- Written by: Deniz Camp, Cody Ziglar
- Art by: Jonas Scharf
- Colors by: Edgar Delgado
- Letters by: VC’s Cory Petit
- Cover art by: Sara Pichelli (cover A)
- Cover price: $4.99
- Release date: July 9, 2025
Ultimate Spider-Man: Incursion #2, by Marvel, on 7/9/25, proves that even the most exciting multiversal premise can get bogged down by pacing issues and baffling character choices. This issue stumbles out of the gate, leaving readers scratching their heads more than thrilled by the unfolding cosmic drama.
First Impressions
My initial reaction to Ultimate Spider-Man: Incursion #2 was a resounding “meh.” The cover promised action and intrigue, but the execution felt oddly sluggish, like watching a high-speed chase in slow motion.
Recap
In the previous issue, Ultimate Spider-Man: Incursion #1, Miles Morales found himself thrust into a new universe, one crafted by the villainous Maker. After declining the Maker’s invitation to join him in this new reality, Miles’ baby sister, Billie, accidentally activated a portal to this very universe. Miles, naturally, followed her through. He landed in New York and quickly encountered Ultimate Spider-Man, “Venom,” the Wasp and Giant-Man, married members of a team called the Ultimates. However, Billie ended up in Wakanda. The Maker, who is originally from an alternate Earth and escaped to Earth-616 when his own world was destroyed, has been sealed away in the City for several months. The Maker had created his ideal Earth by preventing anyone from becoming a superhero and by establishing a secret council of supervillains, the Maker’s Council, to rule from the shadows.
Plot Analysis
The issue opens in Wakanda, where Billie Morales has landed after activating a portal. She is found by Ororo and Erik, who are concerned about her presence. Shuri, Erik’s sister, is also present and reveals that her scans of Billie show residual energies matching those of the Maker. T’Challa, Erik’s brother, questions if Billie could be a weapon, but Shuri dismisses this, stating the energy readings resemble a teleportation algorithm more than a weapon. Shuri believes Billie is not a weapon but rather an “invitation” or a “key” to “new beginnings”. However, this is immediately undercut by an internal monologue revealing that Doom and Iron Lad believe Billie could release the Maker from his “chronal quarantine” early.
Meanwhile, Miles Morales, Wasp, and Giant-Man are in a vehicle heading towards Wakanda. Miles is frustrated by the slow pace, expressing concern for Billie. Wasp and Giant-Man explain that everything takes longer in this universe, and Miles has been waiting for weeks. Miles complains about being dumped in a studio apartment in Trenton and how he’s been branded “the Jersey Spider-Man” for foiling muggers and bank robbers. He then questions why this world’s Avengers don’t have a Quinjet or teleporter, to which they reply that they do have a teleporter, but it uses a lot of energy and “Tony says that stuff’s not cheap”. Their conversation is abruptly cut short by an explosion.
The vehicle they are in explodes, and the trio is immediately attacked by Wakandan forces. A brief skirmish ensues with Spider-Man, Wasp, and Giant-Man fighting off the attackers. During the fight, Miles briefly encounters Black Panther. The Wakandans eventually cease their attack, and Miles is given an audience with T’Challa to reunite with his sister. Unfortunately, Billie was taken by an agent working for Nick Fury. But before, the agent could flee with Billie, she’s killed by the Silver Samurai, who takes Billie on behalf of Sunfire.
Story
The story in Ultimate Spider-Man: Incursion #2 feels like a missed opportunity. The initial premise of Miles Morales in a new, Maker-controlled universe held so much promise, but this issue grinds to a halt. The “Maker’s Council” and the idea of a world without heroes are intriguing, yet we get very little exploration of it here. Instead, we’re treated to a sluggish journey to Wakanda, filled with mundane dialogue about travel times and pop culture references that fall flat. The exposition dump about the Maker and Miles’ situation on page two feels less like a natural part of the narrative and more like a required reading for those who missed the first issue. The sudden revelation that Doom and Iron Lad fear Billie could release the Maker from quarantine is a tantalizing tidbit, but it’s introduced with such little fanfare that it feels more like an afterthought than a shocking development.
Art
The art by Jonas Scharf and color art by Edgar Delgado are a mixed bag. While there are moments of dynamic action, particularly during the brief skirmish in Wakanda, the overall aesthetic feels somewhat inconsistent. Character expressions can sometimes be stiff, and the backgrounds occasionally lack detail, contributing to a sense of uninspired staging. The visual storytelling, at times, struggles to convey the emotional weight of the narrative, leaving certain panels feeling flat despite potentially dramatic moments.
Characters
The characters in this issue feel like they’re just going through the motions. Miles Morales’ frustration about being called “the Jersey Spider-Man” and his complaints about the lack of Crunchyroll in this universe feel more like forced attempts at relatability than genuine character moments. Wasp and Giant-Man, while present, don’t offer much beyond exposition and serving as transportation for Miles. Further, an unexpected amount of time is spent on Hank Pym’s self-doubts about his relationship with Janet Van Dyne without a payoff or relevance to Miles’s story.
The Wakandan characters, including Ororo, Erik, Shuri, and T’Challa, are introduced but given minimal development beyond their initial reactions to Billie. Their dialogue, particularly Shuri’s speculation about Billie being an “invitation” or “key,” feels like it’s trying to be profound but comes off as overly vague and immediately contradicted by the internal monologue about Doom and Iron Lad.
Positives
The concept of Billie being a “key” that could unlock new beginnings, or conversely, unleash the Maker and potentially end the world, is an interesting hook that offers a glimpse of the high stakes involved in this series. The brief action sequence in Wakanda, though short, provides a welcome burst of energy and showcases the abilities of Spider-Man, Wasp, and Giant-Man. The dynamic between Miles, Wasp, and Giant-Man, even with its current flaws, has potential for growth and could lead to more engaging interactions in future issues.
Negatives
The pacing is the biggest drawback, as the story feels incredibly slow, with an excessive amount of time dedicated to Miles’ travel and minor gripes and Hanks self dount/loathing. The dialogue often comes across as unnatural and forced, especially Miles’ complaints about pop culture, which detract from the gravity of his situation. The characterizations feel superficial, with key players like the Wakandan royals not getting enough depth to make their concerns feel truly impactful. The immediate contradiction of Shuri’s theory about Billie being a “key” by the internal monologue about Doom and Iron Lad undermines the tension and makes the preceding dialogue feel pointless. The lack of a direct flight to Wakanda for the Ultimates, despite possessing a teleporter (albeit an expensive one), feels like a contrived way to prolong the journey and pad out the issue.
About The Reviewer: Gabriel Hernandez is the Publisher & EIC of ComicalOpinions.com, a comics review site dedicated to indie, small, and mid-sized publishers. Follow @ComicalOpinions on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
Final Thoughts
Ultimate Spider-Man: Incursion #2 unfortunately fails to deliver on the potential of its first issue. The sluggish pacing, uninspired dialogue, and underdeveloped character moments make for a rather forgettable read. While there are glimmers of potential in the overarching narrative, this issue gets lost in its own slow burn.
4/10
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