The Rise of Ultraman[1][2] is a 2020 five-issue comic book miniseries[3] published by Marvel Entertainment in collaboration with Tsuburaya Productions, and based on the popular TV series Ultraman. The miniseries is co-written by Kyle Higgins and Mat Groom with art and character designs by Francesco Manna with Michael Cho and Gurihiru.[4]
Danny Simon of The Licensing Group, one of Tsuburaya Productions' partners in the United States, approached and managed to broker a deal with Marvel, leading to the start of the collaborative project.[5] The then-unnamed project was first publicly revealed in November 2019 at Comic-Con Tokyo,[6] with more production details being revealed at the C2E2 event in February 2020.[1]
The story retells the origin of Ultraman to make it easier for new readers to follow while having elements in it that are familiar to more experienced fans,[2] focusing especially on Shin Hayata, who has been reimagined in a modern-day setting.[3]
A sequel to the miniseries, titled The Trials of Ultraman, is due to begin serialization in March 2021.[7]
Synopsis[]
When the terrifying Kaiju, unfathomable monsters from the days of darkness, threaten all life as we know it, the only thing standing in their way...is the United Science Patrol! Who are these enigmatic defenders, and how do they perform their miracles? Shin Hayata and Kiki Fuji have spent half a lifetime trying to find out – and their quest is about to drive them toward a decades-old dark secret and put them on a collision course with a mysterious warrior from beyond the stars![4]
Releases[]
| Issue No. | Release Date | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 9, 2020[8][4] | |||
| Comes with a special Ultra Q story penned by Michael Cho[8], and Kaiju Steps art by Gurihiru.[4] | ||||
| 2 | October 7, 2020[9] | |||
| 3 | November 4, 2020 | |||
| 4 | December 9, 2020 | |||
| 5 | January 6, 2021 | |||
Home Media[]
A five-part documentary series about the miniseries The Rise of Ultraman, titled Secrets of The Rise of Ultraman, was also created by Marvel Comics and Starlight Runner Productions. It was released on Blu-ray in the U.S. by Mill Creek Entertainment on Ultraman Day 2021 (July 10, 2021) and also included nine English dubbed episodes (3, 21, 28-31, 34-35 and 38) of the original TV series Ultraman.
Characters[]
Protagonist[]
USP[]
- Ureo Ichinotani
- Kiki Fuji[10][4]
- Captain Muramatsu[10]
- Dan Moroboshi
- Mitsuhiro Ide
"Q"[]
- Satoru Ichinotani
- Kyoko Kato
Expédition Scientifique Nationale[]
- Commander Ancel
- Agent Mortheim
- Agent Duguet
Kaiju Steps[]
- Cadet Pierre
- Pigmon
- Miclas
- Motokureron
- Nova
Other[]
- Doctor Yamamoto
Ultras[]
- Ultraman
- Ultraseven
- Ultraman Ace (Cameo)
- Ultraman Taro (Cameo)
- Ultraman 80 (Cameo)
Kaiju[]
Gallery[]
- Promotional art
_1.jpg "Ultraman (Marvel Comic) 1.jpg (91 KB)")
_2.jpg "Ultraman (Marvel Comic) 2.jpg (500 KB)")
- Covers
Videos[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://ultramangalaxy.com/ultramans-upcoming-marvel-comics-adventures-cover-and-story-details-revealed/
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://ultramangalaxy.com/exclusive-details-from-marvels-ultraman-announcement-at-c2e2/
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 https://ultramangalaxy.com/exclusive-the-rise-of-ultraman-marvel-writers-speak-top-editors-on-the-rise-of-ultraman-2/
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 https://www.marvel.com/amp/articles/comics/the-rise-of-ultraman-1-alex-ross-cover-art
- ↑ https://ultramangalaxy.com/marvel-comics-announces-ultraman-license/
- ↑ https://en.tsuburaya-prod.co.jp/news/1581
- ↑ https://en.tsuburaya-prod.co.jp/news/2455
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 https://ultramangalaxy.com/the-rise-of-ultraman-1-will-feature-original-alex-ross-cover/
- ↑ https://read.marvel.com/#/labelbook/55540
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 https://ultramangalaxy.com/rise-of-ultraman-concept-art-reveals-secrets/