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The Ultimates (2024)
''The Ultimates'' is an ongoing comic book series about the Ultimates, part of the Ultimate Universe imprint, written by Deniz Camp and illustrated by Juan Frigeri. Published by Marvel Comics, it began publication in June 2024. The series follows events in the aftermath of the "Ultimate Invasion" storyline. The series is part of the new Ultimate Universe timeline, which puts several Marvel characters in a radically altered sociopolitical status quo, including elements of alternate history, and follows Tony Stark / Iron Lad as he assembles a covert ops network, dubbed the "Ultimates", to fight back against the Maker's Council and take back their world. The series has garnered acclaim for its radical reinvention of the Marvel mythos, political messaging, writing, and its development of the Ultimate Universe. Editorial history The limited series ''Ultimate Invasion'' by Jonathan Hickman introduced the Ultimate universe, a fictional universe distinct from the standard Marvel Unive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mister Fantastic
Mister Fantastic (Reed Richards) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. The character is a founding member and the leader of the Fantastic Four. Richards has a mastery of mechanical engineering, mechanical, aerospace engineering, aerospace and electrical engineering, chemistry, all levels of physics, and human and alien biology. ''BusinessWeek'' listed Mister Fantastic as one of the top ten most intelligent fictional characters in American comics. He is the inventor of the spacecraft that was bombarded by cosmic ray, cosmic radiation on its maiden voyage, granting the Fantastic Four their powers. Richards gained the ability to stretch his body into any shape he desires. Mister Fantastic acts as the leader and father figure of the Fantastic Four, and although his cosmic ray powers are primarily stretching abilities, his presence on the team is defined by his scientific acumen, as he is officially ackn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ultimate Universe
The Ultimate Universe is an imprint of comic books published by Marvel Comics beginning in 2023; the imprint is overseen by writer Jonathan Hickman. It reimagines several classic Marvel characters in a new fictional continuity, after Hickman and artist Bryan Hitch's '' Ultimate Invasion'' limited series depicted The Maker (the Reed Richards of Earth-1610) shaping a new world in his image, resulting in Earth-6160, a new Earth preceded by alternate history. While it shares its name with the earlier Ultimate Marvel imprint that ran from 2000 to 2015, it is not a direct reboot. While the original Ultimate Marvel started by updating the origins of Marvel Universe characters in a then-modern but recognizable Earth-1610, the Ultimate Universe (Earth-6160) features entirely new interpretations of Marvel characters set in a radically-altered sociopolitical status quo caused by the Maker. Publication history The original Ultimate Marvel imprint ceased to be published in 2015, and was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Human Torch (android)
The Human Torch, also known as Jim Hammond, is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer and artist Carl Burgos, he first appearance, first appeared in ''Marvel Mystery Comics, Marvel Comics'' #1 (October 1939), published by Marvel's predecessor, Timely Comics. The "Human" Torch was an Android (robot), android created by scientist Phineas Horton, off of the tutelage of Victor Timely. He possessed the ability to surround himself with fire and control flames. In his earliest appearances, he was portrayed as a science fiction monstrosity, but quickly became a hero and adopted a secret identity as a police officer for the New York City Police Department. The Human Torch was one of Timely Comics' three signature characters, along with Captain America and Namor. Like many superheroes, the Human Torch fell into obscurity by the 1950s. In 1961, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby repurposed his name and powers for Human Torch, Johnny Storm, a member ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Captain Britain
Captain Britain is a title used by various superheroes in comic books published by Marvel Comics, commonly in association with Excalibur. The moniker was first used in publication by Brian Braddock in ''Captain Britain'' #1 by writer Chris Claremont and artist Herb Trimpe, and is currently held by Brian's twin sister, Betsy Braddock. The designation of the publisher's primary continuity as Earth-616 originated in Dave Thorpe, Alan Davis and Alan Moore's Marvel UK '' Captain Britain'' stories. The strip also established the multiversal Captain Britain Corps, members of which act as the champions of their own respective versions of the British Isles, which act as a nexus point between dimensions via Otherworld. Creation Marvel UK, the British wing of Marvel Comics, had been established in 1972. In order to fit in with the style of British weeklies, titles such as '' The Mighty World of Marvel'' consisted of reprinted Marvel material in an anthology magazine format, wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spider-Man (Ultimate Universe Character)
Spider-Man is the name of two superheroes appearing in Marvel Comics imprint Ultimate Universe in the fictional setting of Earth-6160, and is a re-imagining of the original Spider-Man. In this universe, Peter Parker was never bitten by a radioactive spider as a teenager due to the Maker interfering with history, and continued on living life as a normal man. He married Mary Jane Watson, had two children with her and works at the ''Daily Bugle''. Underneath it all, the 35-year-old Peter felt that something was missing all his life, learning what that was when a message from Tony Stark reveals the secret, dark history of his world; Peter was meant to be a superhero, one of many that the Maker prevented from existing in his bid to rule the world. Invigorated by this sense of purpose, Peter accepts Tony's gift of truth and allows himself to be bitten by the radioactive spider. As the initial protagonist of ''Ultimate Spider-Man'' (2024), Peter serves as Spider-Man for a year along ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loki (Marvel Comics)
