When it was first announced that one of the Fantastic Four was going to bite the proverbial dust, I called Sue Storm-Richards (does she hyphenate her name?). I’m pretty bad at guessing—hence, I go to Vegas to do anything but gamble.
So rather than saying what I expect to happen at the conclusion of the “Death of Spider-Man” storyline that is currently running in Ultimate Comics Spider-Man, I’ll let you know what I hope happens. Because, after all, we are talking about my single favorite superhero.
Spider-Man does not die at the end of the story. He is either depowered or is forced to give up being Spider-Man. Why forced? His biggest and baddest are on the loose and gunning for him. I would think if—to get to Spidey—they kill Aunt May or (gasp!) Mary Jane, it would not be unbelievable that he gives up wall-crawling for good.
Spider-Man no more.
I think this would be a tragic way to end the series without having to kill my hero. Our hero. I’d hate for the beloved character that Brian Michael Bendis has put through the ringer for just over a decade would meet his maker at the hands of his greatest enemies. But, Bendis is known for throwing curve balls, so you never can tell what he has planned for the end of this storyline.
However, polybagging a comic book usually means that some pretty major blood is going to be spilled. Today Marvel released the two bold designs for the bags in which Ultimate Comics Spider-Man will be entombed.
Official Press Release
The Ultimate Comics story of the decade hits its climax as Marvel is pleased to unveil the two special polybag designs for Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #160 and Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #160 Bagley Variant. The record-setting creative team of Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Bagley pull out all the stops for Death of Spider-Man and with covers so shocking we had no choice but to conceal them. It’s the story that will have everyone talking and the industry buzzing because in the Ultimate Universe, There Are No Rules!
In addition, Marvel has officially announced that there will be no overprint on Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #160, and the issue will also not appear on newsstands.
Bendis and Bagley’s most ambitious story yet sends fans reeling this June, in Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #160 – no fan will ever forget how it ends!
ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN #160 (APR110569)
ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN #160 BAGLEY VARIANT (APR110571)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Art by MARK BAGLEY
Variant Cover by MARK BAGLEY
Blank Cover Also Available
Rated T+ … $3.99
FOC – 5/9/11. On Sale – 6/22/11
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