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Spider-Man 2099 (2014) (Collected Editions)
Spider-Man 2099, Vol. 1: Out of Time
Collects Spider-Man 2099 (2014) #1-5, Amazing Spider-Man #1 (2099 story).
Web-spinning out of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN! Miguel O'Hara is Spider-Man in the year 2099, but he's currently stuck in the present day. But here, the evil future corporation Alchemax has just been formed -- and Miguel has a chance to stop its corruption before it starts! However, Spider-Man 2099 soon discovers he's not the only one hoping for a better tomorrow. When his uneasy arrangement with Alchemax lands him in a war zone, Miguel must fight for his grandfather's soul -- and when the Scorpion attacks and Morlun shows up hunting spiders, Miguel finds himself at the EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE!
Web-spinning out of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN! Miguel O'Hara is Spider-Man in the year 2099, but he's currently stuck in the present day. But here, the evil future corporation Alchemax has just been formed -- and Miguel has a chance to stop its corruption before it starts! However, Spider-Man 2099 soon discovers he's not the only one hoping for a better tomorrow. When his uneasy arrangement with Alchemax lands him in a war zone, Miguel must fight for his grandfather's soul -- and when the Scorpion attacks and Morlun shows up hunting spiders, Miguel finds himself at the EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE!
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First published February 17, 2015
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Peter David
3,568 books1,363 followersaka David Peters
Peter Allen David, often abbreviated PAD, was an American writer of comic books, novels, television, films, and video games. His notable comic book work includes an award-winning 12-year run on The Incredible Hulk, as well as runs on Aquaman, Young Justice, SpyBoy, Supergirl, Fallen Angel, Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2099, Captain Marvel, and X-Factor.
His Star Trek work included comic books and novels such as the New Frontier book series. His other novels included film adaptations, media tie-ins, and original works, such as the Apropos of Nothing and Knight Life series. His television work includes series such as Babylon 5, Young Justice, Ben 10: Alien Force and Nickelodeon's Space Cases, which he co-created with Bill Mumy.
David often jokingly described his occupation as "Writer of Stuff", and he was noted for his prolific writing, characterized by its mingling of real-world issues with humor and references to popular culture, as well as elements of metafiction and self-reference.
David earned multiple awards for his work, including a 1992 Eisner Award, a 1993 Wizard Fan Award, a 1996 Haxtur Award, a 2007 Julie Award and a 2011 GLAAD Media Award.
Peter Allen David, often abbreviated PAD, was an American writer of comic books, novels, television, films, and video games. His notable comic book work includes an award-winning 12-year run on The Incredible Hulk, as well as runs on Aquaman, Young Justice, SpyBoy, Supergirl, Fallen Angel, Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2099, Captain Marvel, and X-Factor.
His Star Trek work included comic books and novels such as the New Frontier book series. His other novels included film adaptations, media tie-ins, and original works, such as the Apropos of Nothing and Knight Life series. His television work includes series such as Babylon 5, Young Justice, Ben 10: Alien Force and Nickelodeon's Space Cases, which he co-created with Bill Mumy.
David often jokingly described his occupation as "Writer of Stuff", and he was noted for his prolific writing, characterized by its mingling of real-world issues with humor and references to popular culture, as well as elements of metafiction and self-reference.
David earned multiple awards for his work, including a 1992 Eisner Award, a 1993 Wizard Fan Award, a 1996 Haxtur Award, a 2007 Julie Award and a 2011 GLAAD Media Award.
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November 10, 2015
Warning: I’m about to go all Sophia from Golden Girls.
Picture it: Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1992. A 13-year-old boy has yet to figure out what girls are for (editor’s note: said boy is now 36 and is pretty sure their primary purpose is to ridicule him, which is probably a pretty reasonable raison d’etre), spends a lot of time inhaling the scent of freshly printed comics, and thinks the neon rubber bands they just invented for his braces are the height of cool (editor’s note: now you see why the fairer sex found, and continues to find, this boy an object of ridicule).
Marvel Comics, with that boy very much in mind, launches the shiny-covered 2099 line of comics, intended to present the “official” future of the Marvel U 100+ years in the future, a steampunk dystopia run by massive corporate conglomerates. The flagship character of that line? None other than Spider-Man 2099—not the Peter Parker that we all know and love, of course, but, rather, Miguel O’Hara, the head of the genetics program at the evil Alchemax Corporation. 13-year-old me was hardly a discerning arbiter of quality (see, for example, my music collection (cassette tapes, no less) that included MC Hammer, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 soundtrack (“Go ninja, go ninja, go ninja, go! GO GO GO GO! Ninja, ninja RAP!), and multiple Weird Al Yankovic albums), but I recollect the 2099 line being a bit hit-or-miss—X-Men 2099 was decent, while the Stan Lee-penned Ravage 2099 was execrable (sorry, Stan…you know I love you, but that was a festering mountain of crapulence). Spider-Man 2099 was the best of the bunch, which wasn’t necessarily saying much, but I found it consistently entertaining.
Fast forward 20+ years. Everything old is new again (editor’s note: except for the writer of this “review”)—Full House is back on TV, Fred Savage is back in primetime, and Jem and the Holograms are bombing at the multiplex. Also, Marvel hits the nostalgia button hard, dropping Spidey 2099 into the midst of the excellent Superior Spider-Man, an appearance that was apparently well received enough to prompt the launch of a brand-new Spidey 2099 title written by co-creator Peter David.
