As ever, the only substantial criticism that can be handed out to Bendis and Pichelli's "Ultimate Spider-Man" is that there isn't remotely enough of it. Every issue feels to short, and every gap between them too long. It remains to be seen what Miles' long-term impact will be on the Ultimate Universe (and pop-culture in general) but if Bendis maintains this level of quality, there'd be no blame to lay at his feet if things don't succeed. Read Full Review

I think it's time to accept the fact that Bendis knows what he's doing with Ultimate Comics Spider-Man. Miles has been introduced and now he has the costume, so at this point it's up to Bendis to carve a unique path for the character. So far he's done a pretty bang-up job. Read Full Review

If you thought this series was moving slowly, this is the issue you want to jump on. Excellent writing, fantastic artwork, and great action are all on the menu. Read Full Review

Jumping on point?: Definitely. You may be a little confused about Aaron's role in all of this, but otherwise this is an easily accessible book. Read Full Review

There seems to be a slower than normal burn going on in the Ultimate Comics universe, and the once mighty Ultimate Spider-Man seems to have lost some of its footing. Though sales remain strong, if the story pace doesn't pick up a bit, I fear the series will continue to slide. I like Miles as a character, and hope he finds his direction soon, and it looks like we will with the semi-conclusion to this arc. There seemed to be some tire-spinning in the repetition of information readers are already familiar with, so it's not going to kill you if you miss this issue. Overall, Ultimate Comics All-New Spider-Man #5 is an okay read for me, earning 3.5 out of 5 Stars. Read Full Review

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Writing-*****
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