Revealed in Marvel Comics' Ultimate Fallout Issue 4, out Wednesday, the new Spider-Man in the Ultimate universe is a half-black, half-Hispanic teen named Miles Morales. He takes over the gig held by Peter Parker, who was killed in Ultimate Spider-Man Issue 160 in June.
In his first appearance, he simply breaks up a fight. But readers will learn the true origin of Morales and how he became the new Spider-Man when Ultimate Spider-Man relaunches in September with a new No. 1 issue.
"The theme is the same: With great power comes great responsibility," says writer Brian Michael Bendis. "He's going to learn that. Then he has to figure out what that means."
The new Ultimate Spider-Man series, as well as Wednesday's Ultimate Fallout issue, will be available digitally the same day as in stores.
In the regular Marvel Universe, Peter Parker will still be the same web-swinging Spidey as he has been since his first appearance in 1962. But in the Ultimate line, launched in 2000 to tell contemporary stories, he received a new origin and a reimagined supporting cast that paralleled the Spidey in regular Marvel continuity.
Morales' journey will be a similar vehicle for today's fans, says Marvel's editor in chief, Axel Alonso.
"What you have is a Spider-Man for the 21st century who's reflective of our culture and diversity. We think that readers will fall in love with Miles Morales the same way they fell in love with Peter Parker."
In addition to an alliterative name, Miles has a connection to his predecessor in how he received his powers. But he will have different abilities, too. Supporting characters such as Peter's Aunt May and Gwen Stacy also will give Miles nuggets of wisdom to help his transition from young kid to New York City superhero.
Italian artist Sara Pichelli, who was integral in designing the new Spider-Man's look, says, "Maybe sooner or later a black or gay — or both — hero will be considered something absolutely normal."
I really like this idea. I am often crucified for watching the NEW 90210, I like it because there is a young black guy on the show, who IS a key character in the show, and he isn't "ghetto", "gay", "blind/handicapped", a "nerd/genius", a "rapper", or shot and killed....AND he gets the girl...he is....."normal". Now I am NOT bashing anyone who is gay, or handicapped, or even ghetto. But let's face it, too often on TV that is ALL we are labled as. Not all of us fit that description. I just hope they don't try to make him like Black Goliath, or Brother VooDoo (yes, i did just bring up Brother VooDoo) by putting the word "black" or "brother" in his name. I mean seriously The Amazing Spider-Brother, just sounds kinda stupid. And I KNOW some of the hate groups out there are up in arms about this just like they were when Idris Elba played the role of Heimdall in THOR. I only have 3 words for you...GETOVER IT!
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