Who is most likely to become "Ultimatized"?

[drewkearns]

Has there been any news lately to whether Marvel is creating any new Ultimate Titles? Not crappy minis either, real bonafided series.

[The Foreigner]

None are currently planned. For now, the Ultimate Universe is going to stay small, with the "four corners" (Spider-Man, The X-Men, The Avengers, and The Fantastic Four) making up the only ongoing series.

That's the way it should stay, too.

[drewkearns]

no exploit the crap out of it!!!! Just kidding, I actually agree. It would taint the ultimate name if they just starting pumping out series after series with ultimate tagged onto the beginning of it

[Clobberin' Time]

Marvel anounced on their website that they were going to introduce more 'Ultimate' titles. They didn't disclose which characters though.

[Verydopey]

i thought they'd annouced a firth on going series was in the works. but hadn't announced what or who...

[Shady Jack]

i thought they'd annouced a firth on going series was in the works. but hadn't announced what or who...

With Ultimate Power on the way, I don't see why Squadron Supreme couldn't be a new addition to the Ultimate line.

Makes sense to me anyway. Ultimate Squadron Supreme has a badass sound to it:)

[DIrishB]

With Ultimate Power on the way, I don't see why Squadron Supreme couldn't be a new addition to the Ultimate line.

Makes sense to me anyway. Ultimate Squadron Supreme has a badass sound to it:)

Well, in the multi-verse/alternate reality sense, I guess they already are. But in terms of another Ultimate title (meaning it takes place in the Ultimate universe), another ongoing has been rumored and apparently announced, but no news as to what character(s) it will cover.

[_Kyle_]

I know anthology-type series never work, but I'd love to see something along the lines of "Ultimate Cosmic Powers," going into the Ultimate versions of Marvel's cosmic characters.

[Tony Starkz]

Yes,they should just stick to the 4 main titles.

[bitplayer]

Yes,they should just stick to the 4 main titles.


I agree. 4- nice and tight- main titles that I can follow without having to look at countless others to follow whats going on is great. Actually I only read uff and ultimates atm and I think its great as I dont have any interest in the other two and, so far, I havent had to look into the others to see what I missed im my books.

[KOSLOX]

The only other area that is not covered is magic/supernatural, so if they decide on concrete magical laws for the ultimate universe then possibly a Doc Strange book. I started a post with my ideas for this a while ago.

[Mutate]

Ultimate Howard The Duck

[Tony Starkz]

I could see magic being covered in Ultimate F4 and having Doc Strange thrown in for a guest appearance.Ult F4 would get boring if all they do is go out into space anyways.

[Korinthian]

Magic sucks, because it doesn't have any weaknesses and it is also too powerful.

I say no to magic, and I do believe it is time to update the list.

[_Kyle_]

Magic sucks, because it doesn't have any weaknesses and it is also too powerful.

I say no to magic, and I do believe it is time to update the list.

Ok...so...I have to ask here...two questions...

1. Why the heck do you even read comics?
2. What the heck DO you like?
Ok, a third one...
3. No, really...WHY do you even read comics?

[Peter_Pan]

What about Iron Man?

[_Kyle_]

Obviously, since I mentioned it, I think an Ultimate Cosmic book would be great. I also think one for the magic side of the Ultimate Universe would rock. Whether it be Dr. Strange, or an anthology. I'd love, actually, now that I think about it, either a Warren Ellis or J.M. DeMatteis Ultimate Doctor Strange series.

[BeastieRunner]

How about Ultimate Fantasy or something were they can do things as shorts and what not.

[fanboy d]

i'd have to guess it would be a solo book seeing as how we have three teams. hopefully they wouldn't choose a character that regularly appears in another book like wolverine or an ultimate

[Korinthian]

Ok...so...I have to ask here...two questions...

1. Why the heck do you even read comics?
2. What the heck DO you like?
Ok, a third one...
3. No, really...WHY do you even read comics?

All this because I don't like magic in Ultimate comic books? Sheesh.

And why do people care what comic books I do like? I don't give a damn about what this Kyle person, for instance, likes.

I wish people stopped stalking me.

[Verydopey]

i think that to do a magic or cosmic book, they'd have to give it more of an introduction in the other books, and they probably could only be mini-series.

Iron man is already getting a second mini-series, so i doubt they'll give him an ongoing.

i really think it will be something like the Hulk, because of the interest coming from hulk vs wolverine. i really hope it isn't wolverine though.

i could see them doing a series based around the fallout of the ultimate power mini. they said that people might not stay in the same universe, so it could be based around the people that get stuck in the ultimate universe.

i'm still hoping for hulk though... and a third mini-series about daredevil....

[KOSLOX]

i think that to do a magic or cosmic book, they'd have to give it more of an introduction in the other books, and they probably could only be mini-series.

Iron man is already getting a second mini-series, so i doubt they'll give him an ongoing.

i really think it will be something like the Hulk, because of the interest coming from hulk vs wolverine. i really hope it isn't wolverine though.

i could see them doing a series based around the fallout of the ultimate power mini. they said that people might not stay in the same universe, so it could be based around the people that get stuck in the ultimate universe.

i'm still hoping for hulk though... and a third mini-series about daredevil....


Hey if they left Arcanna in the UU that could be the first steps towards...."Magic"

[KOSLOX]

Magic sucks, because it doesn't have any weaknesses and it is also too powerful.

I say no to magic, and I do believe it is time to update the list.

Yea that's why there needs to be strict boundaries on what magic is capable of if they were two do it. I thought of an idea for doc strange that would be more "supernatural" and deal with werewolf by night and "the spirit of vengeance"...it would be more akin to X-Files than say 616 doc strange.

[Rokk]

What about Iron Man?

