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'''Ultimate Marvel''' is an [[imprint]] of [[ |
'''Ultimate Marvel''' is an [[imprint]] of [[]]s published by [[Marvel Comics]], featuring reimagined and updated versions of the company's [[superhero]] characters, including [[Spider-Man]], the [[]], the [[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]], and the [[Fantastic Four]]. The imprint was launched in 2000 with the publication of the series ''[[Ultimate Spider-Man]]'' and ''[[Ultimate ]]''. The characters have new origins, freeing them from the sometimes convoluted back-histories of the original versions. The universe has been designated as "Earth-1610"<ref>[http://marvel.com/universe/Ultimate Ultimate Universe], Marvel.com, "''The Basics'': Universe: Earth-1610 (Ultimate Universe)"</ref> within the [[Multiverse (Marvel Comics)|Marvel Multiverse]], which comprises an infinite number of alternate universes. |
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The Ultimate imprint as a whole was intended to attract and serve new readers beyond the existing Marvel fan base, although long-time fans have generally embraced the line. |
The Ultimate imprint as a whole was intended to attract and serve new readers beyond the existing Marvel fan base, although long-time fans have generally embraced the line. |
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==Publication history== |
==Publication history== |
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The imprint was launched in 2000 with the publication of ''[[Ultimate Spider-Man]]'', followed by ''[[Ultimate |
The imprint was launched in 2000 with the publication of ''[[Ultimate Spider-Man]]'', followed by ''[[Ultimate ]]'' and ''[[Ultimates|The Ultimates]]'' in 2001, and finally ''[[Ultimate Fantastic Four]]''. Prior to the launch, the imprint was under the working title of "Ground Zero". The characters in this line exist outside of the regular [[Earth-616]] [[Marvel Universe]] and therefore do not interact with their original version counterparts. |
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The stories and characters of Ultimate Marvel have been adapted to reflect the differences between the present and past continuities, most of which were created in the 1960s and 1970s. For example, [[Ultimate Spider-Man]] gains his [[List of comic book superpowers|superpowers]] from a [[genetic engineering|genetically-engineered]] [[spider]] rather than a [[radioactive decay|radioactive]] spider, and his alter ego, Peter Parker, originally a [[photographer]] for the ''[[Daily Bugle]]'' [[newspaper]], now has a part-time job as the paper's [[webmaster]]. Another aspect of the Ultimate Marvel universe is that many of the characters are younger than their regular-continuity counterparts. |
The stories and characters of Ultimate Marvel have been adapted to reflect the differences between the present and past continuities, most of which were created in the 1960s and 1970s. For example, [[Ultimate Spider-Man]] gains his [[List of comic book superpowers|superpowers]] from a [[genetic engineering|genetically-engineered]] [[spider]] rather than a [[radioactive decay|radioactive]] spider, and his alter ego, Peter Parker, originally a [[photographer]] for the ''[[Daily Bugle]]'' [[newspaper]], now has a part-time job as the paper's [[webmaster]]. Another aspect of the Ultimate Marvel universe is that many of the characters are younger than their regular-continuity counterparts. |
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The entire Ultimate Marvel imprint was relaunched after the conclusion of the [[Ultimatum (Ultimate Marvel)|''Ultimatum'']] event, under the '''Ultimate Comics''' brand.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=19918 |title=NYCC LIVE: Cup O' Joe |author=Khouri, Andy |quote=Quesada then clarified that the entire Ultimate line will be canceled, sent off with a number of "Requiem" specials, and re-launched as Ultimate Comics.|publisher=Comic Book Resources.com |date=2009-02-07 |accessdate=2009-05-24}}</ref> |
The entire Ultimate Marvel imprint was relaunched after the conclusion of the [[Ultimatum (Ultimate Marvel)|''Ultimatum'']] event, under the '''Ultimate Comics''' brand.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=19918 |title=NYCC LIVE: Cup O' Joe |author=Khouri, Andy |quote=Quesada then clarified that the entire Ultimate line will be canceled, sent off with a number of "Requiem" specials, and re-launched as Ultimate Comics.|publisher=Comic Book Resources.com |date=2009-02-07 |accessdate=2009-05-24}}</ref> |
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In August 2011, Marvel plans to relaunch the Ultimate line again, this time with the '''Ultimate Comics Universe Reborn''' tagline after the conclusion of "The Death of Spider-Man" story arc, headed by [[Jonathan Hickman]], [[Nick Spencer]] and [[Brian Michael Bendis]] <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/?id=32366&page=article |title=Kaare Andrews Covers Marvel's Ultimate Relaunch |quote= Prepare for Ultimate Comics Universe Reborn, signaling the biggest changes to ever hit the Ultimate Comics Universe! |publisher= Comic Book Resources.com |date=2011-05-17 |accessdate=2011-05-29}}</ref>. The initial titles slated to be relaunched are ''Ultimate Comics: |
