Comics : Ultimate Spider-Man (Page 1 of 7)

Section Name: Spider-Man Ultimate Universe
Base Level: SM Title

Ultimate Spider-Man was a rather unusual beast - a successful re-telling of Spider-Man. Most similar efforts to "reboot" Spidey have failed spectacularly. Chapter One, anybody? However, due undoubtedly to the consistency and strength of the creative team, this book lasted well beyond most expectations. Set in its own "Ultimate" Universe, and matched by other "Ultimate" books (iterations of the X-Men, Fantastic Four, and the Avengers as well as various mini-series), this version of Spidey gathered enough popular support to survive for 133 issues.

The "Ultimate" Spider-Man has Peter Parker still in high school, and has Mary Jane as the main love interest, though other paramours appeared. The writing was fresh and modern, but without the embarrassing self-consciousness and pandering that ruined other "new Marvel" titles. The early issues are ridiculously expensive, however this book has been reprinted more times than probably any other comic book since Amazing Fantasy #15, so getting hold of a decently priced reading copy won't be any problem. If you haven't read Ultimate Spider-Man, we recommend you give it a look some time.

Long-time penciler Mark Bagley left and was replaced full time by Stuart Immonen starting with issue #112.

Note: Comics shown are for database purposes only. None of these comics are for sale. Valuations shown are indicative Near Mint Values. Dates shown are cover dates.

