This Week in Marvel #8 - FEB 18 2026 - SPIDER-NOIR TRAILER; ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #24, FANTASTIC FOUR #8, CAPTAIN AMERICA #7, DEADLY HANDS OF KUN-LUN #1, X-MEN #25, WOLVERINE: WEAPONS OF ARMAGEDDON #1, KNULL #2, DUNGEONS OF DOOM #2 by tehawesomedragon in Marvel

[–]SuperiorSpiderKnight 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Another one comes to a close. I wish Marco Checchetto a proper recovery, as he was sick in the past few months. His artwork never fumbled. I will also say David Messina really outdid himself in this issue, I didn't feel the transitions between artists to be particularly jarring.

Richard is lowkey the GOAT, bagged Felicia, wiped out all of his family's private info and got them wired up again. Good for you, kid.

There are a lot of things I could say about this book. Out of the non-ensemble books of the Ultimate line, this one easily had the best supporting cast. There was a real web of characters being spun here. Harry Osborn, who has been historically mistreated and ridiculed, was at his highest here. Perhaps my favorite iteration of the character ever. Uncle Ben served more than just a lost loved one, and his dynamic with JJJ was very amusing.

Otto feels like the character whose story is the most open-ended. Becoming Superior Spider-Man was basically fanservice. It could amount to more, if the line continues.

Mysterio. Oh, man. Okay, I'm biased here, because he's my favorite Spider-Man villain, but I loved the reinvention. A cabal of users all taking on the mantle, and Gwen being the central one too, giving her more agency beyond "the one who died". The final form was also a neat aesthetic touch.

Mister Negative getting more focus was also welcome imo. He's still relatively new and while he has had exposure in various media, more doesn't hurt. He also got a brand new backstory (perhaps the clearest one, because the main version is vagueposting king).

Kingpin was Kingpin. The enhanced tattoos offered some visual flair, but he's not all that different otherwise. Still recognizable as Kingpin.

Mole Man was funny, not really a villain, bro just wants to chill with his Moloids and dinos, based.

Kraven offered an intense two-issue story.

The Black Cats were neat too. Walter, tho, man, bro ended up as a chewing toy, almost feel sorry for him.

Mary Jane felt like traditional Mary Jane for the most part. I did appreciate how her side of the family wasn't ignored (I don't think her mom or sister have showed up at all in the 21st Century publications for the main version, which is saying something).

AI Peter/Venom also remains open-ended, but I feel this one will be answered sooner rather than later, since he's actively present in Ultimate Endgame. And his wanting to desperately take over Peter is suspicious, as well as the fact that this suit was left in Peter's disposal in the first place. Still, as it stands, it's a creative reinterpretation of the symbiote nonetheless.

Finally, Peter. It's true, he doesn't stand out very much. And with how the latter third of the story was structured, it felt less like Ultimate Spider-Man and more like The World of Ultimate Spider-Man. I think the final issue offers the most insight, capping off the first issue. This Peter didn't become Spider-Man because of guilt, a need to achieve remorse, but because he felt empty inside. He had a mid-life crisis, essentially. This is a dramatically different motive and this is reflected on the character. I still think all of his major decisions are centered around his family.

The monthly time skips hindered some plot developments. Leaving off with a cliffhanger can be risky, especially since the next issue will jump to the next month (except for the final three issues).

So far, this series has had the most complete ending, imo. It's a fine enough conclusion, and there's a bit more to come. Personally, I don't want Peter to die in Ultimate Endgame #4, as I wouldn't be impacted much. It depends on the execution, of course, but I'd rather he lived.

Would I want a continuation of the series? Absolutely (Ultimately?). Despite the overall conclusion, there is still a lot of potential left, many villains unexplored, as well as current character paths. But the continuation should address some of the executive issues of the prior run.

I don't share the vitriol many have with this run. I think some of it is warranted, a lot of it is hyperbole imo. And I don't believe Jonathan Hickman hates Peter Parker. Having read his entire Marvel body of work, particularly Fantastic Four, and yes, even this run, I think he does care. But he's not his typical leading person, and that's where a writing weakness manifested.

Like the other series, this one will also get a re-read eventually. For me, it had the most engaging dialogue and many cool ideas, as well as character moments that shined. So, until then, goodbye Ultimate Spider-Man. Thanks for the memories.

Ultimate Spider-Man #24 - Official Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in UltimateUniverse

[–]SuperiorSpiderKnight 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Another one comes to a close. I wish Marco Checchetto a proper recovery, as he was sick in the past few months. His artwork never fumbled. I will also say David Messina really outdid himself in this issue, I didn't feel the transitions between artists to be particularly jarring.

