Marvel End Universe has just offered an incredible Kraven the Hunter moment, which fans of the legendary villain should check out if they weren't impressed by the cinematic look at the character's origins. In a tribute to the antagonist's most classic arcs, Ultimate Spider-Man quickly established himself as the definitive contemporary version of the character.
Ultimate Spider-Man #12 – written by Jonathan Hickman, with art by Marco Checchetto – concludes with the shocking revelation that rookie superheroes Peter Parker and Harry Osborn have been captured by Kraven, with the pair poised to become Kraven's newest prey in the next editions of Ultimate Spider-Man.
Ultimate Kraven quickly confirmed that he's just as deadly as ever before, in a story arc that will likely "scratch the itch," so to speak, for Spidey fans who weren't satisfied with Sony's release. Kraven independent film.
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Ultimate Spider-Man #12 – Written by Jonathan Hickman; Art by Marco Checchetto; Color by Matthew Wilson; Corey Petit lyrics
The capture of Peter and Harry at the hands of Kraven – as well as the hunt that will certainly follow – will be the greatest challenge for Spider-Man and the Green Goblin at the beginning of their careers, pushing them to their heroic limits. Although Peter has gone through his own hardships and struggles in his first year as Spider-Man, falling victim to Kraven is a new and terrifying experience for Peter. Even with Harry by your side here, Peter will face the fight of his life against Kraven.
This ordeal is sure to be as emotionally draining as it is physically, making Kraven Last Spider-Man Biggest villain yet.
This twist could make Peter realize even more how dangerous his double life has become. If someone was able to kidnap him and Harry, that means their loved ones aren't safe either. Given the conversation Peter had with Mary Jane in a previous issue - in which they both wondered when their superhero adventures would become too dangerous - that moment may have come, and this ordeal is sure to be as emotionally draining as it is physically, making Kraven Last Spider-Man Biggest villain yet.
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Kraven's Last Hunt – Written by JM DeMatteis; Art by Mike Zeck; First published in 1987
Kraven may not be one of Spider-Man's most powerful enemies, but he has long been considered one of the defining antagonists of the Webslinger's career. To a large extent, this is the result of Kraven's Last Hunt storyline, which cemented Kraven's legacy as a fan favorite among readers. The plot elevated Kraven into a three-dimensional character, framing him as a dangerous obsessive with a tragic history. It was in this story that Kraven defeated Spider-Man and temporarily usurped his identity, to prove himself superior to Spider-Man.
Additionally, Kraven has always had a unique relationship with Spider-Man, which Kraven's Last Hunt play. He doesn't hunt Spider-Man because he's trying to build a criminal empire or because it's a profitable venture. Instead, Kraven hunts Spider-Man as a matter of pride, to the point where Kraven's entire identity is based on the idea of the hunt. While Peter's enemies having deep personal grudges against him is nothing new, Few have ever gone as far as Kraven the Hunter in the name of his hunt.
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At the same time, the forces that saved Peter in Kraven's Last Hunt you can save it in Final Universe also. During the original story, Kraven buried Peter alive while impersonating him as Spider-Man. When he finally woke up, it was Peter's humanity, as well as his love for Mary Jane, whom he had recently married, that gave him the strength to climb out of the grave and return home. Furthermore, it was Peter's strong sense of right and wrong that led him to confront Kraven before fully recovering.
If the next editions of Ultimate Spider-Man are a tribute to Kraven's Last Huntso there's no better way for the book to do something new by remembering this important aspect of the original text.
Due to the fact that Peter is already married to Mary Jane in the Ultimate Universe and has a family with her, Peter has an even stronger reason to survive Kraven's hunt and return home. If the next editions of Ultimate Spider-Man are a tribute to Kraven's Last Huntso there's no better way for the book to do something new by remembering this important aspect of the original text. Furthermore, embracing the changes inherent in the Ultimate Universe will only help this approach. Kraven's Last Hunt stand out even more.
With Ultimate Spider-Man planning your own approach Kraven's Hunt, Marvel is proving that they can do justice to the character of Kraven the Hunter again like they did before –. especially after the character's on-screen turn left a lot to be desired. By taking a classic plot and remixing it for an alternate universe, Wonder will definitely remind people that Kraven the Hunter is more than its cinematic failure. Furthermore, this hunt promises to be the most dangerous fight for Spider-Man and Green Goblin yet.
Ultimate Spider-Man #12 is now available from Marvel Comics.