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Summary

Gwen Stacy makes a deal with Doctor Octopus in Ultimate Spider-Man #5 – new era for iconic villain.
Jonathan Hickman’s writing and David Messina’s art in Marvel’s Ultimate Spider-Man series.
Hickman’s Ultimate Universe reboot includes twist on classic characters like Ultimate X-Men.

Marvel has unveiled a sneak peek at the upcoming Ultimate Spider-Man #5 that shows Gwen Steacy making a deal with Doctor Octopus. The new issue will see the beginning of the iconic Spider-Man villain’s rise in the new Ultimate Spider-Man series.

The preview page shows Gwen Stacy making a deal with Doctor Octavius, teasing that he will need a new, stricter NDA agreement — and Otto quickly agrees. Marvel’s Ultimate Spider-Man series is written by Jonathan Hickman with art by David Messina, and the new issue sees Doctor Octopus make his Ultimate Universe debut. Ultimate Spider-Man #5 goes on sale May 29.

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ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #5

Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN Art by DAVID MESSINA Cover Art by MARCO CHECCHETTO Variant Cover Art by MARC ASPINALL, LEONARDO ROMERO On Sale May 29

Marvel’s solicitations for the issue tease the rise of Doctor Octopus and the secret history of Harry Osborn: “How does the heir apparent of Oscorp become a masked vigilante? And what does Green Goblin know of the true status of the world he lives in? All and more will be revealed!”

Marvel’s Newest Ultimate Universe Continues Its Expansion

Marvel’s Ultimate Universe began in 2000 as Ultimate Marvel, giving comic readers modern versions of their favorite superheroes, including Spider-Man, the X-Men, and The Fantastic Four. Over the years, the Ultimate Universe has gone through many reboots, with Jonathan Hickman’s Ultimate Universe #1, released in late 2023, marking the fourth.

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Hickman’s Ultimate Universe one-shot launched the universe’s latest reboot that has gone on to spawn other series, including Ultimate Black Panther, Ultimate X-Men, and Ultimate Spider-Man. These new series have put big twists on some of Marvel’s most well-known characters, with Ultimate X-Men completely changing the origins of the mutant race, making for a compelling new story. In June, a new series simply titled Ultimates will launch, giving a new spin on Marvel’s classic Avengers team set in the new Ultimate Universe.

Ultimate Spider-Man #5 goes on sale May 29 from Marvel Comics.

Source: Marvel

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