The Ultimates
Marvel · 2002–2004 · 2 issues
About the series
Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch’s The Ultimates (2002–2004) reimagined Marvel’s mightiest heroes for a modern, post-9/11 world, grounding their godlike powers in a gritty, cinematic reality. Published under Marvel’s Ultimate imprint, this two-issue series stripped away decades of continuity to present a fresh, often brutal take on a government-sanctioned super-team. Hitch’s hyper-detailed, widescreen art and Millar’s sharp, character-driven dialogue set a new visual and narrative standard for superhero comics, influencing the tone of blockbuster films for years to come.
