Miles Morales: Spider-Man No. 300 was exactly what readers needed

It’s hard to believe that Miles Morales debuted 13 years ago (Ultimate Fallout No. 4). Each year he’s improved as a hero and a character. Miles Morales: Spider-Man No. 300 by Cody Ziglar (who’s writing the next Deadpool series) was a perfect example of how great he is and why this is only the beginning.

Miles becomes more powerful

On his way to meet  Raneem Rashad (aka Rabble), Miles is attacked by Agent Gao and her Cape Killers (Scorpion, Hightail, Taskmaster, Electro, and Gust). When things looked bleak, Miles took his powers to a higher level. His venom powers energized and powered him in a way readers haven’t seen. Everyone was shocked except Scorpion. He said that the Spider-Men are always holding back.

Writers seem to have fun writing Miles as Spider-Man. They’ve consistently given him a new power to play with. He’s used his venom powers as webs, and a sword, and now he’s powering up his body. There’s also his Spider-Sense. He’s learning to control his breathing and better understand where the danger is coming from. It could eventually become better than Peter's.

Miles' influence on the Scorpion

Miles Morales battles Mac Gargan (the Scorpion) throughout Ziglar's Miles Morales: Spider-Man. As the series continues, Miles rubs off on Scorpion. During issue No. 300, Gargan talks to Miles’ uncle (the Prowler). Gargan said Spider-Man (Miles) looks at him differently. Everyone from Norman Osborn to J. Jonah Jameson only sees him as the muscle. Gargan even admitted that helping people made him feel good.

Gargan’s attempt at doing the right thing is because of Miles. There aren’t a lot of heroes who can say they’ve looked at the good in people and tried to help. They’ll try and help, but eventually give up. Not Miles. The only other person who does is Steve Rogers. That’s the kind of company Miles is in.

Seeing the good in people

First, we see Miles’ caring side. Raneem Rashad (aka Rabble) has tried to kill him and his family. Despite that, Miles wanted to try and talk to her. He felt that there was a way to reach her. All he had to do was talk to her. On his way to meet her, Miles is attacked by Gao and her Cape Killers (Scorpion, Hightail, Taskmaster, Electro, and Gust). When things looked bleak, Miles took his powers to another level. Everyone was shocked except Scorpion. He said that the Spider-Men are always holding back. 

Ziglar started his run by introducing a new villain. Her name is Raneem Rashad (aka Rabble). She felt that Miles squandered his opportunity at the Brooklyn Visions Academy that should have gone to her. For 17 issues, she’s made Spider-Man’s life Hell. During issue No. 300, she took things to a whole new level. She killed Miles’ friend (and clone), Shift.

The issue ends with Miles telling Rabble that if she wants to finish it, this is her best shot and she won't get another chance. It’s unclear whether Miles is going to let her kill him or if he’s going to fight back (someone will intervene if she goes for a death blow).

Knowing Miles he probably still has faith in Rabble. Like most Spider-Men, he sees the best in people. If he doesn’t, readers will see what Spider-Man is capable of. Miles is friendly and understanding, but even he has a breaking point. For example, in Spider-Geddon, Miles kills the Inheritors’ father, Solus.

It’s doubtful that Miles will kill Rabble. Having him kill someone with a chance of redemption is unlike a Spider-Man. Especially since this series started with Miles having issues with his anger. Miles Morales: Spider-Man No. 301 should end with a defining moment for Miles Morales as Spider-Man. What that is remains to be seen. Stay tuned to Bam Smack Pow to see what happens between Miles and Rabble.

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