	Review [4 Webs] By Nathan Chattaway Ultimate Spider-Man #1 Oct 2000 : NM ($100.00) : SM Title Story: "Powerless"
	Editor:  Ralph Macchio Co-Plot:  Bill Jemas Writer:  Brian Michael Bendis Pencils:  Mark Bagley Inker:  Art Thibert Cover Art:  Mark Bagley	Staff Only Issue Review
	Reprinted In: Free Comic Book Day 2002 (Ultimate Spider-Man)  Reprinted In: Komikai Ultimate Spider-Man (Promo Reprint) #1  Reprinted In: Marvel Key-Chain Comic: Ultimate Spider-Man #1  Reprinted In: Marvel Must Haves #8  Reprinted In: USM #1: (F) Buster Brown ad on back cover [partial]  Reprinted In: USM #1: (G) Checkers [partial]  Reprinted In: USM #1: (C) Chocolate Got Milk ad on back cover [partial]  Reprinted In: USM #1: KB Toys Giveaway [partial]  Reprinted In: USM #1: Mad Engine version (same interior as FCBD version)  Reprinted In: USM #1: (E) Payless ShoeSource [partial]  Reprinted In: USM #1: (F) Payless ShoeSource [partial]  Reprinted In: USM #1: (H) Payless ShoeSource [partial]  Reprinted In: USM #1: (C) Target / Kool Toys Giveaway [partial]  Reprinted In: USM #1: (B) Thermos ad on back cover [partial]  Reprinted In: USM #1: Special Edition - Wal-Mart stores only  Reprinted In: Spider-Man TPB (Ultimate) #1  Reprinted In: Ultimate Collected Edition (Reprints #1,2,3)  Reprinted In: Ultimate Spider-Man Reprints (Hardcover) #1  Reprinted In: Ultimate Tales Flip Magazine #1
Variant "White" Cover NM ($200.00) Variant Dynamic Forces Cover NM ($100.00)
	Review [4 Webs] By Nathan Chattaway Ultimate Spider-Man #2 Dec 2000 : NM ($40.00) : SM Title Story: "Growing Pains" Summary: Regular "Car" Cover
	Editor:  Ralph Macchio Co-Plot:  Bill Jemas Writer:  Brian Michael Bendis Pencils:  Mark Bagley Inker:  Art Thibert Cover Art:  Mark Bagley	Staff Only Issue Review
	Reprinted In: Komikai Ultimate Spider-Man (Promo Reprint) #2  Reprinted In: Marvel Must Haves #8  Reprinted In: Spider-Man TPB (Ultimate) #1  Reprinted In: Ultimate Collected Edition (Reprints #1,2,3)  Reprinted In: Ultimate Spider-Man Reprints (Hardcover) #1  Reprinted In: Ultimate Tales Flip Magazine #2
Variant "Building" Cover NM ($25.00)
	Review [4.5 Webs] By Nathan Chattaway Ultimate Spider-Man #3 Jan 2001 : NM ($30.00) : SM Title Story: "Wannabe"
	Editor:  Ralph Macchio Co-Plot:  Bill Jemas Writer:  Brian Michael Bendis Pencils:  Mark Bagley Inker:  Art Thibert Cover Art:  Mark Bagley	Staff Only Issue Review
	Reprinted In: Komikai Ultimate Spider-Man (Promo Reprint) #3  Reprinted In: Marvel Must Haves #8  Reprinted In: Spider-Man TPB (Ultimate) #1  Reprinted In: Ultimate Collected Edition (Reprints #1,2,3)  Reprinted In: Ultimate Spider-Man Reprints (Hardcover) #1  Reprinted In: Ultimate Tales Flip Magazine #2
	Review [4 Webs] By Nathan Chattaway Ultimate Spider-Man #4 Feb 2001 : NM ($30.00) : SM Title Story: "With Great Power"
	Editor:  Ralph Macchio Co-Plot:  Bill Jemas Writer:  Brian Michael Bendis Pencils:  Mark Bagley Inker:  Art Thibert, Dan Panosian Cover Art:  Mark Bagley	Staff Only Issue Review
	Reprinted In: Komikai Ultimate Spider-Man (Promo Reprint) #4  Reprinted In: Spider-Man TPB (Ultimate) #1  Reprinted In: Ultimate Spider-Man Reprints (Hardcover) #1  Reprinted In: Ultimate Tales Flip Magazine #3
	Review [4.5 Webs] By Nathan Chattaway Ultimate Spider-Man #5 Mar 2001 : NM ($70.00) : SM Title Story: "Life Lessons"
	Editor:  Ralph Macchio Co-Plot:  Bill Jemas Writer:  Brian Michael Bendis Pencils:  Mark Bagley Inker:  Art Thibert Cover Art:  Mark Bagley	Staff Only Issue Review
	Reprinted In: Komikai Ultimate Spider-Man (Promo Reprint) #5  Reprinted In: Spider-Man TPB (Ultimate) #1  Reprinted In: Ultimate Spider-Man Reprints (Hardcover) #1  Reprinted In: Ultimate Tales Flip Magazine #3
	Review [4 Webs] By Nathan Chattaway Ultimate Spider-Man #6 Apr 2001 : NM ($20.00) : SM Title Story: "Big Time Super Hero"
	Editor:  Ralph Macchio Co-Plot:  Bill Jemas Writer:  Brian Michael Bendis Pencils:  Mark Bagley Inker:  Art Thibert Cover Art:  Mark Bagley	Staff Only Issue Review
	Reprinted In: Komikai Ultimate Spider-Man (Promo Reprint) #6  Reprinted In: Ultimate Spider-Man #6 (Niagara Reprint)  Reprinted In: Spider-Man TPB (Ultimate) #1  Partially Reprinted In: Ultimate Spider-Man CVS Promo Mini-Comic  Reprinted In: Ultimate Spider-Man Reprints (Hardcover) #1  Reprinted In: Ultimate Tales Flip Magazine #4
