Ultimate Spider-Man
Marvel Ultimate. All written by Brian Michael Bendis and drawn by Mark Bagley & Art Thibert.
1 Power and Responsibility (1-7). [From Marvel
Comics: "With great power—comes great responsibility."
In 1963, these prophetic words launched one of the most successful and recognizable
characters of the 20th century… Spider-Man! The powers granted bookish
Peter Parker by a radioactive spider have fueled the imagination of fans
worldwide for nearly 40 years. With the dawning of a new age, however, come
a hero for the new millennium... Ultimate Spider-Man! Updating Spider-Man
for the 21st Century was no easy task, and it took the brilliant mind of
Brian Michael Bendis to do just that. With the artistic talents of Mark
Bagley and Art Thibert breathing new life into this legendary mythos, Spider-Man
has reasserted himself as one of the most popular characters in the world!]
2 Learning Curve (8-13). [From Marvel Comics:
High school, puberty, first dates; there are many pitfalls to being young.
Compound those with intense personal tragedy and super powers, and you can
start to visualize the world of Peter Parker, a.k.a. Spider-Man. Following
the murder of his uncle, the assault on his high school, and the confusing
signals from the beautiful Mary Jane Watson, Peter finds himself on the
brink of manhood: getting a job at a New York City newspaper, the Daily
Bugle, to help support his family and taking on extracurricular activities...
Like bringing down organized crime head honcho, Wilson Fisk, otherwise known
as the Kingpin! Award-winning writer Brian Michael Bendis, with the one-two
punch of artists Mark Bagley and Art Thibert, have put Spider-Man back at
the forefront of cutting edge storytelling... Where he belongs!]
3 Double Trouble (14-21). [From Marvel Comics:
Continuing the red-hot series by super-scribe Brian Michael Bendis (Alias,
Powers) and veteran penciler Mark Bagley (Thunderbolts, Amazing Spider-Man)!
As if juggling high school and superheroics weren't enough, Peter Parker
must now contend with the deranged Dr. Otto Octavius—out to kill everyone
and anyone associated with the accident that grafted monstrous metal tentacles
to his body. And that includes Peter! Plus fromt he bleak Australian outback
emerges the most dangerous man alive—Kraven the Hunter! His vow: to
bag America's most elusive prey—Spider-Man! It's the biggest battle
of the young wall-crawler's fledgling career as Spidey takes on the terrifying
tag team of Dr. Octopus and Kraven... on live TV!] 
4 Legacy (22-27). [From Marvel Comics: Peter
Parker has a secret: He's different from other kids his age. Well ... not
that different. He still gets picked on and put down, but his classmates
can't walk on walls or lift 10 times their own body weight. They call him
a spaz and a geek - but to the rest of the world, he's Spider-Man ... an
everyday teenager gifted with the incredible powers of a human arachnid!
Besides staving off the school bully, the fledgling web-slinger now must
contend with the re-emergence of the Green Goblin. The last time these two
tussled, Peter barely escaped with his life. Now, Norman makes him an offer
he can't refuse!] 
5 Public Scrutiny (28-32). [From Marvel Comics:
Spider-Man beat Kraven. He defeated Dr. Octopus. He even survived a serious
scrap with an artificially enhanced Green Goblin. But his worst enemy may
be a simple crook in a Spider-Man suit. That's all it takes to ruin Spider-Man's
reputation, suddenly painting Peter Parker's alter ego as Public Enemy No.
1... and changing his life forever.] 
6 Venom (33-39; hardcover edition [on right] not numbered). [From Marvel Comics: The
bite of a genetically altered spider granted high-school student Peter Paker
incredible, arachnid-like powers: strength, agility, a spider-like sixth
sense and a the ability to walk on walls. Now a fledgling superhero, Peter
tries to balance a full high-school curiculum, a night job as a web designer
and swing time as the misunderstood, web-swinging Spider-Man. After reuniting
with childhood friend Eddie Brock, Peter discovers a secret about their
fathers' pasts... a black liquid that can transform into a protoplasmic
bodysuit, curing any illness, and enhancing the wearer's strength and abilities.
When Peter tries to continue his father's work, he accidentally becomes
encased in the murky liquid and is rendered nearly unstoppable... but at
a terrible price.] 
