UltimateComicsSpiderMan_01_SecondPrintingVariant.jpgMedia Release -- Marvel is pleased to announce that Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #1 has sold out at Diamond (though copies may still be available at retail level) and will return with Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #1 Second Printing Variant! Superstar Eisner winner Brian Michael Bendis teams with red-hot artist David Lafuente to present the newest, and deadliest, chapter in the life of our Ultimate friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Ultimate Mysterio debuts with an immediate impact as he changes the landscape of the Ultimate Universe – literally! How has Peter Parker's life drastically changed since we last saw him? Plus, be sure to catch Lafuente's stylish interior art on the cover of this second printing!

"Bendis has the story well and truly moving again. Lafuente quickly proves that he's worthy of the book's pedigree." – James Hunt, ComicBookResources.com

"A perfect introduction to the Ultimate version of Spider-Man. This is Bendis at the top of his game with a great artist creating a great book." – Chad Derdowski, IGN.com

"This is one of the few comics out there I could seriously recommend for the incredible artwork alone…Lafuente already fits perfectly into the groove of this comic. Bendis does bring his usual A-game." – Andrenn, Comicbookrevolution.net

"This issue feels like a breath of fresh air for the Ultimate Universe…there's a real feeling of Bendis continuing to move forward and break new ground with the title." – Dave Wallace, Comicsbulletin.com

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on Ultimate Comics Spider-Man as the series continues to generate significant praise and strong sales. Catch all the excitement and intrigue in Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #1 Second Printing Variant!

ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN #1 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (JUL098057)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils & Cover by David Lafuente
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC –9/3/09, On Sale –9/23/09