WHO ARE THE ULTIMATES? A NEW STORY ARC BEGINS!
Perfect jumping-on point for the uninitiated! The aftermath of the explosive last issue - including the loss of a major member! Join the Ultimates in their secret HQ as they regroup and launch their bold new plan to change the world!
Rated T+
Overall, Ultimates #7 is a promising start to a new era for the team. The new creative direction offers fresh perspectives and exciting possibilities. While the issue may not be as action-packed as some readers might expect, it delivers a solid foundation for future stories. Read Full Review
Frigeri delivers amazing art throughout the issue. I love the look of the characters and how the environments capture the tone of every moment. Read Full Review
As an ensemble, Ultimates #7 continues to draw out the humanity of these larger-than-life characters. It delivers a reflective and emotionally charged issue, skillfully bridging the gap between action-packed arcs while deepening the psychological stakes of its ensemble. It's a solid entry in a series that continues to balance spectacle with substance. Read Full Review
Given what happened in the previous issue The Ultimates #7 takes the time to slow things down. It does so by still keeping in mind this is a team series. Read Full Review
Deniz Camp pens a great issue that is a nice change of pace from the last couple of issues. It sets up the next chapter of the story and puts our heroes on a trajectory towards what feels like the inevitable. And the path they walk on that journey is truly going to be remarkable to read. Read Full Review
The Ultimates #7 presents a day in the life of the Ultimate Avengers after their defeat at the hands of the Ultimate Hulk. Deniz Camp's script goes nowhere and accomplishes nothing except to give a voice to the heroes to express their feelings, while Camp uses the backdrop of the NYC Memorial as an opportunity to preach about hate and intolerance. If nothing else, Juan Frigeri's art looks fantastic, even if the issue is almost all dialog. Read Full Review
Plot
The death of Tony Stark/Iron Man has left the team fractured, as Thor and Sif leave to attack Asgard and dethrone Loki. Cap and Jim try to go to familiar places to grieve, Doom tries to reason with She-Hulk about not returning home where Hulk and Hawkeye are waiting for her by attacking corrupt corporations. America Chavez decides to help stop the repression at a protest on the anniversary of The Maker's attack.
Tony's body is kept in a special chamber that heals his wounds, so his true state of health is unknown.
This chapter is the calm after the storm and opens the second story arc, where there are only 11 months left until the return of The Maker.
Art
It is organic and textured, giving it more
Really good breather issue, letting the impact of the previous issue settle a bit. The writing and art were very good, and I appreciated the insight into how each member is handling the loss. Also appreciated the display of how the media is twisting reality. Good book.
Camp dials back the action of the previous issue to show us small character moments between members of the team. There are a ton of characters to juggle and it could feel disjointed, but Camp proves deft enough at writing this ensemble cast that it provides depth rather than muddying the story.
Transition between arcs issue but its solid.
It was a pretty well told story for what it was. It just wasn't very flashy and didn't really progress the story much.
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