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the plot: After stopping the burglar that killed Uncle Ben, Spider-Man has now caught the eye of the New York press, that is, except for the Daily Bugle and now it's publisher J. Jonah Jameson wants to know everything about Spider-Man. Meanwhile, Peter has perfected his father's compound experiment and with his redesigned costume announces that Spider-Man now has webs. Returning to High school, Peter later creates a stir when Flash Thompson and Kong find out Peter has quit the basketball team, but their attentions turn to Harry Osborn who also returns to school, despondant over the death of his mother and disappearence of his father, but is frightened beyond belief when the creature that killed his mother comes after him. Leaping into action, Peter confronts the monster who may be more than he seems.

the review: Now nearing the end of it's first story arc, Ultimate Spider-Man continues to please, telling the tale of young Peter Parker's first encounter with the villainous Green Goblin and his first outing with Spider-Man's trademark webbing. Purest fans will be pleased to note that the webbing is not organic as will be the case in the movie, but even though I am a big Spider-Man fan, I don't really care either way. The story is great here, giving enough of the soap opera that Spidey fans have grown to love and some exciting action. Mark Bagley's artwork looks particulary good in this issue and his visuals for the revamped Green Goblin are amazing.

The introduction of the Daily Bugle staff was a nice touch, but not unexpected; keep in mind they weren't brought in until after Spider-Man's origin story. It was nice seeing the 'Ultimate' versions of J. Jonah Jameson, Ben Urich and though unnamed at the moment, Robbie Robertson and Betty Brant.

Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Bagley are becoming quite a good team, Bendis' use of wordless panels showing his faith in Bagley's art skills. The duo are beginning to hit their stride in this series and if their wacky take on the Green Goblin is any indication, then fans can surely look forward to equally offbeat and interesting versions of the Kingpin, Shocker, the Enforcers and Doctor Octopus in the future.

This is really one of the best Marvel titles being published and with such great stuff being done over here, the incontinuity books are going to have to try harder, which, if I don't mind saying isn't such a bad thing anyway.

Ultimate Spider-Man #6 gets a solid **** out of *****

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