In Ultimate Spider-Man: Incursion #1, Miles Morales was pulled into a new universe engineered by the villainous Maker. After rejecting the Maker’s offer to join him, Miles’ younger sister Billie accidentally triggered a portal to this alternate world. Miles leaped in after her and landed in New York, where he met the local heroes Spider-Man, Venom, the Wasp, and Giant-Man. Billie, however, ended up in Wakanda. The Maker, originally from another Earth, created this world by preventing the rise of superheroes and installing a secret council of villains.
Ultimate Spider-Man: Incursion #2 begins in Wakanda, where Billie suddenly arrives. The issue offers a quick glimpse at this universe’s versions of Storm and Black Panther, especially helpful for readers unfamiliar with Ultimate Black Panther. From there, the focus shifts to Miles Morales’ perspective, exploring his thoughts and confusion. The story serves as a great entry point for newcomers, as Miles is also learning about the state of the Ultimate Universe alongside the audience.
Meanwhile, Miles Morales travels with Wasp and Giant-Man to Wakanda, growing frustrated by the slow speed, and is worried about his missing sister, Billie. Wasp and Giant-Man explain that things take time there, and Miles has already waited weeks. He vents about being stuck in a small Trenton apartment, known as the “Jersey Spider-Man” for stopping minor crimes. When he inquires about faster transportation, they mention that teleporters exist but are too expensive. During the brief battle, Miles encounters the Black Panther briefly. After the fight ends, Miles meets T’Challa, hoping to find Billie, but learns she was taken by an agent working for Nick Fury. Before the agent can escape with her, the Silver Samurai kills the agent and kidnaps Billie for Sunfire.
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Giant-Man ends up being the most compelling character in this issue. While Black Panther shines with his clear sense of heroism and courage, Giant-Man presents a sharp contrast. He’s unsure of himself and clearly admires Wasp. That dynamic adds weight, especially since readers already know Wasp is secretly aligned with the villains. The fact that she helped nurse Giant-Man back to health raises questions: Is she genuinely looking out for him, or is she simply using his trust to serve her own agenda? It adds a layer of tension and uncertainty to their relationship that stands out in the story.
The idea of Billie being a “key” capable of either opening the door to a new future or releasing the Maker and bringing about global destruction is a compelling plot point that highlights the series’ high stakes. The quick action scene in Wakanda, while brief, injects a burst of energy and gives a solid showcase of Spider-Man, Wasp, and Giant-Man in action.
The main issue with the story is its sluggish pacing, particularly given the amount of time spent on Miles’ journey. The fact that the Ultimates don’t take a direct route to Wakanda, even though they have a teleporter, feels like a forced plot device to stretch out the trip and fill the issue unnecessarily.
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The artwork by Jonas Scharf, with colors by Edgar Delgado, has its highs and lows. Action scenes, especially the clash in Wakanda, offer bursts of energy and spectacle. Scharf has fun playing with scale. Wasp enlarging and Giant-Man shrinking bring visual flair, but the opening of the fight feels a bit contrived. At times, character expressions appear stiff, and the backgrounds lack detail, resulting in some panels feeling empty or less impactful. The emotional beats don’t always land visually, but the flashy powers and movement keep things engaging enough, even if the overall presentation is a bit uneven.
Fans of the Ultimate Universe will appreciate the subtle character work throughout, and the final page tease highlights a figure who’s mostly stayed in the background and promises big revelations in the next issue.
Ultimately, Ultimate Spider-Man: Incursion #2 mixes action, emotion, and world-building. While some moments feel a bit uneven, the dynamic between Giant-Man and Wasp stands out, and the strong visuals help carry the story. It’s a solid entry that keeps the momentum of the Ultimate reboot going strong.
‘Ultimate Spider-Man: Incursion’ #2 Review: See Wakanda and Die
Ultimately, Ultimate Spider-Man: Incursion #2 mixes action, emotion, and world-building. While some moments feel a bit uneven, the dynamic between Giant-Man and Wasp stands out, and the strong visuals help carry the story. It’s a solid entry that keeps the momentum of the Ultimate reboot going strong.
