Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-5842036-20121208032753/@comment-1895174-20121224075657

Zakor1138 wrote: I don't know if calling it Marvel's version of Teen Titans is appropriate, because that show is well-liked. Also, Teen Titans had characters that tied into the main cast, while Ultimate Spider-Man uses mostly characters associated with other Marvel properties. It has a similar format, the only difference is that Spider-Man's teammates are much less important to the story. Also consider both show's balance of action and comedy, and the use of different art styles for that comedy. Although USM ' s brand of comedy is bad, they're still structurally similar shows. Also, USM has probably used more characters tied to the main cast than Teen Titans did. USM, despite a heavy focus on other heroes, still has the core of Spider-Man's supporting cast in the show, while Teen Titans mainly relied on original characters. Most villains of the week were created for that show.

Xerdek wrote: Plus, Drake Bell does not fit the part, and the commentary is really annoying... The commentary is annoying, but I think Bell's a good fit for the role. It's the show's direction on Spider-Man and Peter Parker that's messed-up. I prefer the relatively shy, timid Peter Parker and wise-cracking Spider-Man - what USM gives us is a Peter Parker and a Spider-Man that are both rude, brash, and hot-headed.