Official Reading Guide & Lore

How To Start Reading Miles Morales Comics

Real Name: Miles Morales | Universe: Marvel | Rating: 90 OVR (Bio-Electric Spider-Totem)

"Anyone can wear the mask. You can wear the mask. If you didn't know that before, I hope you do now."

The Top 3 Starter Books for Beginners

The Historic Debut

Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man Vol. 1 (2011)

Writer/Artist: Brian Michael Bendis & Sara Pichelli | Format: Trade Paperback

Following the death of Peter Parker, 13-year-old Miles Morales is bitten by an Oz-enhanced spider in Brooklyn.

Why Start Here: The historic debut run that launched a worldwide cultural phenomenon.

The Multiverse Team-Up

Spider-Men (2012)

Writer/Artist: Brian Michael Bendis & Sara Pichelli | Format: Graphic Novel

Peter Parker from Earth-616 is accidentally transported to the Ultimate Universe and meets young Miles for the first time.

Why Start Here: Emotional passing of the torch and mutual respect between both Spider-Men.

The Modern Brooklyn Run

Miles Morales: Spider-Man (Vol. 1: Straight Out of Brooklyn) (2018)

Writer/Artist: Saladin Ahmed & Javier Garrón | Format: Paperback Graphic Novel

Miles balances high school journal entries, street crime in Brooklyn, and stopping a child kidnapping ring.

Why Start Here: Grounded, vibrant, and captures Miles' authentic voice.

Official Power Grid (1-7 Benchmark)

  • Intelligence: 4 / 7
  • Strength: 4 / 7
  • Speed: 5 / 7
  • Durability: 4 / 7
  • Energy Projection: 4 / 7
  • Fighting Skill: 5 / 7

Documented Weakness: Relatively young and less seasoned than Peter Parker; vulnerable to electrical grounding dampeners.