Spider-Man and the Green Goblin. The X-Men and Magneto. Strange beings with incredible powers have risen up to challenge the old order, and ordinary citizens are scared witless. The government's solution: a small but lethal army known as the Ultimates, created to protect us all from the newly rising threats to mankind! Millar and Hitch's widescreen super-hero epic helped define Marvel's then-new Ultimate line pf comics. Now you can own all the action across two titanic trade paperbacks! Collects Ultimates #1-13.
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Along with Brian Michael Bendis, Mark Millar has been one of the key writers for Marvel Comics in the 21st century. After proving himself in the '90s as a talent to watch while writing for DC Comics and the UK comic 2000AD, his arrival to Marvel came at a time when Ultimate Spider-Man had just shot up the sales charts. It was in this environment that Millar made his first major contribution to Marvel with Ultimate X-Men, as Millar integrated forty years' worth of X-Men history, characters and lore into a solid two-year run, making the companion title to Ultimate Spider-Man every bit the creative and commercial success. Next up was The Ultimates, a new rendering of the Avengers that was to continue building on the success of the Ultimate line. He and artist Bryan Hitch pulled it all off in spades: The Ultimates and its sequel, Ultimates 2, were ensconced at the top of the sales charts every month; what's more, they were critical successes, as well. Meanwhile, Millar was invited to enter the regular Marvel Universe to take a stab at two of its most iconic characters: Spider-Man and Wolverine. Paired with industry heavyweights to draw his stories -- Terry Dodson on Marvel Knights Spider-Man and John Romita Jr. on Wolverine -- Millar brought the same fast-paced and cleverly constructed plots with which his Ultimate fans were already familiar. Amid building a small library of Millarworld indie comic books -- including the titles Chosen and Wanted, the latter of which was turned into a Hollywood blockbuster starring Angelina Jolie -- he managed to write Civil War, the epic seven-issue miniseries that definitively reshaped the landscape of Marvel's heroes. Kick-A**, a Marvel Icon project done in tandem with John Romita Jr., made an impressive impact on the sales chart before also being adapted for a major motion picture. In addition, Millar has reunited with Civil War artist Steve McNiven in both the pages of Wolverine and their creator-owned book Nemesis.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Megoon
Format:Paperback
As someone who has been a DC comics fan for quite some time, I decided to take the plunge and read for the other team after the string of Marvel movies that have come out recently. However, the universe is so big and complicated that it seemed a little too daunting to try and get involved in it right now. Wrong. This was a great way to start with the forming of the Avengers - witty dialogue, beautiful graphics, and a telling of familiar characters in a new way that made everything seem more like a pleasant surprise than a disappointment. I think I enjoyed Thor's presence the most, and a Hulk who speaks in fairly wordy sentences was also a lot of fun. I also really liked all the pop culture references, and seeing George Bush in the same book as Tony Stark definitely made me laugh.
For people who are long-time Marvel fans, I wouldn't really know what to say. This collection was a lot of fun, and great for people like me who seem to want to start at the beginning, but not collect comics that date back to the 1960s and 70s. I highly recommend it!
For people who are long-time Marvel fans, I wouldn't really know what to say. This collection was a lot of fun, and great for people like me who seem to want to start at the beginning, but not collect comics that date back to the 1960s and 70s. I highly recommend it!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I heard a lot of good things for this book, but I never thought it was going to be THIS good!!
This is not the usual Avengers. This is a more "grounded in reality" story. A lot of reactions and politics and points of view are what it would be if the story happen in the real world. That makes it sweeter.
I won't give you spoilers of any kind, but I gotta say... I love the opening sequence in World War II. It looks so... wel done! Is almost cinematic.
The writing is clever, and the art is awesome. Is a no brainer for a Marvel and non-Marvel fan. No necessary knolodge of past continuity is needed, which is perfect for me.
My only regret: Not being able to get The Ultimates Omnibus. If that book goes into reprint, it will be mine!!!!
This is not the usual Avengers. This is a more "grounded in reality" story. A lot of reactions and politics and points of view are what it would be if the story happen in the real world. That makes it sweeter.
I won't give you spoilers of any kind, but I gotta say... I love the opening sequence in World War II. It looks so... wel done! Is almost cinematic.
The writing is clever, and the art is awesome. Is a no brainer for a Marvel and non-Marvel fan. No necessary knolodge of past continuity is needed, which is perfect for me.
My only regret: Not being able to get The Ultimates Omnibus. If that book goes into reprint, it will be mine!!!!
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This rates as one of my favorite comic collections of all time. The first issue is one of my favorite Captain America stories and shows the dedication and bravery he symbolizes to the rest of the Marvel universe, mainstream or ultimate.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect gift for the new comic book reader
If you know some one that likes marvel super heroes they will love this trade paper back. This is an awesome introduction book to the new revamped 2000 marvel universe. Read more
Published 3 months ago by captainn1k
2.0 out of 5 stars
Basis for the Avengers film but not even close to it's perfection.
I checked this out after watching the Avengers movie and after it was recommended by a friend and I was disappointed by how it turned out. Read more
Published 4 months ago by DFA_13
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great comic but the printing was dark
I purchased this after I lent out my original Ultimates books. The story and art are great, one of the best series Marvel ever produced. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Tone
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty good
I never read The Avengers as I was an X-men fan as a teen. I loved the recent movie and wanted to get some idea of the characters. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Melanie Ivanoff
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great comic, only okay binding
I decided to buy this graphic novel after watching the Avengers movie. I haven't read many other avengers comic books and I was very happy that this was a self contained story. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Andy
5.0 out of 5 stars
If you set the right expectations for yourself...
If you want to read something that comes closest to the Avengers movie in terms of spectacle and modern sensibilities, The Ultimates is for choice. Read more
Published 8 months ago by SB
5.0 out of 5 stars
More Action Packed than the Movie
I recently saw the Avengers movie. To me it was a wonderful example of super hero cinema at its finest. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Michael D. Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great stuff!
Just finished reading the Ultimates. The story is spot on. Great takes on the characters. And the art work - simply amazing. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Jay Stevens
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not the best experience.
This is an excellent collection of the Ultimates, the artwork is great, the story is pretty compelling and the design of the characters is top knotch. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Cliff Shaw
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome. Simply awesome.
I know this is a short review but this book is great. Set in the Ultimate universe rather than the normal Marvel 616, this is a great re-imagining of The Avengers, warts and all. Read more
Published 18 months ago by D. Fell
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