A new costume, and a new Spider-Man. (Marvel)
Marvel’s Ultimates universe has had a good number of twists and turns since its inception in 2000, even after its apocalyptic Ultimatum storyline. But in any reality, alternate or not, when someone says “The Death of Spider-Man,” it grabs the attention of comic book fans.
“We called this story ‘Death of Spider-Man’ for a reason,” said Axel Alonso, Marvel editor in chief, in a statement. “This is a huge story that’ll have fans around the world talking for a long time as we set the stage for the debut of our new Spider-Man.”
Now, the Ultimates continuity is separate from the mainstream Marvel mythology so this doesn’t “count” in some ways. Still, in this contained reality, Marvel says Peter Parker will be taking off his Spidey threads for good after a traumatic event (let’s just say it involves The Punisher), and the familiar high school student (in this incarnation) will not be returning in the foreseeable future — and neither will the red-and-blue, homemade costume that dates back to the days of Ditko.
Spider-Man has a history of dramatic costume changes — from the black symbiote in Secret Wars (1984), to the ‘Iron Spider’ uniform (met with a mixed reaction), to his most recent “Fantastic Four” black-and-white ensemble — but all with some version of Peter Parker under the mask.
We’ll see what this means to the storyline in future issues, but what do you think of the new costume?
To read more, here’s a story from the Associated Press:
A new look and a new suit are in store for Ultimate Spider-Man, but the fate of Peter Parker — the awkward teenager who catches thieves like flies — is still a mystery.
Marvel Comics said Monday that Parker is taking off the Spidey costume for good as part of its “Death of Spider-Man” story in its Ultimate Comics imprint, but it has offered scant clues as to what ultimate fate may befall the high schooler who was bitten by a radioactive spider.
One thing is for certain: The iconic red-and-blue spider suit is history, replaced by a sleek, streamlined black outfit with a deep red spider on the chest and cobwebs on the shoulders and head.
Marvel editor-in-chief Axel Alonso said that while Parker’s fate is still uncertain — “Let’s just say that Peter acts like the hero he is, and pays a price for it,” he said — there will be someone new slinging webs across Manhattan this summer after the current story arc written by Brian Michael Bendis with Mark Millar wraps up in “Ultimate Spider-Man” No. 160.
As for who that person may be, Alonso won’t say. “We’re confident that once readers get to know the person who wears the new Spider-Man costume, they are going to fall in love,” he told the Associated Press. “This is a whole new voyage of self-discovery for the 21st century.”
Spider-Man fans need not worry because the Ultimate imprint is separate from Marvel’s bigger universe and whatever fate befalls Parker won’t count in the pages of the other series, including “Amazing Spider-Man.”
– Jevon Phillips
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down the road it will he will return to his original costume.
it happens all the time.
If he isn't Peter Parker then it ISN'T his original costume is it? That one in the picture is.
Who really cares? Aside from the absolutely uninspired, lazy costume design, this book stopped being good when it ran out of Classic storylines to cannibalize.
Whereas the "classic" Spider-Man hasn't been good for a decade. I'd far have preferred it if they killed off 616 Spider-Man, since it's been poorly written for so long, and in the past few years been made irredeemable.
I like it
This just smacks of desperate marketing for an alt-verse series that wasn’t all that compelling to begin with. “Ultimates” basically amount to extended “What If’s…” and both Marvel and DC have tried similar gimmicks to keep comics in the mainstream media. (Isn’t Superman supposed to be dead? Whatever happened to Batman’s broken back? What about the umpteen-million Spidey clones?) Excuse me while I yawn and move on to reading well written books rather than marketing ploys.
i tip my hat to you sir, u couldn't speak a better truth.
Supes came back in his all black outfit but was said to be in a kryptonian sleep. But your 100% rt about Bats n the other spidey's. I wonder if it will happen in the new movie coming out.
Wow. Marvel is really over-hyping a standard trope of alternate timelines…
The top half is just fine, except for …. red fingers?! The advantage the old costume has over this is symmetry of design. The gloves matched the boots (there *were* boots), and the bands along the arms tied the gloves to the torso. I say delete the red fingers (or give him matching red toes–now *that* would be funny!) and just go with the cowl and chest design, or else come up with some touches to the limbs to tie them back to the chest and head.
