Ultraverse Year Zero: The Death of the Squad

In 1995, Malibu Comics launched "Ultraverse Year Zero: The Death of the Squad," a four-issue miniseries written primarily by James D. Hudnall with art by George Dove and Scott Benefiel. This prequel story digs into the origins of the Ultraverse, revealing the tragic fate of an earlier super-team whose demise set the stage for the heroes of the main line. It matters as a key piece of Ultraverse lore, expanding the mythology of Malibu's shared universe with a darker, foundational tale.