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Ultimate Comics: X #1-5
Ultimate Comics: X - Origins
Who-or what-is Ultimate X? The answers and even more secrets arrive in the all new Ultimate Comics X series from the superstar dream team of Jeph Loeb and Art Adams.
Wolverine is dead. Captain America is a fugitive. The Fantastic Four disbanded. Lives have been destroyed and nothing can ever be the same-is there any hope left? It all begins with a search for a brand new character whose identity will leave jaws on the floor and change the Ultimate Universe forever.
Collecting: Ultimate Comics X 1-5
Wolverine is dead. Captain America is a fugitive. The Fantastic Four disbanded. Lives have been destroyed and nothing can ever be the same-is there any hope left? It all begins with a search for a brand new character whose identity will leave jaws on the floor and change the Ultimate Universe forever.
Collecting: Ultimate Comics X 1-5
212 pages, Hardcover
First published November 9, 2011
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Jeph Loeb
1,589 books1,376 followersJoseph "Jeph" Loeb III is an Emmy and WGA nominated American film and television writer, producer and award-winning comic book writer. Loeb was a Co-Executive Producer on the NBC hit show Heroes, and formerly a producer/writer on the TV series Smallville and Lost.
A four-time Eisner Award winner and five-time Wizard Fan Awards winner (see below), Loeb's comic book career includes work on many major characters, including Spider-Man, Batman, Superman, Hulk, Captain America, Cable, Iron Man, Daredevil, Supergirl, the Avengers, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, much of which he has produced in collaboration with artist Tim Sale, who provides the comic art seen on Heroes.
A four-time Eisner Award winner and five-time Wizard Fan Awards winner (see below), Loeb's comic book career includes work on many major characters, including Spider-Man, Batman, Superman, Hulk, Captain America, Cable, Iron Man, Daredevil, Supergirl, the Avengers, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, much of which he has produced in collaboration with artist Tim Sale, who provides the comic art seen on Heroes.
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September 17, 2022
Big hitters Jeph Loeb and Arthur Adams(!) combine to bring a post-Ultimatum, new mutants story of the Ultimate variety. Introducing Jimmy Hudson, Karen Grant, Derek Morgan and, Liz and Terry Allen. Will there be a new generation, and how will the likes of Pietro and his allies react, if they do?
The new dark world for mutants was both threatening and hyper realistic in regards to how the majority would prefer to deal with people with genetically modified super powers post Magneto's attempted human genocide. The intensity of Jean Grey with most of the X-Men dead or captured is an assured creation. Despite all this, the book focuses to much on the gathering and loves of the next generation of mutants and not enough on the changed world. 7 out of 12.
2022 read; 2017 read; 2013 read
The new dark world for mutants was both threatening and hyper realistic in regards to how the majority would prefer to deal with people with genetically modified super powers post Magneto's attempted human genocide. The intensity of Jean Grey with most of the X-Men dead or captured is an assured creation. Despite all this, the book focuses to much on the gathering and loves of the next generation of mutants and not enough on the changed world. 7 out of 12.
2022 read; 2017 read; 2013 read
March 1, 2023
After a mass killing of mutants the survivors must band together to try to escape incarceration. This grim future takes place in the Marvel Ultimate Universe (MMU) which is a somewhat 'grittier' place than the traditional MU. Fast paced and action packed - if you like 'Days of Future Past' storylines then you will enjoy this. I will review each individual issue soon.
June 4, 2012
I didn't think it was possible for Jeph Loeb to redeem himself. Some of the stuff he's written? Pure crap.
However, this was fun!
Yes, most of the original characters are dead, but since it's the Ultimate Universe...well, I guess that's ok.
So what we have here are pretty cool introductions to some of the new X-Men. Sons or daughters of the original characters, a few surviving original characters, and then some new guys. Oh yeah, and the Hulk.
What?!
Trust me. It's the coolest part.
If you hate the direction that the Ultimate Universe has taken, I'd highly recommend you read this. For once, I'm impressed.
However, this was fun!
