Marvel’s Ultimate Universe remains as some of the hottest-selling comics in the market according to data from ICv2. As it stands, all three lines of Ultimate Spider-Man, Ultimate Black Panther, and Ultimate X-Men have ranked in the top 10 in sales since debut, not even accounting for the number of viewers on the Marvel Unlimited app, where Ultimate Spider-Man has remained high in the top trending for months.
Taking a freer approach to the comics lore has led to a lot of positive reception, and so far, Marvel’s Ultimate line has been a win all-around for the brand and even, comics on the whole. What’s surprising is how long Marvel has been willing to let these stories cook, like in introducing a new sinister six, way later by issue 8 for Spider-Man. It’s a very different strategy compared to most modern limited-series comics which cut off around the six-issue mark run.
We’re happy to share some sneak peeks of what’s to come this August for all three including the brand-new ULTIMATES in Marvel’s Ultimate Universe.
ULTIMATE BLACK PANTHER #7
Written by BRYAN HILL
Art and Cover by STEFANO CASELLI
“WAR OF THE KINGDOMS” STARTS HERE!
While T’Challa has sought to grow his power, so too have the forces of Moon Knight… And with access to a unique new resource, Ra and Khonshu are stronger than ever! How will Wakanda stand in its resistance against the kings of the Upper and Lower Kingdoms? And is T’Challa prepared to bear the consequences of tapping into such dangerous wells of power?
ULTIMATES #3
Written by DENIZ CAMP
Art by JUAN FRIGERI
Cover by DIKE RUAN
INTRODUCING…THE SHE-HULK!
The Ultimates search for a means of destroying the Maker’s most powerful pawn, the Hulk! And in the process they uncover an army of Hulks hidden away from the world… with She-Hulk at the helm!
ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #8
Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN
Art and Cover by MARCO CHECCHETTO
KINGPIN’S SINISTER SIX!
Kingpin gathers a team to deal with his masked-vigilante problem… But a group of super villains isn’t the only challenge Spider-Man will face! Meanwhile, Green Goblin joins forces with…Doc Ock?
ULTIMATE X-MEN #6
Written by PEACH MOMOKO
Art and Cover by PEACH MOMOKO
THE ACTION-PACKED FINALE OF THE FIRST ARC!
Armor, Maystorm and the rest of the team hunt down the mysterious shadow! But is this group of scrappy teens prepared to face true darkness? And don’t miss the reveal of the final member of the group on the last page!
What was the crazy story about shipments of Ultimate Black Panther #1 and Ultimate Spider-Man # 1 getting lost – but yet were mysteriously found again and now go for $50 – 75 a pop?
I had to settle for a third printing of Ultimate Spider-Man #1. I didn’t like that. I think my LCS near my place of employment pulled a fast one on me.
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That sounds similar to the “lost” shipments of the original Howard the Duck #1 back in the mid-1970s, which never made it to the newsstands, only to show up for sale at inflated prices soon after.
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