Peter David is sort of like the Blur of comic book writers for me—I’ve been aware of him, and occasionally I’ve dug something he’s done, but, by and large, we both just kind of do our things, and we’re both fine with our paths not crossing all that much. Despite the fact that Gambit numbers amongst my favorite characters, I had to jump ship on David’s recent X-Factor series because it was, well, meh. In the best issues.
Still, I was irrationally excited when I saw that Spidey 2099 was coming back, and I was actually thrilled that David was in the driver’s seat. In a fit of nostalgic yearning, I called to mind images of Kathy Ireland and proceeded to do the things that I used to…er, I mean, I re-read the first few issues of the original Spider-Man 2099 series and was delighted to find it rather entertaining.
And so the new Spidey 2099 hit me in the right place (NOT the groin) at the right time. I dug it. The story is fast-paced, Miguel is a fully realized character, the art is strong (the costume isn’t quite on par with the original Spidey, but, come on…it’s pretty badass), and I found myself far more entertained by this story arc than I did most of the massive crossovers Marvel’s been inflicting upon us of late (speaking of which: the final issue of this volume ties into the mega Spiderverse crossover, which I had reservations about, but is turning out to be solid…I’m still in the midst of it, so I reserve the right to desolidify that assessment).
There’s no need to have read the original Spidey 2099 to get into this series, though having read the Superior Spider-Man arc where Miguel appears would be very helpful prep and background. So, dive in with gusto, those of you who did NOT buy 7 copies of Doom 2099 #1 in the hope that it would be the foundation of your retirement fund (sigh).
I should note that the nostalgia factor probably played a significant role in my warm fuzzies for this story. The fact that this book came along at a time in my life when I was spending my spare time playing The Marvel Superheroes RPG, drinking entirely too many Slurpees, and mashing buttons on my Super Nintendo made me predisposed toward liking it. So, if you weren’t as cool as I was at 13, you may feel differently (and I’ll feel sorry for your lack of coolness) (editor’s note: the writer has just been punched in the throat).
But, I think, all of that notwithstanding, this is a quality book. Check it out.
Picture it: Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1992. A 13-year-old boy has yet to figure out what girls are for (editor’s note: said boy is now 36 and is pretty sure their primary purpose is to ridicule him, which is probably a pretty reasonable raison d’etre), spends a lot of time inhaling the scent of freshly printed comics, and thinks the neon rubber bands they just invented for his braces are the height of cool (editor’s note: now you see why the fairer sex found, and continues to find, this boy an object of ridicule).
Marvel Comics, with that boy very much in mind, launches the shiny-covered 2099 line of comics, intended to present the “official” future of the Marvel U 100+ years in the future, a steampunk dystopia run by massive corporate conglomerates. The flagship character of that line? None other than Spider-Man 2099—not the Peter Parker that we all know and love, of course, but, rather, Miguel O’Hara, the head of the genetics program at the evil Alchemax Corporation. 13-year-old me was hardly a discerning arbiter of quality (see, for example, my music collection (cassette tapes, no less) that included MC Hammer, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 soundtrack (“Go ninja, go ninja, go ninja, go! GO GO GO GO! Ninja, ninja RAP!), and multiple Weird Al Yankovic albums), but I recollect the 2099 line being a bit hit-or-miss—X-Men 2099 was decent, while the Stan Lee-penned Ravage 2099 was execrable (sorry, Stan…you know I love you, but that was a festering mountain of crapulence). Spider-Man 2099 was the best of the bunch, which wasn’t necessarily saying much, but I found it consistently entertaining.
Fast forward 20+ years. Everything old is new again (editor’s note: except for the writer of this “review”)—Full House is back on TV, Fred Savage is back in primetime, and Jem and the Holograms are bombing at the multiplex. Also, Marvel hits the nostalgia button hard, dropping Spidey 2099 into the midst of the excellent Superior Spider-Man, an appearance that was apparently well received enough to prompt the launch of a brand-new Spidey 2099 title written by co-creator Peter David.
Peter David is sort of like the Blur of comic book writers for me—I’ve been aware of him, and occasionally I’ve dug something he’s done, but, by and large, we both just kind of do our things, and we’re both fine with our paths not crossing all that much. Despite the fact that Gambit numbers amongst my favorite characters, I had to jump ship on David’s recent X-Factor series because it was, well, meh. In the best issues.
Still, I was irrationally excited when I saw that Spidey 2099 was coming back, and I was actually thrilled that David was in the driver’s seat. In a fit of nostalgic yearning, I called to mind images of Kathy Ireland and proceeded to do the things that I used to…er, I mean, I re-read the first few issues of the original Spider-Man 2099 series and was delighted to find it rather entertaining.
And so the new Spidey 2099 hit me in the right place (NOT the groin) at the right time. I dug it. The story is fast-paced, Miguel is a fully realized character, the art is strong (the costume isn’t quite on par with the original Spidey, but, come on…it’s pretty badass), and I found myself far more entertained by this story arc than I did most of the massive crossovers Marvel’s been inflicting upon us of late (speaking of which: the final issue of this volume ties into the mega Spiderverse crossover, which I had reservations about, but is turning out to be solid…I’m still in the midst of it, so I reserve the right to desolidify that assessment).
There’s no need to have read the original Spidey 2099 to get into this series, though having read the Superior Spider-Man arc where Miguel appears would be very helpful prep and background. So, dive in with gusto, those of you who did NOT buy 7 copies of Doom 2099 #1 in the hope that it would be the foundation of your retirement fund (sigh).
