OK, I've often talked about how this comic is one of my favorites, a throwback to the fun comics of yesteryear, and a real tribute to the good side of being a teenager.This issue is more of the same, which is a good trick, since most of the comic is given over to the struggles of the Ultimate Universe's newest hero (a familiar name to longtime fans) to adjust to the fact that he now has superpowers.
Luckily for him, he's getting advice from three young heroes - Spider-Man, the Human Torch and Iceman.
What holds it all together is a great sense of fun and discovery, with a good knock-down, drag-out fight tossed in for good measure.
Of course, there's also lots of the usual funny Brian Bendis dialogue. The Spider-Friends are shaping up to be an entertaining group (and don't worry, they don't actually go by that name).
The art is provided by Takeshi Miyazawa, and it's very good - it gives a fresh, fun look to the comic.
At the risk of repeating myself, this is a terrific comic - my favorite Spider-Man book for years now. If you're not reading it, you're missing a good one.
Grade: A-
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