Ultimate Galactus
Marvel · 2005–2006 · 3 issues
About the series
In 2005–2006, Warren Ellis reimagined Marvel’s cosmic-devouring icon for the Ultimate Universe across three issues of Ultimate Galactus, with striking art from Brandon Peterson and Trevor Hairsine. This series recasts the classic threat as a chillingly alien, biomechanical force, stripping away familiar cosmic trappings for a more grounded, eerie sci-fi horror approach. It’s a tight, atmospheric entry in the Ultimate line that showcases Ellis’s knack for deconstructing superhero mythology while maintaining the awe and dread of a world-ending event.
