Ultimate Spider-Man

Launching in 2005 under Gotham Entertainment Group, this seven-issue run of Ultimate Spider-Man offered a fresh, compact take on the iconic web-slinger, distinct from the longer-running Marvel Ultimate line. While the series shares the "Ultimate" branding, it stands as a self-contained story, primarily associated with the publisher's own creative team. Its significance lies in demonstrating how a major character like Spider-Man could be reimagined outside the traditional Marvel framework, providing a unique entry point for readers of the time.