Synopsis
Collects Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man #6-12. Miles Morales' life has been turned upside down on every conceivable level! New villains are coming out of the woodwork - but more important, Miles has a girlfriend! Her name is Katie Bishop - but she has a secret, and it's bad news for Spider-Man! Miles makes a life-changing decision and discovers a mind-blowing truth. Who was his father? What is the secret of Miles' legacy? And will the Ultimate Spider-Man become an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.? When Miles confronts his family's past and his terrifying future, and discovers a new spider-power, the man behind the mysteries of the Human Flies plans reveals himself! As Doctor Doom steps from the shadows, Miles gathers the Ultimates - but no matter what happens next, this might be the end of the road for Miles Morales!
Reviews
Gr 7 Up—Forget Peter Parker. Marvel's going for variety with its bevy of new Spider-Men and Spider-Women. In Edge of Spider-Verse, various creators explore the possibilities. What would a futuristic Spider-Man look like? What about a girl? What if Gwen Stacy were bitten by the spider? Each universe has a distinct style, from heavily shaded noir to horror. Costumes in particular are worthy of praise, including a Spidey "Iron Man" and the sleek and stylish look of Spider-Gwen. The thread that connects each issue is a dimension-crossing enemy bent on killing the different iterations. In The Ultimate Spider-Man, the newly revived Peter Parker officially passes the mantle to Miles. Bendis's black Hispanic character continues to search for the answers on both fronts of his life. First, his father returns to reveal his criminal past; a gritty style portrays this. Miles then has a run-in with Hydra and Dr. Doom, all too quickly wrapping up this arc for Marvel's bigger plans. As for the majority of the illustrations, those involving the everyday are all about facial expressions, while those involving the heroic showcase colorist Justin Posner's talents. Comic fans of "Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man," "Spider-Verse," "Spider-Gwen," and "Secret Wars" and those looking forward to the upcoming "Miles Morales" series will be anticipating these volumes. VERDICT While both titles should prove popular, some investment into the larger multiverse (yes, it's complicated) is required to enjoy the whole narrative.—Rachel Forbes, formerly of Oakville Public Library, Ontario, Canada
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