Ultimate Spider-Man #2

Ultimate Spider-Man (2000) (Single Issues)

by Brian Michael Bendis, Mark Bagley (Illustrator), Art Thibert (Illustrator)

Peter Parker's newfound powers lead him to stand up to his bullies..but he will soon learn as Spider-Man that with great power comes great responsibility. From the best-selling creative team of Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Bagley.

Genres: Comics, Spider Man, Marvel, Comic Book

23 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 10, 2000

About the author

A comic book writer and erstwhile artist. He has won critical acclaim (including five Eisner Awards) and is one of the most successful writers working in mainstream comics. For over eight years Bendis’s books have consistently sat in the top five best sellers on the nationwide comic and graphic novel sales charts.

Though he started as a writer and artist of independent noir fiction series, he shot to stardom as a writer of Marvel Comics' superhero books, particularly Ultimate Spider-Man.

Bendis first entered the comic world with the "Jinx" line of crime comics in 1995. This line has spawned the graphic novels Goldfish, Fire, Jinx, Torso (with Marc Andreyko), and Total Sell Out. Bendis is writing the film version of Jinx for Universal Pictures with Oscar-winner Charlize Theron attached to star and produce.

Bendis’s other projects include the Harvey, Eisner, and Eagle Award-nominated Powers (with Michael Avon Oeming) originally from Image Comics, now published by Marvel's new creator-owned imprint Icon Comics, and the Hollywood tell-all Fortune and Glory from Oni Press, both of which received an "A" from Entertainment Weekly.

Bendis is one of the premiere architects of Marvel's "Ultimate" line: comics specifically created for the new generation of comic readers. He has written every issue of Ultimate Spider-Man since its best-selling launch, and has also written for Ultimate Fantastic Four and Ultimate X-Men, as well as every issue of Ultimate Marvel Team-Up, Ultimate Origin and Ultimate Six.

Brian is currently helming a renaissance for Marvel’s AVENGERS franchise by writing both New Avengers and Mighty Avengers along with the successful ‘event’ projects House Of M, Secret War, and this summer’s Secret Invasion.

He has also previously done work on Daredevil, Alias, and The Pulse.

Reviews

[Seth Daub · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good to see a really menacing Norman honestly. The guy is absolutely diabolical in this so far, and I look forward to his devious plans.

Peter is gaining knowledge of his powers now and really putting them to use. Seeing more of the Ben and May family stuff is also really welcome. I like the slower dramatic stuff that has to do with non spider-man moments in this book too.

[Rangga Sukmawijaya · Rating 4 out of 5]

Diam-diam Norman Osborn mengawasi Peter Parker untuk melihat seperti apa dampak gigitan laba-laba terhadapnya. Sementara itu Peter terlibat kesulitan di sekolahnya. Kesulitan yang juga berdampak pada Bibi May dan Paman Ben

[Craig Schorling · Rating 4 out of 5]

Peter is learning about his new abilities and is having a difficult time adjusting. It was nice to see him get some revenge on his tormentors. The art style is definitely older but I am enjoying it and the panel progression. Norman is quietly making his power play behind the scenes.

[Eduard Gafton · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read as part of Ultimate Spider-Man, Volume 1: Power and Responsibility

[Norrin Shearer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has a bit of a slow build and I like that. It's fun to explore a new version of Peter's origin again. Really enjoying this one so far.

[Cahyo Prayitno · Rating 4 out of 5]

Adegan perkelahian Peter dengan Flash, sesuai dengan movie versi Tobey Maguire. Ceritanya singkat sekali, tapi page turner. Rasanya 10 volume bakal habis dengan sekali duduk.

[Leo Kessie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really solid issue

[Ali AK · Rating 3 out of 5]

This version of Norman Osborn looks real scary 😅

[MR P · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Growing pains. That's all it is, May."

• Peter begins to indulge in his new abilities.

• Norman continues to observe and manipulate, including an unknowing Harry.

• Peter's blood results present an opportunity...

+ We get glimpses into Peter's mindset at key moments, which screamed volumes. After the Flash incident, upon his realisation of the situation, Peter looks horrified to the point there are tears in his eyes.

+ The first time Norman demonstrates any sort of interest in Harry's life, and it's to invite Peter to Oscorp so that he can spy on him. Norman Osborn is an absolute bastard.

- Flash Thompson's parents threatening to sue the Parkers for $2,500?! Peter had been bullied and tormented for most of his school life. He had been openly threatened in the proceeding basketball interaction. Seeing Ben roll over and immediately accept the costs was unsatisfactory. I would've seen their asses in court.

[Vyshakh Aravindan · Rating 3 out of 5]

#2 – “With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility”

Peter learns firsthand that superheroism isn’t just fun or adventure—it comes with consequences. After failing to stop a criminal, he realizes the personal cost of his inaction. This issue strengthens Spider-Man’s moral core, showing the birth of a hero who understands that his abilities are a duty, not just a gift.