THE SINISTER SIX MAKE THEIR FIRST STRIKE!
But WHO are the Sinister Six? The first member throws down with Spider-Man and Green Goblin in this action-packed issue! Plus, with Tony Stark's return, Peter must also explore the limitations of his new suit...
Rated T
The big picture is starting to come into focus with Ultimate Spider-Man #9, and not just because Peter is behind the camera. Hickmans careful seeding of the Ben and Jonah plotline becomes vital in this issue, as MJ injects a sense of momentum for the two that clarifies the possible role the duo will have in taking down Kingpin. Paired with the more visually graceful sequence of Peter and Black Cat battling, the issue offers a little bit of everything needed for a great Spider-Man story. Checchetto and Wilson fire on all cylinders to deliver some of the best art of present Marvel, allowing the visual storytelling to excel past the writing in parts to convey the big picture treatise on Spider-Man supporting characters and their pivotal role to the title. Read Full Review
Ultimate Spider-Man #9 continues to show this series has legs, appealing to longtime fans with tweaks on the familiar while packaging it in an all-new and awesome experience. Read Full Review
This continues to be a special book. Read Full Review
Ultimate Spider-Man #9 continued to do more set-up for what Peter Parker and Harry Osborn's approach to being superheroes are. That led to a big fight against Walter Hardy's Black Cat that could have big ramifications to the end results of this Sinister Six story. In the middle of all that we get some solid character development for the supporting cast as well. All of that comes together for another strong issue of Ultimate Spider-Man. Read Full Review
Checchetto delivers beautiful art in the issue. I love the visual style of this series and the character designs. I was hoping for more action, but what I got was visually satisfying given the story. Read Full Review
Ultimate Spider-Man #9 is a generally solid issue that gives Peter's suit an upgrade (again), gives J. Jonah and Ben a marketing lesson on running a newspaper (?), and pits Harry and Peter against the first member of the Ultimate sinister Six to join the hunt. Overall, Jonathan Hickman's pacing picks up a bit, and the developments here range from interesting to amusing, but the pacing is much too slow to hold interest for anyone but hardcore fans, and Peter's lack of concern for himself and his family's safety is a head-scratcher. Read Full Review
The issue is a fun read, and really interesting in terms of character development. But if you're looking for a knockdown drag out fight, then this isn't the issue for you. The scenes between Harry & Peter at the end of the issue are the real highlight, and is the start of a point I think all the readers have been waiting to see start happening. Despite the misstep that is this issue, I fully anticipate the next one will be a return to form. Read Full Review
Plot
JJ Jameson and Ben are concerned that their newspaper "THE PAPER" only has news about Spider-man, but MJ tells them that they should follow that line while they grow with their marketing strategy, then they will be able to write the articles they want, both are investigating Kingpin and the Stane/Stark company.
Otto offers Peter and Harry the opportunity to stop being spied on by Tony Stark, Peter rejects a Spider Armor Mark I (homage to the spider suit of Civil War) but accepts a normal spandex suit.
Peter and Harry face Black Cat, who is neutralized by an attack from Harry that almost leaves him dead, they already know that they are in the Kingpin's sights. Peter is worried about how volatile Harry is. more
This series makes me smile. I could wax poetically about Hickman’s writing or Checcetto’s art, & I’ll get to those in a bit, but at the end of the day I could read this series in any mindset & I’d instantly have a smile in my face. This book is exactly why I read comics. Is there a better feeling than that?
Between Ben/JJJ/MJ figuring out their business model or Peter & Harry discussing their ideas on crime fighting, Hickman is creating human stories. Strip away all of the superhero aspect of it all & this would still be captivating dialogue. Hickman is also laying the groundwork for these character dynamic to take multiple paths. Will JJJ remain a more joyful version of himself or will the Spider-Man stories overshadowi more
This continues to be one of the best books on the shelf every month, and I'm not even a big Spidey fan. The art, writing, plot, everything is just top tier. The alternate Spidey suit that Peter turns down as a nice easter egg/gag. Quick pop for recognition, then Peter is like "nah, I'm good." heh
Great read, I can feel the build.
One of the best issues in a while. Interesting new developments, a lot of stuff happening, great character moments and amazing art.
What more can you ask for.
a nice twist on classic spider-man tropes. I like Hickman's writing for uncle ben and J Jonah Jameson
Makes me wonder why we can't get an ASM run as well crafted as this. The art, the story, it all feels like it means something.
"Action-packed issue?" Not unless you count lots of talking "action." A few pages wasted at the start: MJ has to school Jonah and Ben that break-out views and circulation is actually a good thing? Best part was seeing the seeds of GG eventually becoming an arch-foe. Otherwise, fairly pedestrian.
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