero comic book series that was published by Marvel Comics from 2000 to 2009. The series is a modernized re-imagining of Marvel's long-running Spider-Man comic book franchise as part of its Ultimate Marvel imprint...
, as well as an all-new series. Starting with the publication of the series' sixteenth issue (January 2011), Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man resumed the numbering of Ultimate Spider-Man
Ultimate Spider-Man
Ultimate Spider-Man was a superhero comic book series that was published by Marvel Comics from 2000 to 2009. The series is a modernized re-imagining of Marvel's long-running Spider-Man comic book franchise as part of its Ultimate Marvel imprint...
(the series had already taken back the Ultimate Spider-Man title in the comic book's legal indicia with issue 3). The numbering will change again after issue 160 through the upcoming Ultimate Universe Reborn relaunch in August.
The series is written by Ultimate Spider-Man creator Brian Michael Bendis
Brian Michael Bendis
Brian Michael Bendis is an American comic book writer and erstwhile artist. He has won critical acclaim for his self-published, Image Comics and Marvel Comics work, and is one of the most successful writers working in mainstream comics, with his books selling consistently highly for over a...
, with art initially by David Lafuente
David Lafuente
David Lafuente is a Spanish-born comic book artist. As of 2009 he works for Marvel Comics as the artist for Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man. He currently resides in London.-Career:Lafuente was discovered by Marvel Editor C.B...
, who had collaborated with Bendis on the third Ultimate Spider-Man Annual, and Sara Pichelli
Sara Pichelli
Sara Pichelli is an Italian comic book artist best known for first illustrating the Miles Morales version of Ultimate Spider-Man. After starting her career in animation, Pichelli entered the comic book industry working for IDW Publishing before joining Marvel Comics in 2008 after getting discovered...
(#15 onward). Bendis has also collaborated with Takeshi Miyazawa
Takeshi Miyazawa
Takeshi Miyazawa is a comic book artist who was born in Canada and attended Queen's University in Ontario to study art. His art style incorporates a manga sensibility.-Bibliography:Incomplete comic book checklist:...
(#7–8) and Chris Samnee (#155) for other whole issues in the series, in addition to collaborating with several other artists in various short stories. Fellow Ultimate Spider-Man creator Mark Bagley
Mark Bagley
Mark Bagley is an American comic book artist. He has worked for Marvel Comics and DC Comics on such titles as The Amazing Spider-Man, Thunderbolts, New Warriors, and Ultimate Spider-Man.- Early life and career :...
returned for the "Death of Spider-Man" story arc, in which Peter Parker was killed, after which Sara Pichelli
Sara Pichelli
Sara Pichelli is an Italian comic book artist best known for first illustrating the Miles Morales version of Ultimate Spider-Man. After starting her career in animation, Pichelli entered the comic book industry working for IDW Publishing before joining Marvel Comics in 2008 after getting discovered...
took over for the launch of the title's third volume, in which the Parker's mantle was taken by Miles Morales.
Main
- Peter Benjamin Parker/Spider-Man: Now working at a fast food restaurant and once again attending high school. Currently living with Gwen Stacy, his Aunt May, the Human Torch, and Iceman.
- Gwen Stacy: Now living a normal life, having briefly dated Peter Parker.
- Mary Jane Watson: Broke up with Peter Parker after Ultimatum, Now works for the journalism department of Midtown High School. She eventually reconciled with Peter.
- May Parker: Peter's aunt who has now accepted his role as Spider-Man. Invited Johnny Storm to live with the Parker family with Peter, Gwen and herself.
- Johnny Storm/Human Torch: A former member of the now-disbanded Fantastic Four. He is now living with Peter, Gwen and May. He has since begun posing as one of Peter Parker's cousins alongside Bobby Drake.
- Bobby Drake/Iceman: A former member of the X-Men who moves into the Parker household after he is kicked out of his parents' house. He has since begun posing as one of Peter Parker's cousins along with Johnny Storm.
Recurring
- Kitty Pryde: Attended school with Peter Parker until being confronted by government agents.
- Jessica Drew/Spider-Woman: A female clone of Peter Parker, sharing most of his memories.
- Carol Danvers: The new director of S.H.I.E.L.D.
- Black Cat: A female cat burglar who is plotting to take one of Kingpin's most hidden possession.
Villains
- The Bombshells: A pyrokineticPyrokinesisPyrokinesis, derived from the Greek words and , was the name coined by horror novelist Stephen King for the ability to create or to control fire with the mind that he gave to the protagonist Charlie McGee in Firestarter...
pair of villains consisting of a mother and her teenage daughter: Lori and Lana Baumgartner. - Chameleon: A shapeshifterShapeshiftingShapeshifting is a common theme in mythology, folklore, and fairy tales. It is also found in epic poems, science fiction literature, fantasy literature, children's literature, Shakespearean comedy, ballet, film, television, comics, and video games...
who had taken on the identity of Peter Parker. - Mysterio: A supervillain who, after killing the Kingpin, aspires to take his place.
- Camellia: She is the twin sister of the Chameleon and shares his shapeshifitng powers.
- Norman Osborn: Spider-Man's oldest nemesis. Thought to be dead, he returns and breaks the Ultimate Six out of the Triskelion to kill Peter Parker, calling themselves the 'Men of God'.
- Doctor Octopus: Original member of the Ultimate Six and is freed from prison by Osborn to kill Peter Parker.
- Electro: Freed from prison by Osborn to kill Peter Parker.
- Kraven the Hunter: Freed from prison by Osborn to kill Peter Parker.
- Sandman: Freed from prison by Osborn to kill Peter Parker.
- Vulture: Freed from prison by Osborn to kill Peter Parker.
- TinkererTinkererThe Tinkerer is a fictional character, a supervillain appearing in comic books set in the Marvel Comics Universe...
: An evil scientist who tries to get revenge on the Roxxon Company. - The Serpent Squad: A group of thieves encountered by Spider-Man
See also
- List of Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man story arcs
- Ultimate Spider-ManUltimate Spider-ManUltimate Spider-Man was a superhero comic book series that was published by Marvel Comics from 2000 to 2009. The series is a modernized re-imagining of Marvel's long-running Spider-Man comic book franchise as part of its Ultimate Marvel imprint...
- Ultimate Comics: Enemy TrilogyUltimate Comics: Enemy TrilogyUltimate Comics: Doomsday is a metaseries collection of three 4-issue comic book limited series published by Marvel Comics. All three series are set in the Ultimate Marvel universe, and are written by Brian Michael Bendis with art by Rafa Sandoval.-Publication history:Bendis has discussed the idea...
- Ultimate Comics: FalloutUltimate FalloutUltimate Comics: Fallout is a comic book limited series published by Marvel Comics that debuted in July 2011 as part of the second re-launch of the Ultimate Universe...