Yes, most of the original characters are dead, but since it's the Ultimate Universe...well, I guess that's ok.
So what we have here are pretty cool introductions to some of the new X-Men. Sons or daughters of the original characters, a few surviving original characters, and then some new guys. Oh yeah, and the Hulk.
What?!
Trust me. It's the coolest part.
If you hate the direction that the Ultimate Universe has taken, I'd highly recommend you read this. For once, I'm impressed.
September 28, 2017
So this turned out to be pretty dang awesome! Great artwork and great story and I really had misgivings about it.
January 18, 2013
My initial reaction to this had been pretty positive. But as I was reading other Goodreads reviews before writing this (as I normally do) I came to realize I only thought it was good because my bar of expectations from a Jeph Loeb story was so incredibly low. I feel the best I can say was, yeah, it wasn't utter shit.
The narration during each issue was something I really didn't like. What was being said was good, but the way it was paced out over every panel just didn't fit what was going on. It felt like it should ove been contained once or twice at the beginning and end of every story, instead it was just floating there, taking me out of the story going on before my eyes.
Another big sticking point for me was the way Sabertooth was drawn. He REALLY didn't fit in the Ultimate world. It was especially highly unbelievable someone looking like that was wondering around, drinking in bars with out everyone in eyesight calling the cops. He was OBVIOUSLY a mutant as they kept pointing out through the whole story, mutants were now shoot on sight.
The final thing that really got to me was The Hulk. He didn't seem to serve any real purpose in the story and it was not ever half explained how he was so smart. All Jean did was mention she could handel it, but they never even mentioned that she DID handle it.
The narration during each issue was something I really didn't like. What was being said was good, but the way it was paced out over every panel just didn't fit what was going on. It felt like it should ove been contained once or twice at the beginning and end of every story, instead it was just floating there, taking me out of the story going on before my eyes.
Another big sticking point for me was the way Sabertooth was drawn. He REALLY didn't fit in the Ultimate world. It was especially highly unbelievable someone looking like that was wondering around, drinking in bars with out everyone in eyesight calling the cops. He was OBVIOUSLY a mutant as they kept pointing out through the whole story, mutants were now shoot on sight.
The final thing that really got to me was The Hulk. He didn't seem to serve any real purpose in the story and it was not ever half explained how he was so smart. All Jean did was mention she could handel it, but they never even mentioned that she DID handle it.
August 8, 2023
The world was on the brink of destruction.
Countless heroes died.
The Fantastic Four have been disbanded.
The X-men are gone.
Mutants are being hunted as criminals.
But there is hope.
The Ultimate Universe was in rough shape. Some mad man had trampled over it, destroying countless lives. That mad man's name? Jeph Loeb. The mutants suffered the most, their heritage and destiny stolen from them, and most of their numbers meaninglessly murdered. So, who better to clean up the mess than the man who made it? Well, okay, it wouldn't be my choice, but I can't argue with the results.
This is a story about a minority that has been all but wiped out, with the last of them now being hunted openly by the US government. And so Loeb has focused on that fear and grief and told a survivor story, each issue narrated by someone observing the story on the sidelines. It's not perfect. The last two issues have a small dip in quality, but it's a good sign of things to come, or it would be if it wasn't canceled immediately. It was rebranded as a prelude for Nick Spensor's run, so I'm still hopeful.
Countless heroes died.
The Fantastic Four have been disbanded.
The X-men are gone.
Mutants are being hunted as criminals.
But there is hope.
The Ultimate Universe was in rough shape. Some mad man had trampled over it, destroying countless lives. That mad man's name? Jeph Loeb. The mutants suffered the most, their heritage and destiny stolen from them, and most of their numbers meaninglessly murdered. So, who better to clean up the mess than the man who made it? Well, okay, it wouldn't be my choice, but I can't argue with the results.
This is a story about a minority that has been all but wiped out, with the last of them now being hunted openly by the US government. And so Loeb has focused on that fear and grief and told a survivor story, each issue narrated by someone observing the story on the sidelines. It's not perfect. The last two issues have a small dip in quality, but it's a good sign of things to come, or it would be if it wasn't canceled immediately. It was rebranded as a prelude for Nick Spensor's run, so I'm still hopeful.
