Ultimate Comics: X-Men
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Ultimate Comics: X-Men is an ongoing monthly comic book series published by Marvel Comics
that made its debut in September 2011 as part of the second re-launch of Ultimate Marvel
. Through the "Ultimate Universe Reborn" tagline following the Death of Spider-Man
and written by Nick Spencer
with art by Paco Medina, the series will serve as a continuation of Ultimate Comics: X
and Ultimate Comics: Fallout
, as well as an expansion upon the revelations revealed in Ultimate Origins
.
would be re-launched under the "Ultimate Universe Reborn" tagline. Written by Nick Spencer
, and illustrated by Paco Medina, the title will be called Ultimate Comics: X-Men. Announced members of the X-Men include Jimmy Hudson, Kitty Pryde (returning from her departure to appear in Ultimate Spider-Man), Iceman, Rogue, and Johnny Storm (formerly of the Fantastic Four). The story will also apparently expand upon Ultimate Origins
’ revelation of the mutant race actually being the result of a government bio-experiment, and the first issue is expected to be released in September along with the new re-launch of Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man
and after the releases of Ultimate Comics: Fallout, Ultimate Comics: Ultimates, and Ultimate Comics: Hawkeye.
"As a result of Magneto's attack that we saw in Ultimatum, the government has taken a much more aggressive stance," Spencer said during an interview. "We're really in a Days of Future Past-type scenario." As learned in Ultimate Origins, mutants in the Ultimate Universe are not the next step in evolution, but instead a super soldier attempt gone wrong. Spencer said that "information is going to go public, and the entire world is going to learn that the government created mutants."
Marvel editor-in-chief Axel Alonso also suggested a possible future crossover between , Ultimate Comics: Ultimates, and whatever form the Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man
series takes after "Death of Spider-Man". Spencer also told Newsarama that it's a liberating feeling to be writing an X-Men comic in a world where Cyclops
, Wolverine
, Professor Charles Xavier
and Magneto
are all dead. "I think it's what makes it more exciting. These kids are living in a world where the legends are dead. This is more than just 'the dream is dead,' this is, 'both sides of the argument are dead.' That is just so much more fascinating. To me, what was really intriguing to me about where they were now is just in that. These kids have heard both sides, and seen both sides fail miserably. A lot of X-books have been built around that idea, that we're just one step away from everything going to Hell, and in the Ultimate Universe, that's happened. We're there. It's too late to put the genie back in the bottle. This relationship between humans and mutants is not going to repair itself."
). Pretenders to Magneto's throne will be in legion. Also a major adversary will rise up on the other side of the globe as the series' major Big Bad".. Issue 1, introduce a new enemy for the Ultimate Universe, a version of Nimrod
who took down Rogue.
:
Marvel Comics
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
that made its debut in September 2011 as part of the second re-launch of Ultimate Marvel
Ultimate Marvel
Ultimate Marvel is an imprint of comic books published by Marvel Comics, featuring reimagined and updated versions of the company's superhero characters, including Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Avengers, and the Fantastic Four. The imprint was launched in 2000 with the publication of the series...
. Through the "Ultimate Universe Reborn" tagline following the Death of Spider-Man
Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man
Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man is a comic book series published by Marvel Comics that debuted in August 2009 as part of the relaunch of Ultimate Marvel under the new "Ultimate Comics" imprint. It serves as a continuation of Ultimate Spider-Man, as well as an all-new series...
and written by Nick Spencer
Nick Spencer
Nick Spencer is a comic book writer known for his creator-owned titles at Image Comics , his work at DC Comics Nick Spencer is a comic book writer known for his creator-owned titles at Image Comics (Existence 2.0/3.0, Forgetless, Shuddertown, Morning Glories), his work at DC Comics Nick Spencer is...
with art by Paco Medina, the series will serve as a continuation of Ultimate Comics: X
Ultimate Comics: X
Ultimate Comics: X is a limited series from Marvel Comics written by Jeph Loeb with pencils by Art Adams, originally planned as an ongoing bi-monthly series....
and Ultimate Comics: Fallout
Ultimate Fallout
Ultimate Comics: Fallout is a comic book limited series published by Marvel Comics that debuted in July 2011 as part of the second re-launch of the Ultimate Universe...
