Hello Enthusiasts,
Today I will be reviewing an alternate version of Marvel's Avengers, known as The Ultimates.
This team was home in a completely different universe, unoriginally referred to as the the Ultimate Universe. This universe was basically the more messed-up version of the main universe. For example, Tony Stark has been diagnosed with terminal, inoperable brain cancer. Also, when Bruce Banner turns into the Hulk, he gets super rapey, which is beyond disturbing. There are countless instances of this, as well as some smaller things here and there, like Captain America being super-cheap since I guess he doesn't understand inflation.
The books are entertaining in their own ways, especially in the fight scenes. Overall, the art is fantastic, and I already complimented artist Bryan Hitch in my Captain America - Reborn review. The updated designs of a lot of the characters are excellent as well, and some of the costumes are my favorite to-date (I'm looking at you, Thor).
Now, these comics began in early 2002, not long after the events of 9/11. America was still in its super-patriotic mode, and it reflects in this comic. At one point early on, Captain America openly mocks France for no reason, which would seem somewhat out of character for the more popular, diplomatic version of the hero. It also seems like there's at least one American Flag in every issue, and not just on Cap's uniform, but those were the times (just look at Sam Raimi's Spider-man movies).
Overall, these comics were sub-par. They looked great, but a lot of the changes to the characters were just uncomfortable. Unless you have really been looking to get into these books already, I wouldn't suggest picking them up. You would get all of the best parts by just looking up some of the artwork.
I give The Ultimates a 4 out of 10.
Sincerely,
The Bored Enthusiast
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