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The Ultimates Omnibus |  | Author: Mark Millar
Creators: Bryan Hitch, Steve Dillon
Publisher: Marvel
Category: Book
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Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 38693
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 880
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.1
Dimensions (in): 11.2 x 7.6 x 1.4
ISBN: 0785137807
Dewey Decimal Number: 741
EAN: 9780785137801
ASIN: 0785137807
Publication Date: June 17, 2009
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Product Description
Is even an Omnibus big enough to contain Millar and Hitch's widescreen super-hero epic?! They are the greatest heroes the world has ever known: Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, the Wasp, Giant Man, Hawkeye, the Black Widow, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch! Brought together by Nick Fury, head of the elite espionage agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., the Ultimates are Earth's last line of defense against a rising storm of strange new threats to humanity - menaces such as the rampaging monster known as the Hulk, and an army of shape-shifting aliens bent on destroying the world and killing all humankind. But just as they begin to get comfortable in their roles as international celebrities and America's champions, things get hard! Can the Ultimates survive the Hulk's execution, Thor's imprisonment - and the advent of the Ultimate Defenders?! The world's greatest heroes are in for the battle of the century - and not all of them will be walking away! Collects Ultimates #1-13, Ultimates 2 #1-13, Ultimates Annual #1, and Ultimates 2 #1 Variant Sketch Edition.
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 Amazing collection of work by some of comic's best June 28, 2009
E. Blair (Central NY State)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
Can't say anything bad about this one. I loved the individual issues, I loved the smaller volumes 1 & 2, and I am totally floored by the quality of this huge omnibus. Marvel really does a great job on these; the binding is top-notch, the printing is exceptional, the materials are first rate. And, of course, this is Hitch and Millar doing what they do best: sweeping, cinematographic stories of epic proportions.
For the price, you can't beat this. Grab it while it's still in print, because it will surely go the way of others in its class and be hard to find at any price.
Brilliant June 26, 2009
N. Durham (Philadelphia, PA)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
Proving that Marvel's Ultimate line was once a place for intriguing new takes on old concepts and characters, Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch's run on The Ultimates saw the pair re-envisioning and re-imagining Marvel's classic Avengers lineup in a more realistic and modern world. Here we are introduced to Steve "Captain America" Rogers, the displaced hero of World War II; Tony "Iron Man" Stark, the brilliant, alcoholic, cancer-ridden eccentric who loves the ladies; Thor, the self-proclaimed Norse God of Thunder who may be the real deal, or may just be insane; Bruce "Hulk" Banner, the scientist whose work to create a new super soldier led to making himself a walking, anger-filled nightmare; Hank "Giant Man" Pym, a brilliant mind with a very short temper; Janet "Wasp" Pym, Hank's long-suffering wife who lives up to her name; and military man Nick Fury, who brings them all together. Later on after the introductory storyarc, the team is joined by Hawkeye, Black Widow, Quicksilver, and Scarlet Witch; but it is the sheer unpredictable nature of what happens as the stories develop that made The Ultimates so good. This Omnibus contains all 13 issues of the first Ultimates run, as well as all 13 of Ultimates 2, which remains one of the best mainstream superhero comics to ever see the light of day. Between Millar's twisty and compelling stories and Hitch's incredible artwork, The Ultimates is a masterpiece of comic storytelling. All in all, if you missed out at all on Millar and Hitch's original Ultimates (disregard Jeph Loeb's Ultimates 3 at all costs), you have been doing yourself quite the disservice, and you should definitely pick up this Omnibus to make it up to yourself.
Amazing October 9, 2009
Chuck (Vashon Island)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Possibly some of the best comic writing and art I've ever read/viewed. Millar has taken some old favorites and given them a new-life in this double bill. Hitch's artwork is great, and the action sequences stand out as some of the best in recent years. I loved what he did with the Hulk and Thor, remaining true to their origins, but going off into logical directions with their fragile mindsets. Every character (even the b-list heroes and villians) are given new depth and motives, and it's a delight to see what the masteful comic-chefs have created.
Buy this if you are even slightly interested in what can be in the wonderful world of Marvel!
THE SUPERHERO GENRE AT ITS BEST!!! December 6, 2009
Chris Skinner (Nashville)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is the book that you buy people who love superhero movies but don't read the comics.
There are few times in the world of art and entertainment when the forces of the universe collide to produce a piece of perfection. This is one of them. The Ultimates Omnibus is a little bit of heaven for anyone who enjoys the superhero genre. Miller's writing on this series is a perfect mix of dialogue-centered character pieces and amazing "widescreen" battles. Hitch's art gets better with every issue.
What you have in this omnibus is two "seasons" of The Ultimates. The first volume is essentially a modern retelling of the classic Avengers origin story. Without giving too much away, The team gets together, has a few bumps along the way, and then saves the Earth. Every issue has some great narrative moments but your jaw will continually drop in issues 12 & 13.
The second season is a little different - more for comics fans but also more social commentary. This series deals with ramifications from the first season and Miller is also able to craft an engaging allegory about US foreign policy.
The bottom line is that this may not be the headiest comic out there. It may not be the best drawn or colored (You won't find many better.), but what you have is all of the parts working together create one of the best pieces of art I've ever seen. This is an expensive book but the amazon discount makes it worth it. Give this as a gift and the receiver will love you for life. And most importantly, buy this book before it goes out of print!
Brilliant, Mature Avengers Story July 10, 2010
RJ Rutherford (LA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Mark Millar shoots to the top of my favorite Marvel scribes list with this book. It's the biggest comic book I own, and I'm proud to show this giant omnibus hardcover off. Great artwork, better writing. A bevy of extra content to look through. A must own for any Marvel fan, Avenger fan, or fan of great comic arcs period.
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