Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Ultimate Comics return with Ultimate Invasion by Jonathan Hickman and original Ultimates artist Bryan Hitch. The four issue event launching summer 2023 marks Marvel's first official return to the "Ultimate" line of comics since 2015's Secret Wars ended the universe.
We know from Marvel's announcement that the event will focus on Miles Morales and The Maker, two Ultimate Universe favorites who've continued their stories in Marvel's "prime" Earth-616, as well as the Illuminati, aka Iron Man, Black Panther, Reed Richards, Doctor Strange, Black Bolt, Namor, and a returning Professor X (throughout Hickman's use of the Illuminati in New Avengers, Beast filled this role). The return of the Ultimate Universe has been a long time coming (although I've been advocating for it, I honestly assumed Marvel would wait for the 25th anniversary!), and this is one of the most exciting ways it could come back.
Watch this video for the curated fast-tracked road to Ultimate Invasion, with only the 10 most essential reads included!
Marvel's Ultimate Universe reading order: comicbookherald.com/the-complete-marvel-reading-order-guide/ultimate-marvel-universe-reading-order
Ultimate Invasion reading order: comicbookherald.com/the-complete-marvel-reading-order-guide/ultimate-marvel-universe-reading-order/ultimate-invasion
Miles Morales reading order: comicbookherald.com/miles-morales-spider-man-reading-order
Marvel Universe by Jonathan Hickman reading order: comicbookherald.com/jonathan-hickman-marvel-universe-reading-order-2008-to-2016
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About Comic Book Herald:
My name's Dave, and Comic Book Herald is a labor of love designed to help new, lapsed, and curious comic book readers explore and enjoy the wonderful world of comics. I've been developing reading orders, chronology guides, and detailed comics recommendations since late 2011. Comics can be confusing and intimidating; I try to help.
Ultimate Comics return with Ultimate Invasion by Jonathan Hickman and original Ultimates artist Bryan Hitch. The four issue event launching summer 2023 marks Marvel's first official return to the "Ultimate" line of comics since 2015's Secret Wars ended the universe.
We know from Marvel's announcement that the event will focus on Miles Morales and The Maker, two Ultimate Universe favorites who've continued their stories in Marvel's "prime" Earth-616, as well as the Illuminati, aka Iron Man, Black Panther, Reed Richards, Doctor Strange, Black Bolt, Namor, and a returning Professor X (throughout Hickman's use of the Illuminati in New Avengers, Beast filled this role). The return of the Ultimate Universe has been a long time coming (although I've been advocating for it, I honestly assumed Marvel would wait for the 25th anniversary!), and this is one of the most exciting ways it could come back.
Watch this video for the curated fast-tracked road to Ultimate Invasion, with only the 10 most essential reads included!
Marvel's Ultimate Universe reading order: comicbookherald.com/the-complete-marvel-reading-order-guide/ultimate-marvel-universe-reading-order
Ultimate Invasion reading order: comicbookherald.com/the-complete-marvel-reading-order-guide/ultimate-marvel-universe-reading-order/ultimate-invasion
Miles Morales reading order: comicbookherald.com/miles-morales-spider-man-reading-order
Marvel Universe by Jonathan Hickman reading order: comicbookherald.com/jonathan-hickman-marvel-universe-reading-order-2008-to-2016
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Find more from Comic Book Herald at:
-- comicbookherald.com
-- patreon.com/comicbookherald
-- twitter.com/ComicBookHerald
-- facebook.com/ComicBookHerald
-- instagram.com/ComicBookHerald
-- storenvy.com/stores/1279874-comic-book-herald
Video production by Doug Smith, of For Every Kind of Geek: youtube.com/@UC1YTnBnE6TfAnJGAOZlTF8Q
Video music by:
bensound.com
Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
About Comic Book Herald:
My name's Dave, and Comic Book Herald is a labor of love designed to help new, lapsed, and curious comic book readers explore and enjoy the wonderful world of comics. I've been developing reading orders, chronology guides, and detailed comics recommendations since late 2011. Comics can be confusing and intimidating; I try to help.
