History ComicBook / TheUltraverse

''The Ultraverse'' was a line of superhero comic books (as well the official name of the universe they were set in) published by the Malibu Comics company during the [[TheNineties 1990s]]. Although Malibu already produced some superhero comics, they decided to forgo them for all-new, interacting universe (which was believed to be one of the reasons why Creator/DCComics and Creator/MarvelComics dominate the American comic book industry). They hired several professional artists and writers --including noted Science-Fiction writer Creator/LarryNiven -- to develop the characters and ideas on which the comics would be based. These creators were lured in by an offer to share a part of the royalties.

* CrossOver: When Creator/MarvelComics acquired Malibu, they had a massive crossover. This was a unique crossover in that it affected the Ultraverse continuity and for a few months, two Marvel characters crossed over into the UV and joined their ranks: [[ComicBook/TheAvengers The Black Knight]] and [[ComicBook/XMen Juggernaut]]. This crossover also introduced the seventhth [[ComicBook/TheInfinityGauntlet Infinity Gem]] but it seems as though Marvel [[CanonDiscontinuity ignored it.]]

* EarnYourHappyEnding: After a bit of time travel, the heroes of the "original" Ultraverse saved the Marvel version's.

* HotForTeacher / HotForStudent: Prime and Elven, because of their adult superforms, sometimes suffers these.

* '''Night Man''' is Johnny Domingo (alias: Johnny Domino), a {{Jazz}} musician who was also empowered by the same "bolt" that affected The Strangers; having gained the ability to hear the thoughts of evil people, he became a costumed crimefighter. Notable for being the only Ultraverse character to actually have his own (short-lived) live-action TV series. His original series lasted for 23 issues, from October, 1993 to August, 1995. Vol. 2 only lasted for 4 issues, from October to December, 1995. A total of 27 regular issues. Plus a few one-shots.

* HavingABlast: Grenade from ''The Strangers'' has the ability to project explosive outwards from his body (most commonly focused through his chest).

* MutagenicOoze: DirtyCop Frank Hoag is killed in an explosion that showers him in chemicals before his body is dumped in the sewers. The combination of the chemicals and the sewage cause him to transform into the monstrous Sludge.

'''''The Ultraverse''''' was a line of superhero comic books (as well the official name of the universe they were set in) published by the Malibu Comics company during the [[TheNineties 1990s]]. Although Malibu already produced some superhero comics, they decided to forgo them for all-new, interacting universe (which was believed to be one of the reasons why Creator/DCComics and Creator/MarvelComics dominate the American comic book industry). They hired several professional artists and writers --including noted Science-Fiction writer Creator/LarryNiven -- to develop the characters and ideas on which the comics would be based. These creators were lured in by an offer to share a part of the royalties.

* '''Siren'''. Jennifer Pearson is a daughter of the Eliminator. As an infant Aladdin experimented on her, trying to give her an indestructible skeleton. They failed and deemed the child useless. Allowing the "powerless" child to grow with relatives. What they didn't figure out is that they had managed to cause a mutation, but the powers would not surface until puberty. Jennifer eventually demonstrated heightened reflexes, strength, low-key telepathy, and [[MakingASplash telekinetic control over any liquid in her vicinity]]. As a teenager she became a thrill-seeking ClassyCatBurglar. At first appearing as supporting character in various series, Siren was reinvented as a mercenary in her starring roles. She starred in the one-shot ''Siren Infinity'' (September, 1995), the 3-issue mini-series ''Siren'' (October-December, 1995), and a ''Siren Special '' (February, 1996). Her series included receiving training by {{Taskmaster}} and developing a working relationship with Diamondback/Rachel Leighton.

