Revealed in Marvel Comics' Ultimate Fallout Issue 4, out Wednesday, the new Spider-Man in the Ultimate universe is a half-black, half-Hispanic teen named Miles Morales. He takes over the gig held by Peter Parker, who was killed in Ultimate Spider-Man Issue 160 in June.
In his first appearance, he simply breaks up a fight. But readers will learn the true origin of Morales and how he became the new Spider-Man when Ultimate Spider-Man relaunches in September with a new No. 1 issue.
"The theme is the same: With great power comes great responsibility," says writer Brian Michael Bendis. "He's going to learn that. Then he has to figure out what that means."
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The new Ultimate Spider-Man series, as well as Wednesday's Ultimate Fallout issue, will be available digitally the same day as in stores.
In the regular Marvel Universe, Peter Parker will still be the same web-swinging Spidey as he has been since his first appearance in 1962. But in the Ultimate line, launched in 2000 to tell contemporary stories, he received a new origin and a reimagined supporting cast that paralleled the Spidey in regular Marvel continuity.
Morales' journey will be a similar vehicle for today's fans, says Marvel's editor in chief, Axel Alonso.
"What you have is a Spider-Man for the 21st century who's reflective of our culture and diversity. We think that readers will fall in love with Miles Morales the same way they fell in love with Peter Parker."
In addition to an alliterative name, Miles has a connection to his predecessor in how he received his powers. But he will have different abilities, too. Supporting characters such as Peter's Aunt May and Gwen Stacy also will give Miles nuggets of wisdom to help his transition from young kid to New York City superhero.
Italian artist Sara Pichelli, who was integral in designing the new Spider-Man's look, says, "Maybe sooner or later a black or gay — or both — hero will be considered something absolutely normal."
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6 comments:
Conan said on tonight's show that the new Spider-man's enemies will be the Green Goblin, Dr. Octopus and the tea party. XD
I think it's so cool that he's inspired by Donald Glover.
And I notice that Marvel or the powers that be never change any black characters to white characters. Changing Nick Fury, Spidey, and Kingpin is a disgrace.
I thought they were just ending ultimate Spiderman. Didn't know parker was getting replaced. Bring back Miguel from Spiderman 2099.
Yeah, baby! Shake things up!
Spiderman 2099 was a great comic. He was the only Spiderman to actually move like a spider. I liked the way he was set against a high tech future.
Is it sick that I found myself missing the 'Scarlet Spider' and his sweatshirt? I mean this kid WILL need a mentor and who better than him. Is there a 'Scarlet Spider' in the Ultimate Universe?
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