Ultimate Spiderman Question (2) (Minor Spoilers)

[Callahan]

I got a bonus check from work and am wisely spending it on comics.

I am going to finish purchasing Ultimate Spiderman through Death of Spiderman. (I'm at #118 now)

I've been using this Wiki as my guide for which TPB to purchase.

I notice that there was a renumbering of sorts, that seemed to only last 15 issues.

Question 1.) What was this? And why?

Question 2.) Where do I go after Death of a Spiderman? I saw somewhere something about an "Ultimate Fallout." What is the next storyline step/issue to read after Death of Spiderman?

[Balfro]

The renumbering was the post-ultimatum relaunch. It lasted for 15 issues before the original numbering returned for #150.

After death of spider-man get ultimate fallout and then the NEW relaunch of Ultimate Comics Spider-Man.

[LJ-90]

After Ultimatum all the Ultimate titles had a renumbering and Ultimate Spider-Man became Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man, but it only lasted for 15 issues, after that it went back to it's original numbering until issue 160 (last part of Death of Spider-Man). So, in tpb form, after Ultimatum comes:

-The new world according to Peter Parker.
-Chameleons
-Death of Spider-Man Prelude
-Death of Spider-Man

Ultimate Fallout deals with the ramifications of Death Of Spider-Man, and establish the groundwork for the next 3 ongoings in the Ultimate Universe.

After Fallout, if you want to keep reading Spider-Man, you'll have to get Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man vol.1 Who is Miles Morales?

[Callahan]

After Ultimatum all the Ultimate titles had a renumbering and Ultimate Spider-Man became Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man, but it only lasted for 15 issues, after that it went back to it's original numbering until issue 160 (last part of Death of Spider-Man). So, in tpb form, after Ultimatum comes:

-The new world according to Peter Parker.
-Chameleons
-Death of Spider-Man Prelude
-Death of Spider-Man

Ultimate Fallout deals with the ramifications of Death Of Spider-Man, and establish the groundwork for the next 3 ongoings in the Ultimate Universe.

After Fallout, if you want to keep reading Spider-Man, you'll have to get Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man vol.1 Who is Miles Morales?

From what I can tell, the Miles Morales Ultimate Comics are only 20-30 issues out? I'll probably pick them all up, but I can't say for sure how soon I get to reading them.

[Balfro]

From what I can tell, the Miles Morales Ultimate Comics are only 20-30 issues out? I'll probably pick them all up, but I can't say for sure how soon I get to reading them.

#19 came out just last week :)

[Gio3432]

I started with the Miles Morales issues and Now I'm reading the back issues while I wait each month. It's working out well for me so far. I'm also collecting all miles morales appearances, but so far he's only crossed over into ultimates.

[LJ-90]

From what I can tell, the Miles Morales Ultimate Comics are only 20-30 issues out? I'll probably pick them all up, but I can't say for sure how soon I get to reading them.

Well if you plan to continue with the tpb/HC format, there are only 2 so far (vol.3 comes out later this month)

[TheFerg714]

I got a bonus check from work and am wisely spending it on comics.

I am going to finish purchasing Ultimate Spiderman through Death of Spiderman. (I'm at #118 now)

I've been using this Wiki as my guide for which TPB to purchase.

I notice that there was a renumbering of sorts, that seemed to only last 15 issues.

Question 1.) What was this? And why?

Question 2.) Where do I go after Death of a Spiderman? I saw somewhere something about an "Ultimate Fallout." What is the next storyline step/issue to read after Death of Spiderman?

Yea it's super confusing, but I'm here to help! Here's a nifty list:
Ultimate Spider-Man 1-133. (Artists: Mark Bagley and Stuart Immonen)
Ultimatum: Spider-Man Requiem 1-2 (Not necessary, but a good read nonetheless. Still written by Bendis)
Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man 1-15. (Artists: David Lafuente [mostly])
Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man (original numbering) 150-160. (Artist: Mark Bagley on issues 156-160)
Ultimate Comics: Fallout
Ultimate Comics: All-New Spider-man 1-??. (Artists: Sara Pichelli [mostly])

When you looked at TPB's it much simpler.

Ultimate Spider-Man 1-18. Artist: Mark Bagley
Ultimate Spider-Man 19-22. Artist: Stuart Immonen
Ultimatum: Spider-Man Reqiuem 1-2 (single issues)
Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man 1-4. Multiple Artists, but it's mainly David Lafuente. Mark Bagley's on the 4th TPB.
Ultimate Fallout
Ultimate Comics: All-New Spider-Man 1-?? (only two have been released thus far)

Idk if you care about the artists changes or not but it helps me to comprehend the entire run and split it up into sections.

Now to answer your questions directly.
1. After Ultimatum the entire Ultimate Universe rebooted. This was their attempt to "change up" Spider-man. Bendis still writes it, so it's still awesome. I guess they decided that was a bad idea and to get more readers they reinstated the old numbering and original artist.
2. Ultimate Comics: Fallout is not really necessary but it does have some historic character moments and the funeral. It also introduces Miles in issue 5. But if Spidey is the only Ultimate comic you're reading just pick up Miles' Spidey's first TPB, because U.Fallout 5 is included.

Also, Wikipedia is your best friend. I read the entirety of Ultimate Spidey last summer and this page was a life saver. I hope you enjoy the rest of the series! As you already know, the entire series is completely badass.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...Man_story_arcs

[TheFerg714]

I started with the Miles Morales issues and Now I'm reading the back issues while I wait each month. It's working out well for me so far. I'm also collecting all miles morales appearances, but so far he's only crossed over into ultimates.

Spider-Men :) Written by Bendis and art by Pichelli. And don't worry, I know it sounds stupid, but it's actually good... REALLY good.

[webhead921]

Spider-men is great and is a must read for Ultimate Spider-man fans. It provides much needed closure for Aunt May and Gwen.