As Marvel’s new Ultimate Universe officially bringsMiles Morales into the fold, the young hero is given a new nickname that brings his version ofSpider-Man out of his comfort zone. While the webslinger has simply been known as Spider-Man in the main Marvel Comics universe for some time, his stay on Earth-6160 adds an interesting qualifier to the codename.
While the new name doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, it speaks to Miles’ inherent heroism.
Ultimate Spider-Man: Incursion #2, written by Cody Ziglar & Deniz Camp and drawn by Jonas Scharf, seesMiles’ shocking alternate universe adventure take him to Wakanda alongside two members of the Ultimates. However, events before the issue have given him a surprising new codename that he’ll be called on Earth-6160.
Miles’ desperate search for his baby sister Billie puts him in the care of Giant-Man and the Wasp. The two heroes let Miles stay in their studio apartment in Trenton, New Jersey, where he continues his standard crime-fighting despite their request to lay low.After protecting Trenton for a solid month while waiting for the Ultimates to arrange transport, Miles is officially dubbed "Jersey Spider-Man."
Sorry, Brooklyn: Miles Morales Just Became New Jersey’s One-and-Only Spider-Man
Ultimate Spider-Man: Incursion #2; Written by Cody Ziglar and Deniz Camp; Drawn by Jonas Scharf; Colored by Edgar Delgado; Lettered by Cory Petit
Miles' new identity as"Jersey Spider-Man" initially seems like a quick gag, but it's revealed that - because of this reality's relative lack of superheroes - the new identity has spread worldwide, with Black Panther and the Dora Milaje also using the new name.As a proud Brooklyn kid and New Yorker, it's incredibly irritating for Miles that he's now associated with a totally different state, makingthe search for his sister even more stressful.
While the new name doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, it speaks to Miles’ inherent heroism. Even in desperate circumstances and inhabiting a world where heroes are often hunted down and killed, Miles couldn't simply ignore it when others were in danger. Despite this, it's unlikely Miles would want Marvel's mainstream heroes hearing this new codename.
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The reason the residents of Earth-6160 are being so specific about"Jersey Spider-Man"is that they already have multiple versions of the hero. In the first issue ofUltimate Spider-Man: Incursion, Miles teamed up with the universe’s other Spider-Men, Peter and Richard Parker. While those two heroes were both also known as Spider-Man when Miles met them,Miles gave Richard a new codename by referring to the black-costumed hero as Venom.
"Jersey Spider-Man" is Officially Miles Morales' Ultimate Universe Codename
But How Long Will He Stay On Earth-6160?
For now, it seems Miles will continue to be universally known for his brief stint in Trenton as his quest to find his sister takes him to Japan alongside the Ultimate X-Men in the next issue.Ultimate Spider-Man: Incursion is only set to be a five-issue limited series, butgiven that Ultimate Universe comics take place in real time, this represents five months of Miles' life. Interestingly, Miles had wondered if he'd feel more at home in Earth-6160, since he's originally from a similar alternate reality (Earth-1610.) If his new nickname is anything to go by, the answer is a resounding no.
As Miles Morales takes on the dastardly villains of the Ultimate Universe on a worldwide scale, he might prove that whatever name they give him, he’s this universe’s best Spider-Man.
The Jersey qualifier is just one of the many ways in which the new Ultimate Universe twists classic Marvel Comics lore, and it’s a funny change for a character so strongly associated with Brooklyn. However, asMiles Moralestakes on the dastardly villains of the Ultimate Universe on a worldwide scale, he might prove that whatever name they give him, he’s this universe’s bestSpider-Man.
Ultimate Spider-Man: Incursion #2is available now from Marvel Comics!
- Alias
- Peter Parker, Ben Reilly, Otto Octavius, Yu Komori, Kaine Parker, Pavitr Prabhakar, William Braddock, Miles Morales, Kurt Wagner
- Created By
- Stan Lee, Steve Ditko
- Franchise
- Marvel, Spider-Man
- Race
- Human
- First Appearance
- Amazing Fantasy
- Alliance
- Avengers, Fantastic Four, X-Men, Secret Defenders, Future Foundation, Heroes for Hire, Mighty Avengers, New Avengers, Web-Warriors
Spider-Man is the name given to several individuals who have employed a spider-moniker throughout Marvel Comics. Typically gaining their powers through a bite from a radioactive spider, the different Spider-Man heroes employ super-strength, agility, and intellect while utilizing webbing to swing and tangle up their foes. The most notable of these Spider-Men is Peter Parker, who remains one of the most popular superheroes throughout the world.