7 Irresponsible (40-45). [From Marvel Comics:
With great power, there must also come great responsibility. Lately, that
responsibility has brought only heartache for Peter Parker. Ever since Peter
and Mary Jane Watson broke off their relationship, their friendship has
been nonexistent - and Peter has been trying without success to win her
back. Now, when a new villain with lots of power and zero responsibility
explodes onto the scene, he has one more obstacle in his way. But even more
important, how can Spider-Man fight the mysterious new foe named Geldoff
is he can't even find a costume? Can a special appearance by the Ultimate
X-Men help Spider-man learn more about his adversary?] 
8 Cats & Kings (47-53). [From Marvel Comics:
Sam Bullit is running for Mayor of New York City on an anti-Spider-Man campaign,
and Daily Bugle Editor-in-Chief J. Jonah Jameson is backing him 100%. But
who's pulling Bullit's strings? None other than the Kingpin of Crime. Plus:
Spider-Man meets the sexy and elusive cat burglar called the Black Cat,
who claws herself into the young web-slinger's life and purrs her way into
Peter Parker's. When the Cat gets her paws on a stolen tablet that the Kingpin
desperately wants, the crime lord hires the deadly Elektra to retrieve the
artifact for him.] 
9 Ultimate Six (46 + 7-issue mini; a Trevor Hairsine).
[From Marvel Comics: They are genetically altered men with one thing
in common: They have all been beaten by Spider-Man. Now, the Green Goblin,
Doctor Octopus, the Sandman, Electro and Kraven the Hunter are being held
together in a S.H.I.E.L.D. containment center. But they will not be held
for long. What happens when five of the world’s worst criminals escape
and join forces? Who will they target as the sixth member of their deadly
alliance? Spider-Man must do whatever it takes to make sure his family and
friends are safe. But even with the help of the Ultimates, will that be
enough?] 
10 Hollywood (54-59). [From Marvel Comics:
A major movie studio is making a summer blockbuster about Spider-Man, and
the Ultimate wall-crawler swings by the set to give the producers a piece
of his mind. But someone else is even hotter about being in the film than
Spidey: Doctor Octopus, who just may shut the production down if he doesn¹t
get final edit! As the cameras roll, the real wall-crawler and Doc Ock go
head-to-head behind the scenes!] 
11 Carnage (60-65). [From Marvel Comics:
The ULTIMATE titles are well-known for adding a unique twist to classic
Marvel characters…and you better believe they're about to get a whole
lot more twisted! One of the most ruthless villains in the history of the
Marvel Universe, the fan-favorite Carnage, gets the Ultimate treatment!
And though young Peter Parker has proven himself time and time again on
the field of battle, can even he hope to defeat this heartless killing machine?]
12
Superstars (66-71). [From Marvel Comics: A bizarre
occurrence brings Spider-Man and Wolverine together for the weirdest team-up
in super-hero history! As the two struggle to get to the bottom of this
mystery, their lives literally unravel. Why are both heroes too concerned
with their own lives to work together? Strap yourself in, True Believer,
it's all part of the ride you get when you buy a ticket for The Team-Up
For People Who Hate Team-Ups! Plus: Johnny Storm realizes that despite his
new flame powers and fame on the horizon, he still doesn't have a high-school
diploma. And where does the young New Yorker enroll? Why, none other than
a certain Queens high school that also counts one Peter Parker — Spider-Man
— as a student.] Book of the Week 3/23/05: [It's
a slow week, and perhaps that's a good thing, because Ultimate Spidey
is one of the most dependably good books on the market. It has made it into
its 70s, with the same writer and penciller (!) telling entertaining stories
month after month after month. This outing is a little strange, consisting
of three lighter two-parters (Spidey and Wolverine switch bodies; Johnny
Storm goes to Peter Parker's high school; Spidey gets weird with Dr. Strange),
but it's a lot of fun. And if you really want to give Ultimate Spidey
a try, head for your local Barnes & Noble and get the oversized hardcover
of the first 39 issue! A good read, and a lethal weapon as well...]
13 Hobgoblin (72-78). [From Marvel
Comics: It's the terrifying debut of the Ultimate Hobgoblin as Harry
Osborn returns to Midtown High harboring a dark secret that will affect
the lives of all those around him—especially his best friend, Peter
Parker. And where does Harry's father—Norman Osborn, a.k.a. the Green
Goblin B fit into all this?] 