I should note that the nostalgia factor probably played a significant role in my warm fuzzies for this story. The fact that this book came along at a time in my life when I was spending my spare time playing The Marvel Superheroes RPG, drinking entirely too many Slurpees, and mashing buttons on my Super Nintendo made me predisposed toward liking it. So, if you weren’t as cool as I was at 13, you may feel differently (and I’ll feel sorry for your lack of coolness) (editor’s note: the writer has just been punched in the throat).
But, I think, all of that notwithstanding, this is a quality book. Check it out.
July 31, 2015
Spider-man 2099 has been around since the 1990’s when Marvel felt that the fan boys couldn’t get enough of Spider-man so they made this the 875th Spider title.
Miguel O’Hara is a geneticist from the future who had half his genetic code written over with spider DNA. He’s currently in the present because he came back to protect his granddad, Tiberius Stone from getting killed and thus messing up the future. Mission successful but now he’s stranded here.
Welcome to 2014, dude!
Can two Spider-men exist in New York City at the same time without the two of them getting confused for one another?
Uh, sure, why the hell not.
I guess this is Peter David’s return to writing after a long convalescence. Welcome back! His sense of humor is in evidence above, and his deft characterization and decent story lines make this a fun read for what is otherwise a C list book. It's nothing earth shattering, but it's a pleasant and quick read.
The only misstep is the Morlun storyline, which has Morlun traveling to different multiverses killing all the Miguel O’Hara’s he can find. You can take a pass on that one.
Miguel O’Hara is a geneticist from the future who had half his genetic code written over with spider DNA. He’s currently in the present because he came back to protect his granddad, Tiberius Stone from getting killed and thus messing up the future. Mission successful but now he’s stranded here.
Welcome to 2014, dude!
Can two Spider-men exist in New York City at the same time without the two of them getting confused for one another?
Uh, sure, why the hell not.
I guess this is Peter David’s return to writing after a long convalescence. Welcome back! His sense of humor is in evidence above, and his deft characterization and decent story lines make this a fun read for what is otherwise a C list book. It's nothing earth shattering, but it's a pleasant and quick read.
The only misstep is the Morlun storyline, which has Morlun traveling to different multiverses killing all the Miguel O’Hara’s he can find. You can take a pass on that one.
June 30, 2023
Ever since I watched Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse I’ve been wanting to read more comics relating to Spider-Man. I’ve always been a fan of Spider-Man 2099 and the design of his suit. In this one Miguel O'Hara is Spider-Man in the year 2099, but he's currently stuck in the year 2014. It had a slow start, but the comic gets better each issue and it starts to get more involved in the Spider-Verse because Morlun seems to be hunting Miguels across different Earths. I can’t wait to see what happens next with Morlun and Earth 616
June 12, 2016
Miguel O'Hara aka Spider-Man 2099 is trapped in the past. He's making the best of it by looking out for his Grandfather Tiberius Stone as his assistant Mike O'Mara. Unfortunately he's not the only one unhappy he's stuck in the past.
Time travel is a fickle mistress for storytellers. Just a dab can do wonders and too much can spoil everything. Out of Time was just a dab as Miguel is trapped in the past and can't get back. He's smart, but not as smart as he should be because popping up anywhere as Spider-Man is bound to lead to suspicion. It's a decent start although I have to wonder if Miguel will ever be allowed to return to the future.
Time travel is a fickle mistress for storytellers. Just a dab can do wonders and too much can spoil everything. Out of Time was just a dab as Miguel is trapped in the past and can't get back. He's smart, but not as smart as he should be because popping up anywhere as Spider-Man is bound to lead to suspicion. It's a decent start although I have to wonder if Miguel will ever be allowed to return to the future.
May 8, 2015
Yawn.
July 17, 2023
Scratched my itch for Miguel O'Hara content following Across the Spiderverse, but not much else. For devotees only.
OK, OK, just chill bro...
OK, OK, just chill bro...
March 10, 2018
I got to Peter David's Spidey 2099 through the awesome Spider-Verse, and I was pleased to find out that the series is solid and enjoyable even outside of the event. Miguel's backstory is kinda confusing and convoluted though, so that took a while to wrap my head around. Still, once I did, I had a lot of fun with this volume.
August 30, 2017
Boring.
January 13, 2016
Damn, this stuff is pretty readable.
I was really hoping that Peter David's writing style was just something for some band of losers who for some reason are loyal to his sci-fi roots and his Imzadi novel (shudder - I gobbled that shit right up in the 90's).
Nope, turns out this guy does a terrible job at writing terribly. So I'm invested, goddammit. Now I give a shit about his little love triangle, about staying below the radar of the time police and the present-day authorities, and I'm even tolerating that "What the shock?" bullshit. (Why the fuck are comics still holding back on the swears? I mean, not the really *good* comics like Saga or Punisher Max, but all the mainstream-targeted books from the Big Two. Does middlebrow America still picket comic stores who sell "fuck" books to kids? Does unibrow (and sloping forehead) America even realize what kind of shit their kids are slipping between the packets in their Internet journeys? There's no way this is a preventative strategy. Hell, I learned how to curse all the good curse words properly by Grade 2 - but maybe that's a Catholic school thing, I dunno. I haven't run a statistically significant survey of kids to figure this out.)
Hell, even the self-narration style isn't all that annoying.