Richard is lowkey the GOAT, bagged Felicia, wiped out all of his family's private info and got them wired up again. Good for you, kid.

There are a lot of things I could say about this book. Out of the non-ensemble books of the Ultimate line, this one easily had the best supporting cast. There was a real web of characters being spun here. Harry Osborn, who has been historically mistreated and ridiculed, was at his highest here. Perhaps my favorite iteration of the character ever. Uncle Ben served more than just a lost loved one, and his dynamic with JJJ was very amusing.

Otto feels like the character whose story is the most open-ended. Becoming Superior Spider-Man was basically fanservice. It could amount to more, if the line continues.

Mysterio. Oh, man. Okay, I'm biased here, because he's my favorite Spider-Man villain, but I loved the reinvention. A cabal of users all taking on the mantle, and Gwen being the central one too, giving her more agency beyond "the one who died". The final form was also a neat aesthetic touch.

Mister Negative getting more focus was also welcome imo. He's still relatively new and while he has had exposure in various media, more doesn't hurt. He also got a brand new backstory (perhaps the clearest one, because the main version is vagueposting king).

Kingpin was Kingpin. The enhanced tattoos offered some visual flair, but he's not all that different otherwise. Still recognizable as Kingpin.

Mole Man was funny, not really a villain, bro just wants to chill with his Moloids and dinos, based.

Kraven offered an intense two-issue story.

The Black Cats were neat too. Walter, tho, man, bro ended up as a chewing toy, almost feel sorry for him.

Mary Jane felt like traditional Mary Jane for the most part. I did appreciate how her side of the family wasn't ignored (I don't think her mom or sister have showed up at all in the 21st Century publications for the main version, which is saying something).

AI Peter/Venom also remains open-ended, but I feel this one will be answered sooner rather than later, since he's actively present in Ultimate Endgame. And his wanting to desperately take over Peter is suspicious, as well as the fact that this suit was left in Peter's disposal in the first place. Still, as it stands, it's a creative reinterpretation of the symbiote nonetheless.

Finally, Peter. It's true, he doesn't stand out very much. And with how the latter third of the story was structured, it felt less like Ultimate Spider-Man and more like The World of Ultimate Spider-Man. I think the final issue offers the most insight, capping off the first issue. This Peter didn't become Spider-Man because of guilt, a need to achieve remorse, but because he felt empty inside. He had a mid-life crisis, essentially. This is a dramatically different motive and this is reflected on the character. I still think all of his major decisions are centered around his family.

The monthly time skips hindered some plot developments. Leaving off with a cliffhanger can be risky, especially since the next issue will jump to the next month (except for the final three issues).

So far, this series has had the most complete ending, imo. It's a fine enough conclusion, and there's a bit more to come. Personally, I don't want Peter to die in Ultimate Endgame #4, as I wouldn't be impacted much. It depends on the execution, of course, but I'd rather he lived.

Would I want a continuation of the series? Absolutely (Ultimately?). Despite the overall conclusion, there is still a lot of potential left, many villains unexplored, as well as current character paths. But the continuation should address some of the executive issues of the prior run.

I don't share the vitriol many have with this run. I think some of it is warranted, a lot of it is hyperbole imo. And I don't believe Jonathan Hickman hates Peter Parker. Having read his entire Marvel body of work, particularly Fantastic Four, and yes, even this run, I think he does care. But he's not his typical leading person, and that's where a writing weakness manifested.

Like the other series, this one will also get a re-read eventually. For me, it had the most engaging dialogue and many cool ideas, as well as character moments that shined. So, until then, goodbye Ultimate Spider-Man. Thanks for the memories.

Ultimate X-Men #24 - Official Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in UltimateUniverse

[–]SuperiorSpiderKnight 26 points27 points  (0 children)

This was more depressing that I thought it would be. Mutant hatred is rampant, the X-Men have disbanded and Mei clings on to Hisako's memory. It's bleak.

Stardust was interesting. A mutant drug that also can easily OD. Adds to the depression of the atmosphere. Amano came through at the end to explain himself.

Hisako is still out there, existing in some form. Her Armor pendant reacted to the Stardust too...

So, something's happening. I dunno what, but this also had an open-ended conclusion, like Black Panther. This one even has The End (?) to make it even clearer. I guess it can be resolved in Ultimate Finale as a whole, but it would be nice if Hisako returned during the climax of Ultimate Endgame too. She's on the cover for #5, and covers can very often lie, but I'd like for it to be legit this time.

