Marvel Age of Comics: Spider-Man: Miles Morales by Ytasha L. Womack

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Book Name: Marvel Age of Comics: Spider-Man: Miles Morales

Author: Ytasha L. Womack

Comic Series: Spider-Man

Original Story, Adaptation, or Something Else: Something Else - literary criticism and social impact of Miles Morales as Spider-Man.

Published Date: Expected publication June 25, 2026


Official Synopsis: First introduced in 2011 by Brian Michael Bendis and Sara Pichelli, Miles Morales reconceived Spider-Man as African American and Latinx, and his debut marked a new direction in the saga of a beloved character. Miles Morales as Spider-Man is a coming-of-age tale of a smart, affable teen coming into his power. From his reluctance to becoming a super hero to his desire to help others, to the rocky balance between his school life and super hero responsibilities, Miles is always at the precipice of making tough decisions—choices whose consequences are as weighted in his personal life as they often are for the survival of the world. Illustrated with full-color art, Ytasha L. Womack’s entry in the Marvel Age of Comics looks at the hugely successful reimagining of one of the most popular super hero characters of all time.


Review: The Marvel Age of Comics imprint has been a great new option available to comic fans who are looking to learn more about some of the most important and notable moments from Marvel Comics history. My two favorites so far have been the volumes on the Daredevil: Born Again storyline and on Barry Windsor Smith's Weapon X. Both of those were straightforward recaps and analysis of the characters and storylines. When I started this volume by Ytasha L. Womack, I was expecting more of the same. That is not what I got and am better because of it.


Spider-Man: Miles Morales spends a good portion of the book not talking about comics at all, but about the larger pop culture social context that a character like Miles Morales is a part of. This includes everything from Afro-Futurism, Brooklyn hip hop music, and the author's personal experiences, which were able to add to the story. I came in expecting to learn more about Miles Morales as Spider-Man, and I did; however, I learned so much more in a broad sense that pleased me.


That being said, this book is also for your general comic and Spider-Man fans, as they will be able to appreciate the analysis of how Miles Morales became Spider-Man and the lasting impact that he has had in a relatively short amount of time.


What Works: Including the Miles Morales character in the larger context of New York-based Black and Latine pop culture figures was illuminating for me.


What Doesn’t: I wish this quick read were longer.


Final Thoughts: I have read most of the Marvel Age of Comics line and have loved them all. This edition is definitely the most scholarly of the bunch and the one that provides the most social perspective and broadens the scope from outside the comic page. I didn't just enjoy this book, but I learned from it.


Rating: 7 of 10 Spider-Man Halloween costumes



MISC

Version Read: Kindle

How Acquired: Advance Reader Copy from NetGalley

Special Notes: This was an Advance Reader Copy from NetGalley. My opinions are my own.

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