Bendis's terse dialogue and Hairsine's detailed, action-packed art gives the story a nice momentum, but little is gained by the attempts to add depth by having the characters talk about the dangers of governmental experimentation in genetic mutation. So, for example, the Green Goblin now transforms into an actual demon (instead of putting on a corny mask and suit). Unfortunately, the cover itself gives away some of the mystery surrounding the sixth member: could it possibly be Spider-Man himself? Readers should be aware that this story is set in Marvel's "Ultimate" universe, where characters have been refurbished for 21st-century audiences. Although doped up and under interrogation, they escape and unite, and begin searching for the sixth member of their unstoppable team for evil. In this tale, his five greatest foes-Doctor Octopus, the Green Goblin, Electro, Kraven the Hunter and Sandman-have been incarcerated in a high-security prison for the criminally supervillainous. One of the things that has made Spider-Man such an enduring character is the gang of colorful misfits who make up his rogues' gallery.
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