Ultimate Spider-Man (2024-) #1

Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) (Single Issues)

by Jonathan Hickman

THE NEW ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN FOR A NEW ULTIMATE UNIVERSE! Visionary writer Jonathan Hickman (HOUSE OF X/POWERS OF X) and acclaimed artist Marco Checchetto (DAREDEVIL) bring you a bold new take on Spider-Man, with this, the debut title of the new line of Ultimate Comics! After the events of ULTIMATE INVASION, the world needs a hero…who will rise up to take on that responsibility? Prepare to be entangled in a web of mystery and excitement as the all-new ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN comic redefines the wall-crawler for the 21st Century!

Genres: Comics, Marvel, Spider Man, Comic Book, Graphic Novels, Graphic Novels Comics, Superheroes

44 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 9, 2024

About the author

Jonathan Hickman is an American comic book writer and artist. He is known for creating the Image Comics series The Nightly News, The Manhattan Projects and East of West, as well as working on Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four, FF, and S.H.I.E.L.D. titles. In 2012, Hickman ended his run on the Fantastic Four titles to write The Avengers and The New Avengers, as part the "Marvel NOW!" relaunch. In 2013, Hickman wrote a six-part miniseries, Infinity, plus Avengers tie-ins for Marvel Comics. In 2015, he wrote the crossover event Secret Wars. - Wikipedia

Reviews

[Khurram]

What Amazing Spider-man should have been

First of all, I have to say THANK YOU to Jonathan Hickman. This is what I have been missing from Spider-man. This is the way Amazing Soider-man should be.

Peter Parker can age, he can mature, and he can handle responsibilities. I love the family man, angle. Peter/Spider-man has always been better with a family and support system. Now, if Peter/Sipder-man can fight like he is supposed to, this book will be perfect.

This is an awesome start to this book. Though I am going to wait for the TPB, I am really looking forward to learning about this Peter Parker (not the useless man-child of post One More Day), and looking forward to Spider-man the way he should be.

[Molly™☺]

A Spidey story that succeeds at being different. It offers something new rather than spinning the same story with a fresh coat of paint. Mostly set up, the drip feed of information and world building keeps readers on their toes and desperate for more.

[Callum Ball]

We are so back

[Tom Radburn]

Amazing new entry for people new to spider man. It completely changes his origin and the threats he will face. Changes from Uncle Ben to how he gets bitten and it all works really well. Excited for #2

[Mike Dukes]

Ultimate Spider-Man is back!!

A fresh, logical and yet, totally different set-up for our favorite wall-crawler, this first issue of hinting at both was has come before and what is yet to come. The thing that many have lamented in the 616 universe, the end of Peter and MJ as a couple, is alive and well here. Peter as Spider-Man always seemed to get in the way of his relationships in the past. Now, we get to see what happens when Spider-Man enters the picture after a happy, healthy relationship is already present.

A new Green Goblin, Wilson Fisk, Matt Murdock as a priest, Ben Parker alive instead of May… this has all sorts of potential!

[Vinicius]

Eu adorei essa primeira edição do Miranha Ultimate, estou bem empolgado em saber como será desenvolvido essa nova versão do personagem em um mundo diferente.

Nesse novo universo ultimate, o Peter tem família, seu tio está vivo, ele tem um emprego legal e está feliz. Agora estou curioso para saber como ele irá lidar com seus poderes, após construir toda uma vida sem eles.

[Machiavelli]

Ultimate Spider-Man #1 by Jonathan Hickman is a fresh, heartfelt take on Peter Parker that feels both grounded and emotionally resonant. It’s a quieter, more mature start than expected, but that works in its favor—focusing on character first, not spectacle. Hickman sets the tone beautifully, and it’s clear this version of Spidey is going to be something special. A strong, thoughtful debut.

[Nightwing’s Thiccness]

LOVE ANGRY AND WHOLESOME J. JONAH JAMESON

[zach]

“Are things going to change between us?”

“Never.”

Jonathan Hickman, I love you so much.

[Jalen the Reader]

Something about a man in red and blue tights swinging around really makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Also in this universe Uncle Ben is alive and Aunt May is the one who got clapped, and it’s worth it for the J. Jonah Jameson and Uncle Ben bromance. Don’t know how I feel about Green Goblin being a good guy, hope he does end up trying to ruin Pete’s life over something petty.

[Lewys]

Spiderman se caga, vomita encima y me lo regala y yo me lo como y le doy mi casa.

Más en serio (un poco), está guay ver otra vida y otro punto de vista de un Spiderman mayorcete con años cotizados. Igual que mola ver personajes habituales con otros roles.

Iré leyendo estas historias cortillas mientras hago otras movidas que no importan a nadie.

[João]

Um novo início no universo Ultimate, que não poderia ter um começo melhor. Um Peter diferente, maduro e com a sua vida já ''feita'', apesar de sentir que lhe falta algo. É aqui que a sua vida volta a começar, e todas as referências à volta disto são fantásticas. Muito entusiasmado para os próximos volumes.

[Dara Bienert]

A Marvel-ous read

Beautiful artwork with a compelling storyline.

While a young Peter Parker is an Amazing character, it is Ultimately satisfying to see him get the chance to grow up and become a mature adult.

In this issue, we are introduced to a cast of likable characters, and the mystery of the changes done to this universe by The Maker. This small glimpse into Peter Parker's world quickly draws you into its web, and I'm X-cited to see what happens next!