Loki Laufeyson is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee, scripter Larry Lieber, and penciller Jack Kirby, he is based on the Norse mythology, Norse mythological deity Loki, of the same name. Although a version of Loki debuted in ''Venus (comic book), Venus'' #6 (August 1949), his characterization as the adoptive brother and nemesis of the superhero Thor (Marvel Comics), Thor was introduced with the version that debuted in ''Journey into Mystery'' #85 (October 1962), which has persisted to the modern age. In his comic book appearances, Loki is depicted as the Asgard (comics), Asgardian God of Mischief, a cunning trickster, and a master of Asgardian magic and sorcery. After learning of his true origin as a Giants (Marvel Comics), Frost Giant from Jotunheim, Loki grows jealous of Thor and frequently plots to take the throne of Asgard for himself. His schemes of conquest ultimately reach Earth and inadvertently lead to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Immortus
Immortus (; Nathaniel Richards) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is the future self of Pharaoh Rama-Tut, Scarlet Centurion, Kang the Conqueror, and Iron Lad, Iron Lad / Kid Immortus, and a descendant of the Nathaniel Richards (Marvel Comics), scientist of the same name. Immortus made his feature film debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film ''Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania'' (2023), portrayed by Jonathan Majors. Publication history Immortus first appeared in ''Avengers (comics), The Avengers'' #10 and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. In ''The Celestial Madonna Saga'', Immortus was Retroactive continuity, retroactively established to be the future self of the time-travelling Pharaoh Rama-Tut and Kang the Conqueror, having turned towards a more peaceful outlook on existence. Fictional character biography At some point in his personal timeline, Pharaoh Rama-Tut (formerly known as Kang the Conqueror, Kang) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Howard Stark
Howard Stark is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is usually depicted as a background character in stories featuring Iron Man and stories featuring Captain America. He is the founder of Stark Industries. Throughout the character's publication history, he has been featured in several incarnations of comic book series. Howard Stark has also appeared in several animated television series and films. Actors John Slattery and Dominic Cooper have portrayed the character throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) franchise. Publication history Howard Stark was created by Archie Goodwin (comics), Archie Goodwin and designed by artist Don Heck. He made his first appearance in ''Iron Man (comic book), Iron Man'' #28 (August 1, 1970). He was loosely based on Howard Hughes, a film producer and aviator. Described as a sarcastic scientist and ruthless businessman, Howard worked alongside his father on various projects, and later founde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maker (character)
The Maker (previously Mister Fantastic, also known as Ultimate Reed Richards) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writers Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Millar and artist Adam Kubert, while his ''Maker'' identity was created by Jonathan Hickman. He is Ultimate Marvel's (Earth-1610) version of Mister Fantastic, initially presented as a heroic, morally altruistic and scientifically driven superhero and a younger, modernized alternate version of Reed Richards, who later turns into the villainous Maker, after enduring a series of tragedies and immense mental trauma; he eventually becomes part of the regular Marvel Universe, serving as an enemy and evil foil to his parallel universe counterpart, the The New Avengers (comics), New Avengers, and Eddie Brock/Venom (character), Venom, serving as an example of what his Earth-616 counterpart could have been had he used his powers and intellect for evil and malice. Howe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juan Frigeri
''Juan'' is a given name, the Spanish and Manx versions of ''John''. The name is of Hebrew origin and has the meaning "God has been gracious." It is very common in Spain and in other Spanish-speaking countries around the world and in the Philippines, and also in the Isle of Man (pronounced differently). The name is becoming popular around the world and can be pronounced differently according that region. In Spanish, the diminutive form (equivalent to ''Johnny'') is , with feminine form (comparable to ''Jane'', ''Joan'', or ''Joanna'') , and feminine diminutive (equivalent to ''Janet'', ''Janey'', ''Joanie'', etc.). Chinese terms * ( or 娟, 隽) 'beautiful, graceful' is a common given name for Chinese women. * () The Chinese character 卷, which in Mandarin is almost homophonic with the characters for the female name, is a division of a traditional Chinese manuscript or book and can be translated as 'fascicle', 'scroll', 'chapter', or 'volume'. Notable people * Juan (foo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ultimate X-Men (2024)
''Ultimate X-Men'' is a reimagination of the X-Men in the Ultimate Universe, written and illustrated by Peach Momoko with script adaptation by Zack Davisson. Starring Armor as the lead character, the comic has very few links to the classic X-Men characters and locations. Maystorm, another character from the series, was initially created as a variant cover for issue 27 of the 2021–2024 ''X-Men'' comic. Publication history ''Ultimate X-Men'' by Peach Momoko with Zack Davisson is the third comic released in the Ultimate Universe line, alongside ''Ultimate Spider-Man'' and ''Ultimate Black Panther''. It is a reimagination of the X-Men in general, and the Armor character in particular. The comic also introduces Maystorm, a character that Momoko designed for the variant cover of ''X-Men'' #27. That cover was part of a larger project named "New Champions", which produced covers reflecting unexpected sidekicks of other superheroes, such as the recently created Spider-Boy; Maystorm wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ultimate Black Panther
''Ultimate Black Panther'' is a 2024 comic book series written by Bryan Edward Hill and illustrated by Stefano Caselli. Published by Marvel Comics, it is set in the Ultimate Universe. It follows T'Challa as he rules over the isolated Wakanda, while garnering allies and preparing for war with Moon Knight, who aims to take control of the rest of Africa in The Maker's absence. The series will end with Issue #24. Publication history ''Ultimate Black Panther'', a reimagination of the Black Panther character, is the second comic of the Ultimate Universe line. It was published a month after the debut of ''Ultimate Spider-Man'' and one month before the debut of ''Ultimate X-Men''. Those three series were the first ongoing series of the Ultimate Universe after the miniseries ''Ultimate Invasion'' that started it. Of those three, ''Ultimate Black Panther'' is the only one that is not a reboot of a previous series from the original Ultimate Marvel imprint. Hill explained that, although the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
