Reading about your beloved superheroes getting betrayed by those they trust is always devastating. Even when everything seems to be going smoothly, the author throws in a surprising twist that readers didn’t anticipate. The hit comic series Ultimate Spider-Man, which has soared on the bestseller list, has been filled with unforgettable moments, such as Harry Osborn/Green Goblin’s feigned demise and Gwen Stacy joining a secret group led by Mysterio. The black symbiote costume of Spider-Man also undergoes changes, keeping readers guessing about what will happen next in Ultimate Spider-Man. The latest issue intensifies the drama significantly and includes a betrayal that is sure to leave fans heartbroken. Spoiler Alert: Spoilers for Ultimate Spider-Man #18 ahead.
In issue #18 of “Ultimate Spider-Man”, the creative team consists of Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto, Erick Arciniega, and VC’s Cory Petit. Peter Parker reconnects with Harry Osborn to head back to New York City, preparing for a battle against Wilson Fisk (also known as Kingpin) and his Sinister Six. While Peter’s family has been safely hiding out in Utah, he decides to depart, leaving behind his loved ones. This includes his son, Richard, who took up the fight against crime during his father’s absence, donning a black picotech suit – a symbiote equivalent in the Ultimate Universe.
However, when Mary Jane Watson brings Uncle Ben and J. Jonah Jameson to meet with Richard in their RV, they discover only a note left by him instead. Richard had been communicating with Felicia Hardy/Black Cat via text messages, and upon learning that she was in trouble, he secretly boarded Harry’s jet to return to New York City. The picotech suit, powered by Peter’s AI consciousness, attempted to dissuade Richard from this course of action, but in vain. Richard reassured the suit that he wasn’t going alone and their partnership was more effective. Moreover, the suit had been commanded to ensure Richard’s safety.
But once they arrive in the Big Apple, Richard’s situation goes downhill quickly.
Black Cat Betrays Richard Parker’s Spider-Man
After returning to New York City, Richard Parker manages to enter an apartment through a window and discovers Felicia Hardy donning her Black Cat costume. Unexpectedly, though, she’s not by herself – Black Cat is accompanied by Wilson Fisk (the Kingpin), Felicia’s father Walter Hardy, and security personnel dressed as Bullseye. It seems that Black Cat has turned against Richard, even as their relationship was blossoming. The Kingpin warns the young Spider-Man that he doesn’t have to suffer harm, but the Kingpin is aware that Richard is collaborating with Spider-Man, and either way, Richard will eventually deliver Spider-Man into his hands.
Richard is stunned and finds it hard to accept that Felicia could deceive him in such a manner. “Did you deceive me about our relationship?” he queries. However, when Richard presses her for an explanation as to why she would do this to him, she replies offhandedly, “Don’t you see? It’s just my character.
In the Marvel universe, the romance between Richard Parker and the Black Cat bears a striking resemblance to Peter Parker’s relationship with Felicia Hardy. Much like their story, things seemed to be going smoothly between them, but the Black Cat would always find a way to make Spider-Man doubt her intentions. This pattern has repeated itself in the Ultimate Universe, where the Black Cat has once again caused trouble for Peter’s son. It leaves one questioning whether Felicia was truly sincere when she professed not wanting to be entangled in her father’s criminal dealings.
It’s unfortunate that Peter is unaware Richard is in New York City; he believes Richard is still with the family in Utah. Yet, it’s good news that another Spider-Man is here to tackle Kingpin’s criminal organization. The black suit will protect Richard and keep him out of harm’s way, but it’s regrettable that this situation may leave Richard heartbroken and wary of Black Cat in the future.
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