Man, after how Peter David ends off this book, I actually give a damn about Miggy and his predicament. (And he didn't even have to resort to hot women in skimpy bodysuits to keep my attention. Bravo Mr. David, bravo.)
I was really hoping that Peter David's writing style was just something for some band of losers who for some reason are loyal to his sci-fi roots and his Imzadi novel (shudder - I gobbled that shit right up in the 90's).
Nope, turns out this guy does a terrible job at writing terribly. So I'm invested, goddammit. Now I give a shit about his little love triangle, about staying below the radar of the time police and the present-day authorities, and I'm even tolerating that "What the shock?" bullshit. (Why the fuck are comics still holding back on the swears? I mean, not the really *good* comics like Saga or Punisher Max, but all the mainstream-targeted books from the Big Two. Does middlebrow America still picket comic stores who sell "fuck" books to kids? Does unibrow (and sloping forehead) America even realize what kind of shit their kids are slipping between the packets in their Internet journeys? There's no way this is a preventative strategy. Hell, I learned how to curse all the good curse words properly by Grade 2 - but maybe that's a Catholic school thing, I dunno. I haven't run a statistically significant survey of kids to figure this out.)
Hell, even the self-narration style isn't all that annoying.
Man, after how Peter David ends off this book, I actually give a damn about Miggy and his predicament. (And he didn't even have to resort to hot women in skimpy bodysuits to keep my attention. Bravo Mr. David, bravo.)
March 6, 2015
I really enjoyed this book. It was a great return of Miguel O'Hara into the current Marvel Universe... It also included some great action scenes including the Scorpion and a new set of Spiderverse Slayers. The ending also takes us into the new upcoming Spiderverse storyline in which Spiderman 2099 will be alongside many other Spider-Man characters from various timelines. What a great series. I am hoping that it will continue for a while...
February 10, 2019
I've only read a little of the "classic" (1990's) Spider-Man 2099, but enough to know who Miguel is and how he became Spider-Man. I don't know how he got sent back in time, but I tend to like "out of time" stories. (They're usually rich in character development cuz they generally make their subjects struggle within their new environs.)
I like Miguel a lot. He's snarky yet silent while he fights, or at least more silent than both Peter and Miles, and I think it's funny when he complains that the villains he's fighting are too talkative.
I love Peter David's dry humor and how well it plays with Miguel's character.
Like this exchange with Lyla above, or his daydream of throwing Liz Allan out the window.
I read these as single issues and missed Amazing Spider-Man #1, so I haven't read Miguel's introduction to Peter, but I like this title so far.
I like Miguel a lot. He's snarky yet silent while he fights, or at least more silent than both Peter and Miles, and I think it's funny when he complains that the villains he's fighting are too talkative.
I love Peter David's dry humor and how well it plays with Miguel's character.
Like this exchange with Lyla above, or his daydream of throwing Liz Allan out the window.
I read these as single issues and missed Amazing Spider-Man #1, so I haven't read Miguel's introduction to Peter, but I like this title so far.
August 3, 2025
This volume finds Miguel O'Hara, the Spider-Man of 2099, stranded in the present day. With the knowledge of what the future holds, he has an unprecedented chance to change it for the better by confronting the nascent megacorporation, Alchemax.
I really liked the pacing. It moves quick, with Miguel trying his best to navigate this world while having the advantage of knowing what's probably coming. The art is also solid, showcasing Spidy 2099's quickness. I also liked his internal thoughts; the monologue feels the same as the original 2099 series.
However, the book is not without its flaws. The villains themselves are lackluster, as is the point with Miguel's grandfather. But the biggest flaw is the Spider-Verse crossover issue, which feels VERY out of place. It's easily the worst part of the collection. Fucking events, am I right?
While the book delivers on a quick, engaging story with solid art and a compelling premise, its narrative is hampered by lackluster antagonists and a poorly integrated crossover (FUCK YOU SPIDERVERSE PART 2)
Overall Rating a 3 out of 5.
I really liked the pacing. It moves quick, with Miguel trying his best to navigate this world while having the advantage of knowing what's probably coming. The art is also solid, showcasing Spidy 2099's quickness. I also liked his internal thoughts; the monologue feels the same as the original 2099 series.
However, the book is not without its flaws. The villains themselves are lackluster, as is the point with Miguel's grandfather. But the biggest flaw is the Spider-Verse crossover issue, which feels VERY out of place. It's easily the worst part of the collection. Fucking events, am I right?
While the book delivers on a quick, engaging story with solid art and a compelling premise, its narrative is hampered by lackluster antagonists and a poorly integrated crossover (FUCK YOU SPIDERVERSE PART 2)
Overall Rating a 3 out of 5.
July 11, 2023
MY JAAAAAM. Miguel is GOOFY. Tempest is DEEP. Villains are COMPLICATED (I feel like I’m trying to sell this comic). It’s just a fab time. Would be 5 stars if I had the guts, but I’m still annoyed with Peter David for not driving stuff home more emotionally, so I can’t grant it.
April 17, 2015
Being a big fan of Peter David and Spider-Man, you'd think I'd have read the entire original run of Spider-Man 2099. And despite glowing recommendation from friends that I should pick up the books, I never did.
But that doesn't mean I can't stop in now that David and Marvel are picking up the series mantel once again.
And I'll admit that while I may miss some of the nuances of this story, this collection of the first five issues of the new series never made me feel like I was being left behind. In fact, I'd argue that what David is doing here is every bit as enjoyable -- maybe even more enjoyable -- than what is being done with the flagship title for the Spider-Man universe.
