Ultimate Spider-Man
Marvel · 2001–2009 · 22 issues
About the series
Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Bagley redefined the webslinger for a new generation with this 2000s Marvel series, launching a modernized take on Peter Parker's early days as Spider-Man. Running 22 issues, it paired Bendis's sharp, character-driven dialogue with Bagley's dynamic art (later joined by Stuart Immonen and John Cassaday), grounding the hero in high-school struggles with Aunt May, Mary Jane, and classmates like Flash Thompson and Kong. This foundational run proved that a classic origin could feel fresh and vital, setting the tone for an entire line of reimagined heroes.