Written by: Brian Michael Bendis
Art by: Sara Pichelli, Justin Ponsor

When I read that Peter Parker would be killed off as Spider-man in the Ultimate Universe, I was a bit disappointed as I have grown to love the character over the years. Every since I was a child and I was first introduced to the character via Spider-man and his Amazing Friends, I have loved the wit and intelligence of Spider-man. When Spider-man made his little deal to bring Aunt May back to life (in the real Marvel universe), and ending his marriage to Mary Jane I cancelled my subscription and I have not looked back. It was actually quite easy to do that with the main line, solely because my friend suggested that I try reading Ultimate Spider-man. I immediately fell in love with the writing, and art, and I was once again happy to read Spider-man again.

When it was announced that they were killing Peter Parker in the Ultimate universe, that disappointment returned, and like the normal Marvel universe, my original intent was to cancel my subscription on the Ultimate Comics Spider-man as well. However, like I tried several issues after Spider-man’s deal in Amazing Spider-man, I have decided to try to read about the new Spider-man in the Ultimate Comics line, Miles Morales.

Art
The art in the book is very well done. I don’t recall much work completed by Sara Pichelli, but I get the same feeling now, that I did when I read the first issue from Ultimate Spider-man (with Peter Parker). The art really fits the tone of the book, and does a great job providing a visual representation of Bendis’ story. (4.0 out of 5)

Writing
I am attempted to remain objective about this story as read it, and truly give it a chance. I have liked everything I have read from Brian Bendis before, and in my mind that alone was reason for me to try this story. So far, I am very happy. This being the first issue of the series we are provided an introduction to our main character, given a little of his background, and of course we get to see how and why he gets his powers. We also get to see some of the turmoil in his life, that will probably lead to the choices he will make to actually become Spider-man. Unlike the 6 other books I removed from my subscription today, this book will stay on my pull list as I am really looking forward to this series now. (4 out of 5)

Would I read it again?
I see this as a book that I can pick up again in the future to read. I am interested in the story enough for it to be a story to read when I want something interesting. That said, I would suggest grabbing it in trade unless you really desire to have the single issues for your collection (4 out of 5)