Stuck out of time, our hero is trying to find his way home without messing up the time line too much. Along the way, he's having some interesting adventures that span not only New York City but also the entire globe. David has always been a writer who can find ways to tell unique, fun stories in a corner of a particular universe that stay true to the universe but also explore some interesting areas and do some nice character work. (I'm looking at you New Frontier.
While I wouldn't mistake the hero here for Peter Parker, there is enough of that sense of what makes Spidey so much fun to read (at least the way I remember it) that these issues flew by. The only negative is the final issue included which is forced to do some heavy lifting for what I can only assume will be an all-inclusive Spider-verse storyline that is coming up next. At this point, if I never see Morlun on the pages of a Spider-Man comic again, it will be too soon. Quite possibly the most overused or going back to the well one too many times the Spidey-verse has seen since Venom.
But that doesn't mean I can't stop in now that David and Marvel are picking up the series mantel once again.
And I'll admit that while I may miss some of the nuances of this story, this collection of the first five issues of the new series never made me feel like I was being left behind. In fact, I'd argue that what David is doing here is every bit as enjoyable -- maybe even more enjoyable -- than what is being done with the flagship title for the Spider-Man universe.
Stuck out of time, our hero is trying to find his way home without messing up the time line too much. Along the way, he's having some interesting adventures that span not only New York City but also the entire globe. David has always been a writer who can find ways to tell unique, fun stories in a corner of a particular universe that stay true to the universe but also explore some interesting areas and do some nice character work. (I'm looking at you New Frontier.
While I wouldn't mistake the hero here for Peter Parker, there is enough of that sense of what makes Spidey so much fun to read (at least the way I remember it) that these issues flew by. The only negative is the final issue included which is forced to do some heavy lifting for what I can only assume will be an all-inclusive Spider-verse storyline that is coming up next. At this point, if I never see Morlun on the pages of a Spider-Man comic again, it will be too soon. Quite possibly the most overused or going back to the well one too many times the Spidey-verse has seen since Venom.
March 28, 2019
Yes! I get the hype!
Spider-man of the future is definitely strange but is also really fun to follow! Looking forward to reading more about this character/side of the spider-verse
Spider-man of the future is definitely strange but is also really fun to follow! Looking forward to reading more about this character/side of the spider-verse
October 31, 2015
Peter David’s 90s run on Spider-Man 2099 was a favorite of young me, so how could I not be stoked for this? David himself has remained a favorite writer, particularly with his semi-recent noir take on X-Factor, another book he wrote in the 90s.
This isn’t 90s Spidey 2099, though, as the book shifts our hero to the present, for 90s Spider-Man 2099 in 2010.
Through events that happened in Dan Slott’s Superior Spider-Man Vol 4, Miguel O’Hara, aka the Spider-Man of the year 2099, is now trapped in the present. This puts him in the unique position of being able stop the rise of mega evil corporation Alchemex, the ubiquitous big baddie of the 2099 series. Think Kyle Reese trying to shut down a pre-Skynet Skynet.
This volume is mostly setup which would be fine, except for the fact that the book is immediately thrown into crossover “everything changes” mode after the arc, making this whole volume seem a bit superfluous (I feel like it would have made for a smoother transition to have Miguel return in Slott’s universe-sprawling Spider-Verse, and launch the series after).
While I still enjoyed spending time with Miguel again (David doesn’t miss a beat slipping back into writing his character) my biggest disappointment was the art. It came off as very, well, 90s and a bit rushed. Hopefully the series is able to survive the next big crossover and come into its own a little more.
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This isn’t 90s Spidey 2099, though, as the book shifts our hero to the present, for 90s Spider-Man 2099 in 2010.
Through events that happened in Dan Slott’s Superior Spider-Man Vol 4, Miguel O’Hara, aka the Spider-Man of the year 2099, is now trapped in the present. This puts him in the unique position of being able stop the rise of mega evil corporation Alchemex, the ubiquitous big baddie of the 2099 series. Think Kyle Reese trying to shut down a pre-Skynet Skynet.
This volume is mostly setup which would be fine, except for the fact that the book is immediately thrown into crossover “everything changes” mode after the arc, making this whole volume seem a bit superfluous (I feel like it would have made for a smoother transition to have Miguel return in Slott’s universe-sprawling Spider-Verse, and launch the series after).
While I still enjoyed spending time with Miguel again (David doesn’t miss a beat slipping back into writing his character) my biggest disappointment was the art. It came off as very, well, 90s and a bit rushed. Hopefully the series is able to survive the next big crossover and come into its own a little more.
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May 23, 2015
Spider-Man 2099 gets his own book in Marvel NOW!, and it was a short but fun ride. I never read much of the 2099 stuff that came out when I was a kid, but ever since Spidey 2099 showed up in the pages of Superior Spider-Man, I've tried to keep a close eye on the character. He is a slightly darker, less jokey version of Peter Parker, but those small changes make him seem almost a completely different hero all together.
This Volume serves as an intro of sorts in to the character, moves into a good story involving Spider-Verse and Scorpion, and ends with a tie into Spider-Verse, which I am very anxious to read soon.
I will definitely continue with this book.
Recommend
This Volume serves as an intro of sorts in to the character, moves into a good story involving Spider-Verse and Scorpion, and ends with a tie into Spider-Verse, which I am very anxious to read soon.