May 30, 2024
Un relanzamiento original pero de corta vida.
July 28, 2017
Brilliant art by 'The Master' Arthur Adams!
July 4, 2016
MUTANT AND PROUD!
Mas alla de que soy super fanatica de los mutantes, esta historia me volo la cabeza. Mutantes contra mutantes. Hijos de mutantes super conocidos se unen a otros mutantes super queridos. No tengo palabras para explicar cuanta emocion y adrenalina me hizo sentir Ultimate X.
Se me hace muy buena la manera en que nos presentan a los personajes nuevos y la manera en que viven personajes a quienes ya les tenemos mucho afecto y cariño desde hace rato. Una historia para no perderse si sos fan de estos muchachos.
PD: Scarlet Witch♥
Mas alla de que soy super fanatica de los mutantes, esta historia me volo la cabeza. Mutantes contra mutantes. Hijos de mutantes super conocidos se unen a otros mutantes super queridos. No tengo palabras para explicar cuanta emocion y adrenalina me hizo sentir Ultimate X.
Se me hace muy buena la manera en que nos presentan a los personajes nuevos y la manera en que viven personajes a quienes ya les tenemos mucho afecto y cariño desde hace rato. Una historia para no perderse si sos fan de estos muchachos.
PD: Scarlet Witch♥
August 27, 2016
Gratísima sorpresa, mitad mérito del genial dibujo de Adams, y mitad mérito del guion de un Loeb bastante inspirado, casi irreconocible con respecto al pochoclo con patas que fue Ultimatum. Me gusta cómo presenta a los personajes nuevos, me gusta cómo "esconde" y replantea a los viejos, y me gusta el desarrollo general. ¡Hasta me dejó con ganas de leer más! Otra buena muestra de que cuando Jeph Loeb tiene ganas de divertir y divertirse puede llegar a niveles más que dignos.
June 1, 2015
Excellent group of characters all handled (and "introduced") very well and even handedly, with superb illustration from Arthur Adams!
If they keep Loeb and Adams together on this it could be very fun indeed!
If they keep Loeb and Adams together on this it could be very fun indeed!
October 28, 2021
Un entretenido inicio de lo que pudo ser el reboot de los Ultimate X-Men si el mismo autor Jeph Loeb no hubiese asesinado a casi todos los mutantes previamente. El Arte de Art Adams sigue siendo tan bueno como siempre, hace bien a los ojos verlo nomás.
October 23, 2014
Enjoyable! Hulk in the X-men?.
September 7, 2021
This was a fun quick read with some really good artwork! I enjoyed being introduced to new characters and the various issues they had fitting into the world. The end seemed to "devolve" a little into typical superhero soap opera stuff, but that wasn't too bad. I haven't actually read through the "Ultimatum" comics that sets all of this up, so I'm coming at this without some background knowledge that's probably assumed for it, but I was still able to enjoy it a lot anyway, and now I'm also looking forward to reading some of the follow-up issues to see where they take it. (Though if they have different writers and artists that aren't too good, as seems to have been typical of the Ultimate comics run, then I probably won't keep reading it for much longer.)
March 20, 2018
A story is only as good as it's narrator. In Ultimate Comics X, the narrators are humans, who share a bond with each of the mutants in the comic. I read the story as parts - each issue had its best moments and character appearances. The artwork is neat and has a movie-like depiction.
This volume has built a foundation from the origin stories of its titular characters, as well as showed who their rival faction is. The ending is something to look out for, as the rival team has gotten itself a stronger member who could even the odds against our heroes. I'm thrilled to know what the next adventure will reveal.
This volume has built a foundation from the origin stories of its titular characters, as well as showed who their rival faction is. The ending is something to look out for, as the rival team has gotten itself a stronger member who could even the odds against our heroes. I'm thrilled to know what the next adventure will reveal.