, as well as an expansion upon the revelations revealed in Ultimate Origins
Ultimate Origins
Ultimate Origins is a comic book limited series published by Marvel Comics, released in June 2008. It falls under Marvel's Ultimate Marvel imprint. It was written by Brian Bendis and illustrated by Butch Guice...
.
Publication preview
It was announced that Ultimate X-MenUltimate X-Men
Ultimate X-Men is a superhero comic book series that was published by Marvel Comics from 2001 to 2009. The series is a modernized re-imagining of Marvel's long-running X-Men comic book franchise as part of its Ultimate Marvel imprint...
would be re-launched under the "Ultimate Universe Reborn" tagline. Written by Nick Spencer
Nick Spencer
Nick Spencer is a comic book writer known for his creator-owned titles at Image Comics , his work at DC Comics Nick Spencer is a comic book writer known for his creator-owned titles at Image Comics (Existence 2.0/3.0, Forgetless, Shuddertown, Morning Glories), his work at DC Comics Nick Spencer is...
, and illustrated by Paco Medina, the title will be called Ultimate Comics: X-Men. Announced members of the X-Men include Jimmy Hudson, Kitty Pryde (returning from her departure to appear in Ultimate Spider-Man), Iceman, Rogue, and Johnny Storm (formerly of the Fantastic Four). The story will also apparently expand upon Ultimate Origins
Ultimate Origins
Ultimate Origins is a comic book limited series published by Marvel Comics, released in June 2008. It falls under Marvel's Ultimate Marvel imprint. It was written by Brian Bendis and illustrated by Butch Guice...
’ revelation of the mutant race actually being the result of a government bio-experiment, and the first issue is expected to be released in September along with the new re-launch of Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man
Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man
Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man is a comic book series published by Marvel Comics that debuted in August 2009 as part of the relaunch of Ultimate Marvel under the new "Ultimate Comics" imprint. It serves as a continuation of Ultimate Spider-Man, as well as an all-new series...
and after the releases of Ultimate Comics: Fallout, Ultimate Comics: Ultimates, and Ultimate Comics: Hawkeye.
"As a result of Magneto's attack that we saw in Ultimatum, the government has taken a much more aggressive stance," Spencer said during an interview. "We're really in a Days of Future Past-type scenario." As learned in Ultimate Origins, mutants in the Ultimate Universe are not the next step in evolution, but instead a super soldier attempt gone wrong. Spencer said that "information is going to go public, and the entire world is going to learn that the government created mutants."
Marvel editor-in-chief Axel Alonso also suggested a possible future crossover between , Ultimate Comics: Ultimates, and whatever form the Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man
Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man
Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man is a comic book series published by Marvel Comics that debuted in August 2009 as part of the relaunch of Ultimate Marvel under the new "Ultimate Comics" imprint. It serves as a continuation of Ultimate Spider-Man, as well as an all-new series...
series takes after "Death of Spider-Man". Spencer also told Newsarama that it's a liberating feeling to be writing an X-Men comic in a world where Cyclops
Cyclops (comics)
Cyclops is a fictional character, the leader of the X-Men superhero team in the . A mutant, Cyclops emits a powerful energy beam from his eyes...
, Wolverine
Wolverine (comics)
Wolverine is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Born as James Howlett and commonly known as Logan, Wolverine is a mutant, possessing animal-keen senses, enhanced physical capabilities, three retracting bone claws on each hand and a healing...
, Professor Charles Xavier
Professor X
Professor Charles Francis Xavier, also known as Professor X, is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero known as the leader and founder of the X-Men....
and Magneto
Magneto (comics)
Magneto is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is the central villain of the X-Men comic, as well as the TV show and the films. The character first appears in X-Men #1 , and was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby...
are all dead. "I think it's what makes it more exciting. These kids are living in a world where the legends are dead. This is more than just 'the dream is dead,' this is, 'both sides of the argument are dead.' That is just so much more fascinating. To me, what was really intriguing to me about where they were now is just in that. These kids have heard both sides, and seen both sides fail miserably. A lot of X-books have been built around that idea, that we're just one step away from everything going to Hell, and in the Ultimate Universe, that's happened. We're there. It's too late to put the genie back in the bottle. This relationship between humans and mutants is not going to repair itself."