I will definitely continue with this book.
Recommend
February 10, 2015
Major disappointment. 3rd rate artwork.
July 9, 2015
I don't know too much background on this but definitely enjoyed this version of Spiderman. (The female characters, not so much). More later.
June 24, 2016
Was hoping that this would have been better than it was. Good to see this character revived.
June 20, 2020
Started off really well with the man out of time angle, it derailed itself halfway through. It basically told you what will happen in the future, given there are time travel elements in the story, you can hint at certain things. But you state it outright, it's makes the journey pointless because you know how it'll end.
There are some interesting bits in this, but you don't really get a feel for the story or the characters. The story is split into two different arcs and the final issue is a Spider-Verse tie in, the arcs themselves are only two issues long. So nothing really gets established, I didn't like the Spider-Verse tie in either, I don't think it'll ever be referenced again.
There are some interesting bits in this, but you don't really get a feel for the story or the characters. The story is split into two different arcs and the final issue is a Spider-Verse tie in, the arcs themselves are only two issues long. So nothing really gets established, I didn't like the Spider-Verse tie in either, I don't think it'll ever be referenced again.
February 20, 2019
I grew up reading Spider-Man 2099 and loved the Spider-Verse story line so figured I'd keep the party going with "Spider-Man 2099: Out of Time." It was pretty amazing and I like where the story is going. I'll definitely pick up the next volume.
October 29, 2018
So great! I love this book and it feels like the Spider-man I grew up on.
April 5, 2015
David does a spectacular job, as always. My only problem is how short the TPB seemed. One quick story and it was over.
December 21, 2015
Peter David pretty much just picks up where he left off in the 1990's series. A good fun series with good art by Will Sliney and original Spider-man 2099 artist Rick Leonardi.
January 31, 2020
Imć David jest mi znany ostatnio z zacnego Hulk: The End, więc sięgnąłem śmiało po pozycję z bohaterem, którego poznałem w czwartym bodajże tomie Superior Spider-Mana w pierwszym rzucie Marvel NOW! licząc na podobne "doznania". Niezły bohater plus sprawdzony autor (jego znakomite skądinąd X-Factor jeszcze przede mną) plus dobrze zarysowany i lubiany heros? Poproszę.
Niestety tak do końca nie jest. Miguel O'Hara to fajna postać. Jest z reguły bardzo poważny, a i jego poczucie humoru jest szczątkowe w takim porównaniu do Petera Parkera, ale nie stanowi to problemu. Heros ma bardzo podobne moce do Pajęczaka, ale brak mu na przykład pajęczego zmysłu. Korzysta też na co dzień z nowych technologii, w tym hologramów, a które zapewnia mu sztuczna inteligencja zwana tutaj Lylą, a którą ma zaprogramowaną w "smartwatchu". W tym aspekcie, jak i kilku innych drzemie spory potencjał. Co Miguel w ogóle tu robi? Przecież jego nominalnym światem jest ten z przyszłości. Z 2099 roku...
W skutek działań Superior Spider-Mana dziadek Miguela, Tiberius Stone zginął by, tym sposobem kasując z linii czasu zarówno O'Harę, jak i jego ojca. Bohater cofnął się i przeciwdziałał całemu zajściu. Tyle, że coś mocno nie pykło i ten "inny" Pajęczak pozostaje uwięziony w czasach Bohaterów. A że chłopak ma głowę na karku, to postanowił sabotować firmę ojca, nowo powstały Alchemax, tak aby być może w przyszłości, firma na przykład upadła. W tym celu został asystentem dziadka i się zaczyna.
Jest tutaj kilka wątków, które są interesujące. Nie szalenie nowo, ale ciekawe. Pojawia się jakaś jednostka z przyszłości, która ma wyeliminować Miguela. Postać z metalu na bieżąco "określa" czy osoby, które stają mu na drodze mają jakieś znaczenie dla przyszłości ludzkości. Jeżeli nie, to... Właśnie. Podobało mi się to jak ten wątek się rozwijał w siedzibie Alchemaxu, ale już samo "poradzienie" sobie z wrogiem. Meh. Tym bardziej, że postać niejakiej Liz Allen, matki małego Osborna odegra chyba większą rolę w życiu O'Hary.
To jeden z wątków, które się zaczynają i mają niesatysfakcjonującą końcówkę. Podobnie zresztą jak sprawa z lokatorką, która okazuje się poważnie chora. Mam nadzieję, że dziewczę będzie lepiej rozpisane i ten wątek będzie dalej kontynuowany, bo to ciekawa relacja. Jest wreszcie dziadek Miguela, która w tym tomie chce opchnąć jakiemuś watażce roboty o niezbyt wyszukanej nazwie. Po przybyciu na miejsce wraz z Miguelem zostają zaatakowani, a jego dziadek zostaje uprowadzony. Dzieje się wiele, w ogóle cały tom czyta się szybciutko, ale brakło mi w tym iskry, bowiem przechodzimy do zdecydowanie najgorszej części tomu.
W tym momencie autor wprowadza postać Morluma i być może będzie to ciekawy przeciwnik, ale nie znam jego backgroundu, motywacji. Pojawia się robi to co musi. Z jakiś niejasnych powodów pietra się przed atakiem na Spider-Mana 2099 z Ziemi 616... Ale jak? Co? Zeszyt sam się nie broni, w porównaniu do całej reszty i miałem naprawdę spory mętlik. Chyba będę musiał poczekać na to całe Spider-verse. To dla mnie minus. Następnym jest oprawa... Ja rozumiem, że ten tytuł nie jest flagowcem Marvel NOW!, ale graficznie jest raczej cienki. Druga, albo i trzecia liga. Tym bardziej, że fabuła choć czyta się ją szybko i przyjemnie, nie jest jakichś wysokich lotów. 3 albo 3.5/5, ale bez naciągania.
