Ultimate Invasion made for an intriguing read and, by the time all was said and done, a new Ultimate Universe had been created. However, thanks to The Maker's intervention, that world is a far cry from the Marvel Universe.
Now, it's down to Iron Lad (a version of Tony Stark who is more Kang than Iron Man) and Reed Richards/Doctor Doom to assemble the heroes this world needs.
In this first look at this Wednesday's Ultimate Universe #1, Thor is revealed to have been kept prisoner in Asgard. However, he's now free and wants Mjolnir back...by any means necessary. This version of the hero doesn't hold back and it appears the God of Thunder will have a vastly different dynamic with his home than his Earth-616 counterpart.
Based on previously released cover art, we're pretty sure Sif will end up fighting alongside him on Earth-6160, though Marvel Comics has yet to announce plans for a new Ultimates/Ultimate Avengers series. We are, however, getting Ultimate Spider-Man, Ultimate X-Men, and Ultimate Black Panther.
In Ultimate Universe #1, Jonathan Hickman will team up with Stefano Caselli to lay the groundwork for a new line of Ultimate Comics. In the extra-sized foundational one-shot, we'll enter a new age of Ultimate storytelling filled with bold takes on iconic Marvel characters and special previews of upcoming Ultimate titles, including the recently revealed Ultimate Spider-Man and more.
It was recently revealed that the latter will feature an older Peter Parker who is married to Mary Jane. They also have two children and you can learn more about the new spider-family by clicking here.
"What made the Ultimate Universe originally really interesting was that it was a reflection of the world outside your window, in the moment that you were living in. What does it look like in the world we’re living in now?" Hickman said earlier this year. "It’s kind of shocking how much the world has changed in that period of time. The idea of what it would be like to see the genesis of Super Heroes in a brand new world is a really fascinating exercise."
Check out this first look at Ultimate Universe #1 below.
THE SPOILS OF VICTORY! After the worlds-shaking conclusion of ULTIMATE INVASION, a new team of heroes bands together to save the future! From mastermind Jonathan Hickman and superstar artist Stefano Caselli, don't miss out on this foundational issue for the new line of Ultimate Comics!"
ULTIMATE UNIVERSE #1
Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN
Art by STEFANO CASELLI
Colors by DAVID CURIEL
Cover by BRYAN HITCH
On Sale 11/1