The Ultimates: Super-Human Volume 1 - Ultimate Graphic Novels Collection #28

General Nick Fury of SHIELD is tasked with the job of creating a lethal army of government-sponsored metahumans to allay public fears about the rise of mutant beings with incredible powers threatening the peace.

The team he recruits includes Iron Man, Giant Man, The Wasp, The Hulk, Captain America, and a somewhat reluctant Thor. However, the plan goes awry when the Hulk goes on a bloody rampage and the Ultimates are tested to the limit. Written by Mark Millar with stunning cinematic artwork by Bryan Hitch, this groundbreaking series reimagined the Avengers for the 21st century with a grittier, more realistic approach that directly influenced the Marvel Cinematic Universe films.

This preowned hardcover features the complete first story arc that redefined superhero team dynamics with political intrigue, complex character relationships, and widescreen action sequences. The Ultimates brought a fresh, modern sensibility to classic Marvel heroes, exploring what a government-funded superhero initiative would really look like. Essential reading for fans of the Avengers and anyone interested in seeing how the MCU's visual style and tone were shaped by this influential series.

Condition: Preowned - minor cover marks. Pages are in perfect condition.

Try this: Continue with The Ultimates Volume 2, explore other Ultimate Universe titles like Ultimate Spider-Man, or browse our Preowned Graphic Novels collection for similar modern superhero team stories.

Reprints: The Ultimates (Marvel, 2002 series) issues #1-6.

Publication Details:
Publisher: Hachette Partworks, 2011 Series
Release Date: February 2012
On-sale Date: 2012-02-08
Editing: Sarah Gale (senior editor, Hachette Partworks); Ed Hammond (editor, Panini UK); Simon Frith (senior editor, Panini UK); Alan O'Keefe (managing editor, Panini UK); Ralph Macchio (original editor); C. B. Cebulski (original associate editor); Brian Smith (original associate editor); Joe Quesada (original editor in chief)

Issue Data:
Publisher's Brand: Hachette Partworks Ltd ; Marvel
Indicia / Colophon Publisher: Hachette Partworks Ltd.
ISBN: 978-1-906965-97-6
Barcode: 9781906900069 04

Note: Although the spine lists this as volume 28, this was actually the 4th book released in this Partworks series.