Niestety tak do końca nie jest. Miguel O'Hara to fajna postać. Jest z reguły bardzo poważny, a i jego poczucie humoru jest szczątkowe w takim porównaniu do Petera Parkera, ale nie stanowi to problemu. Heros ma bardzo podobne moce do Pajęczaka, ale brak mu na przykład pajęczego zmysłu. Korzysta też na co dzień z nowych technologii, w tym hologramów, a które zapewnia mu sztuczna inteligencja zwana tutaj Lylą, a którą ma zaprogramowaną w "smartwatchu". W tym aspekcie, jak i kilku innych drzemie spory potencjał. Co Miguel w ogóle tu robi? Przecież jego nominalnym światem jest ten z przyszłości. Z 2099 roku...
W skutek działań Superior Spider-Mana dziadek Miguela, Tiberius Stone zginął by, tym sposobem kasując z linii czasu zarówno O'Harę, jak i jego ojca. Bohater cofnął się i przeciwdziałał całemu zajściu. Tyle, że coś mocno nie pykło i ten "inny" Pajęczak pozostaje uwięziony w czasach Bohaterów. A że chłopak ma głowę na karku, to postanowił sabotować firmę ojca, nowo powstały Alchemax, tak aby być może w przyszłości, firma na przykład upadła. W tym celu został asystentem dziadka i się zaczyna.
Jest tutaj kilka wątków, które są interesujące. Nie szalenie nowo, ale ciekawe. Pojawia się jakaś jednostka z przyszłości, która ma wyeliminować Miguela. Postać z metalu na bieżąco "określa" czy osoby, które stają mu na drodze mają jakieś znaczenie dla przyszłości ludzkości. Jeżeli nie, to... Właśnie. Podobało mi się to jak ten wątek się rozwijał w siedzibie Alchemaxu, ale już samo "poradzienie" sobie z wrogiem. Meh. Tym bardziej, że postać niejakiej Liz Allen, matki małego Osborna odegra chyba większą rolę w życiu O'Hary.
To jeden z wątków, które się zaczynają i mają niesatysfakcjonującą końcówkę. Podobnie zresztą jak sprawa z lokatorką, która okazuje się poważnie chora. Mam nadzieję, że dziewczę będzie lepiej rozpisane i ten wątek będzie dalej kontynuowany, bo to ciekawa relacja. Jest wreszcie dziadek Miguela, która w tym tomie chce opchnąć jakiemuś watażce roboty o niezbyt wyszukanej nazwie. Po przybyciu na miejsce wraz z Miguelem zostają zaatakowani, a jego dziadek zostaje uprowadzony. Dzieje się wiele, w ogóle cały tom czyta się szybciutko, ale brakło mi w tym iskry, bowiem przechodzimy do zdecydowanie najgorszej części tomu.
W tym momencie autor wprowadza postać Morluma i być może będzie to ciekawy przeciwnik, ale nie znam jego backgroundu, motywacji. Pojawia się robi to co musi. Z jakiś niejasnych powodów pietra się przed atakiem na Spider-Mana 2099 z Ziemi 616... Ale jak? Co? Zeszyt sam się nie broni, w porównaniu do całej reszty i miałem naprawdę spory mętlik. Chyba będę musiał poczekać na to całe Spider-verse. To dla mnie minus. Następnym jest oprawa... Ja rozumiem, że ten tytuł nie jest flagowcem Marvel NOW!, ale graficznie jest raczej cienki. Druga, albo i trzecia liga. Tym bardziej, że fabuła choć czyta się ją szybko i przyjemnie, nie jest jakichś wysokich lotów. 3 albo 3.5/5, ale bez naciągania.
April 1, 2018
After being marooned in the past, Miguel O'Hara (aka Spider-Man 2099) returns to a solo self-titled book since 1996.
After a quick recap from Miguel's digital assistant Lyla on the current events, we see Spidey swing into action stopping a couple crimes. One of which involves a robbery with a less than receptive person getting O'Hara's help (a face that will return). Miguel is trying to find a way to make his way in 2014, working for Alchemax and trying to maintain his true identity and connection to CEO Tiberius Stone. Within the first four issues contained in this trade, Spidey faces an armored foe from an even farther flung future who is out to erase Miguel and prevent something from happening. After that, he travels to a foreign country that Alchemax is selling Spider-Slayer robots to and faces not only a rebellion, but a newly equipped Scorpion. The action is fast-paced, the art is very enjoyable, and interesting plot threads are developed!
Then the final issue comes along and derails things a bit. A tie-in to the big Spider Verse event, this story feels ridiculously out of place in this volume. Referencing things that have taken place in other books, this would have been a better fit in a Spider Verse trade, as I have seen with other such tie-in issues in other bind-ups. The art was also less than impressive, with some of it feeling childish or not quite finished.
With the exception of the fifth issue, this was a very enjoyable read and definitely intriguing enough to make me look forward to future of 2099's Spider-Man and his exploits. A great read for comic fans, fans of the now classic 2099 books, or Spider-Man and his supporting cast.
