Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Marvel’s Ultimate Endgame was supposed to be the payoff. Instead, it’s a chaotic, self-indulgent mess that exposes everything wrong with modern Marvel storytelling. In this hard-hitting review, we break down why Ultimate Endgame #1 completely collapses under its own weight—bad pacing, incoherent stakes, empty spectacle, and “big brain” swerves that go nowhere.
After naming Absolute Martian Manhunter one of the worst comics of 2025, the backlash was loud. So is this the moment where I eat crow? Not even close. Deniz Camp’s Ultimate Endgame doubles down on the same problems—confusing plotting, characters acting like villains, and a story that mistakes chaos for depth. Even strong names like Terry and Rachel Dodson can’t save art that feels rushed, unfinished, and shockingly uninspired.
We dig into the few moments that almost worked, why they ultimately don’t matter, and how Marvel’s Ultimate Universe continues to burn goodwill with readers who actually show up on Wednesdays. If you’ve been frustrated by modern Marvel’s direction, this one’s going to hit home.
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Ultimate Endgame #1 full review
Why the story feels incoherent and unfinished
Deniz Camp’s writing problems explained
Why the Dodsons’ art fails to deliver
The one Peter Parker scene that almost worked
Why the Ultimates feel like villains, not heroes
The Maker reveal and why it completely collapses
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Marvel’s Ultimate Endgame was supposed to be the payoff. Instead, it’s a chaotic, self-indulgent mess that exposes everything wrong with modern Marvel storytelling. In this hard-hitting review, we break down why Ultimate Endgame #1 completely collapses under its own weight—bad pacing, incoherent stakes, empty spectacle, and “big brain” swerves that go nowhere.
After naming Absolute Martian Manhunter one of the worst comics of 2025, the backlash was loud. So is this the moment where I eat crow? Not even close. Deniz Camp’s Ultimate Endgame doubles down on the same problems—confusing plotting, characters acting like villains, and a story that mistakes chaos for depth. Even strong names like Terry and Rachel Dodson can’t save art that feels rushed, unfinished, and shockingly uninspired.
We dig into the few moments that almost worked, why they ultimately don’t matter, and how Marvel’s Ultimate Universe continues to burn goodwill with readers who actually show up on Wednesdays. If you’ve been frustrated by modern Marvel’s direction, this one’s going to hit home.
This video is sponsored by The 616 Comics — the #1 producer-retailer in the comic book industry. Get exclusive variants you won’t find anywhere else.
🛒 Shop here: the616comics.com 💥 Use code THINKINGCRITICAL for 10% off exclusive variants
Listen to the ENTIRE Review!
The entire unedited Geek Fix Podcast discussion is live right now—plus bonus content you won’t get on YouTube.
How modern Marvel confuses chaos with “high concept”
Support Thinking Critical on Patreon for Exclusive Content
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Back Channel Memberships
🔗 youtube.com/@Wes_From_TC/join
🛒 Official Thinking Critical Merch
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Covered in this Video
Ultimate Endgame #1 full review
Why the story feels incoherent and unfinished
Deniz Camp’s writing problems explained
Why the Dodsons’ art fails to deliver
The one Peter Parker scene that almost worked
Why the Ultimates feel like villains, not heroes
The Maker reveal and why it completely collapses
Follow the Channel
📱 TikTok: tiktok.com/@thinking_critical
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/thinkingcrit
📘 FB Group: facebook.com/groups/1368359010382132
💬 Discord: discord.gg/uHM3Z68
🎮 Twitch: twitch.tv/thinking_critical_yt
Contact Wes
🐦 Twitter: twitter.com/Wes_from_TC
📧 Email: wesdigscomic@gmail.com
🔊 Automatic Dubbing Disclaimer
This video includes YouTube’s automatic dubbing feature for non-English speakers. Translations may contain minor errors and do not always reflect tone or expression. You can switch back to the original English track in the settings if needed.