Iron Man would be my first choice. I wouldn't mind seeing a monthly of Ultimate Daredevil, Ultimate Captain America or Ultimate Hulk. I definately don't want a monthly Ultimate Wolverine.

Now, I do hope that Marvel keeps the number of Ultimate titles relatively limited. I like that the Ultimate Universe is comprised of a small tight group of titles. I don't want it to become as large and cumbersome as the regular Marvel Universe.

[_Kyle_]

All this because I don't like magic in Ultimate comic books? Sheesh.

And why do people care what comic books I do like? I don't give a damn about what this Kyle person, for instance, likes.

I wish people stopped stalking me.


No no, not just magic. I saw your don't list.

And I don't care what books you like...its just, from your don't do list, I..I didn't see anything left that they could do in a comic that you wouldn't mind. Probably should have mentioned that, or posted it there...it was late, I was tired. Not that that's an excuse, as the old headmeats come and go as they please.

[Korinthian]

Just because I think something doesn't belong in an Ultimate (in some comic books, magic fits like a hand in a glove) comic book, doesn't mean that I won't read it. There can be lots of enjoyment in a comic even though Thor (a god?) is in it, for instance.

[Mister Mets]

How about Ultimate Fantasy or something were they can do things as shorts and what not.

A better idea would be an annual fifth week event with theme one-shots on a specific Ultimate concept. They'd sell better than most fifth week events, and I'm sure there are quality writers/ artists willing to work on them (just look at the guys who have worked on the Ultimate fillers, issue 1/2s, Ultimate Marvel Team Up, etc.)

Some possibilities (this is an idea I've often hyped)
Ultimate Holidays- A series of five one-shots set during the Christmas season. The TPB would make one of the best gifts ever, and Will Eisner's "The Christmas Spirit" tales showed how short excellent holiday stories could be told.

Ultimate Villains- A series of one-shots focusing on villains. Doctor Doom, Venom, and Magneto are almost mandatory, if you're going to do this, but this could also be used to set up new villains.

Ultimate Marvel Team Up- 5 more Spider-Man team ups, or 5 more Wolverine team ups.

Ultimate X-Men Solo- 5 solo adventures of the X-Men. This fifth week event might sell as well as the Ultimate X-Men title.

Aside from that, I wouldn't mind occassional mini series, but I really don't see the need for another Ultimate book.

[Chachi]

An "Ultimate Marvel Tales" type of book with 2 or 3 issue arcs max concentrating on some of the charchters introduced in the four core titles is what I would like to see. You could even have a 16 page main story lets say a Ultimate Thor 3 parter, and then have a 8 page back up starring lets say Ultimate Elektra, or even a villian back up story may work.

[The Foreigner]

An "Ultimate Marvel Tales" type of book with 2 or 3 issue arcs max concentrating on some of the charchters introduced in the four core titles is what I would like to see. You could even have a 16 page main story lets say a Ultimate Thor 3 parter, and then have a 8 page back up starring lets say Ultimate Elektra, or even a villian back up story may work.

Not a bad idea, but ultimately not too purposeful. I'd rather just see these stories done as mini-series. Most likely, does as an ongoing, it would become too prone to introducing lots of new characters just for the sake of populating the UU (Much like Marvel Team-Up before it).

I'd rather Marvel pick and choose some of those ideas and develop them into mini-series with strong creative teams that fit each project, rather than risk an ongoing "Marvel Tales" series becoming "stale" after a while.

[FieryBalrog]

No magic please.

[DIrishB]

No magic please.

Maybe not as the focal point of a fifth title, but magic has already been established in the Ultimate-verse with the Dr. Strange issues (UMTU #12-13 and USM #70-71). Of course there's also the Magician character in Kirkman's UXM, but I'd assume his powers have more to do with altering reality (much like Scarlet Witch) than magic itself...of course, how fine a line there is between the two I have no idea of.

I agree though, I definitly don't want a 5th ongoing dealing with magic and mysticism...I could just read a Vertigo title for that. ;)

[Your Imaginary Pal]

Since they are putting a heavy focus on the Black Panther in the next installment of the Ultimate Avengers cartoon, possibly him. I don't recall seeing him in any of the Ult. titles yet.

I'm thinking of characters they haven't really used yet (to my limited Ultimate knowledge)
Maybe the Punisher. She Hulk?

[PrimalScream]

like to see wonderman.

[Kara Zor El]

Ultimate Thor would be great out of the ones that already exist but don't have their own mag.

But I'd really like to see Ultimate She Hulk.

[Korinthian]

I agree on Thor, at least on an origin story.

IF it turns out he is NOT a god, having him fight giants and dragons in valhalla doesn't really feel like marvel.

[brian2322]

i want an ultimate firestar and wonderman

[nervmeister]

http://media.comics.ign.com/media/739/739977/img_3417681.html

Nuff said.

[Korinthian]

The cosmic semi-god of piercing?

I'm trembling.

[Jake V]

http://media.comics.ign.com/media/739/739977/img_3417681.html

Nuff said.
What, his Marvel series' failure wasn't massive enough? You want to see the Ultimate version of it fail too?

I really hope the Ultimate universe doesn't go beyond it's current four corners and whatever minis come out. It's perfect the way it is.

[The Foreigner]

Some of you missed the whole point of this thread. The topic was about which character will be getting their own ongoing series, not the next character to just show up in the UU.

Ultimate She-Hulk, Wonderman, and Thanos with their own ongoing titles... Right.

[Dr. Killtrocity]

I'd like to see Ultimate Hulk, but then thats going to open up doors for other titles. The thing that's great about the 4 ongoings is that they are all superbly written, and if you make too many, it will be hard to keep up the quality level in each title.