Spider-Man 2099

I discuss the recent run of Spider-Man 2099 from Marvel.

Back since I can remember first getting my cousin's hand-me-down's of old Spider-Man 2099 comics I have completely loved the character and the setting. For me it felt a lot more like a 2000AD comic spliced with Marvel characters. For those who haven't experienced the 2099 setting before, it was something that Marvel did in the early 1990's where they selected some characters from their modern arcs and set them in the year 2099. The characters were Spider-Man, Punisher, Hulk, the X-Men and a heap more with Spider-Man probably being the most successful with the longest run.

In 2099 Spider-Man is actually Miguel O'Hara who, trying to replicated Spider-Man of the 20th century's strength, accidentally has his DNA rewritten with a spider's genetics. The results are awesome as written by Peter David and Rick Leonardi. I won't go into the old series any further and get back to the 21st century now.

In the Superior Spider-Man title a series of unfortunate events leads Miguel O'Hara (Spider-Man 2099) to travel back in time to original Spider-Man's time (remember that this Spider-Man was actually Doctor Octopus...) and gets stuck there working for the company that would turn into the mega evil corporation in his time. After this Spidey 2099 gets his own title with Peter David back at the helm and writing better than ever bringing his brand of intelligent hero to the modern era.

The art work is by Irish artist Will Sliney who's work is dynamic and well-suited to the character. The upside-down aerial acrobatics are particularly awesome! Interested parties should get down to Big Bang Comics in Dundrum, Dublin to meet Will and get your shiny new copy of Spider-Man 2099 #1 signed by him on October 14th.

I've been reading Spider-Man 2099 up until the events of Spider-Verse unfold. I didn't enjoy Spider-Verse at all really so I've left that one alone and will rejoin our beloved web-slinger when the new series kicks off in a couple of weeks.


-J