Characters
- IcemanIceman (comics)Iceman is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero, a member of the X-Men. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-writer Jack Kirby, he first appeared in X-Men vol. 1 #1, ....
: After being kicked out of his own house following UltimatumUltimatumAn ultimatum is a demand whose fulfillment is requested in a specified period of time and which is backed up by a threat to be followed through in case of noncompliance. An ultimatum is generally the final demand in a series of requests...
, Bobby Drake was able to temporally live with Peter ParkerSpider-ManSpider-Man is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and writer-artist Steve Ditko. He first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15...
and pass off as one of his cousins. He was there for the final battle against Norman Osborn which resulted in Spider-Man's death, and was announced to be part of the new X-Men team. - Shadowcat/ShroudKitty PrydeKatherine Anne "Kitty" Pryde is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #129 and was created by writer-artist John Byrne....
: After the events of UltimatumUltimatumAn ultimatum is a demand whose fulfillment is requested in a specified period of time and which is backed up by a threat to be followed through in case of noncompliance. An ultimatum is generally the final demand in a series of requests...
, Kitty Pryde moved back home with her mother in Queens and took up the new mantle of Shroud. She had been appearing regularly in Ultimate Comics: Spider-ManUltimate Comics: Spider-ManUltimate Comics: Spider-Man is a comic book series published by Marvel Comics that debuted in August 2009 as part of the relaunch of Ultimate Marvel under the new "Ultimate Comics" imprint. It serves as a continuation of Ultimate Spider-Man, as well as an all-new series...
, and even made an appearance in Ultimate Comics: XUltimate Comics: XUltimate Comics: X is a limited series from Marvel Comics written by Jeph Loeb with pencils by Art Adams, originally planned as an ongoing bi-monthly series....
when she found Wolverine's son Jimmy and helped him discover his mutant gifts. She has been announced as being the main focus of the team along with Rogue. - Human TorchHuman TorchThe Human Torch is a fictional character and superhero appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, he is a member of the superhero team the Fantastic Four, debuting in The Fantastic Four #1...
: After the disbandment of the Fantastic FourUltimate Fantastic FourUltimate Fantastic Four is a superhero comic book series published by Marvel Comics. The series is a modernized re-imagining of Marvel's long-running Fantastic Four comic book franchise as part of its Ultimate Marvel imprint...
, Johnny Storm also went to live with best friend Peter Parker, passing off as one of his cousins along with Iceman. He participated in the climatic battle against Norman Osborn, and was with Peter in his last few moments. He was also announced to be on the new X-Men team, despite not actually being a mutant. - RogueRogue (comics)Rogue was first slated to appear in Ms. Marvel #25 , but the book's abrupt cancellation left her original introduction story unpublished for over a decade, before seeing print in Marvel Super Heroes #11 in 1992. Rogue's first published appearance was in Avengers Annual #10...
: She will be the other main focus along with Kitty Pryde. - Jimmy Hudson: After discovering his mutant powers for the first time and meeting Kitty Pryde, Jimmy Hudson (the son of WolverineWolverine (comics)Wolverine is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Born as James Howlett and commonly known as Logan, Wolverine is a mutant, possessing animal-keen senses, enhanced physical capabilities, three retracting bone claws on each hand and a healing...
), joined Karen Grant/Jean Grey'sJean GreyJean Grey-Summers is a fictional comic book superheroine appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. She has been known under the aliases Marvel Girl, Phoenix, and Dark Phoenix and is best known as one of five original members of the X-Men, for her relationship with Cyclops, and for her...
team and starred in Ultimate Comics: XUltimate Comics: XUltimate Comics: X is a limited series from Marvel Comics written by Jeph Loeb with pencils by Art Adams, originally planned as an ongoing bi-monthly series....
. His abilities include both a healing factor and retractable claws, which he's able to cover with organic metal, much like ColossusColossus (comics)Colossus is a fictional character, a superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. Created by writer Len Wein and illustrator Dave Cockrum, he first appeared in Giant-Size X-Men #1...
.
Supporting cast/former X-Men
- ColossusColossus (comics)Colossus is a fictional character, a superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. Created by writer Len Wein and illustrator Dave Cockrum, he first appeared in Giant-Size X-Men #1...
- He was announced to be one of the other X-Men to have a part in the story along with Storm. - Storm - She was announced to be one of the other X-Men to have a part in the story along with Colossus.
