The Ultimates (2024)

Captain America confronts a former ally turned formidable foe as past traumas resurface in the aftermath of Endgame. A high-stakes battle erupts amid global upheaval, forcing the hero to reckon with the transformation of a trusted companion into his most dangerous adversary.

The New Avengers, under Luke Cage's leadership, clash with the Maker’s Council in a high-stakes conflict spanning multiple global locations. Former prisoners empowered by the Maker’s stolen catalysts now fight alongside the team, turning their newfound abilities against their former captors. The battle escalates as hero and villain collide in a chaotic, worldwide showdown.

The Maker's Council activates a large-scale deployment of Nick Fury LMDs, escalating tensions linked to the classified Fury program. Long-buried details about H.A.N.D.'s role and the Council's hidden agenda begin to surface, complicating ongoing conflicts.

Wasp's secret allegiance to the Maker's Council is exposed as her deception unravels, revealing her desperate efforts to shield her family from the Maker's growing influence. As the Maker's presence becomes undeniable, her betrayal forces allies to confront the moral cost of her actions and the looming threat she has unwittingly enabled.

A final month remains before the city's reopening and the Maker's return, forcing the Ultimates into a desperate race against time. Tony Stark issues a global warning, revealing critical information that could alter the outcome of the impending confrontation.

The Ultimates push the Immortus Engine to its limits, amplifying their powers and destabilizing reality. Doom exploits this surge to advance his vision of a new Fantastic Four, manipulating events to shape his ultimate team.

The Ultimates face a critical countdown as The Maker approaches in just three months, forcing the team to expand their efforts beyond superheroic showdowns. New recruits step into the spotlight, leading a grassroots campaign that merges high-stakes global threats with intimate, street-level conflicts. The network’s growth reflects a surge in public involvement, blending large-scale action with community-driven resistance.

The Ultimates confront the site of their previous defeat by the Hulk, now encountering a young insurgent who has begun a campaign against them. The boy’s rebellion forces the team to reckon with their past while navigating a dangerous new conflict.

The Ultimates are tasked with dismantling a Hellfire Club stronghold, but their mission takes a sharp turn when a dangerous pair of twins emerges, complicating their efforts. The twins' unexpected involvement forces the team to navigate unfamiliar threats while balancing their original objective.

The second year of the Ultimates begins with a race against time as Iron Lad pushes forward with bold new strategies. With the Maker's imminent release in six months, the team initiates a high-stakes phase known as Ultimates 3.0.

Persistent tension between two Ultimates members reaches a breaking point, resulting in a split that destabilizes the team's cohesion. The fallout from their departure forces the remaining members to confront new challenges and reevaluate their alliance.

Thor, Sif, and She-Hulk embark on a perilous quest to dismantle Loki's rule in Asgard, navigating treacherous alliances and ancient secrets. Their mission takes a dramatic turn when an unforeseen ally emerges, shifting the balance of power in the celestial realm.

Captain America and the Human Torch attempt to recruit Namor, but their mission is immediately threatened by the Red Skull Gang. A confrontation ensues as the team must navigate the dangers posed by the Red Skull's forces to reach their target.

Luke Cage's covert efforts to undermine the Maker's Council from within a high-security facility take a dramatic turn as a prison break unfolds. The issue delves into his past and future, framed by a collaboration between artists Juan Frigeri and Deniz Camp. His actions challenge the status quo, revealing layers of resistance beneath the surface of the Ultimates' world.

America Chavez becomes the focal point as a team of intergalactic travelers from a distant, Maker-free future arrives on Earth, driven by a mission tied to her. Their arrival sparks a clash of intentions, revealing secrets about her origins and the galaxy’s fractured timeline.

The aftermath of the previous issue's explosion leaves the Ultimates reeling after the death of a key member. At their secret HQ, the team comes together to devise a bold new strategy aimed at reshaping the world. The issue sets up a compelling new storyline, offering a fresh start for readers.

The Ultimates unite for the first time to confront the Hulk, the most formidable member of the Maker's Council. Iron Lad devises a plan to overcome the beast, but the team's strategy faces uncertainty as they take on an opponent of unparalleled strength.

Hawkeye confronts Captain America as a civilian seizes discarded Stark Tech, refusing to return it, sparking a high-stakes conflict. The clash escalates into a dynamic duel of arrows and shields, while the Ultimate Hellfire Club moves covertly to exploit the chaos.

Doom confronts the lingering consequences of his past torment by the Maker, revealing hidden truths about Reed Richards' origins. Tensions escalate within the Ultimates as Doom's obsession with reclaiming a life he believes was stolen threatens to fracture the team.

The Ultimates seek a method to eliminate the Maker's most formidable weapon, the Hulk, only to discover a concealed legion of Hulks operating under She-Hulk's command. Their mission forces them to confront the scale of the threat and the leadership of this unexpected adversary.

Captain America confronts the Maker's destabilizing influence on global politics by storming the White House, sparking a violent clash with MIDAS and a group of young heroes. Midas reveals he has captured a superhuman as a power source, forcing the team into a desperate rescue mission. The issue also unveils the grim origins of Earth-6160’s former United States.

The Ultimates reunite as a new team, led by writer Deniz Camp and artist Juan Frigeri, marking the start of a fresh chapter in the Ultimate line. Tony Stark’s mysterious act of sending Peter Parker a radioactive spider sets off a chain of events involving Iron Lad, Captain America, Doom, and other key figures. The story explores the consequences of Stark’s interference and the evolving dynamics among the heroes.