There's no stopping the hottest book of the year, as Marvel is proud to announce the fourth straight sell-out for the red-hot ULTIMATES 3, with ULTIMATES 3 #3 selling out at Diamond (though copies may be available at the retail level). Eisner-winning, Emmy-nominated super-scribe Jeph Loeb (Hulk, television's Heroes) joins forces with the superstar art team of Joe Madureira and Christian Lichtner for the series that will forever change the Ultimate Universe! Scarlet Witch is dead, the Ultimates are divided and more of Wolverine's secret history has been revealed…but just what other surprises could this creative team have up their sleeves? Well, you'll have to stay tuned to find out!
To meet the overwhelming demand for this issue, Marvel is going back to press with ULTIMATES 3 #3 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT, featuring the gorgeous interior art of Madureira and Lichtner on a new wraparound cover!
"Fantastic!" said Loeb. "That's all I have to say... well, okay... Again, to the fans, readers, and retailers, to come on this immensely popular title and continue to find success I am so grateful. I can only promise that we're going to continue telling the best stories we can that lead us into ULTIMATUM!"
Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on all issues of Ultimates 3, as the series continues to sell out quickly and garner buzz. The book that's redefining the rules of superhero series and leading the "March On Ultimatum" continues with the jaw-dropping ULTIMATES 3 #3 Second Printing Variant and nothing will ever be the same!
ULTIMATES 3 #3 (of 5) SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (JAN088277)
Written by JEPH LOEB
Art and Cover by JOE MADUREIRA & CHRISTIAN LICHTNER
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—3/13/08, On-Sale-4/2/08
ULTIMATES 3 #1 (of 5) BLACK & WHITE 50/50 VARIANT GATEFOLD COVERS (DEC078168)
Written by JEPH LOEB
Pencils & Gatefold Covers by JOE MADUREIRA
Parental Advisory …$2.99
On-Sale—3/19/08
ULTIMATES 3 #2 (of 5) SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (JAN088021)
Written by JEPH LOEB
Art and Cover by JOE MADUREIRA & CHRISTIAN LICHTNER
Rated T+ …$2.99
On-Sale—3/12/08
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Written by JEPH LOEB
Art & 50/50 Wraparound Covers by JOE MADUREIRA & CHRISTIAN LICHTNER
This is it, the ending you've been breathlessly waiting for! Who killed the Scarlet Witch -- and why? The answers will rock you as the Ultimate Universe is about to explode! Betrayals, secrets, and even another murder are all laid bare as superstars Jeph Loeb, Joe Madureira and Christian Lichtner conclude Volume 3! But the next big Ultimates story is just beginning, as right around the corner is...Ultimatum!
On sale in April • 32 PGS./Parental Advisory,FC, $2.99
The internet is on fire after rumors speculated from the Cup of Joe panel at Newsarama: Newsarama: From “MrMxyzptlk”: we know that Leinil Yu is coming to the Ultimate Universe. That is cool. But can you confirm or deny that Joe Madureira and Michael Turner will work on the Ultimates titles too? Joe Q: I can do no such thing.
Then, Cyphon from Newsarama commented that CB Cebulski confirmed that Jeph Loeb and Joe Mad are the next team on Ultimates.
First, he was asked what Joe Mad is working on and he said "See Wizard in four days".
Then he was asked who the next team on Ultimates is, he said "See Wizard in four days."
Then he added, "I think you can all put two and two together."
Everyone is certainly abuzz... but until then, let your imagination flow and we'll all find out Wednesday is this one is true.
update: the Wizard website has indeed confirmed that Loeb & Mad will work on The Ultimates volume 3. Stay tuned for more news as it comes.
press release:
A day after it went on sale, Ultimate Spider-Man Annual #1 has sold out at Diamond and the response to the return of Marvel Annuals has been incredible.
In a stand-alone story that ties into the monthly title, Ultimate Spider-Man Annual #1 finally reveals who will be Spider-Man’s new girlfriend. Written by monthly scribe Brian Michael Bendis with pencils by Mark Brooks, this double-sized issue is sure to have everyone talking about the new woman in Peter Parker’s life.
"Wow. Thanks so much to our loyal readers. Making a big change like this in Peter's life is a scary proposition and I can't thank everyone enough for being so open to it," says Brian Michael Bendis. "Look forward to all kinds of new story possibilities in the months ahead."
Bendis also thanked his co-creators for crafting such a memorable issue. "Mark Brooks has been on my "must-have" list for a while now. I think he's an amazing penciler and he destroyed on this comic book. Congratulations to him, award-winning colorist Dave Stewart, and the entire art team."
Every Ultimate Annual will have immediate ramifications on their monthly counterpart titles, which was the plan all along according to editor Ralph Macchio.
"We intended for the Ultimate Spider-Man—and all the Ultimate Annuals-- to continue the tradition set by their monthly counterparts: Top creators giving the readership solid stories, beautifully illustrated," says Macchio.
"It’s a tribute to writer Brian Bendis, penciler Mark Brooks and the rest of the team, that this annual has sold out," adds Macchio. "I’m so gratified Ultimate fans have rallied around this very special once-a-year event. And, of course, we’ll continue to deliver on the monthly Ultimate Spider-Man book everyone enjoys."
Annuals were once a yearly tradition for all Marvel titles and now it has made its successful return with two Ultimate Annual sellouts in as many weeks. And the Ultimate Annual action doesn’t end there as Ultimate X-Men Annual #1 and Ultimate Fantastic Four Annual #1 are all set for release over the next few weeks.
Let the Annual tradition begin!
Be sure to pick up these upcoming Ultimate Annuals:
ULTIMATE X-MEN ANNUAL #1 (JUN051988)
Written by BRIAN K. VAUGHAN
Penciled by TOM RANEY
Cover by STUART IMMONEN
48 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP …$3.99
On Sale – 8/24/05
ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR ANNUAL #1 (JUN051987)
Written by MARK MILLAR
Penciled by JAE LEE
Cover by GREG LAND
48 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP …$3.99
On Sale – 9/7/05
Since tonight is Christmas Eve, I thought I would provide some comic news for everybody to think about. Newsarama has an interview with Mark Millar on his current stint on Wolverine. Millar also returns to Ultimate Fantastic Four in May. John Byrne was confirmed to take over Action Comics after Chuck Austin's run ends. J. Michael Straczynski is writing the Fantastic Four starting in June, coincinding with the release of the "Fantastic Four" in theaters this coming summer. There will be an Elektra half-hour MTV special on Wednesday, Dec. 29 at 10 p.m., airing again Thursday, Dec. 30 at 10:30 a.m . Oh yeah, Wizard: The Comics Magazine #159 in on sale now.
The forum is still down and I'm working on getting a new host. Its been a slow day but until later, check out this pic from the upcoming Ultimate Iron Man. Ultimate Iron Man #1 ships in January. Also, click here for the cover to January's Ultimates 2 #2.
