I wonder if Bendis realized this issue makes it sound like Marvel screws people out of creators’ rights. Or at least is an analogue to that behavior. Avi Arad exploits Peter and makes millions of dollars; Peter can’t afford a movie ticket.
Anyway, otherwise it’s one of the ten best Ultimate Spider-Man issues so far, just because of the great hangout scene with Peter, Mary Jane and Gwen. It’s after the big blowout over Peter’s identity and things are relatively calm. They just hang out and talk about Peter being Spider-Man. It’s a great scene.
The other great scene is Nick Fury destroying Dr. Octopus’s arms. Even though Bagley’s not the best artist for ominous, he does it well here.
Actually, the only weak scene is when Aunt May and Peter talk. While it’s not bad, it isn’t on par with the otherwise outstanding scenes in the issue.
CREDITS
Hollywood: Part Six; writer, Brian Michael Bendis; penciller, Mark Bagley; inker, Scott Hanna; colorist, Jonathan D. Smith; letterer, Chris Eliopoulos; editors, Nick Lowe and Ralph Macchio; publisher, Marvel Comics.