Issue #150
Ultimate Spider-Man turns 10 and 150 at the same time! Ultimate Spider-Man has been something that has been an amazing thing for Marvel, because it produced a universe that was different, attractive, and profitable to both new and old readers alike. Spider-Man has been a staple in the Ultimate Universe. This issue marks another Anniversary issue (it seems like we have one of these every month now) and while the price is certainly steep, the amount you get is well worth the price.
Continuing where the last arc left off, we get a little bit of an oversized story to lead the comic off. Bendis has seemingly always known how to write Ultimate Spider-Man, and this issue, although, features a little less than I would have preferred, captures the overall feel of the series. The ultimate universe is something that strays from standard continuity which is both appealing and a little frustrating at the same time. For the sheer fact that this issue gives you so much story, makes it worth while, because honestly, the story didn't feel like anything special, at leas the main part. I mean, it's an interesting direction, don't get me wrong, but I feel like they used this issue more to exploit the other players in the Ultimate Universe rather than Spider-Man and his "family" It's still an enjoyable read, but it's nothing sensational, spectacular or amazing (see what I did there?)
The art is something. There's a handful of artists on this issue and while it sometimes fits the story or character sometimes it falls a little flat. Don't get me wrong, these anniversary issues are always full of random artists and they are enjoyable and in the context of the main story, it actually fits to have different artists, it just seems a little cliche. Again it seemed more of an Ultimate Universe showcase, rather than an actual Spider-Man comic.
As I wrote my review my rating changed for this issue. It started out as a 5, then slumped to a 4 and finally landed where it is, a 3.5 While you get quantity for you price, sometimes quantity isn't quality. It was a decent issue, but at the same time for an anniversary issue like this, I was expecting something more along the lines of Amazing Spider-Man 600, which I thoroughly enjoyed. All in all, if you're an ultimate Spidey fan, you'll pick this up regardless, just in my opinion, don't be surprised if you're not blown away.