In the early 2000s, Marvel Comics decided to create a new line of books that would set aside four decades of continuity and offer modern readers fresh entry points into their classic characters. The Ultimates was their new Avengers title that would prove enormously influential, helping shape the future of the superhero genre - in comics, in movies, and on TV. In this episode, IDW Publishing co-founder Ted Adams discusses his new book, which examines the combined work of Ultimates writer Mark Millar and artists Bryan Hitch, Andrew Currie, and Paul Neary to revitalize these characters - and their stories - for the 21st Century.

Hosted and produced by Justin Remer. 

Recorded remotely via Zencastr. 

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Opening music: "Optimism (Instrumental)" by Duck the Piano Wire. 

Closing music: "Rule of 3s (Solemnity Child)" by Elastic No-No Band.

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Erscheinungs­datum: 14.5.2026, 09:01:00