	Review [4.5 Webs] By Nathan Chattaway Ultimate Spider-Man #7 May 2001 : NM ($20.00) : SM Title Story: "Secret Identity"
	Editor:  Ralph Macchio Co-Plot:  Bill Jemas Writer:  Brian Michael Bendis Pencils:  Mark Bagley Inker:  Art Thibert Cover Art:  Mark Bagley	Staff Only Issue Review
	Reprinted In: Komikai Ultimate Spider-Man (Promo Reprint) #7  Reprinted In: Spider-Man TPB (Ultimate) #1  Partially Reprinted In: Ultimate Spider-Man CVS Promo Mini-Comic  Reprinted In: Ultimate Spider-Man Reprints (Hardcover) #1  Reprinted In: Ultimate Tales Flip Magazine #4
	Review [4 Webs] By Nathan Chattaway Ultimate Spider-Man #8 Jun 2001 : NM ($20.00) : SM Title Story: "Working Stiff"
	Editor:  Ralph Macchio Writer:  Brian Michael Bendis Pencils:  Mark Bagley Inker:  Art Thibert Cover Art:  Mark Bagley	Staff Only Issue Review
	Reprinted In: Komikai Ultimate Spider-Man (Promo Reprint) #8  Reprinted In: USM #8 Promo (Mad Engine)  Reprinted In: USM #8 Promo (Payless)  Reprinted In: Spider-Man: The Movie (TPB)  Reprinted In: Spider-Man TPB (Ultimate) #2  Reprinted In: Ultimate Spider-Man Reprints (Hardcover) #1  Reprinted In: Ultimate Tales Flip Magazine #5
	Review [3.5 Webs] By The Editor Ultimate Spider-Man #9 Jul 2001 : NM ($15.00) : SM Title Story: "Meet The Enforcers"
	Editor:  Ralph Macchio Writer:  Brian Michael Bendis Pencils:  Mark Bagley Inker:  Art Thibert Cover Art:  Mark Bagley	Staff Only Issue Review
	Reprinted In: Komikai Ultimate Spider-Man (Promo Reprint) #9  Reprinted In: Spider-Man TPB (Ultimate) #2  Reprinted In: Ultimate Spider-Man Reprints (Hardcover) #1  Reprinted In: Ultimate Tales Flip Magazine #5
	Review [3.5 Webs] By Nathan Chattaway Ultimate Spider-Man #10 Aug 2001 : NM ($15.00) : SM Title Story: "The Worst Thing"
	Editor:  Ralph Macchio Writer:  Brian Michael Bendis Pencils:  Mark Bagley Inker:  Art Thibert Cover Art:  Mark Bagley	Staff Only Issue Review
	Reprinted In: Komikai Ultimate Spider-Man (Promo Reprint) #10  Reprinted In: Spider-Man TPB (Ultimate) #2  Reprinted In: Ultimate Spider-Man Reprints (Hardcover) #1  Reprinted In: Ultimate Tales Flip Magazine #6
	Review [3.5 Webs] By Nathan Chattaway Ultimate Spider-Man #11 Sep 2001 : NM ($12.00) : SM Title Story: "Discovery"
	Editor:  Ralph Macchio Writer:  Brian Michael Bendis Pencils:  Mark Bagley Inker:  Art Thibert Cover Art:  Mark Bagley	Staff Only Issue Review
	Reprinted In: Komikai Ultimate Spider-Man (Promo Reprint) #11  Reprinted In: USM #11 Promo (Chef Boyardee)  Reprinted In: Spider-Man TPB (Ultimate) #2  Reprinted In: Ultimate Spider-Man Reprints (Hardcover) #1  Reprinted In: Ultimate Tales Flip Magazine #6
	Review [4.5 Webs] By Nathan Chattaway Ultimate Spider-Man #12 Oct 2001 : NM ($18.00) : SM Title Story: "Battle Royal"
	Editor:  Ralph Macchio Writer:  Brian Michael Bendis Pencils:  Mark Bagley Inker:  Art Thibert Cover Art:  Mark Bagley	Staff Only Issue Review
	Reprinted In: Komikai Ultimate Spider-Man (Promo Reprint) #12  Reprinted In: Spider-Man TPB (Ultimate) #2  Reprinted In: Ultimate Spider-Man Reprints (Hardcover) #1  Reprinted In: Ultimate Tales Flip Magazine #7
	Review [5 Webs] By Nathan Chattaway Ultimate Spider-Man #13 Nov 2001 : NM ($18.00) : SM Title Story: "Confessions"
	Editor:  Ralph Macchio Writer:  Brian Michael Bendis Pencils:  Mark Bagley Inker:  Art Thibert Cover Art:  Mark Bagley	Staff Only Issue Review
	Reprinted In: Komikai Ultimate Spider-Man (Promo Reprint) #13  Reprinted In: Marvel 70th Anniversary Collection  Reprinted In: Spider-Man TPB (Ultimate) #2  Reprinted In: Ultimate Spider-Man Reprints (Hardcover) #1  Reprinted In: Ultimate Tales Flip Magazine #7
	Review [4.5 Webs] By The Editor Ultimate Spider-Man #14 Dec 2001 : NM ($10.00) : SM Title Story: "Doctor Octopus"
	Editor:  Ralph Macchio Writer:  Brian Michael Bendis Pencils:  Mark Bagley Inker:  Art Thibert Cover Art:  Mark Bagley	Staff Only Issue Review
	Reprinted In: Komikai Ultimate Spider-Man (Promo Reprint) #14  Reprinted In: Spider-Man 2: The Official Movie Adaption (TPB)  Reprinted In: Spider-Man TPB (Ultimate) #3  Reprinted In: Ultimate Spider-Man Reprints (Hardcover) #2  Reprinted In: Ultimate Tales Flip Magazine #8
