Ultimate Spider-Man #2 Introduces Ultimate Shocker as First Villain
In a departure from tradition, Spider-Man dons a black costume in the relaunched series, set to release its second issue on February 21.
- Ultimate Spider-Man #2, by writer Jonathan Hickman and artist Marco Checchetto, introduces the Ultimate Shocker as the first official villain of the relaunched series.
- Spider-Man, portrayed as an adult Peter Parker, is seen wearing a black costume, a departure from his traditional red-and-blue attire.
- The Shocker's new design includes elements of his classic costume, along with a stylized bomb vest and other militarized elements.
- The new Ultimate Spider-Man series has already proven to be a huge success, with the first issue being rushed back for a second printing.
- Ultimate Spider-Man #2 is set to go on sale on February 21.