It looks like they spent a lot of time on his race, and none on his character. The artist even revealed in an interview that Miles has no supporting cast of his own, they're basically just going to plop him with Peter's supporting cast. It's almost disgusting.
 
Oh, and to those saying it's racist to be against this, these are comic books. People don't like following the story of one character for years and then being told to follow someone else. It's like coming home to find your dog dead, and someone offering to buy you a replacement. You don't care if they promise it'll be a newer, younger dog, it's not yours.
 
Additionally, when Ben Reilly premiered, fan reaction was initially positive when he was just a new character. When they tried to replace Peter with him, fans went nuts. They were writing thousands of angry letters (the internet wasn't as big then) and Marvel described the response as fans coming to the office with pitchforks and torches.
 
Ben Reilly was literally a clone of Peter. The only difference was that he dyed his hair blonde. The response was more negative then than it is now, and that was with a carbon copy with blonde hair.
 
The Ultimate universe is on it's final leg, and Bendis is trying desperately to draw attention to it.

Kids don't play on skateboards or wear corn rows so much these days. "Static" should move out and let "Black Lightning " do his job.. Someone got stuck in the 80's! I assume the new Spider-Man is half black and half Hispanic...not unlike the neighborhood I was raised in. (I'm half Irish and American Indian.) His name worries me.  It really IS a "racist name". Does Peter Parker or Clark Kent make you think of a certain race?  How about "Miles Morales"?  Even Stan Lee would know better than to use an OBVIOUS name like that! I'm sure he will be a very good Spider-man... despite his name or haircut, or dog and skateboard! I do like the costume! But, if he has an Aunt Maria...

@Clue_: Are you seriously calling someone a racist because they don't like a comic book character?

It looks like they spent a lot of time on his race, and none on his character. The artist even revealed in an interview that Miles has no supporting cast of his own, they're basically just going to plop him with Peter's supporting cast. It's almost disgusting.  Oh, and to those saying it's racist to be against this, these are comic books. People don't like following the story of one character for years and then being told to follow someone else. It's like coming home to find your dog dead, and someone offering to buy you a replacement. You don't care if they promise it'll be a newer, younger dog, it's not yours.  Additionally, when Ben Reilly premiered, fan reaction was initially positive when he was just a new character. When they tried to replace Peter with him, fans went nuts. They were writing thousands of angry letters (the internet wasn't as big then) and Marvel described the response as fans coming to the office with pitchforks and torches.  Ben Reilly was literally a clone of Peter. The only difference was that he dyed his hair blonde. The response was more negative then than it is now, and that was with a carbon copy with blonde hair.  The Ultimate universe is on it's final leg, and Bendis is trying desperately to draw attention to it.

How can you even say this if he's only appeared ONCE? How can you possibly know how much time they put into his character or whether he'll have any sort of supporting cast?   You're passing judgement on a character you haven't even really read, yet.

@Clue_ said:

How can you even say this if he's only appeared ONCE? How can you possibly know how much time they put into his character or whether he'll have any sort of supporting cast?   You're passing judgement on a character you haven't even really read, yet.

Because they're releasing tons of information about him, but all they're talking about is his appearance. His haircut, his posture, art. They've released images of him as a child with his family, but the artist outright stated Miles is taking over Peter's supporting cast.  Why aren't they revealing information about his personality, about his beliefs, or at the very least how his powers will be different from Peter's? I'm saying, they're telling us a lot about the color of his skin, and nothing about his character.  Though really, it's Bendis. He writes everyone the same anyway. Hell, in the issue Miles was introduced in, how many people delivered basically the exact same line about his costume being in bad taste?

@GBrutality said:

first off, storm grew up in cairo i thought? egypt may be in africa, but that's being egyptian.

Egypt is in Africa.

