By Brian James
Written-on - March 21 2023
Ultimate Comics Spider-Man issue 01 just revealed how and why Miles Morales got bit by a genetically modified Spider. From Issue 01 of Miles Morales: Spider-Man, it was revealed Miles was bitten by a genetically modified spider at age 13 giving him his powers but it was never revealed how and why it happened. Issue 01 Of Ultimate Comics Spider-Man: Facsimile Edition (2022) reveals how and why it happened. I will give an in depth explanation of what happened in this newly released issue.
Fans anticipated Ultimate Comics Spider-Man would be talking about Peter Parker but it’s focusing on Miles Morales. At the Cover of Issue 1 of Ultimate Comics Spider-Man Facsimile Edition (2022), we see Miles Morales in his Spider costume. The issue begins with a discussion in Osborn Industries Main Laboratory Facility at Long Island. There is a discussion about the ”Arachne” between Doctor Markus and Norman Osborn. This discussion was brought about by OZ EXPERIMENT 192 …….. SUBJECT_ : ARCHNID No.42 . Osborn asked Doctor Markus if he’s a fan of Greek mythology but Markus says no. According to the story told by Osborn, Athena heard of a woman on earth who was a mere mortal who happened to be a better spinstress(weaver in this context) than she was. Athena wasn’t happy to hear that so she came down to earth and destroyed the woman’s creation. When the mortal lady saw what happened, she insulted the gods as her life’s work had already been destroyed later killing herself but Athena took pity on the girl and touched her forehead with a magic reviving liquid and said “You shall not die today, Arachne. You are a great spinstress (Definition greatly varies) and you shall be transformed so you can weave your web forever”. At Athena’s word, the woman underwent the transformation process and became a beautiful spider. Osborn said this story while playing with the modified Arachne telling it to be “Athena”. He shares a secret with Markus because Markus was kind enough to sign all his disclosure agreements and pursue his line of expertise at his facility
Obsorn tells Markus he created Spider-Man. He says one of the original test subject spiders was genetically altered using an earlier version of the Super Soldier OZ formula. That spider bit a young man and he didn’t only survive, but he also gave him superhuman strengths. Markus asks Osborn if he has the specifications for the spider but Osborn says it died. Markus second question was about the formula used but Osborn says he doesn’t have it. The final question was blood samples from the person it bit with Osborn agreeing to have blood samples of the boy. Osborn was crazy to buy out Markus’ contract from Roxxon Corporation because he believes he’s an expert and Markus knows this. Markus tells him Otto Octavius was the real expert in the field. Osborn threatens Markus telling him information doesn’t leave the building or he will beat him to death using only his hands. He later promises Markus great things if he solves this problem. Markus starts working but SUBJECT_:ARCHIND No 42 escapes its box.
There’s a newspaper from Daily Bugle with headlines reading ”NORMAN OSBORB IS THE GREEN GOBLIN” by Frederick Fosswell. Other important info given here was Spider-Mans(Peter Parker) debut and Green Goblin in the custody of S.H.I.E.L.D
11 months later, someone in black(Iron Spider) breaks into Osborn Industries Main Laboratory Facility In Long Island. He takes a red cube but the Arachne enters his bag in the process. At Brooklyn, New York, Miles along with mom and dad are going to a middle school . His Mom and Dad seem tense with his mom telling his dad to stay focused. His mom comforts Miles by saying “whatever happens is not a reflection of him”. According to her, over 700 people from their neighborhood are applying for 40 spots in that charter school. She goes on saying it’s a lottery. He asks his Dad to help him stop this(his mom). His dad tells him he’s never been able to stop his mom since Miles’ birth.
At the lottery grounds, there’s an announcement of only three seats left to the Brooklyn Visions Academy. Students are being picked based on ball numbers because it’s a lottery. There’s a small round cage with balls in it, all carrying numbers. The ball that leaves the cage after a spin has a number that’s going to be used to trace the student. Fortunately, Miles is the last kid that gets picked but he feels bad for the others who didn’t get taken.
Later, Miles goes to visit his Uncle called Aaron. Aaron asks about Miles’ mom and Miles tells him she’s happy because he got into ”that charter school” but he feels sad because it was a lottery and he didn’t do anything. Aaron tells Miles he’s got a chance so he should play his cards right because he along with Miles’ father didn’t have a chance. He also tells Miles they had to fight and do lots of bad stuff so Miles should study and shape the world he wants to live in. He plans on giving Miles popsicles asking if Miles’ father will be able to pay for it. Miles is unsure but has the desire to help his father. Aaron tells Miles to come inform him when things go bad instead of Miles telling his mom to come to him but Miles tells him she won’t take his money and she doesn’t even like it when her son visits him.(Miles says this playing with a red cube he found in Aarons apartment) .Miles asks his Uncle what it is and he replies “It’s something for work”.
Aaron gives Miles the Popsicle and he sits down on the couch, a spider (ARCHNID No.42). It walks to his hand and bites him making Miles blackout accompanied with mouth foaming. Miles wakes up later asking what happened. Aaron said “you fainted”. Miles’ dad comes to the apartment asking if he’s alright but he tells his father he just got bit by a spider. Miles’ dad asks Aaron what he gave to Miles but he says “it was just a popsicle”. Miles tells his dad to stop but his father asks him what he’s even doing at his Uncle’s place. Miles’ father turns his attention back to Aaron threatening to call the Police. He also says he’s warned Aaron to stay away from his family but Aaron counters saying Miles knows him well. Miles’ father asks Aaron to stay away from his son. The conversation concluded with both of them noticing Miles has left the apartment
Miles’ father goes out looking for him and Miles tries calling for his father but he notices the lower part of his body is becoming transparent.
The Spider that snuck into Iron Spider’s bag found eventually bit Miles. I’m about to drop a spoiler for people who don’t keep up with Spider-Man. Aaron is actually Iron Spider and he’s the reason Miles got bit in the first place. As for how it happened, this article basically covers it. The events of him becoming a Spider-Man here is different from the animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse.
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