Ultimate War

In 2011, Marvel launched Ultimate War as a single-issue comic that pitted the blockbuster heroes of its Ultimate Universe against one another, with artist Chris Bachalo bringing a kinetic, stylized energy to the conflict. Though brief, this one-shot capitalized on the era's fascination with the Ultimate line's modernized takes on classic characters, offering a self-contained clash that showcased Bachalo's dynamic layouts. It stands as a snapshot of the Ultimate Universe's later years, when internal strife among its heroes became as compelling as their battles with villains.