Another thing that I'm really liking about this new character (much like I enjoyed with ultimate peter parker) is that because he is so young (they're talking what, 12-14?) We will get to see him grow, not only as a hero, but as a person, we get to see this young kid who is still forming his ideas about what he feels the world is and we'll get to see how becoming the new spider-man will shape these world-views. That's one thing I prefer about these ultimate universe kids to the older heroes. The older characters have already been around and formed their opinions and personalities prior to becoming heroes. But with this kid, I think it will probably be the most interesting thing to read. At that age, you are constantly changing how you look at things and what your opinions are. I know I've changed and grown a lot in these past two years from 18-20, and when I was the age of Miles, I know I changed what I thought about things 20 times in a day. We're going to see a character in some of the most important times in his life, and that is probably the most amazing part of the whole thing.

So...will he have two costumes?

A hoodie and a jacket on top of shorts... I'm not sure what climate he's in.

It looks like they spent a lot of time on his race, and none on his character. The artist even revealed in an interview that Miles has no supporting cast of his own, they're basically just going to plop him with Peter's supporting cast.

Nice designs but I'm still put off by this character rather he'd be asian then Hispanic....

Nice designs but I'm still put off by this character rather he'd be asian then Hispanic....

Is his "Mary Jane" going to be an ethnic minority as well?

Pretty pumped for this!

Love the new spidey costume, i always liked blacksuit spidey and this seems to go in that general direction!

SPIDERP MANG GONNAN BE DE GREATEST MARVEL EVAR

My thoughts: 

• Spider-Man with a French Bulldog is awesome. Please let him keep his dog. Spider-Man deserves a dog. You can name him "Lil' Ben."
• I'm glad they didn't go with the corn row haircut. Nothing against them, mind, but then I would always think of Riley form the Boondocks, because the art above seems very similar. Especially since he's now younger.
• I really like the bottom-left costume idea, with the black/navy body but a filled-in chest.
• I think actually think one of the most exciting parts of a new series like this isn't even necessarily the main character, but the new villains.

I like the black with red suit.

I have to say I'm really looking forward to reading more about Miles after just reading the Ultimate Fallout #4 issue I've already fell in love with the character.

why does Spiderman have a french bulldog...Id give this kid a pug instead

Interesting article guys! 
@wdchefdave said:

Kids don't play on skateboards or wear corn rows so much these days. "Static" should move out and let "Black Lightning " do his job.. Someone got stuck in the 80's! 

Nice! Can't wait to see the new Spidey in action. 

Nice designs but I'm still put off by this character rather he'd be asian then Hispanic....

ima go head and throw this out there. The new spider man might also be homosexual

ima go head and throw this out there. The new spider man might also be homosexual

Thank GOD they didn't go with the cornrows. 
 
No reason for Spider-Man to turn into The Boondocks. 
 
As for racism...the look they went with made this kid the whitest looking black kid I've ever seen.  He reminds me of Urkel.  So...the idea of "racism" just kinda loops in itself here and becomes irrelevant.

i like the fact they are changeing it up

I'm more than up for the change in characters especially if it repairs all the damage done by Ultimatum.
 
Besides if I'm going to read or watch an alternate take on an already established universe then I'd rather it not be just another coat of paint. Also, it doesn't seem like the change of ethnicity is a gimmick.

Just dumb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I like how he got his costume from Hot-Topic

@RichyRich said:

I have only one problem with Miles Morales. Its the mixed race thing. It just seems stupid. Why cant he be fully African american or fully Hispanic? Im sure I sound uneducated, but it just seems like pandering to more audiences than necessary. Im picking this book up for the writing, not the racial mix. But thats only my two cents

Having this explained earlier on might ease everyone's confusion as to why his parents are different ethnicities. Besides, most of my friends are mixed. I have only one friend who is just Mexican, and even that is suspect.

I just love his name "Miles Morales." Def sounds like he could play for my team. XP

officially the series i am most looking forward to all year.

Yea they definitely picked the best outta these choices.

Nice!