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sakurafire's review against another edition
5.0
A fresh take on Spider-man.
The writing and art are perfect. Miles is a breath of fresh air compared to Peter. Interesting to see how he continues Spider-man's legacy.
Bendis and Pichelli created a story that I'm hoping stays around for a long time.
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A fresh take on Spider-man.
The writing and art are perfect. Miles is a breath of fresh air compared to Peter. Interesting to see how he continues Spider-man's legacy.
Bendis and Pichelli created a story that I'm hoping stays around for a long time.
The writing and art are perfect. Miles is a breath of fresh air compared to Peter. Interesting to see how he continues Spider-man's legacy.
Bendis and Pichelli created a story that I'm hoping stays around for a long time.
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A fresh take on Spider-man.
The writing and art are perfect. Miles is a breath of fresh air compared to Peter. Interesting to see how he continues Spider-man's legacy.
Bendis and Pichelli created a story that I'm hoping stays around for a long time.
tvessel's review against another edition
5.0
I've seen Miles in several other things and thought he came off very endearing and true to the Spider-Man legacy. However, I just now read his origin story and I absolutely loved it! It was so sad to see the end of Ultimate Peter Parker but they put Miles into his superhero role in a way that is extremely respectful of Peter. The way Miles deals with discovering his powers is very fresh and humble.
I'm absolutely hooked and I can't wait to read more. Bendis really knocks it out of the park with this one and Pichelli has proven to me that she's still one of my favorite artists.
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I've seen Miles in several other things and thought he came off very endearing and true to the Spider-Man legacy. However, I just now read his origin story and I absolutely loved it! It was so sad to see the end of Ultimate Peter Parker but they put Miles into his superhero role in a way that is extremely respectful of Peter. The way Miles deals with discovering his powers is very fresh and humble.
I'm absolutely hooked and I can't wait to read more. Bendis really knocks it out of the park with this one and Pichelli has proven to me that she's still one of my favorite artists.
I'm absolutely hooked and I can't wait to read more. Bendis really knocks it out of the park with this one and Pichelli has proven to me that she's still one of my favorite artists.
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I've seen Miles in several other things and thought he came off very endearing and true to the Spider-Man legacy. However, I just now read his origin story and I absolutely loved it! It was so sad to see the end of Ultimate Peter Parker but they put Miles into his superhero role in a way that is extremely respectful of Peter. The way Miles deals with discovering his powers is very fresh and humble.
I'm absolutely hooked and I can't wait to read more. Bendis really knocks it out of the park with this one and Pichelli has proven to me that she's still one of my favorite artists.
justplainbecca's review against another edition
4.0
Book Riot Read Harder Challenge
Task 20: A Collection of Comics
Task 20: A Collection of Comics
ponch22's review against another edition
5.0
When I went to my local comic shop the other week, the goal was to pick up some books written by BIPOC authors. While a helpful employee pulled about a dozen different trades & novels, I foolishly added, "Oh, what about some Miles Morales stories?" She grabbed this [b:Ultimate Comics Spider-Man, Vol. 1|12471274|Ultimate Comics Spider-Man by Brian Michael Bendis, Volume 1|Brian Michael Bendis|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1553618821l/12471274._SY75_.jpg|17455389] which marked his introduction, without correcting me & pointing out that [a:Brian Michael Bendis|12424|Brian Michael Bendis|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1239763230p2/12424.jpg] is white. (On the plus side, at least the artist, [a:Sara Pichelli|2933192|Sara Pichelli|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/f_50x66-6a03a5c12233c941481992b82eea8d23.png] isn't a white man!)
So, while it feels a little weird championing the story of a Black superhero written by a white guy... it's actually really good. I'm sure Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse probably helped influence my enjoyment of it, but a good character is a good character!
Love Pichelli's artwork throughout these first five issues—the story has a few connections to the film but also veers off with Nick Fury, (I assume) MJ's Spider-Woman, Hawkeye, and no multi-verse. I got a little confused because Miles's best friend/roommate, Ganke, reminded me a lot of Ned from the Tom Holland films (I guess Marvel can use any of their IP in any of their other properties).
The collection also includes a few short pages from Ultimate Comics Fallout #4 (billed as Miles's first appearance), however, I didn't quite follow the stories (or see Miles; someone mentioned Spider-Kid—does that count?). One seemed to feature Peter Parker in The Negative Zone and the other had two women talking about the creation of mutants decades ago. Might have made more sense in their full story & didn't see why they were included but, I am very intrigued to read more about Miles. I really wish my library had these trades because I really don't want to have to buy four more to see what happens.
So, while it feels a little weird championing the story of a Black superhero written by a white guy... it's actually really good. I'm sure Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse probably helped influence my enjoyment of it, but a good character is a good character!
Love Pichelli's artwork throughout these first five issues—the story has a few connections to the film but also veers off with Nick Fury, (I assume) MJ's Spider-Woman, Hawkeye, and no multi-verse. I got a little confused because Miles's best friend/roommate, Ganke, reminded me a lot of Ned from the Tom Holland films (I guess Marvel can use any of their IP in any of their other properties).
The collection also includes a few short pages from Ultimate Comics Fallout #4 (billed as Miles's first appearance), however, I didn't quite follow the stories (or see Miles; someone mentioned Spider-Kid—does that count?). One seemed to feature Peter Parker in The Negative Zone and the other had two women talking about the creation of mutants decades ago. Might have made more sense in their full story & didn't see why they were included but, I am very intrigued to read more about Miles. I really wish my library had these trades because I really don't want to have to buy four more to see what happens.
blackstairs's review against another edition
MILES IS MY BABY
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MILES IS MY BABY
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MILES IS MY BABY
colindalaska's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent.
Well written, great artwork and I no longer remember Peter Whattsisname.
Excellent start to a new version of Spider-Man.
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Excellent.
Well written, great artwork and I no longer remember Peter Whattsisname.
Excellent start to a new version of Spider-Man.
Well written, great artwork and I no longer remember Peter Whattsisname.
Excellent start to a new version of Spider-Man.
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Excellent.
Well written, great artwork and I no longer remember Peter Whattsisname.
Excellent start to a new version of Spider-Man.
nadialeeowens's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
unladylike's review against another edition
3.0
This is when Miles Morales starts being Spider-man.
I keep having it reconfirmed that I don't really care about Spider-man except for when they do something really different with him - namely, when he's not Peter Parker. Anathema to many, I know, but whatever.
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This is when Miles Morales starts being Spider-man.
I keep having it reconfirmed that I don't really care about Spider-man except for when they do something really different with him - namely, when he's not Peter Parker. Anathema to many, I know, but whatever.
I keep having it reconfirmed that I don't really care about Spider-man except for when they do something really different with him - namely, when he's not Peter Parker. Anathema to many, I know, but whatever.
Merged review:
This is when Miles Morales starts being Spider-man.
I keep having it reconfirmed that I don't really care about Spider-man except for when they do something really different with him - namely, when he's not Peter Parker. Anathema to many, I know, but whatever.