Ultimate Spider-Man #17

Messina delivers some beautifully detailed art throughout the issue. The visuals do a fantastic job of capturing the dark tone of the story. Read Full Review

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Ultimate Spider-Man #17 feels like a vital setup piece, expertly advancing the broader story and leaving readers eagerly anticipating Peter Parker's inevitable return to this increasingly complex and dangerous landscape. Hickman and Messina continue to demonstrate a fearless approach to the Spider-Man mythos, forging exciting new paths and ensuring that each issue of Ultimate Spider-Man, even without its central hero taking center stage, remains a captivating and thought-provoking read. The stage is set for a major confrontation, and the anticipation for what comes next is palpable. Read Full Review

Having to follow up the big twists and reveals of the previous issue is a tall order, and this one meets those expectations easily and puts those big story jumps to work. Read Full Review

Ultimate Spider-Man #17 is a well-crafted but slow-burning installment that favors sinister character turns and long-term plot mechanics over immediate payoff. While it delivers on atmosphere and intrigue, fans hoping for a Spidey-centric showdown will need to wait a little longer for the web-slinging action to return to center stage. Read Full Review

Ultimate Spider-Man #17 would be a darn fine Spider-Man comic if Spider-Man actually showed up. Jonathan Hickman delivers another Spider-Man-free issue, opting instead to have Green Goblin and Mysterio start a war against the Sinister Six. The individual moments are fine for what they are, and David Messina's art is great, but the lack of Spider-Man is well past ridiculous. Read Full Review

No matter how well Jonathan Hickman writes Gwen and Harry two issues of both these characters as leads is more than enough. Read Full Review

Un Cómic Más / Dave DSG

May 29, 2025

Harry Osborn asks Uncle Ben for help contacting Peter; he wants to deliver a message. Meanwhile, Gwen Stacy, who has controlled OSCORP from the beginning, is Mysterio. Members of this cult are infiltrated everywhere, such as Robbie Robertson and Mr. Wesley, who are executing a secret agenda. Gwen tells Harry that they have Mysterio's amulet for a week and that it's time to implement their plan. Harry, on the other hand, has Otto working for him in secret. He managed to reactivate the AI ​​with Norman Osborn's mind uploaded. Osborn is constantly attacking and belittling Harry, but this apparently focuses Harry, and their complicated relationship reaches levels of deep psychological damage. During an attack on Mr. Negative's clan destine bomb factory that held many people as slaves, Gwen is cruel and blows everything up, not knowing if Harry managed to rescue all the innocent. Harry contacts Peter and asks for his help, because he's realizing Gwen has him under control and has a sinister plan. She currently owns OSCORP as his "widow." She has infiltrated the entire city, and her power level is vast, surpassing that of the Kingpin. Harry has been guarding Peter's apartment, ordering Otto to create a special protection system. Otto is also starting to build a mysterious new weapon. A magnificent new installment that raises the levels of suspense and tension, where the revelation of Gwen Stacy's identity completely changes everything. Art It's very organic, with some textures that seem to have a certain Asian influence, and it's very shiny. Summary Harry Osborn begins to discover who his wife really is and fears for everyone's lives. This saga keeps improving with each new chapter. more

Gophfacekillah

May 28, 2025

Let Hickman cook. This a fantastic story. Spider-Man is gonna be in the next issue so the babies can enjoy it again.

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Afre - May 29, 2025 (edited)

I mean, it doesn't really help when Hickman doesn't want to focus on Spider-Man at all. Peter can be in the issue, but if the focus is entirely on the supporting cast, that just leaves him and his family very lackluster. This doesn't mean Hickman is a bad writer, or this is a badly written story, quite the opposite. But this series does deserve criticism for handling the main character poorly. Sure, letting Hickman cook is good, but after 17 issues, I am left disappointed.

Screaming Enigma

Aug 22, 2025

Another one of this run's weaker issues, unfortunately. That said, this book has been so great, overall, that I'm still rating the weaker issues relatively high. Messina's art isn't quite at the level of Marco Checchetto, but he still puts out some incredibly solid work throughout this issue. As for the story, it was good and engaging. It does mark the second issue in a row with little-to-no focus on the titular character, but at least the story we got was good. I do hope we get more of Peter, though, since this is his book, after all.

DDJamesB

Jun 17, 2025

It's a needed issue, but doesnt do anything to ascend it to the great level.

Kenjamin

Sep 05, 2025

Art: 4/5 Story: 3.5/5 Total: 7.5/10

Afre

May 28, 2025

Oh damn, it seems that the editorial team put the wrong synopsis and title to this book. I hope to read real USM issue one day, but Ultimate Green Goblin #17 is good enough until that. Even if I am using a joking tone, I am serious and also getting more and more annoyed. This book just doesn't focus on the titular character. It feels like a B-book that is mostly about the side cast. It's good. Don't get me wrong. It's good. I like the revelations, world building, character interactions and Messina's art is solid. But it's not Ultimate Spider-Man. If it was, it would focus more on the titular character for three months straight instead of just having him make a small cameo for two issues straight. And did anyone catch Richard Parker in the BLACK SUIT? more

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daspidaboy - May 29, 2025 (edited)

I think I mentioned in my review, but I dont mind Soliciits having to lie to conceal certain plot points or twists, but to a certain limit . And I agree that it seems Hickman is more interested in developing the world building and Peter Parker's side characters, but not the main character himself.

daspidaboy

May 29, 2025

Got to be honest, felt being whelmed. It's nice seeing Harry Osborn and Gwen Stacy get some love and shine, but at least make dont make the solicitors completely false. I get sometimes comic books has to lie to keep a plot twist or certain story beats secret so it won't get spoiled, but there's a limit to how much I can tolerate. Oh gee, Spider-Man's not facing this one alone.... but he's only in the last two pages of this issue. Oh wow, Richard Parker is in the black suit..... well no not really. Again, this series isn't bad, but I expected more. It seems to me that Hickman is interested in building the world around Ultimate Peter Parker, but Earth 6160 Peter Parker is his own side-character. Again, maybe once Hickman completes this run like his Avengers run will I appreciate it more, but I was just.... fine with it. Didn't offend me, but didn't blow me away to the point where I thought Hickman was cooking some serious heat. Again, Hickman's a great writer, but this was a weak issue compared to others as of writing this. Maybe next issue will prove me wrong more