I'm curious to see who the new Spider-Man will be, and why he comes into existence. Does the Ultimates Universe have back-ups for all of its major characters, just waiting in the wings to step up with a new costume and backstory? There's a somewhat legitimate reason for having others step up to become Captain America; he's a government sanctioned operative. Spider-Man has always been something of an outlaw. So, who would want to step up to take over? Will he have the same powers, and if so, how did he acquire them? Why do I have the sneaking suspicion that the new Spidey's powers will somehow derive from Peter Parker (either the new one's a clone, which seems all the rage in the Ultimates Universe, or he somehow gets the powers directly or indirectly from Parker)?
who gives a $hit. The Ultimates sucks. That's why they don't have the balls to make it in the real universe.
Look, nobody is being fooled. These are exactly like those imaginary stories of the DC universe. Since they're outside the "real" comics timeline they can be as ludicrous as they want to. They should have just created an Earth 2 where they could have have an alternate universe. Oh wait DC did that…..then got rid of it!
Although saying their not the "real" timeline is kind of a moot point considering the Ultimate Universe has been around for nearly 10 years now. It's its own continuity with its own fan base and Ultimate Spiderman has been hugely successful among readers. I love the Ultimate Universe since it gave Marvel a chance to take these characters with 40 years of confusing backstory and start fresh. While I agree some of it was not done well, (Ultimates 3 and others) many are fantastic re-imaginings that have lasted much longer than a standard "what if."
well its hardly spiderman if they kill spiderman… its just an imposter using the gimmick, for what its worth they may aswell re-name the comic and call it something else to!!!!
Hahahahahahhah This is what is known as ignorant BS. Spidey already died saving a black girl but Death let him have his life back. But I guess it wasn't DRAMATIC and $$$$ enough to remember. (Spider-Man #17 – 1991). And that didn't 'change Marvel comics'. Not to mention that stupid Ben Reilly thing where we found our Spidey wasn't Spidey at all .. THAT didn't change comics, it made people groan. So what's so 'game-changing' about this gimmick?
If it really is an actual death. I'd bet all my money Peter Parker would eventually return. When Captain America or Jean Grey died, both deaths were intended to be permanent, but they got brought back exactly two years later. One of the X-men's villians actually said in a movie: "Superheroes come back to life more than Jesus." So, I expact Peter to return.
what about ben reilly peter parker clone havent seen much of ultmate spider man sence #69 or #70 soo yah
i dont think thisis a good idea…i still love spidey as he is.
already heard on the radio…he will be a half black half hispanic..what are they thinking and WHY?
I am hispanic but that is the last thing I want to see spiderman be…let me guess… He loves his fat puerto rican mothers rice and beans and is estranged from his alcoholic black wife beater of a father…he's got an older brother in jail and a younger brother or sister he is trying to be the "stand up" older brother for. His girlfriend has a tatto and had some drug issues and has an abusive daddy and crazy gang involved druggie brother…omg i can see it now…. I want more fantasy and super heros in spiderman no "The Wire" for godsake! Good luck with that Axel!!!
If the Ultimate version of Spiderman had started out as someone other than Peter Parker or even as a Peter Parker with a different ethenicity I'd have nothing to say (even though I disliked the Ultimate all together). It is an alternate reality, after all.
But that's not what happened here. Instead they knocked off an already established character in order to put a different character who's the same character by any other name. I'm sorry, but that to me reeks of disrespect. Not just towards the readership but towards their own characters.
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i think it was stubid. short and no action. i wanted spidey to kill doc ock. but nooo, green goblin had to kill him. and whats the point in killing torch? i’m sorry if i spoiled things but the dearhs in the comic is just dumb. aunt may shot and killed electro AND vulture? what about sandman and kraven? just kill of spiderman for good and get it over with. DON’T BUY THIS COMIC! IT SUCKS MONKEY BUTTS!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!! never reading spidey agian! so much anger!!!!!
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wheres venom? i would’ve just had spiderman vs. evry villian he ever fought even if they were dead (in witch case they would be robots). that would be sick.
If this was in the mainstream plot lines, many readers and fans would be disappointed. Unfortunately not many clues have been given to us on the reason for the death of Spidey, and that definitely builds up the anticipation for us all.
Does Marvel think we're really that dumb???
Are we really supposed to believe Peter Parker is gone for good?
Look how many are pissed about the new Spiderman!
This is the same bull Marvel pulled back when they suggested the real Spiderman was Ben Reily in
the clone saga. And we all know what a crap sandwich that turned out to be.
This is sad really. This proves we have run out of good stories to tell and are forced to shock the reader with scams. I'm not falling for it. Spidey cheated death and he'll do it again.
What is Marvel trying to pull anyway???
If they're attempting to cause a stampede to DC Comics, mission accomplished………idiots
why did peter have to die and be replaced with a black guy that looks like obama.
that just,thars just stupid.