There are debates popping up across the land about the Ultimate Marvel universe and whether it will eventually replace the "real" Marvel universe. My thought is that it already has. Which Spider-Man are more comic readers familar with, hmmm? Just because the original Marvel universe is still being published doesn't mean it hasn't become obselete.
I am not advocating getting rid of the original universe, however. In point of fact, I think it's doing a great job as being the minor leagues of Marvel. It's where they can give people a chance without messing up the new precious continuity that the Ultimate universe has established. Continuity is, after all, Ultimate Marvel's strong suit. That's what happens when you only have two writers as oppossed to twenty or so.
It's not surprising that the "official" Marvel universe has such horrid continuity (and anyone who disagrees has already forgotten the Spider-Clone saga) since the company was created before the concept of continuity was so popular, before continuity hounds had started really policing comics. The Ultimate line can't help but be aware of what they are doing and what stories they are telling (and how those stories will affect them further down the road).
Personally, I'm looking forward to a long and healthy Ultimate Marvel.
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