The Press Release:
Since Marvel Comics and Tsuburaya Productions begin working together in 2019, fans have eagerly anticipated the day Ultraman would cross over with Marvel super heroes. The wait is over! This August, see the mightiest heroes of the Marvel Universe step into Ultraman’s world for the first time in ULTRAMAN X AVENGERS!
The four-issue limited series will see the return of the hit creative team behind Ultraman’s previous Marvel comic series: writers Kyle Higgins and Mat Groom and artist Francesco Manna. The four-issue epic will feature a wide array of appearances including mainstay Avengers, Spider-Man, and more.
Spider-Man has disappeared from New York, an intergalactic invader has arrived on Ultraman’s doorstep, and the Kaiju of Earth are acting even more mysteriously than usual. This can only mean one thing: It’s time for Ultraman to meet the Avengers! But what cosmic threat is great enough to require a team-up of Marvel’s mightiest champions and Japan’s greatest hero? Find out as Shin meets Sam, Spacium Ray meets Repulsor Ray, and “THWIP!” meets “SHUWATCH!” – in the epic crossover event.
“Of course we’re excited to be back with more ULTRAMAN, as ever, but especially for such a meaningful event,” Groom and Higgins said. “This is the first time Ultraman will meet the Avengers, despite them having so much in common– both being created in the 1960s, both being arguably the most popular and successful super heroes from their respective countries of origin. Being able to tell the story of this historic meeting: discovering how they interact, the ways in which they’re different, what they have to learn from each other—it’s a tremendous privilege.”
Check out Dike Ruan’s cover and witness pop culture history in the making when ULTRAMAN X AVENGERS arrives in August! For more information, visit Marvel.com.
ULTRAMAN X AVENGERS #1 (OF 4): Written by KYLE HIGGINS AND MAT GROOM; Art by FRANCESCO MANNA; Cover by DIKE RUAN
On Sale 8.14
About Marvel: Marvel is one of the world’s most prominent entertainment brands, built on an unparalleled library of iconic characters and stories that have shaped pop culture for 85 years. The Marvel brand spans entertainment, including film, television, publishing, licensing, games, live events, digital media, and more.
About Tsuburaya Productions: Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. is an independent television and film production company founded in 1963 by well-known special effects man Eiji Tsuburaya. Their most famous program is the Ultraman TV and film series, begun in 1966, has been seen in over 100 territories worldwide and has spawned over 3,000 licensed products. Besides Ultraman, Tsuburaya Productions is a fully integrated production, marketing, and events company.
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PiercingMetal Thoughts: I’m for sure excited that Marvel is helping to bring the exciting “Ultraman” adventures to their audience since there are probably a whole lot of us who never got the chance to enjoy them on this side of the Atlantic. I myself have very limited background in the character but love his look and have featured a number of posts with his comic book and toy adventures over the last couple of years. There is also a Netflix movie coming up soon which I’m going to give a watch but let’s not stray from the topic at hand, the pairing of Ultraman and the Avengers. I’d be interested in snagging this one off the shelves and that’s not usually my stance with a limited series. I generally prefer to get a single volume collecting the whole story. Let’s hope that this kind of team-up leads to more such things as Marvel further integrates Ultraman into adventures with their incredible superheroes. What do you all think about this one? Chime in down below in the comments section and I will see you next time around. Keep safe out there.
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