Spider-Man #2

While the first issue of this series was pretty decent, Spider-Man #2 gives this character more direction and offers a lot more depth. The art on this book is worth the price of admission alone, but what makes this issue great is that it's building Miles Morales as a stronger character in the new Marvel Universe. This book really feels like it's on the right track. Read Full Review

A great follow up to the premiere issue with very subtle character development and ideas that challenge society's perception. All while staying on track to the Spider-Man storyline, Its strikes the perfect balance fans look for in a Spider-Man book. Read Full Review

Before it's all over, Bendis, Pichelli, Carlucci, Ponsor, and Petit give readers a fun adventure that is neatly self-contained, but truly part of a larger whole. As such, the creative crew positions plots and subplots for the future, including events that will impact both Miles Morales and Spider-Man and the two as a whole. Spider-Man #2 is a nice addition to any read pile, and a surprisingly inviting chapter for a fan-favorite character who is now part of a larger world. Read Full Review

I didn't think we'd be seeing Miles' take on being a dark-skinned Spider-Man within comics at all. You know this is going to have to be addressed further down the line and I think Bendis and Sara are going to give us more heat makers down the way with this topic. We're also seeing a setup for some old Parker enemies to take a shot at the newbie Miles. Plus, we get a new player stepping into the arena and this person has Mile's father shook! Read Full Review

Bringing Miles into the main Marvel Universe has kept things new and exciting while delivering terrific character beats. Read Full Review

Spider-Man #2 is a true testament to how quickly Bendis can keep a story moving along as well yet another example of Sara Pichelli's control of fight scenes, made even more detailed by inks from Gaetano Carlucci and colors by Justin Ponsor. Read Full Review

So far, Spider-Man is not only delivering the character-driven experience that made the original Ultimate Spider-Man a success, but taking it in a bold new direction. Bendis finally addresses Miles' ethnicity and captures a viewpoint that many of us may not have considered. Read Full Review

Not to be completely outdone by his exciting alter-ego, Miles has trouble on the home front in the form of his Grandma coming into town because heroes can't maintain their grades and save the world at all in the Marvel Universe. Things are becoming more personal and risky for both parts to Miles's life, and we only await the next issue to see what Bendis and Pichelli will do to put our new Spider-Man through his paces. Read Full Review

Okay, so maybe old readers didn't need a refresher course in the Spider hierarchy. So what? This book is so well paced, sweet looking and entertaining overall, it's easy to not give a damn. Read Full Review

Though this social commentary stands out strongly, Bendis is really returning to some of his glory days with this title. For a long time, the fact that he seemed to be writing half Marvels catalog on top of his other projects was diluting the quality of his work. The sharp dialogue that had always been his calling-card began to feel contrived and his stories began to fall more towards clich. Whether as writer hes returning to his former glory or simply rejuvenated by a character he is deeply connected with is unclear. Still, this book, in particular the cartoonish recollection of the previous conversation between Miles and Parker, offers great potential to give the reader the best Bendis has to offer. Read Full Review

This book is gorgeous fun. While I enjoyed the darker elements of the previous volumes of Miles Morales' journey, I like the series' new tone. The cartoony flashbacks, the emphasis on family hijinks, the dialogue, the layouts and fashion choices all build a book that I look forward to reading every month. Read Full Review

With the glut of Spider-books these days, it's going to take a lot for Miles Morales to stand out. What does he bring to the table now that he's part of the regular Marvel Universe? What's so great about him? Well, there's a lot great about Miles. And I hope Bendis and Pichelli can capture that greatness in the new setting, even if a couple things are a little off-kilter. Read Full Review

Bendis is bringing Miles' story back to the its grounded roots while trying to juggle these Ultimate characters in their new world. While these changes and interruptions to the story are annoying, Bendis and Pichelli have shown they still understand what makes Miles a compelling character. Read Full Review

Spider-Man #2 is a great, triumphant introduction to Miles Morales as a superhero. But, if you've already been with Miles on his journey as Spider-Man in the Ultimate Universe, why do you need another introduction? Read Full Review

The Villain

Sep 06, 2016

I'm really glad to see Miles Morales in 616 and this book is another really easy book to approach for anyone who wants to read comics. Brian Michael Bendis is one of Marvel's best writers on a consistent basis. Peter Parker's Spider-Man appears in this issue so its easy to understand that there are two Spider-Men now and the story is just all around fun with the Avengers involved and solid dialogue.

Synthozoid

Mar 03, 2016

Good, but it's time to get Peter Parker out of this series.

Nightmare of Solomon

Mar 05, 2016

I take Bendis' side on the current brouhaha on the internet on race and Spider-Man (I don't want to be BLACK Spider-man, I want to be Spider-man) -- but the whole spicy grandma at the end going "Face it TIGRE, you're about to get a big ol' kick in the CULO" is bad dialogue that fits better among the worst Telenovelas you can watch on Univision -- and for that, this comic loses a whole point in rating from me.

Mout

Oct 05, 2023

So far so good, but weird way to start a run.

Lucas

Mar 20, 2021

I like that they brought the subject up, but i don't think Bendis gets to make Miles say "who cares that i'm black? I don't want to be a 'black Spider-Man'. I want to just be Spider-Man", when that's literally the reason why he created Miles. And, hey, i'm glad he did. In any case, good issue, and i love the way Sara Pichelli draws characters of color.

Kreniigh

Mar 14, 2016

Next issue: Galactus attacks, and the Fantastic Four have tripped on a curb and knocked themselves out on the sidewalk! Can Miles win this battle and earn the respect of Peter Parker? We can only say, no one knows what effect a venom blast will have on the Great Devourer!