[Giulio Basilisco]

The first Ultimate universe in the 2000s was going against the grain by having Peter be a teenager again, and the new Ultimate universe is going against the grain by having Peter be middle aged, married to MJ, have a job, and have kids. Funny how this works out lol.

But you know when you read something, get tingles, goosebumps, just knowing it’s gonna be a masterpiece? Yeah, this first issue did this so well.

It’s not even just the circumstance Peter is in, but MANY different factors, people, and situations which lead to such a refreshing, compelling first issue.

Most importantly, despite Peter having everything his other counterparts who HATE being Spider-Man wish he has, this version of Peter feels hollow like something is missing from his life, he feels this urge to do more for the world. Even in a life without Spider-Man, Peter feels the need to be helpful and heroic for others, showing his strong moral character. It’s so brilliant.

Also, the idea of having a potential future ripped away from you from other factors is such a great concept. Hmmmm, I wonder why this theme people resonate with a younger Gen Z audience in a post-COVID world where the upper class and people in charge don’t give any of us a chance?????

[Ben Moore]

There are very few writers that I am deeply and truly jealous of. Johnathan Hickman is one of those writers. Also, special shout-out to the artist Marco Checchetto. Outstanding work that captured every single emotional beat Hickman was going for flawlessly. If you care about Spider-Man even the tiniest bit, this is quintessential reading. No wonder Ultimate Spider-Man is the number one selling comic right now. It deserves that success and much more. I don't know what you're paying the crew behind this book, Marvel, but it's not enough.

[Ailbhe]

Seeing as it’s just the first issue there wasn’t a whole lot to it yet but it does a great job of setting up the story. Love the idea of Peter Parker becoming Spider-Man when he already has a wife and kids, and the alternate universe is really cool. Also love the art style. Excited for more!!

[wellreadkait]

One of the best spider-man comics I have ever read.

[Linsey]

Peter Parker?? Living a happy life??? This is all I’ve ever wanted.

[Vyshakh Aravindan]

Ultimate Spider-Man #1 is a refreshing and emotional reimagining of Peter Parker’s origin, written by Jonathan Hickman with heartfelt depth. This version features an older, married Peter, adding maturity to the familiar hero’s journey. With beautiful art by Marco Checchetto, it balances grounded storytelling and superhero charm. A strong, character-driven debut

[Phantoomer]

Finalmente un uomo ragno maturo e sposato. I disegni di Cecchetto sono da sbavo. Non vedo l'ora di vedere come prosegue

[Steven]

I’m not a big Hickman fan, but after Ultimate Invasion and reading this, Spider-Man is fun again for the first time in years!

[Allie]

Oh, yes

[Ash🦇]

this art style is so beautiful

[Juju Andalon]

So unexpectedly fun and interesting! Such a great beginning and introduction to a new run.

[Chris Buckley]

Wow. I loved this far more than anticipated.

[vk chompooming]

Not as good as the series created by Brian Michael Bendis, but a good read!!

[Shane Stanis]

Just read it. Read it if you’re a spidey fan, or if it’s your first comic. This is so good.

[David]

cool 9/10

[Jasmine]

Uncle Ben, for the first time in his life: I lived, bitch

[Maximus]

This was really disappointing.

This new Ultimate Spider-Man series is far from what it promised. I expected more from Hickman, A LOT more.

It seems like Marvel just can't do Spider-Man right anymore.

Let's leave the story aside for a moment, this book has many flaws technically speaking. The lack of good editors at Marvel is more than evident here.

The dialogue feels clunky and clumsy, it's like Hickman doesn't know how to write mundane situations or anything that isn't science fiction.

The pacing is also very bad. A lot of decompression. This was boring. The extra pages are just filler.

It would have been better and much more exciting if the book began with a splash page of Spider-Man already in action and throughout the book they had told us through flashbacks how we got to that point. That's how things were done before.

Instead we got a Spider-Man book with no Spider-Man in it. Now let's talk about the story:

They sold the series as "what if Peter never got his powers?" (a question that Dan Slott had already answered but is still interesting enough for other writers to explore with other approaches), but the changes to the character here go far beyond simply not having been bitten by the spider, to the point where I feel like this is a different character. This IS NOT Peter Parker.

Stating that Peter not only knew his parents but was raised by them until he was 15 was a big mistake, they have terribly distorted the family dynamic with his Uncle Ben and Aunt May who should be his real nuclear family and not his extended family.

Speaking of, Uncle Ben shouldn't be alive either because the crook would have shot him whether Peter became Spider-Man or not.

And how does this "Peter Parker" become Spider-Man or why? That's the main problem of this thing:

"A family man jaded of his ordinary life, one night finds a hologram that tells him he could be a superhero..."

I think I've seen this before... in a Pixar movie.

Whatever.

Peter Parker was willing to give up his perfect life just to feel excitement again. "Power and responsibility" huh?

What would Earth-616 Peter think of this guy?

Yes, Peter Parker is married to Mary Jane, that's nice, that's what we have wanted for a long time. I should feel pleased, right? Well, I'm not. If you think that will be enough to manipulate me into telling myself that this book is good, you are wrong. I didn't fall for "Renew Your Vows", I'm not falling for this.

The Spider-Marriage isn't enough to sell me a Spider-Man book because the Spider-Marriage alone isn't enough to make a good Spider-Man story.

The marriage to MJ is here, but the rest of the elements that make Spider-Man "amazing" ARE NOT.

3 stars because the art is great.