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Spider-Man (2016) #1
New this week, from the relatively unknown creative team of Brian Michael Bendis (Ultimate Spider-Man (2000-2009), Alias (2001-2003), Takio), Sara Pichelli (Ultimate Comics Spider-Man (2009-2012) and Guardians of The Galaxy (2013-2015)), and Justin Ponsor (Ultimate Spider-Man (2000-2009 and Ultimate Comics Spider-Man (2009-2012), SPIDER-MAN #1 swings into stores today. Following the events of Secret Wars (2015) (If you haven’t read it, YOU SHOULD!) This book follows (former Ultimate) Spider-man, Miles Morales. He is now on in the Marvel Universe, and this is where the fun begins.
Without giving much away, the story brings us into Miles’ [new] world, and the creative team really brings the world to life. Bends’ dialogue returns to it’s glory of being quick and witty. His well-written banter hits at all the right notes. For anyone new to Miles Morales, Bendis clearly lays out our heroes’ strengths, weakness, and abilities, so it’s really easy to pick up even if you haven’t read the previous comics. This issue #1 is like most issues #1s, it’s the tip of the iceberg, and the end of the book will leave you begging to know what happens next.
The art of Sara Pichelli and the colors of Justin Ponsor, are AMAZING all on their own. If you don’t have a favorite artist yet, look no further than Sara’s work. Her action, her poses, her narrative ability, they are all FANTASTIC. Sara’s work really has the ability to keep up with Bendis’ pacing, and doesn’t disappoint. Sara’s work is even further realized by the colors of Justin Ponsor. His work really compliments Sara’s work. (It’s like they have done this before ;] ) To me, his color is what completes this package. I think without Justin, the whole book could have a totally different vibe. With these three creators hitting on all cylinders in the first issue, who knows what is going to come out way month-to-month, but it can only be good.
I highly recommend this book for all types of fans, from new to old, radioactive to super, and everything in between. This creative team has the ability to take this story any where so get on this series now!
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Chris Zenyuch supervises book releases and file quality at comiXology. He was once bitten by a spider, but it turns out it wasn’t radioactive (bummer.) He enjoys long walks between dimensions and once accidentally found the Negative Zone. A highlight for Chris is when he got to meet Spider-Man, or well at least it was a guy who played him movie.
