Marvel Comics and Tsuburaya Productions began working together in 2019, and ever since then, fans have eagerly anticipated the day Ultraman would cross over with Marvel's iconic superheroes.
Well, the wait is finally over! This August, we'll see the mightiest heroes of the Marvel Universe step into Ultraman's world for the first time in the pages of Ultraman x Avengers.
The four-issue limited series will see the return of the hit creative team behind Ultraman's previous Marvel comic series: writers Kyle Higgins and Mat Groom and artist Francesco Manna. It's also been confirmed that the story is going to feature a wide array of guest appearances, including mainstay Avengers, Spider-Man, and more.
Here's the official description for Ultraman x Avengers #1:
Spider-Man has disappeared from New York, an intergalactic invader has arrived on Ultraman’s doorstep, and the Kaiju of Earth are acting even more mysteriously than usual. This can only mean one thing: It’s time for Ultraman to meet the Avengers! But what cosmic threat is great enough to require a team-up of Marvel’s mightiest champions and Japan’s greatest hero? Find out as Shin meets Sam, Spacium Ray meets Repulsor Ray, and "THWIP!" meets "SHUWATCH!" - in the epic crossover event.
"Of course we're excited to be back with more Ultraman, as ever, but especially for such a meaningful event," Groom and Higgins said in a joint statement shared today. "This is the first time Ultraman will meet the Avengers, despite them having so much in common - both being created in the 1960s, both being arguably the most popular and successful superheroes from their respective countries of origin."
"Being able to tell the story of this historic meeting: discovering how they interact, the ways in which they're different, what they have to learn from each other - it's a tremendous privilege."
Ultraman is a Japanese tokusatsu television series that debuted in 1966, created by Eiji Tsuburaya. It centres on a giant alien superhero, Ultraman, who merges with a human host to protect Earth from kaiju and other extraterrestrial threats. The original series follows Shin Hayata, a member of the Science Patrol, who becomes Ultraman after a crash.
Ultraman's iconic silver and red suit, Specium Ray, and various monster battles became staples of the series. Over the decades, numerous sequels, spin-offs, and movies have expanded the Ultraman universe, introducing new Ultramen and evolving storylines.
Check out Dike Ruan's Ultraman x Avengers #1 cover below and stay tuned for more details on this one between now and August.
ULTRAMAN X AVENGERS #1 (OF 4)
Written by KYLE HIGGINS AND MAT GROOM
Art by FRANCESCO MANNA
Cover by DIKE RUAN
On Sale 8/14