14 Warriors (79-85). [From
Marvel Comics: The Gang War to end all Gang Wars begins! The Kingpin is in retreat -- and that kind of a power vacuum won’t last long. It’s about to be filled by a figure of unabashed dread in the underworld: Hammerhead! Plus: the Ultimate debut of several Marvel characters, including Moon Knight! And Spidey thinks he’s had trouble before... but nothing has ever made him declare, “Peter Parker no more!”] 
15 Silver Sable (86-90, Annual 1; a Mark Bagley, Mark Brooks). [From Marvel Comics: The head of Roxxon Oil sics the world's greatest mercenary, Silver Sable, on Spider-Man to learn why the web-spinner has targeted Roxxon on his nightly patrols. How violently Ms. Sable wants to handle the situation is strictly up to her. Spinning out of the ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN video game (written and designed by our longstanding team of Bendis and Bagley), Ultimate Silver Sable might be the most dangerous foe Spidey has ever faced! Plus: the mystery of Ultimate Omega Red!] 
16 Deadpool (91-97, Annual 2; a Mark Bagley, Mark Brooks). [From Marvel Comics: Spider-Man teams up with his new girlfriend - the X-Men's Kitty Pryde, who gets a new super-hero identity for when she's not hanging with her mutant mates! Plus: Meet the dangerous Ultimate Deadpool - and the Ultimate Reavers! It's mutant action, with Spidey caught in the middle!] 
17 Clone Saga (97-105; hardcover edition [on right] not numbered). [From Marvel Comics: As Peter Parker tries to sort out his relationship with the X-Men’s Kitty Pryde — and continue his friendship with Mary Jane — a mall-food-court lunch turns into a free-for-all as Peter and MJ are interrupted by the debut of…the Ultimate Scorpion! But who is the Scorpion — and what sinister conspiracy is threatening Spider-Man’s very existence? The clues have been laid over the past 96 issues…and it all starts to come together here, as we begin the most shocking, most mind-blowing Spider-Man story ever published!] 
18 Marvel Knights (106-111; a Mark Bagley). [From Marvel Comics: Ultimate Daredevil attempts to enlist Spider-Man in a crusade to bring down the Kingpin -- permanently. But with his Aunt’s life hanging by a thread, and his serious girl problems with MJ and Kitty Pryde, crimebusting may be the last thing on young Mr. Parker’s mind.] 
19 Death of a Goblin (106-111; a Mark Bagley, Stuart Immonen). [From Marvel Comics: The artistic baton is passed from longtime penciler Mark Bagley to stunning new ongoing artist Stuart Immonen, of ULTIMATE X-MEN and ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR fame! Peter and his Aunt May have perhaps the most important conversation of Peter's life. It's a gut-wrenching, emotional roller coaster you'll never forget. And Spider-Man is on the call when there is a huge explosion in the side of the Triskelion - the side housing superhuman criminals. From the acrid smoke emerges a man seething with vengeance - a man who wants Peter Parker dead! That man is Norman Osborn, the Green Goblin! And for the web-spinner, things are about to get out of control.] 2/6/08 
Ultimate Spider-Man 1 (1-13; Amazing Fantasy
15 [Stan Lee & Steve Ditko]; paperback edition as Ultimate Collection Vol. 1 w/o Amazing Fantasy 15). [From Marvel Comics:
"With great power—comes great responsibility." In 1963, these
prophetic words launched one of the most successful and recognizable characters
of the 20th century… Spider-Man! The powers granted bookish Peter Parker
by a radioactive spider have fueled the imagination of fans worldwide for
nearly 40 years. With the dawning of a new age, however, come a hero for
the new millennium... Ultimate Spider-Man! High school, puberty, first dances;
there are many pitfalls to being young. Compound these with intense personal
tragedy and superpowers, and you can start to visualize the world of Peter
Parker, a.k.a. Spider-Man. Following the murder of his uncle, the assault
on his high school, and the confusing signals from the beautiful Mary Jane
Watson, Peter finds himself on the brink of manhood; getting a job as a
webmaster at the Daily Bugle newspaper to help support his widowed aunt,
and taking on extracurricular activities... such as bringing down the head
of organized crime—the Kingpin! Updating Spider-Man for the 21st Century
was no easy task, and it took the brilliant minds of Bill Jemas and Brian
Michael Bendis to do just that. With the artistic talents of Mark Bagley
and Art Thibet breathing new life into this legendary mythos, Spider-Man
is back at the forefront of cutting edge storytelling... where he belongs!]
