Ultraforce
| Ultraforce | |
|---|---|
| File:Ultraforce01.jpg Cover to Ultraforce #1 Art by George Perez | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Malibu Comics, later Marvel Comics under the Malabu imprint |
| First appearance | (pre-Black September) Ultraforce #1 (post-Black September) Ultraforce Vol. 2 #1 |
| In-story information | |
| Base(s) | (pre-Black September) Ultraforce HQ, Florida (post-Black September) Ultraforce HQ, Headless Cross, Arkansas |
| Member(s) | See Roster |
The Ultraforce is a fictional superhero group in Malibu Comics. Their purpose was to protect the public and keep other Ultras from getting out of line. The membership consisted of various "ultras" (superheroes) in Malibu's Ultraverse including the super strong Prime; Topaz, warrior queen of Gwendor; Prototype, Ultra-Tech's armored spokesperson; the undead Ghoul, the last surving member of the Exiles; Hardcase, the one of the first public Ultras; and the mysterious Contrary, who organized the team and provided their technology. A short-lived animated series appeared based on the team.
Pre-Black September
Post-Black September
After the event known as Black September (when Marvel Comics purchased Malibu), the Ultraforce was re-created into a new team. Hardcase and Contrary were removed from the team, and from the memories of their former teammates. Prototype (Jimmy Ruiz) was also removed, though he was replaced by his predecessor in the Prototype armor, Bob Campbell. New members included the mysterious Lament and Wreckage. Marvel's Black Knight became the leader of the new group. This series lasted only 15 issues and ended after the Malibu line was shut down by Marvel.
Roster
The names listed are those used while the character was associated with Ultraforce.
First Appearance is the place where the character first appeared as a member of the team. It is not necessarily the first appearance of the character in print, nor the story depicting how the character joined the team.
All information is listed in publication order first, then alphabetical.
Pre-Black September
| Character | Real Name | First Appearance | First Team Appearance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contrary | unknown | Allegedly was "Wetware Mary" | ||
| Ghoul | Johnathon Martin | Exiles #1 | ||
| Hardcase | Tom Hawke | Hardcase #1 | ||
| Pixx | Penny Burka | Giant-Size Freex #1 | ||
| Prime | Kevin Green | Prime #1 | ||
| Prototype | Jimmy Ruiz | Prototype #1 | ||
| Topaz | N/A | Giant-Size Mantra #1 | ||
| Black Knight | Dane Whitman | |||
| Siren |
Post-Black September
| Character | Real Name | First Appearance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Knight | Dane Whitman | ||
| Prime | Kevin Green | ||
| Prototype | Bob Campbell | ||
| Topaz | N/A | ||
| Ghoul | Johnathon Martin | ||
| Hellblade | Jefferson Kotto | ||
| Amber Hunt | N/A | ||
| Iron Clad | Spencer Collins | ||
| Lament | |||
| Maxis | Dar'u Sorrin | ||
| Ripfire | |||
| Wreckage |
Appearances in other Media
There was a short lived Ultraforce cartoon based on the first version of Ultraforce produced by DiC Entertainment and aired on UPN & USA Cartoon Express.
There was an Ultraforce action figure line produced by Galoob
Voice cast
- Rod Wilson as Hardcase
- Catherine Disher as Topaz
- Rino Romano as Prototype
- Ross Petty as Ghoul
- Dan Hennessey as Sludge
- Linda Ballantyne as Contrary
- John Stocker as Rune
- Greg Spottiswood as Prime
- Don Francks as Lord Pumpkin
- Alyson Court as Pixx