Bryan Hitch turns in some lovely art, and while this issue doesn't really offer much in the way of widescreen action, it does open with a wonderful underwater sequence, as we see Iron Man and a number of British heroes work to rescue an endangered submarine. This is followed by an equally impressive visit to Venice, as the establishing shot is a post card worth vista shot. We also get a lovely visit to Times Square and I have to say no matter how many times I see that classic shot of the big screen billboards, it never fails to impress, and Bryan Hitch does an amazing job with this neon wonderland. There's also a nice little visual where we see Thor expresses his displeasure to his followers, and there's also a decidedly ominous shot of the Hulk, that serves to remind readers that the Ultimate version of the Hulk is a truly terrifying creature. I also love this issue's cover visual, even if it doesn't quite reflect the story we get inside. Read Full Review

The The Ultimates works best when the smothering sense of cynicism and dash of left-wing politics is balanced with excellent action and heroics courtesy of Millars pacing and Hitchs pencils. By excising the latter, this issue drowns the former, providing excellent filler for the trade collection, but makes for a weak stand alone issue. Read Full Review