* '''All New Exiles'''. A group consisting of a mix of characters from both the Marvel Universe and the Ultraverse. Juggernaut had been exiled to a void between dimensions for some time. In the Ultraverse Amber Hunt, sole survivor of the previous Exiles, has a struggle with her enemies Shuriken and Strike (Warstrike under a new codename). In the regular Marvel Universe, Siena Blaze battles against the Reaper. The simultaneous activations of their powers sends all five of them to join the Juggernaut. Their efforts to rejoin the Ultraverse are successful, but the energy released causes massive damage in New York City. All six superpowered beings find themselves on the run from the authorities and having to rely on each other for survival. The group was introduced in the one-shot ''All New Exiles Infinity'' (September, 1995). There were some changes in their lineup, but their regular series lasted for 11 issues (October, 1995-August, 1996). They had a one-shot crossover with the {{Comicbook/X-Men}}.

Marvel still owns the rights to the Ultraverse characters, but are wary of using them again because of royalty issues with the characters' creators.

** The Freex were equivalent to the NewMutants.

The Ultraverse comics featured art and stories comparable in quality to anything Marvel or DC were offering at the time. Despite this, [[TheDarkAgeOfComicBooks the crash of the speculator market for comics in the '90s]] forced Malibu to sell the line to Marvel Comics, who tried to integrate the characters to their [[TheVerse multiverse]] in a story that featured the then-popular [[CosmicKeystone Infinity Gems]]. All the Ultraverse series were relaunched in altered forms (including {{Cosmic Retcon}}s to their continuities). This proved unpopular with the fans, even with Marvel characters such as The X-Men's Juggernaut added in, and the line was canceled soon after.

** Contrary looked, dressed, and acted similar to White Queen/Emma Frost.

* '''Ultra Force''' is a team composed of several established Ultraverse heroes; it had its own short-lived animated series. The original series lasted for 11 issues, from July, 1994 to July, 1995. It started with an issue #0. The final issues added a Marvel character to the team, Black Knight/Dane Whitman. Vol. 2 featured Whitman as team leader. It lasted for 16 issues, from October, 1995 to December, 1996. 27 regular issues in total. There were also a few one-shots, mostly crossovers with Comicbook/TheAvengers.

* '''Mantra''' is a [[MsFanservice beautiful sorceress]] who was really an ancient ''male'' warrior [[GenderBender trapped]] in the body of a divorced [[HotMom mother]]. The protagonist Lukasz (sic) is an eternal warrior involved in an endless war. One of several such warriors, since the sorcerer leading them ensured virtual immortality for them. Whenever Lukasz or his fellow warriors were killed, their souls were preserved and then allowed to possess new human bodies. Their latest battle did not go according to plan. The sorcerer himself fell and the others souls were disembodied. The sole survivor Lukasz awakes in a new body, that of Eden Blake. For the first time in his existence, Lukasz has to cope with being a woman. The original series lasted for 24 issues, from July, 1993 to August, 1995. Vol. 2 featured a LegacyCharacter. Mantra II was Lauren Sherwood, the teenaged babysitter to the original's children, who finds herself accidentally inheriting the powers and identity. The series only lasted 7 issues, from October, 1995 to April, 1996. A total of 31 regular issues from both series, plus a mini-series and a couple of one-shots.

* '''Ultra Force''' is a team composed of several established Ultraverse heroes; it had its own short-lived animated series. The original series lasted for 11 issues, from July, 1994 to July, 1995. It started with an issue #0. The final issues added a Marvel character to the team, Black Knight/Dane Whitman. Vol. 2 featured Whitman as team leader. It lasted for 16 issues, from October, 1995 to December, 1996. 27 regular issues in total. There were also a gew one-shots, mostly crossovers with Comicbook/TheAvengers.

* '''Wrath''': Thomas Hunter is Agent of Aladdin, the secret organization that monitored Ultras. The series lasted 9 issues, from January, 1994 to December, 1995.

* '''Firearm''' is Alec Swan, BadassNormal private detective who specializes in cases involving Ultras, using a special gun. His series lasted for 18 issues, from September, 1993 to March, 1995. There was also an issue #0. A second series was called ''Codename:Firearm'', lasting for 6 issues (June-September, 1995). But this one focused on Firearm II/Peter Cordova Lopez, a regular family man who discovers the submerged memories of his previous identity. Said identity being a DeepCoverAgent for an organization which also had connection to Swan.