Writer: Cody Ziglar
Artist: Luigi Zagaria
Colorist: Bryan Valenza
Letterer: Cory Petit
Cover Artists: Federico Vicentini & Neeraj Menon; Taurin Clarke; Nic Klein
Production Designer: Sarah Spadaccini
Editors: Tom Groneman, Mark Basso, Kaitlyn Lindtvedt, Cy Pedro Beltran, Nick Lowe & C B Cebulski
Publisher: Marvel
Price: $3.99
Release Date: February 19, 2025
When Shuri transported them to Bast's domain, neither T’Challa nor Miles realized they opened the door for the goddess' brother. Anansi invited Varnae back into the Black Panther's soul and forced Miles to confront his fears. While the battle freed Miles of his vampirism, it left him with a divine hangover.
Wade Wilson has also dwelt with the gods lately. Deadpool killed Death Grip. His nemesis escaped the afterlife to return the favor. Valentine Vuong helped Ellie resurrect her dad. But Wade wants to get off the living and dying merry-go-round. Can Miles help Wade and Ellie consign Death Grip to a forever home? Let's stop posting thirst traps on social media, leap into Miles Morales: Spider-Man #30, and find out!
Story
Raneem Rashad attempted to obliterate Miles and his family. Varnae possessed Blade and turned Miles into a vampire. Hanging out with Ganke in his beloved Brooklyn is a welcome relief after all his troubles. But when Shift dials for a dialogue, Miles thwips the skies fantastic for brother duty.
Miles has a loving family and a comfortable home. Shift lives in the sewers with vermin for company. When Shift emerges from the underground, New Yorkers hail him a hero. Yet many mistake Shift for his brother. Miles’ family insists that Shift belongs. Although he found impersonating Miles difficult, Shift enjoyed meeting Miles' friends and dining in the school cafeteria. Perhaps Shift seeks Miles' help reassessing where he belongs. Instead, Shift gets a bullet meant for his brother and a casting offer for Deadpoot’s rendition of Weekend At Bernie’s.
Cody Ziglar invites us to share Miles' perspective in Miles Morales: Spider-Man #30. Wade and Ellie's scenes remind us that each wants to work together, yet both suffer from similar faults that inhibit teamwork. Miles vows to protect his brother from the lookalike mercenaries. While Wade and Ellie struggle to convince Miles of the worthiness of their cause, Shift’s willingness to meet others halfway reminds us what makes him such a compelling addition to the spider-verse.
Art
Luigi Zagaria delivers detailed art that conveys the energy surging through Cody Ziglar's story. After Miles' triumph in Bast's realm, Deadpool’s reaction to Miles’ venom sword recalls Anansi’s warning about relying on violence to solve problems. Miles' spider-god perches on his shoulder or hovers nearby. Miles may owe the god for quenching his thirst for blood. But Miles would prefer to thwip across Brooklyn and fight Mercs With Mouths without celestial commentary in his ears.
Ganke radiates warmth as he walks alongside Miles, eating his hot dog and gently ribbing his friend for his abrupt absence. Miles' vibranium red and purple suit differentiates him from Shift. The venom sword’s crackling yellow energy brightens Miles like a roaring fire. Bryan Valenza's cosmic double-page spread evokes Bill Mantlo’s series about tiny travelers. Yet the overwhelming color theme of Miles Morales: Spider-Man #30 is that the red family that fights together crashes together.
Cory Petit thwips uppercase letters into dialogue balloons and narrative boxes. Miles' thoughts appear as white letters in red narrative boxes. The delicate font (and Deadpool's more robust version) grows bold for intonation, enlarges for volume, and shrinks for lowered voices. Sound effects enhance kicks, hits, thwips, explosions, and clashing energy weapons. Yet the giant white letters grounding a gunshot provide the most heartstopping panel in Miles Morales: Spider-Man #30. Thanks to Marvel Comics for providing a copy for review.
Final Thoughts
Someone paid Agent Gao a barrel of bucks to deliver Spider-Man’s head. While Deadpool and Miles clash over mutual desires to protect their families, Miles Morales: Spider-Man #30 encourages us to seek enlightenment by not shirking life’s challenges.
Rating 9.4/10
To look inside see my review at Comic Book Dispatch.
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