Marvel revealed the Ultimate line will go on but not everyone in the Ultimate Universe survives the attack of Galactus as Cataclysm rocks toward a finale. Out of death comes a new beginning for the line that keep reinventing itself.
I want to share more details on the three new books and next phase of the Ultimate universe post-Cataclysm from the creative teams via Marvel.com.
Cataclysm: The Ultimates Last Stand hits this November. The event reunites Ultimate Spider-Man team Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Badley.
Cataclysm looks to be a major showdown between the Ultimate heroes and Galactus. The world-devouring alien was pulled into the Ultimate Universe in the Age of Ultron finale. The war with Galactus begins next week in Hunger #1 by Josh Fialkov. Continue reading Ultimate Universe Panel! Cataclysm:The Ultimates Last Stand!
Multiple universes will suffer the consequences of Wolverine’s actions in Age of Ultron! Earth’s Mightiest Heroes found a way to stop Ultron but Logan’s time jumps have ruptured the continuum! Angela has been pulled into the Marvel Universe. Galactus was transported into the Ultimate Universe – and he’s hungry!
Age of Ultron writer Brian Michael Bendis, new Ultimate Comics Ultimates writer Joshua Fialkov, Executive Editor Tom Brevoort and Ultimate Comics Editor Mark Panicca previewed the aftermath of Age of Ultron #10 in Marvel liveblog.
HUNGER will be a four-part series kicking off in July in which the Ultimate Universe faces the threat of Galactus! Bendis explains how the events of AoU inspired ideas of how it could impact the Marvel multiverse:
“For a lot of Age of Ultron, it was me and Tom Brevoort planning alone. When we put it out to everybody at Marvel that we were doing this crazy time travel story, we told them we wanted there to be ramifications. We asked ‘What’s the craziest thing that could fall into the Marvel Universe?’ A lot of ideas were something dropping on the Ultimate Universe that would be insane. Then Joe Quesada called me out of the blue and told me we could have Angela. That was about the craziest thing I ever heard. Then Neil Gaiman wanting Continue reading Galactus Has Ultimate HUNGER
Age of Ultron #8 Wolverine went back in time to stop Hank Pym from creating Ultron! The result may be even worse! Witness the new Marvel Now when a founding Avenger now runs the world with an iron fist and an army of twisted versions of your favorite heroes!
Battlestar Galactica #1 A brand new comic book series based on the original television series set in continuity by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning! These duo knows something about sci-fi (Guardians of the Galaxy, Annihilation, Legion of Super-Heroes.)
Fatale #14Flashback to World War Two with a Nazi cult and monsters plus Jo’s horrific encounter with a evil force will haunt her throughout time.
Nightwing #20 Dick Grayson has been far too many deaths that hit close to home! Now an influential figure from his haunted past is resurrected! How will this change Nightwing and his mission?
Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #23Does Miles Morales give up the power and responsibility? What tragedy could make Miles quit? Plus, Ultimate Cloak 7 Dagger!
X-Factor #256 The End of X-Factor is coming! Which of your favorite mutant misfit detectives will survive the Hell on Earth War? Who will make the ultimate sacrifice to save the world and who will seize the throne of Hell?
As we celebrate Black History Month in North America and the United Kingdom I was inspired to think about my favorite African-American superheroes. While these fictional characters are not as important as civil rights leaders, boundary breaking athletes and artists or scientists who made a powerful contributions to our world I think seeing diversity in comic books makes an impact…on everyone.
Before I reveal my top 10 I want to say this was tough and I know some of you have your favorites like Steel aka John Henry Irons, Batwing, Shadowhawk, Spawn, Photon, Static and not to mention non-superhero characters like Michonne and Tyreese of The Walking Dead, but these are the ten characters (+ one because I just couldn’t leave her off!) that I’ve loved and stayed with me.
