Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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The transcript for this essay can be found on my website: witsendpod.com/podcast-episodes/chaos-ensues-ultimate-spider-man-is-mainstream-superhero-comics-done-right-2024

A new Chaos Ensues essay covering Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) #1-7 by writer Jonathan Hickman and artists Marco Checchetto and David Messina. Peter Parker gets his powers at 35 instead of 15. This run features reimaginings of cast members like J Jonah Jameson, Ben Parker, Shocker, Kingpin, Bullseye and Green Goblin.

Is this new take on the webhead welcoming for new readers? Is the new Ultimate Universe worth checking out?

This video is made by someone who basically dropped out of mainstream comics and jumped in for this title.

CHAOS ENSUES:
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TIME CODES:
-0:00—Intro
-0:22—For new readers? (Amazing vs. Ultimate)
-0:36—Spider-Man Paul
-0:43—Jonathan Hickman & Marco Checchetto
-1:18—One more day
-1:43—Ben Parker & J Jonah Jameson
-2:45—Hickman
-3:32—Viewer questions
-3:41—Suit, being a hero, characters review
-4:46—Green Goblin
-6:17—Signing off

Hickman Footage: youtube.com/watch?v=sflkWwx2Uho

Chaos Ensues (and Wits’ End Podcast) are about presenting comics in an informative and engaging way and throwing out any of the gatekeeping. Covering the more fringe and niche aspects of comics and manga history.

#ultimatespiderman