Marvel's Ultimate Universe Isn't Ending — It's Just Getting Started

Marvel's acclaimed Ultimate Universe is officially "ending" this week, but don't let the marketing fool you: this popular reimagining isn't going anywhere. The final page of Ultimate Universe Finale explicitly confirms the series will continue, with more details likely teased at San Diego Comic-Con.

Launched late last year with Jonathan Hickman and Bryan Hitch's Ultimate Invasion, this new Ultimate line quickly captivated readers. It presented a radically different Marvel Earth, controlled by the evil Maker, where classic heroes like Spider-Man and Captain America emerged under dystopian, altered circumstances. Think a married Peter Parker with a family or Cap waking up to a world without America. Titles like Ultimate Spider-Man, Ultimate X-Men, and Ultimate Black Panther have earned critical praise and commercial success, making its supposed "conclusion" a head-scratcher.

This isn't a true farewell. Fans can expect more information on its future, perhaps through "Ultimate Impact: Reborn," as the Ultimate X-Men and even a young Doctor Doom have been hinted at for continued stories. Marvel loves its surprise continuations, and this successful run clearly has more stories to tell.