Doom is unfortunately coming off as quite boring and insecure but then no one character so far has really shone. While this is the shortest issue so far at 28 pages (#1 was 58 pages and #2 was 50 pages), it feels about the same length as the previous two because of the slow-moving non-story and barrage of dialogue. I prefer dialogue to superhero action but not when the dialogue is this dry and abstractly dull. Doom and Strange talk affairs of state (yawn), Doom and Sue talk about their relationship (and we see Doom without his mask – ulk!), and Strange reveals how Battleworld came about. Those are the only major things that happen in this issue which is otherwise chock-full of blah exposition. The issue goes on sale June 21st.There he is, there’s the lil bugger Miles Morales, stowing away on Thanos’ ship – and another ship survived carrying lots of 616 characters too! ‘rayyyy! You can find the covers and teaser graphic for Ultimate Invasion #1 below. I'm pretty happy to say that it feels like we've accomplished those things and we're very excited for everyone to get to read it.'

'We also thought the very idea of Ultimate Comics needed to be inverted from what the original universe was - we wanted this to be something that could really only exist in the comic space: a new way of thinking about, and enjoying, a new version of the Marvel Universe. And it certainly couldn't be what I did, which was a final chapter of a pre-existing universe,' Hickman explained to Entertainment Weekly. ' couldn't be replicating or revisiting what Bryan did in the original Ultimates - creating a streamlined, modernized version that would eventually become the spine of the MCU. Also, some lucky retailers will be able to participate in a virtual press conference in the next few weeks with Hickman and Hitch, where they will discuss the development and impact of the series. Marvel also released the covers for Ultimate Invasion #1, and the Free Comic Book Day: Spider-Man/Venom #1 will include a scene featuring Miles Morales and The Maker, along with the reunited Illuminati. Its shape is similar to a star exploding, or a universe being born anew if we relate it to the Ultimate Universe being revived. 'Forged In Fire, Shaped By Design,' the data graphic reads.

Secret wars by jonathan hickman