Ultimate Universe Ends (Again): Maker Resurrects Peter Parker's Wife, Not Cap
The Ultimate Universe has officially ended its latest run, but the big surprise isn't its eventual return — it's who Ultimate Reed Richards chose to bring back. Known as the Maker, this villainous genius opted to resurrect Peter Parker's wife, not Captain America. Sorry, Cap fans; your hero remains dead. This leaves Peter Parker facing domestic strife despite his newly reunited family, proving that even in a new universe, life finds a way to be complicated.
Meanwhile, Black Panther struggles with a symbiote or parasite, desperately needing a jolt to the system. The Ultimate X-Men are in even direr straits, with most members dead and a mutant-hating army terrorizing Japan with deadly new weapons. Even in suburban Tokyo, the fight for mutantkind continues. The Ultimates handle the broader cleanup, accepting surrenders from AIM's distinctive 'beekeepers.' And yes, Captain America is still dead.
This isn't goodbye for good, of course. Marvel promises the Ultimate Universe will be back. For now, we're left with the immediate fallout from Ultimate Endgame #5, Ultimate Universe: Finale #1, and Ultimate Impact: Reborn #2, all available now from Marvel Comics.
“The Ultimate Universe has officially ended its latest run, but the big surprise isn't its eventual return — it's who Ultimate Reed Richards chose to bring back.”
Catzye Take
This cyclical 'ending and returning' is a classic comic book trope, keeping universes fresh while tapping into nostalgia. What's interesting here is the specific character choices for resurrection, hinting at fresh narrative directions rather than simply rehashing old ones. Fans will want to watch how these pivotal character decisions reshape the new Ultimate landscape.
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