Marvel's Ultimate Universe Reborn: New Titles Revealed!
By Liam McGuire
Nov 10th 2023
Marvel’s new Ultimate Universe is taking shape with new titles announced at this month’s New York Comic-Con, which should excite readers about what’s coming to the alternate Marvel Universe.
The Maker created the new Ultimate Universe in the recent Ultimate Invasion miniseries, where the genius villain tried to turn Earth-6160 into a world of his own design. The evil Reed Richards variant messed with classic origins to prevent certain heroes from existing to bend the world into the new Ultimate Universe. However, his efforts were stopped short when Kang the Conqueror arrived in the timeline and tried to prevent his plans from coming to fruition. Now readers know what’s coming next!
Ultimate Universe #1 will see Jonathan Hickman and Stefano Caselli team up for a new one-shot, setting the stage for what’s to come. The issue features covers from artists including Caselli, Ben Harvey, and Leinil Francis Yu.
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!
In 2024, Hickman and Daredevil artist Marco Checchetto will tell the next generation of Spider-Man stories in the Ultimate Universe. While Marvel Comics hasn’t revealed whether Peter Parker will be the hero behind the mask, the new Ultimate Spider-Man title will spotlight the important hero. The issue features multiple covers from Checchetto, featuring Spider-Man in some of his most iconic suits, including his symbiote costume and one as Spider-Man 2099.
Visionary writer Jonathan Hickman (HOUSE OF X/POWERS OF X) and acclaimed artist Marco Checchetto (DAREDEVIL) bring you a bold new take on Spider-Man, with this, the debut title of the new line of Ultimate Comics! After the events of ULTIMATE INVASION, the world needs a hero...who will rise up to take on that responsibility? Prepare to be entangled in a web of mystery and excitement as the all-new ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN comic redefines the wall-crawler for the 21st Century!
Bryan Hill and Caselli are bringing a new take to Ultimate Black Panther, as the hero will battle against the Ultimate Moon Knight and defend Wakanda against forces looking to take its land and resources for themselves. Ethan Young, BossLogic, Karen S. Darboe, and Caselli will draw covers for the new series, which launches in 2024.
THE NEW ULTIMATE BLACK PANTHER! In the wake of ULTIMATE INVASION, Khonshu and Ra—the force known together as Moon Knight—are seeking to expand their brutal control of the continent of Africa. In response, the lone bulwark against them, the isolated nation of Wakanda, will send forth its champion…its king…the Black Panther! From the creative minds of Bryan Hill (BLADE, KILLMONGER) and Stefano Caselli (X-MEN RED, AVENGERS) comes a bold new take on the world of Black Panther and Wakanda!
In one of the most surprising and welcome announcements, superstar artist Peach Momoko will write and draw a new Ultimate X-Men series. The upcoming comic will be centered around the hero Armor, who will join a new generation of mutants in what’s sure to be a stylish story. Momoko draws the main cover for the new comic!
Visionary creator Peach Momoko reinvents mutantkind for the Ultimate age! In Japan, when a young student named Hisako Ichiki develops armor powers, she discovers she’s a mutant—and she’s not the only one! Meet a new generation of mutants, filled with original and familiar X-Men characters. Together, they’ll learn what it means to be mutant in the Ultimate Universe as they explore their emerging powers and the startling ways they connect to folklore, legend, and magic!
For those looking to dive into the Ultimate Universe, CaptCan Comics will have all of the titles available above when they launch next year. Don’t forget to pre-order the series to ensure you don’t miss out on what’s coming next!
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