This Free Comic Book Day issue serves as a jumping-on point for Marvel's Ultimate Universe imprint, introducing new heroes positioned to push that darker reimagined world toward hope rather than despair. It also seeds the return of Norman Osborn as the Green Goblin in the mainline Amazing Spider-Man title, alongside a preview of an upcoming Venom storyline.
Featuring work from Zeb Wells, Deniz Camp, Ryan Stegman, and Juan Frigeri, the issue is designed as a low-commitment entry point for new readers rather than a self-contained story.