Brian Michael Bendis

Chris Samnee

Sara Pichelli

Marvel Comics Staff

David Marquez

Ultimate Spider-Man Ultimate Collection Book 1

Miles Morales

Ryan LaFerney

Marvel is publishing so many titles lately, that I'm trying to just keep up with some recent and current runs that are worthwhile (The Mighty Thor, Doctor Strange, Black Panther, etc.). Miles Morales is one of the recent series that I wanted to check out because I've heard nothing but great things about it, so when I saw a copy at my local library, I picked it up. And I wasn't disappointed.

Spider-Man has been a part of mainstream pop culture for quite some time, and of course, we all know the origin story of Peter Parker (tvhat's why the film Homecoming strayed from this path). I've always enjoyed spider-man and was eager to read about Miles' origin story.

Miles Morales stayed on the fringes of the Ultimates team and I liked that, as I am a bit clueless about the Ultimates universe. Essentially, this comic book gives us a look at Miles, who is a teenager of black-hispanic descent. Miles is the second Spider-Man from an alternate universe in which his world's version of Peter Parker dies in battle, and Miles is bit by a mutant spider at his uncle Aaron's apartment (who is a thief called the Prowler). Once Miles discovers his new abilities, he decides to take up Spider-Man's mantle, to the distaste of many. 

Miles is truly a believable child superhero, wrestling with his new found powers and responsibilities, trying to remain loyal to family, trying to learn his place as a superhero, and this is what makes this comic run great. I look forward to reading more about Miles in the near future.

Miles Morales Ultimate Spider-Man Ultimate Collection Book 1

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