As a diehard Marvel fan, I can’t help but be captivated by the brilliance of their Ultimate books, particularly “Ultimate Spider-Man” which stands tall among the best superhero comics out there. The emergence of the new Ultimate Universe sparked curiosity among readers – when would Miles Morales make his grand entrance? Being one of the last survivors from the old Ultimate Universe, we knew it was just a matter of time before he got tangled up in the Maker’s schemes. “Ultimate Spider-Man: Incursion” marks Miles’ debut on Earth-6160, following his sister using the card left by the Maker to grant him access to this new universe. The second issue of “Ultimate Spider-Man: Incursion” continues the story with an enjoyable yet rather ordinary installment.
In a striking display of contrasting creative approaches, authors Deniz Camp and Cody Ziglar have crafted a script for this book that underscores their unique talents. As I delved into the comic’s narrative, I found myself reflecting on its resemblance to a comedic sequence of mishaps. The Wakandans encounter a series of misunderstandings with Miles, Wasp, and Ant-Man, which escalates into a confrontation. Meanwhile, Miles’s sister is placed in the care of a SHIELD agent who aims to recruit her, but ends up being killed by Silver Samurai, leaving Miles unable to locate his sibling. This crossover episode showcases textbook techniques, and while it’s undeniably entertaining, it falls short of expectations in comparison to other Marvel titles that have managed to rise above the conventional storytelling patterns. Despite the Ultimate books’ success in transcending standard Marvel formulas, this issue fails to match that level of distinction and doesn’t evoke the same sense of uniqueness as it should.
As a devoted fan, I must confess my dismay over this book. The prospect of Miles Morales interacting with the Ultimate Universe’s iconic heroes should have been electrifying, yet it fails to capture the essence that makes the Ultimate Universe so captivating. The narrative only comes close when we delve into Ant-Man’s mind, where his bond with the Wasp is explored. This Hank, surprisingly, shares striking similarities with our beloved character, offering a compelling glimpse into the intricacies of a successful series like the Ultimate Universe.
The Ultimate books are renowned for their remarkable heroes, and delving into Hank Pym’s complexity is a commendable move. However, it’s a minor stride in a book that seems to offer little else beyond a tour guide’s account of the Ultimate Universe. I have high hopes that this book will pave the way for the Maker’s grand return to his creation – we’re repeatedly informed that Miles’s sister holds the key to the City, the Maker’s stronghold – but the subtlety in these hints is conspicuously absent. Such heavy-handed foreshadowing feels out of character for a writer of Deniz Camp’s caliber. I can envision Ziglar employing such tactics, but Camp? His work has consistently shown he’s capable of more finesse than this.
Jonas Scharf’s artwork in the book is quite impressive. His lines carry a significant impact in many of the images, enhancing most scenes effectively. Scharf has always been adept at action drawing. The fight scene in the book is thrilling, and includes a fantastic sequence where Ant-Man enters an ant hill to gather allies. Scharf’s art flows smoothly during these action sequences, making the fight scenes dynamic. His character portrayals are exceptional as well. The emotional flashbacks of Ant-Man particularly showcase this talent; you can feel Wasp’s joy upon seeing Ant-Man awaken from his coma, and Scharf skillfully depicts Ant-Man’s affection for Wasp.
One issue I’ve found with his artwork is that I prefer Miles with his mask on. It seems challenging for artists to depict young characters like Miles’s sister and himself accurately, and while Scharf excels at drawing Miles’s sister, his portrayal of Miles appears older than he should be, making him seem as if he has skipped a significant part of his life. This discrepancy slightly affected my immersion in certain scenes; it feels strange to see Miles looking so old. However, I must admit that Scharf’s representation of Miles’s Spider-Man costume is exceptional – the masked version looks fantastic. When the mask is off, though, you might wish it was still on.
Initially, many people were thrilled when they heard about this book, as it was part of the prestigious Ultimate series. However, thus far, it hasn’t quite met the high standards set by its predecessors in terms of living up to expectations. To clarify, I don’t mean to imply that the story is poor; it’s just average and not exceptional. The problem is that it doesn’t seem like an Ultimate book, but rather a title from the main universe that might not be worth investing in.
This book provides a travelogue-style exploration of the Ultimate Universe, which is fine on its own, but it doesn’t pique the interest of new readers to delve into other Ultimate books. Essentially, it’s an adequate Miles Morales story, but that’s about all there is to recommend it, aside from some impressive artwork.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Ultimate Spider-Man: Incursion #2 is on sale now.
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