In 2019, Marvel Comics entered in a collaboration with Tsuburaya Productions, the studio responsible for crafting the adventures of the iconic hero, Ultraman. Across three limited series, the House of Ideas brought the original Ultraman to modern audiences, and now, the time has come for the crossover of a lifetime!
Helmed by the creative geniuses in charge of Marvel’s previous Ultraman stories, ‘ULTRAMAN X AVENGERS’ will be written by mastermind writers and hardcore Tokusatsu fans Kyle Higgins and Mat Groom with art by Francesco Manna. This four-issue limited series epic will feature many appearances from Marvel icons such as Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain Marvel 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.” Per marvel.com
“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.””
Do not miss the legendary encounter when it releases on August 14, 2024!