	Review [3.5 Webs] By The Editor Ultimate Spider-Man #15 Jan 2002 : NM ($10.00) : SM Title Story: "Confrontations"
	Editor:  Ralph Macchio Writer:  Brian Michael Bendis Pencils:  Mark Bagley Inker:  Art Thibert Cover Art:  Mark Bagley	Staff Only Issue Review
	Reprinted In: Komikai Ultimate Spider-Man (Promo Reprint) #15  Reprinted In: Spider-Man 2: The Official Movie Adaption (TPB)  Reprinted In: Spider-Man TPB (Ultimate) #3  Reprinted In: Ultimate Spider-Man Reprints (Hardcover) #2  Reprinted In: Ultimate Tales Flip Magazine #8
	Review [3.5 Webs] By The Editor Ultimate Spider-Man #16 Feb 2002 : NM ($10.00) : SM Title Story: "Kraven The Hunter"
	Editor:  Ralph Macchio Writer:  Brian Michael Bendis Pencils:  Mark Bagley Inker:  Art Thibert, Erik Benson Cover Art:  Mark Bagley	Staff Only Issue Review
	Reprinted In: Komikai Ultimate Spider-Man (Promo Reprint) #16  Reprinted In: Spider-Man TPB (Ultimate) #3  Reprinted In: Ultimate Spider-Man Reprints (Hardcover) #2  Reprinted In: Ultimate Tales Flip Magazine #9
	Review [4 Webs] By The Editor Ultimate Spider-Man #17 Mar 2002 : NM ($8.00) : SM Title Story: "Taking Advantage"
	Editor:  Ralph Macchio Writer:  Brian Michael Bendis Pencils:  Mark Bagley Inker:  Art Thibert Cover Art:  Mark Bagley	Staff Only Issue Review
	Reprinted In: Komikai Ultimate Spider-Man (Promo Reprint) #17  Reprinted In: Spider-Man TPB (Ultimate) #3  Reprinted In: Ultimate Spider-Man Reprints (Hardcover) #2  Reprinted In: Ultimate Tales Flip Magazine #9
	Review [4 Webs] By The Editor Ultimate Spider-Man #18 Apr 2002 : NM ($8.00) : SM Title Story: "The Cycle" Summary: Spider-Man vs. Doctor Octopus
	Editor:  Ralph Macchio Writer:  Brian Michael Bendis Pencils:  Mark Bagley Inker:  Art Thibert, Erik Benson Cover Art:  Mark Bagley	Staff Only Issue Review
	Reprinted In: Komikai Ultimate Spider-Man (Promo Reprint) #18  Reprinted In: Spider-Man TPB (Ultimate) #3  Reprinted In: Ultimate Spider-Man Reprints (Hardcover) #2  Reprinted In: Ultimate Tales Flip Magazine #10
	Review [4.5 Webs] By The Editor Ultimate Spider-Man #19 May 2002 : NM ($8.00) : SM Title Story: "Piece Of Work" Summary: Doctor Octopus, Kraven
	Editor:  Ralph Macchio Writer:  Brian Michael Bendis Pencils:  Mark Bagley Inker:  Art Thibert Cover Art:  Mark Bagley	Staff Only Issue Review
	Reprinted In: Komikai Ultimate Spider-Man (Promo Reprint) #19  Reprinted In: Spider-Man TPB (Ultimate) #3  Reprinted In: Ultimate Spider-Man Reprints (Hardcover) #2  Reprinted In: Ultimate Tales Flip Magazine #10
	Review [4 Webs] By The Editor Ultimate Spider-Man #20 Jun 2002 : NM ($8.00) : SM Title Story: "Live" Summary: Spider-Man vs. Doctor Octopus, Kraven
	Editor:  Ralph Macchio Writer:  Brian Michael Bendis Pencils:  Mark Bagley Inker:  Art Thibert Cover Art:  Mark Bagley	Staff Only Issue Review
	Reprinted In: Komikai Ultimate Spider-Man (Promo Reprint) #20  Reprinted In: Spider-Man TPB (Ultimate) #3  Reprinted In: Ultimate Spider-Man Reprints (Hardcover) #2  Reprinted In: Ultimate Tales Flip Magazine #11
	Review [4 Webs] By The Editor Ultimate Spider-Man #21 Jun 2002 : NM ($8.00) : SM Title Story: "Hunted" Summary: Spider-Man vs. Kraven, Peter Gets Grounded
	Editor:  Ralph Macchio Writer:  Brian Michael Bendis Pencils:  Mark Bagley Inker:  Art Thibert Cover Art:  Mark Bagley	Staff Only Issue Review
	Reprinted In: Komikai Ultimate Spider-Man (Promo Reprint) #21  Reprinted In: Spider-Man TPB (Ultimate) #3  Reprinted In: Ultimate Spider-Man Reprints (Hardcover) #2  Reprinted In: Ultimate Tales Flip Magazine #11
	Review [4 Webs] By John Edathil Ultimate Spider-Man #22 Jul 2002 : NM ($8.00) : SM Title Story: "Reflections Of..." Summary: Harry & Norman Osborn, Return, plus GG
	Editor:  Ralph Macchio Writer:  Brian Michael Bendis Pencils:  Mark Bagley Inker:  Art Thibert Cover Art:  Mark Bagley	Staff Only Issue Review
	Reprinted In: Komikai Ultimate Spider-Man (Promo Reprint) #22  Reprinted In: Spider-Man TPB (Ultimate) #4  Reprinted In: Ultimate Spider-Man Reprints (Hardcover) #2  Reprinted In: Ultimate Tales Flip Magazine #12

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