The Ultimates #5 Review

Writer: Al Ewing / Artist: Kenneth Rocafort / Marvel Comics This series is so important to Marvel right now. I’m not sure how many people are aware of that, but it really is. The Ultimates is a book where these powerhouse heroes have teamed up to deal with shit behind the scenes, and they are getting results, making waves, and literally doing the impossible… and they are only in their 5th issue. They even transformed Galactus into a bringer of life — which is a good thing, because he steps in and saves theirs. The Ultimates arrive on the outside of everything. When I say that, I mean the outside of reality, dude. They literally went to the beyond but it was more than they anticipated. This is a team of strong ass characters, powerhouses, muhfucking ape-faced killas that’ll split ya wig, but they’re geniuses as well. This issue is important as we see that even with their resume filled to the header with badassery, this team can still fail. It comes as a shock to the reader, but it happens, and it happens big.

Ewing shows America Chavez pushed to the limit and passing out. Carol Danvers is shouting for her to snap back into the game because she is literally the only chance they have of survival. Shit is fucking crazy, so much so that Galactus comes in for the save and puts the heroes on game. Ewing had Galactus spit the illest truth in telling these heroes about themselves. “You came here wrapped in thin steel and hubris.” Daaaaamn, son. Of course, Galactus is keeping them …