Ultimate Spider-Man

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Revision as of 19:36, 26 June 2007

Created by Brian Michael Bendis

First issue: October 2000


Cover to Ultimate Spider-Man 78. Art by Mark Bagley

Ultimate Spider-Man follows the life of 15 year-old Peter Parker after he is bitten by a genetically altered spider. The bite causes a genetic enhancement of his DNA giving him what he describes to be "spider powers". He initially attempts to use the powers to benefit himself and his family, but after inadvertently causing the death of his Uncle Ben, Peter takes a new route of using his powers to better the world and himself. He lives by statement of wisdom that was relayed to him by his uncle, "With great power comes great responsibility".

The genetic experiment that causes Peter's change was a product of the OZ experiments of Oscorp. OZ is an experimental genetic enhancer that Oscorp was developing in order to compete for S.H.I.E.L.D.s super soldier contract. Peter spider-bite is known to the researchers at Oscorp and causes them to proceed with further research based on his results. Norman Osborn, founder of Oscorp, tries an experiment on himself in an attempt to replicate the results of Peter's transformation. The results are disastrous and transform Norman into the maniacal Green Goblin. Side effects of the experiment also create several other genetic mutations that later proceed to become other super-powered villians in conflict with Spider-Man.

Much of the pages of Ultimate Spider-Man is dedicated to following the personal life of Peter Parker. He struggles with juggling his super-hero life with his personal life. This includes trying to maintain his secret identity from his aunt and friends, and struggling to make his relationship work with Mary Jane (both his girlfriend and best friend).

Peter Parker is an illegal genetic modification and thus is being monitored by Nick Fury. He has been contacted by Fury and has been informed that once he reaches the age of 18, he will be forced to join The Ultimates.

Ultimate Spider-Man crosses over with the other titles in the Ultimate Marvel Universe quite frequently. Most significant is Peter Parker's eventual relationship with Kitty Pryde (Shadowcat) of the X-Men. They are shown to be dating in the pages of Ultimate Spider-Man and the Ultimate X-Men. Peter also confers with members of the Fantastic Four and has several run-ins with The Ultimates. Further adventures of Spider-man are shown in the pages of Ultimate Marvel Team-Up where he is paired with other heroes of the Ultimate Marvel universe.



Characters

Protagonist

Peter Parker (Spider-Man)


High School Supporting Cast

Mary Jane "MJ" Watson

Gwen Stacy

Kenny "Kong" McFarlane

Fred "Flash" Thompson

Liz Allan


Family

May Parker (Aunt May)

Ben Parker (deceased)


Allies

Kitty Pryde (Shadowcat)

The X-Men

Felicia Hardy (Black Cat)

Nick Fury and The Ultimates

The Fantastic Four

Matt Murdock (Daredevil)

Stephen Strange Jr. (Dr. Strange)

Marc Spector (Moon Knight/Ronin)

Daniel Rand (Iron Fist)

Shang-Chi

Jessica Drew (Spider-Woman)

Dr. Curt Connors (The Lizard)

Morbius


Antagonists


Norman Osborn (Green Goblin)

Harry Osborn (Hobgoblin)

Herman Schultz (The Shocker)

The Enforcers

Wilson Fisk (The Kingpin)

Max Dillon (Electro)

Dr. Otto Octavius (Dr. Octopus)

Sergei Kravinoff (Kraven the Hunter)

R.H.I.N.O.

Eddie Brock (Venom)

Elektra Natchios

Flint Marko (Sandman)

Carnage

Hammerhead

Silver Sable

Blackie Drago (The Vulture)

Wade Wilson (Deadpool) and The Reavers

Frank Castle (The Punisher)


Other Supporting Cast

J. Jonah Jameson

Ben Ulrich

Robbie Robertson

Betty Brant

Ben Reily

Peter Parker clone (The Scorpion)

Elijah Stern (The Tinkerer)

Captain Jeanne De Wolfe (deceased)

Blade



Ultimate Spider-Man Timeline


Issue Outlines

"Power and Responsibility" (Issues 1-7)

"Learning Curve" (Issues 8-13)

"Double Trouble" (Issues 14-21)

"Legacy" (Issues 22-27)

"Public Scrutiny" (Issues 28-32)

"Venom" (Issues 33-39)

"Irresponsible" (Issues 40-45)

Ultimate Spider-Man 46 "Afterwards..." (Prelude to Ultimate Six)

"Cats and Kings" (Issues 47-53)

"Hollywood" (Issues 54-59)

"Carnage" (Issues 60-65)

"Superstars" (Issues 66-71)

"Hobgoblin" (Issues 72-78)

"Warriors" (Issues 79-85)

Ultimate Spider-Man Annual #1

"Silver Sable" (Issues 86-90)

"Deadpool" (Issues 91-96)

Ultimate Spider-Man Annual #2

"Clone Saga" (Issues 97-105)

"Ultimate Knights" (Issues 106-110)

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