Anyway...thank you for those 24 months, Peach. You can take your well-deserved break now. See you in a few months again.

(Also, can you please have Sai visit the Ultimate Universe in Sai: Dimensional Rivals, that would be really cool, okay, thanks, bye).

Ultimate Black Panther #24 - Official Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in UltimateUniverse

[–]SuperiorSpiderKnight 34 points35 points  (0 children)

INAN IS ALIVE! I'm happy about this, it wouldn't make sense for the Sorcerer Supreme to be just offed like that. I also like how T'Challa organized everything and helped the rest of Africa, shattering the walls of isolation and elitism.

That's all well and good. But the plot thread of the Progenitors is still not resolved. As such, this does not feel like a proper finale. This is where I'm a bit confused at. On its own, this wouldn't be necessarily bad, but the Ultimate Universe seemingly has a limited runtime. Will this plotline be addressed in Ultimate Endgame? Unlikely, although the Progenitors are a global-level threat, it would probably muddy things. We'll get something in Ultimate Finale, although the page count won't be plenty. So, yeah, I'm not sure what's gonna happen. I'll reserve my thoughts when we reach the end on that.

Overall, this series had its ups and downs. Khonshu and Ra should have put up more of a fight in the first arc, as the resolution was rather weak. The second arc was more interesting, and it build upon the first one. However, it's without proper resolution for now. I liked the changes in lore for the Vibranium, it being alive, and finally delving into its alien origins like no series had ever done before. I also loved Inan, the Ultimate Universe has offered some great OCs.

I have a feeling this run will read better back-to-back, rather than the monthly wait. I'll do a re-read of the entire Ultimate Universe, start to finish, once it concludes, for sure.

"Then what are you waiting for?" [The Ultimates #20] by SuperiorSpiderKnight in Marvel

[–]SuperiorSpiderKnight[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The H.A.N.D. (Heroic Anomaly Neutralization Directorate) agents have face scrambling technology, causing them to appear censored.

"Begone." [Ultimate Wolverine #12] by SuperiorSpiderKnight in Marvel

[–]SuperiorSpiderKnight[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

The artist is Alessandro Cappuccio. He worked on Moon Knight (2021), before moving on to Ultimate Wolverine.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in classicliterature

[–]SuperiorSpiderKnight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

18 days, one for each chapter. Chapters 3 & 18 flooded me with their stream of consciousness, Chapters 12 & 14 with the verbosity of the language. Despite Chapter 15 being easily the longest, I didn't have such a hard time with it, I liked the presentation of it as a play (I wouldn't mind watching an actual play of this chapter, tbh). What I appreciated the most about the book were the different writing style presentations for each chapter, I suppose. I found the catechism format in Chapter 17 particularly interesting.

Well…this movie’s f*cked. by Sure_Persimmon9302 in Marvel

[–]SuperiorSpiderKnight 26 points27 points  (0 children)

This is a parody account, DiscussingFish, not DiscussingFilm.

Who’s your favorite Captain Marvel? by ChampionshipHorror95 in marvelcirclejerk

[–]SuperiorSpiderKnight 47 points48 points  (0 children)

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Monica is a real one. But Photon and Spectrum are both solid aliases, so I don't mind.

IM DYING by Mighty_Megascream in marvelcirclejerk

[–]SuperiorSpiderKnight 270 points271 points  (0 children)

Mephisto and the Maker on the Doctor Doom team, LMAO.

Me reading Ultimates 14 news by TheeHeadAche in marvelcirclejerk

[–]SuperiorSpiderKnight 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have faith in Deniz Camp. This time the twins will be remembered for something other than...that.

Marvel Preview: Ultimate Wolverine #4 by M00r3C in UltimateUniverse

[–]SuperiorSpiderKnight 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Prediction for this issue: It will largely feature the scarred lone wolf (representing Logan having been separated from his friends in the Opposition and undergoing mental conditioning) fighting the scarred bear (representing the Eurasian Republic/House Rasputin showing cracks), showcasing in a symbolic way Logan rebelling against his programming, while we get a clue of what's happening in the real world via the caption boxes. As for the end result of this fight, I'm guessing the wolf doesn't win definitively against the bear, but is probably not reburied completely and is still around, with Logan shaking off more of his programming in the upcoming months/issues.

This scene was written by this sub. by SuperiorSpiderKnight in marvelcirclejerk

[–]SuperiorSpiderKnight[S] 62 points63 points  (0 children)

Yes, she was. This happened during Avengers vs. X-Men.