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I mean, it doesn't really help when Hickman doesn't want to focus on Spider-Man at all. Peter can be in the issue, but if the focus is entirely on the supporting cast, that just leaves him and his family very lackluster. This doesn't mean Hickman is a bad writer, or this is a badly written story, quite the opposite. But this series does deserve criticism for handling the main character poorly. Sure, letting Hickman cook is good, but after 17 issues, I am left disappointed.
Ultimate Spider-Man #17
| Writer | Jonathan Hickman |
| Artist | Marco Checchetto |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
TURF WAR IN NEW YORK! THE SINISTER SIX VS. THE TWO SPIDER-MEN!
All is not well in New York with the Sinister Six at war with each other!
Fortunately, Spider-Man's not facing this one alone...catch Richard Parker in the BLACK SUIT!
RATED T+
CRITIC REVIEWS Back to Top
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9.2
The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally
May 28, 2025Messina delivers some beautifully detailed art throughout the issue. The visuals do a fantastic job of capturing the dark tone of the story. Read Full Review
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9.0
Nerd Initiative - Josh Allen
May 28, 2025What did you think of the issue? Be sure to comment your thoughts below, or reach out to me on social media! Read Full Review
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8.8
KPB Comics - Neil King
May 30, 2025Ultimate Spider-Man #17 feels like a vital setup piece, expertly advancing the broader story and leaving readers eagerly anticipating Peter Parker's inevitable return to this increasingly complex and dangerous landscape. Hickman and Messina continue to demonstrate a fearless approach to the Spider-Man mythos, forging exciting new paths and ensuring that each issue of Ultimate Spider-Man, even without its central hero taking center stage, remains a captivating and thought-provoking read. The stage is set for a major confrontation, and the anticipation for what comes next is palpable. Read Full Review
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8.0
Henchman-4-Hire - Sean Ian Mills
May 31, 2025Having to follow up the big twists and reveals of the previous issue is a tall order, and this one meets those expectations easily and puts those big story jumps to work. Read Full Review
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7.5
AIPT - David Brooke
May 28, 2025Ultimate Spider-Man #17 is a well-crafted but slow-burning installment that favors sinister character turns and long-term plot mechanics over immediate payoff. While it delivers on atmosphere and intrigue, fans hoping for a Spidey-centric showdown will need to wait a little longer for the web-slinging action to return to center stage. Read Full Review
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6.0
Weird Science Marvel Comics - mrgabehernandez
May 28, 2025Ultimate Spider-Man #17 would be a darn fine Spider-Man comic if Spider-Man actually showed up. Jonathan Hickman delivers another Spider-Man-free issue, opting instead to have Green Goblin and Mysterio start a war against the Sinister Six. The individual moments are fine for what they are, and David Messina's art is great, but the lack of Spider-Man is well past ridiculous. Read Full Review
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6.0
Comic Book Revolution - Kevin Lainez
May 29, 2025No matter how well Jonathan Hickman writes Gwen and Harry two issues of both these characters as leads is more than enough. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS Back to Top
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10
Harry Osborn asks Uncle Ben for help contacting Peter; he wants to deliver a message. Meanwhile, Gwen Stacy, who has controlled OSCORP from the beginning, is Mysterio. Members of this cult are infiltrated everywhere, such as Robbie Robertson and Mr. Wesley, who are executing a secret agenda. Gwen tells Harry that they have Mysterio's amulet for a week and that it's time to implement their plan. Harry, on the other hand, has Otto working for him in secret. He managed to reactivate the AI "‹"‹with Norman Osborn's mind uploaded. Osborn is constantly attacking and belittling Harry, but this apparently focuses Harry, and their complicated relationship reaches levels of deep psychological damage. During an attack on Mr. Negative's clande more
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9.0
Let Hickman cook. This a fantastic story. Spider-Man is gonna be in the next issue so the babies can enjoy it again.
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8.5
Another one of this run's weaker issues, unfortunately. That said, this book has been so great, overall, that I'm still rating the weaker issues relatively high. Messina's art isn't quite at the level of Marco Checchetto, but he still puts out some incredibly solid work throughout this issue. As for the story, it was good and engaging. It does mark the second issue in a row with little-to-no focus on the titular character, but at least the story we got was good. I do hope we get more of Peter, though, since this is his book, after all.
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8.0
It's a needed issue, but doesnt do anything to ascend it to the great level.
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7.5
Art: 4/5 Story: 3.5/5 Total: 7.5/10
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7.0
Oh damn, it seems that the editorial team put the wrong synopsis and title to this book. I hope to read real USM issue one day, but Ultimate Green Goblin #17 is good enough until that. Even if I am using a joking tone, I am serious and also getting more and more annoyed. This book just doesn't focus on the titular character. It feels like a B-book that is mostly about the side cast. It's good. Don't get me wrong. It's good. I like the revelations, world building, character interactions and Messina's art is solid. But it's not Ultimate Spider-Man. If it was, it would focus more on the titular character for three months straight instead of just having him make a small cameo for two issues straight. And did anyone catch Richard Parker more
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7.0
Got to be honest, felt being whelmed. It's nice seeing Harry Osborn and Gwen Stacy get some love and shine, but at least make dont make the solicitors completely false. I get sometimes comic books has to lie to keep a plot twist or certain story beats secret so it won't get spoiled, but there's a limit to how much I can tolerate. Oh gee, Spider-Man's not facing this one alone.... but he's only in the last two pages of this issue. Oh wow, Richard Parker is in the black suit..... well no not really. Again, this series isn't bad, but I expected more. It seems to me that Hickman is interested in building the world around Ultimate Peter Parker, but Earth 6160 Peter Parker is his own side-character. Again, maybe once Hickman completes this run more
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