When it comes to the art, it is simply lovely. I really like how Scharf made Spider-Man when he takes off his mask, the beard he has shocked me. I love how realistic it looks. I also love the way that each comic panel looks, and Scharf makes the book come alive. I also like that I can see exactly what is going on when it comes to what is going on in each scene. I'm really interested to see where these characters land, and hopefully, they can defeat the Maker. Read Full Review

The merging of Ultimates and Ultimate Spider-Man, the primary series Ultimate Endgame Issue 1 bleeds into, is seamless. Read Full Review

Ultimate Endgame #1 does everything it set out to do from when it was first set up, showing just how cataclysmic this final war will no doubt become. With effective dialogue and strong art, things seem to only go up from here. Read Full Review

Ultimate Endgame #1 is a tense, ambitious opening that leans into dread, momentum, and uncertainty rather than easy victories. While its shifting tone and structure can feel uneven, the issue succeeds in resetting the stakes and reminding readers why the Maker is one of Marvel's most terrifying villains, leaving the Ultimates wildly unprepared and the audience eager to see how they survive what's coming next. Read Full Review

In one format or another, the Ultimate Universe goes back 25 years now. It was an effort to reinvigorate a faltering comic book industry.  A lot has happened since then both in and out of the comic book industry. This latest attempt at an Ultimate Universe has its own gravity and its own momentum, but that momentum HAS been slowly running its course. Camp and company seem to realize that its time to bring it all to a close. Hopefully that realization can result in something great. Read Full Review

Ultimate Endgame #1 is a high-octane, visually stunning opening to the event we've been waiting two years for. While the pacing is a bit frantic and the cast list is getting crowded, the genuine sense of consequence makes this feel more vital than your average Marvel event. Read Full Review

While I'm not convinced this is really the end of the Ultimate Universe, Ultimate Endgame #1 does have a climactic feel to it. It feels like that world ending big picture popcorn blockbuster where the sets, visuals, and chaos are the draw. There's still quite a while to go and a lot of pieces of the puzzle to put together, but as far as event debuts, this is an intriguing one in both positive and frustrating ways. Read Full Review

Ultimate Endgame #1 does its job at selling this is the event the Ultimate Universe has been building for the last two years. The Ultimates leading a rebellion and how The Maker and his Council react all drive home the Endgame nature of this event. That said, this opening chapter isn't without its faults. The lack of other heroes beyond The Ultimates and Spider-Man is notable. That along with a few other things such as the inconsistent art quality hurt what is otherwise a good start to the Ultimate Universe's big event. Read Full Review

Ultimate Endgame #1 is a comic that mistakes ambition for execution. The premise of coordinating a global uprising while the Maker returns has real potential, and the personal stakes for Spider-Man land emotionally. But the issue squanders its biggest moment by delivering a cryptic, confusing non-answer when readers needed clarity and impact. The rushed artwork from the Dodsons underscores the feeling of a comic that didn't have time to breathe or think. Read Full Review

Plot
The comic shows how Maker eliminates the Eternals in Earth-6160 and modifies their machine for his own purposes. Shocking intro.

Just minutes before Maker's return, Iron Lad meets with Spider-Man, Doctor Doom, and America Chavez in front of the site of his return, which transforms into a dome-like structure. Upon entering, they are transported to a city in the future, where Maker has been preparing his return for a thousand years. The city turns out to be a physical manifestation of Maker.

Tony Stark survived that battle with Maker 18 months prior and is part of a resistance against Maker's city.

The narrative is complex and somewhat difficult to follow.

Art
It includes various art styles, ranging from Silver Age comics to designs that support the dystopian atmosphere.

Summary
The Maker has returned, but in a completely unexpected physical form. more

It wasn't bad, but I was expecting more from this issue. You're telling me the city opened and that's what we get?

It was alright, but it just didn't create any big feeling for me about it. Like a first issue of this big event should.

It's okay, but it didn't feel as. climatic and important. The art leaves a lot to be desired