Ultimate Spider‑Man #1 — “Powerless” (2000)

Publisher: Marvel Comics Year: 2000 Series: Ultimate Spider‑Man Issue: #1 Writer: Brian Michael Bendis Artist: Mark Bagley Cover Artist: Joe Quesada Print: First print Variant: Direct Edition

Why this comic matters

The launch of the Ultimate Universe and the beginning of one of Marvel’s most influential modern Spider‑Man runs. A complete re‑imagining of Peter Parker for a new generation, with Bendis and Bagley’s partnership becoming one of the longest‑running creative teams in comics history. Highly collected key issue.

Condition

• Cover: Strong gloss, bright colours, clean presentation, light handling visible under angled light

• Spine: A few tiny stress ticks, staples tight

• Corners: Slight softening on lower corners, upper corners sharp

• Edges: Clean with light shelf wear

• Interior: White/off‑white pages, no marks

• Other notes: No creases, dents, or tears Bagged and boarded. Default Grade: Very Fine (VF)