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Jonathan Hickman and Bryan Hitch Launch an ULTIMATE INVASION on the Marvel Universe: A Comic Book Event to Watch Out For
Marvel Comics has announced a major event in the comic book world with the release of Ultimate Invasion, a four-issue miniseries that will bring together two powerhouse talents in the comic book industry, writer Jonathan Hickman and artist Bryan Hitch. This article will delve into the details of this exciting announcement, including what the Ultimate Universe is, what to expect from the miniseries, and the thoughts of the creators involved.
What is the Ultimate Universe?
The Ultimate Universe is an imprint of comic books published by Marvel Comics that launched over twenty years ago. It was known for its contemporary take on classic Marvel characters and storylines, featuring re-imagined and modernized versions of the company’s superhero characters. The Ultimate Universe was home to some of Marvel’s most talked-about and thought-provoking series of the 21st century, with its edginess and explosive action setting it apart from the mainstream Marvel Universe.
The Ultimate Universe reached its cataclysmic end in 2015’s Secret Wars storyline, which saw the destruction of the multiverse and the creation of a new universe. However, the impact of the Ultimate Universe can still be felt in various ways, such as the Miles Morales Spider-Man making the leap to the 616 Marvel Universe and its influence on the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
What is Ultimate Invasion?
Ultimate Invasion is a four-issue miniseries that brings together writer Jonathan Hickman and artist Bryan Hitch, along with colorist Alex Sinclair. Both creators are no strangers to the Ultimate Universe, with Hitch reimagining the Avengers in the seminal Ultimates miniseries and sequel Ultimates 2, while Hickman penned the first twelve issues of Ultimate Comics: Ultimates as well as an Ultimate Comics Thor miniseries.
The storyline of Ultimate Invasion revolves around The Maker, a villainous version of Reed Richards from the Ultimate Universe, who believes it is time for the Ultimate Universe to make its grand return. The Illuminati must form once again to stop him from his plans to destroy – or perhaps rebuild – the universe, with Miles Morales at the center of it all.
What to Expect from Ultimate Invasion?
Marvel has described Ultimate Invasion as a new way of thinking about and enjoying a new version of the Marvel Universe, and the creators have promised a big, sprawling epic that is new, different, and familiar. Hickman, known for his talent in invigorating various Marvel titles in the last decade such as Fantastic Four, Avengers, and X-Men, expressed great excitement at returning to the Ultimate Universe. He promised that the new version of Ultimate Comics will feel like something that could really only exist in the comic space, a unique and exciting twist on the original universe.
Hitch echoed similar sentiments, expressing his excitement at revisiting the Ultimate Universe with Hickman. He promised big budget, high-concept, widescreen storytelling, and with two decades of new experience as an artist and storyteller, he feels right at home with this project.
The debut issue of Ultimate Invasion will also include new data pages by Hickman, plus exclusive behind-the-scenes material on the world-building that has gone into this project. In addition to the regular cover, a foil variant will also be available.
Final Thoughts
The announcement of Ultimate Invasion has created a buzz in the comic book community, and it is not hard to see why. With two powerhouse talents in the comic book industry teaming up for this miniseries, fans are eagerly anticipating what kind of epic storytelling and visual spectacle they can expect. With the promise of a new version of the Marvel Universe that could only exist in the comic space, Ultimate Invasion is definitely an event to watch out for when it arrives.