Week of Dec. 3

So, let's talk Bendis's baby.

Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #5













This weeks issue played out like an episode of a childrens TV show. That wasn't a bad thing. Folks who remember the old Spider-Man show "Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends," (re-runs still play I believe) might understand what Bendis is shooting for. The show started as an attempt to unite popular Marvel characters Spider-Man, Iceman, and The Human Torch. Unfortunately due to licencing issues, The Human Torch couldn't make it and was instead replaced by an original character, Firestar, who was later introduced in the comics.

So here we have Bendis setting up his own "Amazing Friends" for Spidey, moving Bobby Drake in with Peter and establishing his new supporting cast for this chapter in Ultimate Spidey.

Overall, the issue was action packed, but the ending was awkward. It was sort of a campy issue. Bendis can do campy pretty well, fortunately, so I still suggest picking it up. This title just got a lot more "fun," for better or worse.

Cover Credit: Marvel Comics

-Chris