Marvel made some bold announcements yesterday about the future of the ULTIMATE UNIVERSE line. Coming this January is the new ULTIMATE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY and the long-awaited showdown between Black Panther and Moon Knight that the series has been building to.
“The creative goals we set for ourselves at ULTIMATES are that, in addition to telling a complete story with each issue, we also create (or recreate) characters interesting enough to sustain their own series depending on the reader’s imagination or need. ) It’s up to the reader to decide if it’s been successful in either respect, but the response so far has been truly special. ” explained ULTIMATES writer Deniz Camp. “Issue 8 introduces the Ultimate Guardians of the Galaxy. I hope you enjoy meeting the heroes of the future as much as I enjoyed writing them. This is the most cosmic issue yet, covering the life and death of the universe in 20 pages, exploring new aspects of the ultimate universe through Ultimate America Chavez, which has quickly become my favorite.”
If that’s not enough, there will also be new homages to the original in the upcoming Ultimate Spider-Man adaptation of Kraven’s Ultimate Hunt storyline, including Kingpin’s evil six. Finally, the Ultimate X-Men line unites the series’ mutant team and appoints Maestorm as their official leader.
Check out the official press release from Marvel below, along with a description of the new ULTIMATE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, the new cover, and what’s to come.
Marvel’s new ULTIMATE UNIVERSE will soon enter its second year, and readers can look forward to even more of the unpredictable storytelling and bold character reinvention that has defined this exciting new line of comics. Masu. With the Maker’s return imminent, the stakes are higher than ever, and the heroes of this once-doomed world face their greatest challenge yet as his council struggles to maintain control. I will do it. Today, fans can get a look ahead to what will be featured in January’s Ultimate issue.
The January issue cover and synopsis spotlight the debut of the Ultimate Guardians of the Galaxy. The climactic showdown between Black Panther and Moon Knight. Kraven’s Ultimate Hunt; and the X-Men rise as a new band of mutant superheroes.
The new Guardians from the distant future consist of Star-Lord, Captain Marvel, Ultimate Nullifier, and Cosmo. These galactic heroes have traveled through time and space to find their missing teammates. The secrets they know about the universe’s hidden past could prove important to the Ultimates’ mission to defeat the Maker.
Read on to find out more about what’s in store for the Ultimate Universe this January.
Ultimate #8 – 75960620830200811
Written by Deniz Camp
Art: Juan Frigeri
Cover by Dik Luan
Released on 1/1
The ultimate guardians of the galaxy!
America Chavez takes center stage in this issue, as a group of galactic travelers from a far-distant future without Maker arrive in search of her.
Ultimate Black Panther #12 – 75960620797801211
Written by Brian Hill
Art and cover: STEFANO CASELLI
Released on 1/8
Moon Knight VS. Black Panther!
To end the war, Moon Knight challenges Black Panther to a one-on-one duel! But with an army of fanatics behind him, will Moon Knight’s followers accept defeat? And the Maker’s Council won’t be stopped so easily…an epic climax to the title’s first year!
Ultimate Spider-Man #13
Written by Jonathan Hickman
Art and cover: Marco Cecchetto
Released on 1/22
Craven’s most dangerous game!
The Sinister Six are all hunting Spider-Man and the Green Goblin for their mastermind, Kingpin. And this time, Kraven has the upper hand with a love letter to “Craven’s Last Hunt.”
Ultimate X-MEN #11
Written by Momoko Peach
Art and cover: PEACH MOMOKO
Released on 1/29
Who are the X-Men?Resurrection of the Masked Mutants!
Maestorm takes the reins! They no longer need to hide their powers, even if it means hiding their faces. Disenfranchised and desperate after the attack on the Children of the Atom, the synthetic mutants seek leadership. And Maestorm is ready to face this situation!
The new Ultimate Universe was created by the Maker, a crazy alternate reality version of Reed Richards, to be a world without superheroes. Manipulating the timestream to usurp the fates of your favorite characters, the Maker and his Council rule Earth from the shadows, twisting truth to ensure their rule. Recently, Maker was locked up for 16 months. When he shows up, there will be a new generation of heroes ready to fight back!
The Ultimate line was a huge success, requiring multiple printings, capturing the excitement of longtime fans, and providing an exciting entry point for new readers.
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