I can’t wait for this issue … I think I’ll cry.
Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #160: Death of Spider Man.
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Yep, Miles Morales (great name, by the way) is a half-Hispanic/half-African-American kid who is the new Spider-Man. Smart idea by Marvel. If you’re introducing a brand-new character Anyways, you really should be looking to improve the diversity of your comics. @ Comic Book Resources
Revealed in Marvel Comics’ Ultimate Fallout Issue 4, out Wednesday, the new Spider-Man in the Ultimate universe is a half-black, half-Hispanic teen named Miles Morales. He takes over the gig held by Peter Parker, who was killed in Ultimate Spider-Man Issue 160 in June.
“It’s certainly long overdue. Even though there’s some amazing African-American and minority characters bouncing around in all the superhero universes, it’s still crazy lopsided.”
[..]
In addition to an alliterative name, Miles has a connection to his predecessor in how he received his powers. But he will have different abilities, too. Supporting characters such as Peter’s Aunt May and Gwen Stacy also will give Miles nuggets of wisdom to help his transition from young kid to New York City superhero.
Italian artist Sara Pichelli, who was integral in designing the new Spider-Man’s look, says, “Maybe sooner or later a black or gay — or both — hero will be considered something absolutely normal.”
(via The new Spider-Man: Half-black, all hero - USATODAY.com)
Yup. Will be buying this. I don’t care if it’s hype, or a marketing scheme. This needed to happen.
EDIT: People, people. Read the article! SPIDERMAN IS NOT DEAD. THIS SPIDERMAN IS IN AN ALTERNATE UNIVERSE. In regular Marvel Universe, Peter Parker is alive and well.
“In the regular Marvel Universe, Peter Parker will still be the same web-swinging Spidey as he has been since his first appearance in 1962. But in the Ultimate line, launched in 2000 to tell contemporary stories, he received a new origin and a reimagined supporting cast that paralleled the Spidey in regular Marvel continuity.”](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpb4rbIaUy1qztf57o1_1280.jpg)
Yep, Miles Morales (great name, by the way) is a half-Hispanic/half-African-American kid who is the new Spider-Man. Smart idea by Marvel. If you’re introducing a brand-new character Anyways, you really should be looking to improve the diversity of your comics. @ Comic Book Resources
Revealed in Marvel Comics’ Ultimate Fallout Issue 4, out Wednesday, the new Spider-Man in the Ultimate universe is a half-black, half-Hispanic teen named Miles Morales. He takes over the gig held by Peter Parker, who was killed in Ultimate Spider-Man Issue 160 in June.
“It’s certainly long overdue. Even though there’s some amazing African-American and minority characters bouncing around in all the superhero universes, it’s still crazy lopsided.”
[..]
In addition to an alliterative name, Miles has a connection to his predecessor in how he received his powers. But he will have different abilities, too. Supporting characters such as Peter’s Aunt May and Gwen Stacy also will give Miles nuggets of wisdom to help his transition from young kid to New York City superhero.
Italian artist Sara Pichelli, who was integral in designing the new Spider-Man’s look, says, “Maybe sooner or later a black or gay — or both — hero will be considered something absolutely normal.”
(via The new Spider-Man: Half-black, all hero - USATODAY.com)
Yup. Will be buying this. I don’t care if it’s hype, or a marketing scheme. This needed to happen.
EDIT: People, people. Read the article! SPIDERMAN IS NOT DEAD. THIS SPIDERMAN IS IN AN ALTERNATE UNIVERSE. In regular Marvel Universe, Peter Parker is alive and well.
“In the regular Marvel Universe, Peter Parker will still be the same web-swinging Spidey as he has been since his first appearance in 1962. But in the Ultimate line, launched in 2000 to tell contemporary stories, he received a new origin and a reimagined supporting cast that paralleled the Spidey in regular Marvel continuity.”