Ultimate Spider-Man 2 (14-27).
[From Marvel Comics: Peter Parker has a secret. Bitten by a radioactive
spider, he gained the powers of a human arachnid - super-strength, adhesion
to walls and incredible agility. Inspired by his uncle's tragic death, Peter
became Spider-Man, New York City's hometown superhero. Only two other people
know his secret identity—one is his best friend, confidante and girlfriend
Mary Jane Watson. The other—ruthless businessman Norman Osborn, otherwise
known as the Green Goblin. In their first battle, Norman nearly killed Peter
before his own apparent death. Now, the Goblin has returned, more powerful
than ever before. And Osborn will use his knowledge of Peter's double identity
to control the teenager—threatening the lives of Mary Jane and Peter's
beloved Aunt May if he refuses to obey. Will Spider-Man be forced to serve
his greatest enemy to protect his loved ones from harm? Ultimate Spider-Man
Vol. 2 also features the dramatic introductions of two classic foes to the
Ultimate Spider-Man series. After an explosive laboratory accident grafted
monstrous metal tentacles to his body, Otto Octavius became Doctor Octopus.
Swearing vengeance on his enemies, Doc Ock takes his battle public, with
Spider-Man caught in the crossfire. In the midst of this media frenzy, Kraven
the Hunter—the most dangerous man alive—announces he's hunting
the ultimate game: Spider-Man. Will Peter become Kraven's latest catch,
all for the sake of boosting TV ratings? Ultimate Spider-Man is a modern
update of Marvel Comics' famed web-slinger, featuring cutting-edge storytelling
combined with exciting artwork. This new take on the Spider-Man mythos is
a perfect read for both longtime collectors and fans of the blockbuster
Spider-Man motion picture.] 
Ultimate Spider-Man 3 (28-39, ½).
[From Marvel Comics: Once, Richard Parker
and Eddie Brock Sr. were partners, researchers working together to cure
cancer. As their young sons played, these two scientists tirelessly pursued
their dreams... until a tragic plane crash took both their lives. Orphaned,
Peter and Eddie Jr. went their separate ways. Years later, the discovery
of a forgotten childhood videotape inspires Peter to look up his old pal,
now a college student at Empire State University. Their reunion reveals
a shocking secret: the existence of an experimental protoplasmic bodysuit
developed by their fathers. When Peter attempts to pick up where his father
left off, he quickly learns how dangerous the murky liquid really is - and
swears to destroy it. Enraged by Peter's seeming betrayal, Eddie uses his
father's creation to become Spider-Man's deadliest villain: the maniacal
Venom. Forced to battle his former best friend, can Spider-Man defeat Venom
without killing Eddie in the process? Plus: To the public at large, it could
be anyone behind that mysterious Spider-Man mask. When a common thug impersonates
New York's most famous web-slinger to rob banks across the city, Spider-Man
must take action to save his reputation before he becomes Public Enemy No.
1.] 
Ultimate Spider-Man Collection (1-39, ½,
Amazing Fantasy 15, all extras from Volumes 1-3; Barnes & Noble
exclusive).
Ultimate Spider-Man 4 (40-45, 47-53).
[From Marvel Comics: Bitten by a genetically altered spider, teenage
Peter Parker possesses the incredible abilities of a human arachnid. Following
his Uncle Ben's tragic death, Peter dedicated himself to using his powers
to help those in need as Spider-Man. While adjusting to the responsibilities
of his double life hasn't been easy, Peter has managed to triumph over some
pretty tough foes. But he's about to face a brand-new enemy: a rival teenager
named Geldoff with a deadly explosive touch. Unlike Peter, Geldoff with
a deadly explosive touch. Unlike Peter, Geldoff is more interested in using
his immense powers to show off for his friends with dangerously unpredictable
results. Geldoff's penchant for blowing up cars and wreaking destruction
draws not only Spider-Man's attention, but also that of the Ultimate X-Men
- resulting in an ultimate three-way showdown! Plus: the debut of the Black
Cat! This sexy thief has her eye on ancient tablet bearing unimaginable
power. Can Spider-Man resist the Cat's seductive beauty to stop her from
stealing this priceless artifact, also coveted by the Kingpin of Crime?]