11 Vixen Mari Jiwe McCabe grew up in remote village in the fictional African country of Zambesi. Mari’s family were holders of a mystical totem but he uncle killed her parents and stolen the totem. Mari moved to America, became an international supermodel, built a fortune and traveled to her homeland to take back her family’s totem and became known as Vixen. With the totem Mari can mimic the abilities of any animal on Earth. Mari a member of the Justice League. In the DC Comics New 52 relaunch Vixen was injured but recently seen as one of the possible new recruits Cyborg will call on to join the new Justice League.
Vixen: Return of the Lion #3 courtesy DC Comics
10 Spider-Man Miles Morales became a media sensation when Marvel revealed the new Ultimate Spider-Man was of African-American and Latino descent. Like Peter Parker, Miles is a science nerd bitten by a radioactive spider but his powers are slightly different. Miles recently met the Peter Parker of “our” Marvel Universe in the crossover smash, Spider-Men.
Spider-Men by Jim Cheung courtesy Marvel
9. Patriot Elijah Bradley is the grandson of Isiah Bradley, the first Captain America. (Isiah was among the black men who served as test subjects before the Super Soldier Serum was given to Steve Rogers. This story was told in the series Truth: Red, White & Black.) Eli became a founding member of the Young Avengers. These teen heroes wanted to fight crime and carry on the legacy of the Avengers who had disbanded at the time. I don’t want to give away the secet of Eli’s powers (told in the Young Avengers series) but his is a great story of young man trying to do right and honor his past. Eli is a great leader and strategist in the tradition of Captain America. A brand new Young Avengers series just relaunched but Eli is not on the team. I’m hoping Patriot will soon be appearing in the Marvel Now, maybe even joining the main Avengers?
Young Avengers Presents: Patriot #1 courtesy Marvel
Avengers #30 Love in war. AvX may be an epic with huge battles and ramifications but it’s also about heart and relationships. This tie-in focuses on the romance of Hawkeye and Spider-Woman. Can two emotionally damaged heroes like Clint and Jessica make it work in the damaged world shaken by the Phoenix.
Nightwing #0 The New 52 origin of Dick Grayson revealed. From orphan to sidekick to his own superhero identity.
Spider-Men #5How will Peter Parker return to his own world? How will it end between Peter and Miles Morales? The story that brought together Spider-Men of two worlds comes to a shocking end.
True Blood #5The secret history of the villain that terrified Bon Temps and his connection to Eric Northman’s maker – Godric.
Thanos: The Final Threat #1 He’s the cosmic villain behind the war in Marvel’s The Avengers movie and Avengers Assemble series. Experience Thanos at his evil best in this masterpiece by Jim Starlin. Earth’s Mightiest Heroes must stop Thanos from using the Infinity Gems to seize power and satisfy his mistress, Death. This includes the classic Avengers Annual #7 and Marvel Two-In-One Annual #2.
Batman Inc #2A bitter and bizarre custody fight. With Batman and Talia Al Ghul for parents no wonder Damian has issues. Batman has created a global crime fighting franchise. Talia has a worldwide empire out to crush it. But the real fight is for the soul of Robin. Grant Morrison and Chris Burnham follow-up their macabre masterpiece debut.
Fatale #6 The time twisting horror crime noir series kicks off a new arc. Nicholas Lash is obsessed. In the modern day Lash tries to uncover the mystery of Josephine, a woman who may be immortal. In the 1970’s Jo is a woman carving out a new life. But you can bet Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips will expose Hollywood’s dark (and possibly demonic) underbelly.
Manhattan Projects #4 Who would have imagined Albert Einstein as a comic book anti-hero? Jonathan Hickman continues his twisted alternate history of weird science. The atomic bomb was just a cover for what this government think tank was really up to but is this Einstein’s final creation?
Spider-Men #2 courtesy Marvel
Spider-Men #2 Peter Parker’s encounter with a classic foe throws him into a new world to meet Miles Morales. Amazing Spider-Man meets Ultimate Spider-Man. Will the two wallcrawlers bond or clash?
Wolverine and the X-Men #12 An AvX tie-in with cosmic consequences. Kid Gladiator is a breakout new character. Will the arrogant alien get schooled when he takes on the Avengers? Emperor Gladiator is leading Shi’ar military might to Earth to save his son and destroy the Phoenix.
