2012
WISE Score
Amazon
The birth of Miles Morales: a kid juggling a science scholarship, a sketchy uncle, and the impossible task of filling Peter Parker's shoes.
4.7
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This is the definitive starting point for Miles Morales. If your kid liked the 'Spider-Verse' movies, this is the source material. It’s fast, funny, and surprisingly deep for a superhero book.
It’s not 'brain rot'—it’s high-quality storytelling that actually respects the reader’s intelligence. Brian Michael Bendis writes dialogue that sounds like real people, not just cardboard cutouts shouting catchphrases. It's a must-read for any kid interested in comics.
Best for 10-12 and up. Younger kids might find the Prowler's manipulation a bit confusing or dark, but middle schoolers will eat up the 'secret identity' drama.
Miles is a great kid trying to balance middle school with a massive secret. While the family dynamics get messy thanks to his Uncle Aaron, the core message is about stepping up when things get hard.
This 2012 run reinvented what Spider-Man looks like. It’s the origin of the Miles Morales we see in the movies now—fresh powers, a different perspective on NYC, and a total shift from the Peter Parker status quo.
Standard superhero violence—punches, web-slinging, and explosions. The biggest 'danger' is the emotional manipulation from the Prowler, who isn't exactly a role model uncle.
It tackles identity and the weight of legacy better than almost any other comic. Miles has to decide what kind of man he wants to be, especially when his family presents a much easier, darker path.
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