The last couple of years have been nothing if not eventful for Miles Morales. In 2025, Miles was dragged into a violent crossover with Deadpool called "Pools of Blood," and then he went on a romp through the new Ultimate Universe in Ultimate Incursion. The effects of that latter storyline are still playing out across the Marvel Universe, but Miles himself has other fish to fry. He's about to star in a relaunched Miles Morales: Spider-Man series from Ultimate Black Panther writer Bryan Edward Hill and Psylocke: Ninja artist Nico Leon.

IGN can exclusively debut a new preview of Miles Morales Spider-Man #1, which features the long-awaited return of Miles' classic costume. Check it out in the slideshow gallery below, and read on for a brief interview with Hill about the new series.

IGN: How would you describe your connection to Miles Morales? Is he a character you feel a close attachment to?

Bryan Edward Hill: I think he's one of the most exciting semi-recent additions because you can really get in on the ground floor with him.

IGN: What do you see as being the key differences between Miles and Peter Parker, especially now that Miles has had years to integrate into the classic Marvel Universe and find his place?

Hill: He's still from a different generational mindset. I think that's the biggest difference.

IGN: The new series deals with a threat from Jefferson’s past returning to threaten the entire Morales family. What inspired you to dig into his past, and how much danger would you say Miles and his family are in now?

Hill: I usually like to build off of integral aspects of characters, to keep the stories personal. Danger? Plenty, LOL. Don't live in a comic book. It's bad for your health.

IGN: Based on the initial announcement for the series, it seems like you and Nico are really prioritizing new characters in terms of both Miles’ enemies and his circle of allies. Did you see potential here to build and flesh out the book’s supporting cast?

Hill: Always potential to do that, but I'm one to replace. I just expand and give the world more narrative pathways and relationships to mine.

IGN: Miles is coming off a very pivotal trip to the new Ultimate Universe. How much do the events of Ultimate Spider-Man: Incursion play into your run?

Hill: He's been through it. It's there in him, that experience, but we don't naval gaze on the past.

IGN: It looks like Miles is back in his classic costume. Were you and Nico eager to return to that look?

Hill: Can't beat the classics.

Miles Morales: Spider-Man #1 will be released on August 12. You can preorder a copy at your local comic shop.

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