Ultimate Spider-Man 5 (46, 54-59, Ultimate Six
1-6). [From Marvel Comics: The latest ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN
hardcover collects the stories from ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 9: ULTIMATE
SIX and ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 10: HOLLYWOOD, plus a hefty helping of
DVD-style extras! The Green Goblin. Doctor Octopus. Electro. Kraven the
Hunter. Sandman. Five of Spider-Man's deadliest foes have banded together
as an unstoppable force of evil! Will the combined forces of Spider-Man
and the Ultimates be enough to stop these criminal masterminds before their
reign of terror spreads across the world? And who will be named as the final
member of the "Sinister Six"? Plus: A major movie studio is making
a summer blockbuster about Spider-Man, and the Ultimate Wall-Crawler swings
by the set to give the producers a piece of his mind. But someone else is
even hotter about being in the film than Spidey: Doctor Octopus, who just
may shut the production down if he doesn't get final edit! As the cameras
roll, the real wall-crawler and Doc Ock go head-to-head behind the scenes!]
Ultimate Spider-Man 6 (60-71). [From Marvel Comics: One of the most ruthless villains in the history of the Marvel Universe -- the fan-favorite Carnage -- gets the Ultimate treatment. Athough young Peter Parker has proven himself time and time again on the field of battle, can even he hope to defeat this heartless killing machine? Also, a bizarre occurrence brings Spider-Man and Wolverine together for the weirdest team-up in super-hero history. As the two struggle to get to the bottom of this mystery, their lives literally unravel. Why are both heroes too concerned with their own lives to work together? Plus, Johnny Storm realizes that despite his new flame powers and fame on the horizon, he still doesn't have a high-school diploma. And where does the young New Yorker enroll? Why, nother than a certain Queens high school that also counts one Peter Parker -- Spider-Man -- as a student.] 
Ultimate Spider-Man 7 (72-85). [From Marvel Comics: In HOBGOBLIN, it’s the terrifying debut of the Ultimate Hobgoblin as Harry Osborn returns to Midtown High harboring a dark secret that will affect the lives of all those around him – especially his best friend, Peter Parker. And where does Harry’s father – Norman Osborn, a.k.a. the Green Goblin – fit into all this? And in WARRIORS, the Gang War to end all Gang Wars begins! The Kingpin is in retreat, and that kind of a power vacuum won’t last long. It’s about to be filled by a figure of unabashed dread in the underworld: Hammerhead! Plus: the Ultimate debuts of several Marvel characters, including Moon Knight! And Spidey thinks he’s had trouble before... but nothing has ever made him declare, “Peter Parker no more!”]
Ultimate Spider-Man 8 (86-96, Annual 1-2; a Mark Bagley, Mark Brooks). [From Marvel Comics: In SILVER SABLE, the head of Roxxon Oil sics the world’s greatest mercenary, Silver Sable, on Spider-Man to learn why the web-spinner has targeted Roxxon on his nightly patrols. How violently Ms. Sable wants to handle the situation is strictly up to her. Spinning out of the Ultimate Spider-Man video game (written and designed by our longstanding team of Bendis and Bagley), Ultimate Silver Sable might be the most dangerous foe Spidey has ever faced! Plus: the mystery of Ultimate Omega Red! And in DEADPOOL, Spider-Man teams up with his new girlfriend – the X-Men's Kitty Pryde, who gets a new super-hero identity for when she’s not hanging with her mutant mates! Plus: Meet the dangerous Ultimate Deadpool – and the Ultimate Reavers! It’s mutant action guest-starring the Ultimate X-Men, with Spidey caught in the middle! Also featuring Ultimate Morbius!] 
Ultimate Spider-Man 9 (97-111; a Mark Bagley).
[From Marvel Comics: In CLONE SAGA, Spider-Man comes face-to-face with the most unexpected foe of all: Peter Parker! But Peter Parker is Spider-Man…isn't he? Who's who becomes a dangerous guessing game as a sinister series of clones turns Peter's life upside-down and forces Spider-Man into a devastating confrontation with one of his oldest foes. Guest-starring the Fantastic Four, Nick Fury, the Ultimates, the X-Men and the all-new, all-different Spider-Woman! And in ULTIMATE KNIGHTS, Daredevil attempts to enlist Spider-Man in a crusade to bring down the Kingpin - permanently. But with his Aunt's life hanging by a thread, and his serious girl problems with MJ and Kitty Pryde, crimebusting may be the last thing on young Mr. Parker's mind.] 2/13/08 