Writer: Jonathan Hickman
Art: David Messina, Marco Checchetto, Matthew Wilson, and VC’s Corey Petit
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Price:$4.99
Reviewed by: Anonymous
Release Date: June 4th, 2025
MILES MORALES CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF A UNIVERSAL COLLISION! Two of today’s most exciting writers, DENIZ CAMP (ULTIMATES) and CODY ZIGLAR (MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN), join forces for an adventure that will change Miles Morales – and the Ultimate Universe – forever! Drawn by rising star JONAS SCHARF, the brilliantly moody artist who brought you ULTIMATE UNIVERSE: ONE YEAR IN and DARK X-MEN… Before the Maker remade Earth-6160, he left Miles Morales the key to reach his new universe…and when Miles’ baby sister, Billie, uses it to travel to the Ultimate Universe, it’s up to Spider-Man to save her! But the Ultimate Universe is never safe for any Spider-Man! When the Spot attacks, Miles will have to team up with an all-new Peter Parker – and that’s just the start of his journey across Earth-6160…
If you’re interested in this comic, series, related trades, or any of the others mentioned, then simply click on the title/link to snag a copy through Amazon as you read the Ultimate Spider-Man: Incursion #1 Review.
THE DISPATCH
Ultimate Spider-Man: Incursion #1 marks the beginning of a five-issue limited series that plunges Miles Morales into the heart of a multiversal crisis. Writers Deniz Camp and Cody Ziglar, alongside artist Jonas Scharf, craft a narrative that intertwines personal stakes with cosmic consequences, setting the stage for a transformative journey across the Ultimate Universe.
The narrative kicks off with a familial twist: Miles’ younger sister, Billie, inadvertently activates a device left by the Maker, transporting herself to Earth-6160. This inciting incident propels Miles into a rescue mission that quickly escalates into a confrontation with multiversal threats, including an encounter with the Spot and an alliance with a new iteration of Peter Parker .
Camp and Ziglar’s writing balances the intimate dynamics of Miles’ family with the expansive implications of multiverse traversal. Their portrayal of Miles captures his resilience and adaptability, qualities that have endeared him to fans across various storylines.
Jonas Scharf’s artwork, complemented by Sara Pichelli’s cover art and Tamra Bonvillain’s coloring, brings a moody and dynamic aesthetic to the issue. Scharf’s illustrations adeptly convey the tension and urgency of Miles’ predicament, while also capturing the distinct atmospheres of the diverse universes explored . The visual storytelling enhances the narrative’s pacing, with action sequences that are both kinetic and clear, and quieter moments that underscore the emotional stakes.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Ultimate Spider-Man: Incursion #1 delivers a compelling start to a series that promises to redefine Miles Morales’ role within the Marvel multiverse. The creative team’s synergy results in a narrative that is both character-driven and expansive, appealing to long-time fans and new readers alike.