- Jean GreyJean GreyJean Grey-Summers is a fictional comic book superheroine appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. She has been known under the aliases Marvel Girl, Phoenix, and Dark Phoenix and is best known as one of five original members of the X-Men, for her relationship with Cyclops, and for her...
- She will also be part of the story, though she is using her new alias Karen Grant. - Firestar - A former classmate of Spider-ManUltimate Spider-ManUltimate Spider-Man was a superhero comic book series that was published by Marvel Comics from 2000 to 2009. The series is a modernized re-imagining of Marvel's long-running Spider-Man comic book franchise as part of its Ultimate Marvel imprint...
and one of the few former members of the X-MenUltimate X-MenUltimate X-Men is a superhero comic book series that was published by Marvel Comics from 2001 to 2009. The series is a modernized re-imagining of Marvel's long-running X-Men comic book franchise as part of its Ultimate Marvel imprint...
to have survived Ultimatum. Recently starred in Ultimate Comics: XUltimate Comics: XUltimate Comics: X is a limited series from Marvel Comics written by Jeph Loeb with pencils by Art Adams, originally planned as an ongoing bi-monthly series....
. - Derek MorganDerek MorganDerek Clifton Morgan is a former English cricketer who played for Derbyshire between 1950 and 1969, captaining the side between 1965 and 1969. An all-rounder, he is the only Derbyshire cricketer besides Leslie Townsend to have achieved the double of 10,000 runs and 1,000 wickets.Morgan was born in...
An African American mutant with retractable owl-like wings and talons, recruited by Karen Grant and Jimmy Hudson in Ultimate Comics: X #3.
Enemies
In regards to the threats, Spencer’s comments included "the government for one. It's hunting season. The means of hunting has become significantly more effective (SentinelsSentinel (comics)
Sentinels are a fictional variety of mutant-hunting robots, appearing in the Marvel Comics Universe. They are usually portrayed as antagonists to the X-Men. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, they first appeared in The X-Men #14 .According to Marvel canon, Sentinels are programmed to locate...
). Pretenders to Magneto's throne will be in legion. Also a major adversary will rise up on the other side of the globe as the series' major Big Bad".. Issue 1, introduce a new enemy for the Ultimate Universe, a version of Nimrod
Nimrod (comics)
Nimrod is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #191 , and was created by writer Chris Claremont and artist John Romita, Jr. Hailing from the "Days of Future Past" timeline, Nimrod is a powerful, virtually...
who took down Rogue.
Collected Editions
Ultimate Comics: X-Men has been collected in the following trade paperbacksTrade paperback (comics)
In comics, a trade paperback is a collection of stories originally published in comic books, reprinted in book format, usually capturing one story arc from a single title or a series of stories with a connected story arc or common theme from one or more titles...
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| Title | Material collected | Format | ISBN | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volume 1 | Ultimate Comics: X-Men #1–6 | HC | ISBN 0-7851-4015-8 | 2012-04-04 |
| SC | ||||
See also
- Ultimate X-MenUltimate X-MenUltimate X-Men is a superhero comic book series that was published by Marvel Comics from 2001 to 2009. The series is a modernized re-imagining of Marvel's long-running X-Men comic book franchise as part of its Ultimate Marvel imprint...
- Ultimate OriginsUltimate OriginsUltimate Origins is a comic book limited series published by Marvel Comics, released in June 2008. It falls under Marvel's Ultimate Marvel imprint. It was written by Brian Bendis and illustrated by Butch Guice...
- Ultimatum
- Ultimatum: X-Men RequiemUltimate RequiemUltimate Requiem is a series of comic books published by Marvel Comics. It takes place in the Ultimate Universe following the events of Ultimatum. The X-Men and Fantastic Four stories were published as one shots, while the Spider-Man story was published as a two-issue limited series...
- Ultimate Comics: XUltimate Comics: XUltimate Comics: X is a limited series from Marvel Comics written by Jeph Loeb with pencils by Art Adams, originally planned as an ongoing bi-monthly series....
- Ultimate Comics: FalloutUltimate FalloutUltimate Comics: Fallout is a comic book limited series published by Marvel Comics that debuted in July 2011 as part of the second re-launch of the Ultimate Universe...