This was another great edition of the Ultimate Spider-man. Basically . . this whole issue is written and seen from J Jonah Jameson's perspective. Last issue he decided to write a story about Spider-man, because of the brave things he saw him do during this latest disaster. But, as he soon finds out, he's also writing his obituary. So, he decides to confess his sins, and try to put the story straight as to just how much of a selfless hero Spider-man actually was. He remembers another story about Spider-man and the Hulk. It must have been one of the first time that the Hulk appeared in New York because Spider-man has no idea who he is. Anyways, as usual he jumps in without really knowing what's going on, and when some of the Hulk's peripheral damage threatens a bus-load of kids, Spider-man tries to save them from falling off a bridge. Apparently the Hulk saw this also and lends his muscle to the rescue. This calms him down and he switches back to Bruce Banner. Anyways, the point was, when the Army shows up to threaten him, and basically treat him as the same caliber of threat as his alter-ego, Spider-man stands up for him and tries to come between them . . even knowing it's at great personal risk. It was really nice to see that Jonah had done such an about-face on this hero. He then uses his heroism and conviction to try to spark his fellow New Yorkers into doing what needs to be done to help their friends and neighbors through this terrible tragedy. Anyways, in the end, we see that the Ultimates are trying to gather survivors, and clear the wreckage, when Captain America comes across Peter's body under some rubble. Iron Man is also there. He looks dead. And I think Cap believes he may be. Nothing is really said. However . . on the final panel, it looks as if Peters eyes open . . just a little bit. Brian Bendis and Mark Bagley do this final story. It really is a fitting epitaph. In the end, it doesn't really matter whether Peter's alive or not . . well yes it does matter, but . . due to the circumstances, he'll never be the same again. Whether Peter has survived or not . . I think, in his mind, Spider-man is dead. Stuart Immonen also contributes quite a few pages to this book. They also look spectacular. I can't wait to see what happens in the relaunch. Right now, it and the Avengers are scheduled to come out on August 12th.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Ultimate Spider-man: Requiem #2 - Marvel
This was another great edition of the Ultimate Spider-man. Basically . . this whole issue is written and seen from J Jonah Jameson's perspective. Last issue he decided to write a story about Spider-man, because of the brave things he saw him do during this latest disaster. But, as he soon finds out, he's also writing his obituary. So, he decides to confess his sins, and try to put the story straight as to just how much of a selfless hero Spider-man actually was. He remembers another story about Spider-man and the Hulk. It must have been one of the first time that the Hulk appeared in New York because Spider-man has no idea who he is. Anyways, as usual he jumps in without really knowing what's going on, and when some of the Hulk's peripheral damage threatens a bus-load of kids, Spider-man tries to save them from falling off a bridge. Apparently the Hulk saw this also and lends his muscle to the rescue. This calms him down and he switches back to Bruce Banner. Anyways, the point was, when the Army shows up to threaten him, and basically treat him as the same caliber of threat as his alter-ego, Spider-man stands up for him and tries to come between them . . even knowing it's at great personal risk. It was really nice to see that Jonah had done such an about-face on this hero. He then uses his heroism and conviction to try to spark his fellow New Yorkers into doing what needs to be done to help their friends and neighbors through this terrible tragedy. Anyways, in the end, we see that the Ultimates are trying to gather survivors, and clear the wreckage, when Captain America comes across Peter's body under some rubble. Iron Man is also there. He looks dead. And I think Cap believes he may be. Nothing is really said. However . . on the final panel, it looks as if Peters eyes open . . just a little bit. Brian Bendis and Mark Bagley do this final story. It really is a fitting epitaph. In the end, it doesn't really matter whether Peter's alive or not . . well yes it does matter, but . . due to the circumstances, he'll never be the same again. Whether Peter has survived or not . . I think, in his mind, Spider-man is dead. Stuart Immonen also contributes quite a few pages to this book. They also look spectacular. I can't wait to see what happens in the relaunch. Right now, it and the Avengers are scheduled to come out on August 12th.
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