This comic feels like everything one shouldn't be when making a story with set ending in mind.

And that is: it tells, it doesn't show.

I can always praise art here. I do love it. But the timeskip we got, was way too major. What is left is us being told multiple things without us actually seeing them. We are given implication that they happened and that's it.

Otto is now Spider-Man. One can think how, when, why and who taught him, how did Peter and Harry react to it but those kinds of questions are just ignored. We are told that and should just accept it. I also don't know how he got so close to the Parker family, but focusing on that would require some kind of writing for characters which is a big no in this book. Better to just tell us it happened.

Otto also suddenly has keen interest in the Maker, someone who hasn't been mentioned at all or very little during this run. Which is odd because the whole thing is Hickman's idea.

The cast seemingly survived Negative's attack (as expected) and moved to Savage Land. So of course, we can add that cliffhanger to the list of "never actually established the aftermath". They also now have alliance with the Mole Man. One could think how that happened, when and what was needed. But again, all ignored.

Oh yeah and of course Richard going full Venom last issue while Peter sees it is ignored. Why would we want to see how he reacts his former suit with an AI based on him going berserk.

Gwen is dead. One could think we would see how the main character, Harry Osborn, reacts to it and how he handles it. But we are told he didn't take it well and last pages try to give something. But again, we are mostly told that it was bad for Harry, nothing else. No funeral, no seeing the first reaction, no Peter and MJ learning about it, nothing.

This issue could and should be a masterpiece. If this was issue 40 and all these things were established and shown that I criticize, I would love it. But instead, we are left with an issue that is pretty, but just tells us bunch of stuff happened.

And that's what his book is about. It just tells "more interesting stuff happened off-screen, don't worry about it". It's like reading a recap issue every month instead of actual issues of the comic.

But hey, MJ and Pete banged in this comic, so I guess it's an automatic 10/10. more

There’s a pretty well-known meme online called Potential Man.
It’s about that character everyone hypes up, the one who’s supposed to be destined for greatness… but never quite lives up to it.
That’s exactly what Ultimate Spider-Man feels like. A brilliant start, full of promise and then nothing. Truly the biggest wasted potential of any comic in recent years. At least Checchetto remains exceptional. more

Finally, an event focused on Superman! The story isn’t overly complex, but let’s be honest: Snyder really knows how to build hype, deliver big moments, and hook you from the start without letting go. The tournament concept is simple, even very shonen-like, but super effective. I was a bit lost at first, especially with the Time Trapper, since I hadn’t followed the other DC events and comics, but nothing impossible to catch up with. I just hope it doesn’t end up like Dark Metal did for me: great at first, but kind of lost me toward the end. more

I had originally rated it a 1 because I hated the ending, but I’m raising the score a bit since, looking back, aside from the ending the rest is decent (not amazing, but okay), and the art is definitely top-tier. Also doing it to balance things out, like comment who have nothing to do with the actual comic.

I’m one of those who think everything’s already been said and done with mainstream universe Spider-Man, so honestly, hats off; this version feels fresh, with genuinely original ideas. I’m actually even more interested in the cosmic side of the story than the earthbound one with Osborn.

I read this comic twice in a row. Sure, it might have some flaws, but lately it’s been so rare that I can only give it the highest rating.

I get the feeling a lot of people have lost patience with this title, but objectively this was the best issue so far, finally some explanations. That said, it’s still too slow, too heavy on exposition and wordy for not much payoff. But there’s progress, at last. And I’m finally starting to get used to the art !

The best Supes comic out of what is already a solid line up.

Sorry, Like Ewing but I really just can’t get into Ferry. (And it honestly feels like I’ve already read this story once or twice before.)

Space people are mad because someone posing as a Space Wakandan killed some space dude.

All those pissed off space people head to to Space Wakanda to yell at them or something.

Space Black Panther stops them because he's Space Black Panther.

Meanwhile, some mystery space guy is pulling space strings trapping all those space people in Space Wakanda space.

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It should have been exciting, we’re dealing with a prequel to Marvel’s next big movie, after all. Everyone should’ve poured their heart into it. But instead, it feels like a comic written by committee. From the art to the story, everything is dull and lifeless. The kind of comic that actually makes you less interested in the movie. And that’s a real shame.

Best issue for the moment.

I feel like I’m the only one still reading this title, even the reviewers seem to have given up — but man, it’s so boring… Still, I guess it must be selling well enough since we’ve made it to issue 26. Probably thanks to the artists, who’ve been pretty solid throughout, even the guest artists.

Very good, but it could have used one or two more issues to fully develop the universe. You can feel that some plot threads and character arcs were rushed or cut short.

Ultimates isn’t a bad book. It’s actually a solid title, full of ideas. Like the original Ultimate Universe, it tells a Marvel story that feels timely, but in a fresh, inventive way. The only issue, in my opinion, is that compared to something like Absolute Batman or Absolute Superman—which tackle similar themes, like the individual facing the rise of corporate power or the creeping spread of authoritarianism through media and networks—everything here feels a bit too heavy-handed. We’re led by the hand, clearly told who the good guys and bad guys are, with little room left for nuance or trust in the reader’s intelligence. I’ve noticed this tendency in a lot of so-called progressive American writers lately. Probably a response to the global surge of far-right ideologies, this kind of urgent, almost aggressive writing style. I get where it comes from, but I’m not sure it’s the most effective approach. It might even be counterproductive. more

Aside from Absolute Green Lantern, the Absolute Universe keeps delivering hit after hit with consistently high quality. Absolute Flash isn’t my favorite title from the line, but it’s still top-tier, especially compared to what other publishers are putting out. And the pacing seems to improve with each new issue.

I’m usually not much of a Sophie Campbell fan! But this comic really gets Supergirl: it’s light, fun, with clever little nods to continuity, and exactly the kind of book I’d give my young nephews to spark their interest in comics. It’s not groundbreaking, but that’s not always what you’re looking for. It’s enjoyable, accessible, and, most importantly, it truly understands and respects Supergirl. I really hope it finds its audience, we need more comics like this right now. more

I don’t understand the rave reviews. This is a truly mid-level comic, with artwork that doesn’t really do justice to the Silver Surfer, new characters that aren’t very compelling, and a storyline that’s all over the place, lacking any real grounding. Silver Surfer is one of the most interesting but also one of the hardest characters to write. If you’re making a comic called “The Death of Silver Surfer”, you better bring your A-game. This one just doesn’t deliver. more