In August 2011, Marvel plans to relaunch the Ultimate line again, this time with the '''Ultimate Comics Universe Reborn''' tagline after the conclusion of "The Death of Spider-Man" story arc, headed by [[Jonathan Hickman]], [[Nick Spencer]] and [[Brian Michael Bendis]] <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/?id=32366&page=article |title=Kaare Andrews Covers Marvel's Ultimate Relaunch |quote= Prepare for Ultimate Comics Universe Reborn, signaling the biggest changes to ever hit the Ultimate Comics Universe! |publisher= Comic Book Resources.com |date=2011-05-17 |accessdate=2011-05-29}}</ref>. The initial titles slated to be relaunched are '' Ultimate Comics: ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimate_Comics:_X-Men''].'', ''Ultimate Comics: The Ultimates'', and ''Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man'', with ''Ultimate Comics: Fallout'' and ''Ultimate Comics: Hawkeye'' being released as mini-series.<ref>[http://www.denofgeek.com/comics/902340/marvels_ultimate_comics_universe_reborn_so_what_now_for_the_ultimate_universe.html Marvel's Ultimate Comics Universe reborn: so what now for the Ultimate Universe? - Den of Geek]</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Ultimate Marvel is an imprint of [[]]s published by Marvel Comics, featuring reimagined and updated versions of the company's superhero characters, including Spider-Man, the [[]], the Avengers, and the Fantastic Four. The imprint was launched in 2000 with the publication of the series Ultimate Spider-Man and Ultimate . The characters have new origins, freeing them from the sometimes convoluted back-histories of the original versions. The universe has been designated as "Earth-1610"[1] within the Marvel Multiverse, which comprises an infinite number of alternate universes.
The Ultimate imprint as a whole was intended to attract and serve new readers beyond the existing Marvel fan base, although long-time fans have generally embraced the line.
Publication history
The imprint was launched in 2000 with the publication of Ultimate Spider-Man, followed by Ultimate and The Ultimates in 2001, and finally Ultimate Fantastic Four. Prior to the launch, the imprint was under the working title of "Ground Zero". The characters in this line exist outside of the regular Earth-616 Marvel Universe and therefore do not interact with their original version counterparts.
The stories and characters of Ultimate Marvel have been adapted to reflect the differences between the present and past continuities, most of which were created in the 1960s and 1970s. For example, Ultimate Spider-Man gains his superpowers from a genetically-engineered spider rather than a radioactive spider, and his alter ego, Peter Parker, originally a photographer for the Daily Bugle newspaper, now has a part-time job as the paper's webmaster. Another aspect of the Ultimate Marvel universe is that many of the characters are younger than their regular-continuity counterparts.
In December 2005 through early 2007, Marvel published a print ad campaign in titles across their company that showed all Ultimate titles and had the slogan, "Ultimate Marvel: The Gold Standard".
Writers noted for their work in the line include Brian Michael Bendis, Warren Ellis, Orson Scott Card, and Mark Millar. Joe Quesada and former Marvel president Bill Jemas were also involved in the creation of the line.
The entire Ultimate Marvel imprint was relaunched after the conclusion of the Ultimatum event, under the Ultimate Comics brand.[2]
In August 2011, Marvel plans to relaunch the Ultimate line again, this time with the Ultimate Comics Universe Reborn tagline after the conclusion of "The Death of Spider-Man" story arc, headed by Jonathan Hickman, Nick Spencer and Brian Michael Bendis [3]. The initial titles slated to be relaunched are Ultimate Comics: ., Ultimate Comics: The Ultimates, and Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man, with Ultimate Comics: Fallout and Ultimate Comics: Hawkeye being released as mini-series.[4]
See also
References
- ^ Ultimate Universe, Marvel.com, "The Basics: Universe: Earth-1610 (Ultimate Universe)"
- ^ Khouri, Andy (2009-02-07). "NYCC LIVE: Cup O' Joe". Comic Book Resources.com. Retrieved 2009-05-24.
Quesada then clarified that the entire Ultimate line will be canceled, sent off with a number of "Requiem" specials, and re-launched as Ultimate Comics.
- ^ "Kaare Andrews Covers Marvel's Ultimate Relaunch". Comic Book Resources.com. 2011-05-17. Retrieved 2011-05-29.
Prepare for Ultimate Comics Universe Reborn, signaling the biggest changes to ever hit the Ultimate Comics Universe!
- ^ Marvel's Ultimate Comics Universe reborn: so what now for the Ultimate Universe? - Den of Geek
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