After a quick recap from Miguel's digital assistant Lyla on the current events, we see Spidey swing into action stopping a couple crimes. One of which involves a robbery with a less than receptive person getting O'Hara's help (a face that will return). Miguel is trying to find a way to make his way in 2014, working for Alchemax and trying to maintain his true identity and connection to CEO Tiberius Stone. Within the first four issues contained in this trade, Spidey faces an armored foe from an even farther flung future who is out to erase Miguel and prevent something from happening. After that, he travels to a foreign country that Alchemax is selling Spider-Slayer robots to and faces not only a rebellion, but a newly equipped Scorpion. The action is fast-paced, the art is very enjoyable, and interesting plot threads are developed!
Then the final issue comes along and derails things a bit. A tie-in to the big Spider Verse event, this story feels ridiculously out of place in this volume. Referencing things that have taken place in other books, this would have been a better fit in a Spider Verse trade, as I have seen with other such tie-in issues in other bind-ups. The art was also less than impressive, with some of it feeling childish or not quite finished.
With the exception of the fifth issue, this was a very enjoyable read and definitely intriguing enough to make me look forward to future of 2099's Spider-Man and his exploits. A great read for comic fans, fans of the now classic 2099 books, or Spider-Man and his supporting cast.
June 20, 2019
I don't normally love Spider-Man--I don't usually read Spider-Man--but this was an excellent volume. I had read Peter David's blog regularly for a few years without ever reading any of his comics. His posts were an interesting look at the comic book industry, the fandom, the controversies--all the things a casual observer wouldn't pick up on. I find comics--superhero comics, DC & Marvel comics--a difficult medium to break in to, since so much is interconnected and requires foreknowledge of past storylines/characters/events/world-shaking reboots. In the years since I was reading Peter David's opinions, however, lots of comic book knowledge has become more accessible (hello, movies), and I've started giving various series' a shot. She-Hulk, Volume 1: Deconstructed might be my favorite find so far.
These Spider-Man books, by featuring a non-Peter Parker Spider-Man with an entirely different backstory, tie into the commonly known lore well with a strong mix of new backstory stirred in. The volume hardly glances on Peter, instead focusing on Manny, who's perspective is more mature, complex, and long-range. There's a healthy mix of fight scenes and plot, of Manny and Spider-Man, of conclusions and cliffhangers. I definitely enjoyed the illustrations, but since I picked this volume up for the writing, I felt that was the stand-out element. Enjoyed every minute of reading this book (rare, for me and comics) and would highly recommend the series.
These Spider-Man books, by featuring a non-Peter Parker Spider-Man with an entirely different backstory, tie into the commonly known lore well with a strong mix of new backstory stirred in. The volume hardly glances on Peter, instead focusing on Manny, who's perspective is more mature, complex, and long-range. There's a healthy mix of fight scenes and plot, of Manny and Spider-Man, of conclusions and cliffhangers. I definitely enjoyed the illustrations, but since I picked this volume up for the writing, I felt that was the stand-out element. Enjoyed every minute of reading this book (rare, for me and comics) and would highly recommend the series.
July 12, 2018
Peter David has been so consistently good for so long that sometimes I forget that any book he is working on is going to be at-minimum worth reading and often essential reading.
I enjoyed this book, late as I am coming to it. My one frustration is that it begins very en media res with only minimal exposition for a new reader to the character even though it's a volume one. Now I know, Miguel O'hara as Spider-Man 2099 has been around about twenty years now, but I never read the 2099 titles back in the day, so I don't really know Miguel, and this book assumes the reader has more than a little familiarity with that background. Ah well.
While that affected my enjoyment a bit because it left me feeling a bit on the outside looking in, this was a solid Spider-Man action book, and Miguel is as clearly differentiated from Peter as Miles Morales is in his books. He just works as a Spider-Man, his own Spider-Man. Miguel comes back originally to save his father's life, but is now trapped in his past/our present, and the book still seems to be feeling its way with that, figuring out how to make it all work.
I enjoyed this book, late as I am coming to it. My one frustration is that it begins very en media res with only minimal exposition for a new reader to the character even though it's a volume one. Now I know, Miguel O'hara as Spider-Man 2099 has been around about twenty years now, but I never read the 2099 titles back in the day, so I don't really know Miguel, and this book assumes the reader has more than a little familiarity with that background. Ah well.
While that affected my enjoyment a bit because it left me feeling a bit on the outside looking in, this was a solid Spider-Man action book, and Miguel is as clearly differentiated from Peter as Miles Morales is in his books. He just works as a Spider-Man, his own Spider-Man. Miguel comes back originally to save his father's life, but is now trapped in his past/our present, and the book still seems to be feeling its way with that, figuring out how to make it all work.
February 6, 2024
the reason why even with its BIG flaws and fucked up male weirdness aka sexism (Dana having to date Miguel, Miguel's brother AND Miguel's father) I could enjoy the OG 2099 it's bc it mostly worked as a stand alone (which is something unusual in Marvel/DC and the main reason I believe that industry is fucked) and gave us a new world to explore but not only it doesn't work like that with this one on top of that you're gonna make it messy time traveler shit?? who green lit this?? who thought this was a good idea and why??? specially (SPOILERS) knowing that at the end (with spidey 99 2015-17's contuinity) Miguel fucks tempest and has a child with her????? talk about fucking with the time line, no. no. no. And I'm not even counting that on the 2 stars I'm giving it for now!
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