September 20, 2021
Quite enjoyable. This follows up from the events of “Ultimatum”, the Ultimate Universe event that saw the deaths of several main characters and a shake up to the status quo. One by one, characters are inteoduced/re-introduced, at this new point in their lives when they are even more feared and hunted.
The story is solidly set in contemporary times, and the characters come together at least in a plausible way if not smoothly.
Arthur Adams turns in some fine art and Peter Steigerwald adds to it in fine fashion.
An interesting mix of characters and a decent story overall.
The story is solidly set in contemporary times, and the characters come together at least in a plausible way if not smoothly.
Arthur Adams turns in some fine art and Peter Steigerwald adds to it in fine fashion.
An interesting mix of characters and a decent story overall.
November 8, 2025
A typical 21st century Jeph Loeb yawn-fest. After Ultimatum wiped out most of the mutants, Jeph Loeb introduces a new generation: a new Angel (sigh), a new Wolverine (double sigh), a new Toad (really?), and a new Blob (ugh) flesh out a story with Jean Grey, Kitty Pryde, Sabretooth, Mystique, Quicksilver, and...The Hulk?
It's an uninspiring cast and they aren't really given anything to do but retread the old Getting-The-Team-Together tropes but not hitting any of those tropes in a fun or interesting way.
There is absolutely no reason to read this book if you're not a completist.
It's an uninspiring cast and they aren't really given anything to do but retread the old Getting-The-Team-Together tropes but not hitting any of those tropes in a fun or interesting way.
There is absolutely no reason to read this book if you're not a completist.
April 27, 2024
3.5. I loved this! It was a lot of fun, the characters are interesting (I especially liked Karen, Jimmy, and Derek), and there are good emotional beats. I liked how each issue is narrated by different people who are close to the main characters. The art is fantastic! This is probably one of my favorite Ultimate X-Men books, it's sad there were only five issues before it got cancelled.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 10, 2024
A really understated miniseries that didn't get the payoff it deserved. Loved the structure and the art by Adams is unbelievable. You barely see this level of quality anymore.
Nothing much letting it down. Lack of characterisation maybe when it came to the Allen siblings, and Banner's involvement. Bit rushed in the final issue. Minor quibbles. Really good series.
Nothing much letting it down. Lack of characterisation maybe when it came to the Allen siblings, and Banner's involvement. Bit rushed in the final issue. Minor quibbles. Really good series.
September 26, 2018
I was pleasantly surprised by this. I like the idea of the X-Men on the run, no costumes, no school. I hope the next series follows this path.
Also, it's nice to actually see some heart back in the Ultimate X-Men.
Also, it's nice to actually see some heart back in the Ultimate X-Men.
August 12, 2020
I honestly loved this one. Mostly because of Karen but it’s just a solid little read. My only complaint is I wish I had more of Loeb/Adams Ultimate X-Men but sadly their short tenure was par for the course for Ultimate X-Men.
October 18, 2023
Jeph Loeb nous gratifie d'un récit un peu plus optimiste que l'horrible Ultimatum, avec cette mini-série impliquant de nouveaux mutants et la formation d'une nouvelle équipe autour de Karen ()
C'est de bonne qualité, que ce soit les dessins ou l'histoire.
C'est de bonne qualité, que ce soit les dessins ou l'histoire.
June 2, 2017
Decent origins story. Interested in seeing what they intend on doing with the characters but it seems the series was stopped.
March 2, 2018
I’ll just say it, I’m a fan of the Ultimates series. I still have some Ultimate X-men to hunt down and read, but all in all, I really like the direction of the Ultimate installments.
April 22, 2019
A new team of mutants is formed led by Jean Grey that includes Wolverines son
April 8, 2022
I'm a bit worried that the Ultimatum reset hasn't left many "classic characters" for me to feel invested in...
January 15, 2023
Excellent art, weak writing
August 23, 2023
Yes ultimatum was bad,
This was fucking awesome
This was fucking awesome
June 9, 2024
Those five issues were better than the whole 100 issues of ultimate X-men. Can't wait to see what they do with the new team.
November 22, 2018
Note to self: get the next one. Loved this storyline!
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