ultimate spider man by brian michael bendis

'Secret Invasion' went far beyond the alien invasion, incorporating themes relevant to modern times like fear of 'the other' and reimagining the Skrulls as a legitimate threat to order and safety. The writer's deft plotting allowed him to hide story elements in plain sight before pullin these hidden threads to reveal a wider, more intricate tapestry. When 'Secret Invasion' began, it became clear that Bendis had masterfully seeded the invasion across years of previous Marvel stories.

Intra-company crossovers are often accused of being unfocused and indulgent, forcing readers to buy more of a publisher's output to get the 'full story.' This was definitely not the case when Bendis and artist Leinil Yu told the epic tale of a Skrull invasion of Earth in 'Secret Invasion,' The event was laser-focused on the paranoia and discord an invasion by shape-shifting aliens would cause and gave Earth's heroes a unique challenge to overcome, unsure who among their ranks they could trust. With 'Secret Wars' bringing the Ultimate U to its 'Ultimate End,' CBR felt the time was right to look back on Bendis' work to date, calling out the most impactful runs from the writer's impressively diverse career. On March 10, his long running 'Powers' series with Michael Avon Oeming becomes first original series to premiere on Sony's PlayStation Network, and his creator-owned output remains strong with myriad titles coming out from Marvel's Icon imprint including 'Powers,' 'United States of Murder, Inc.' and more.īendis Promises 'Legitimate Closure' In 'Ultimate End'īendis arrived at Marvel in 2000 with 'Ultimate Spider-Man' #1, the launch of both his Marvel tenure and the alternative universe he shaped and impacted like no other creator.

While his runs with Marvel's top characters have been impressive in both length and scope, he's made his name by creating original works as well. Bendis Announces 'X-Men' Departure with 'Uncanny' #600

Ultimate spider man by brian michael bendis