This week, the Ultimate Universe unleashes "The Ultimates" #1 by writer Jonathon Hickman and artist Esad Ribic with two possible covers. One might ask why this particular comic needs to be shrouded, but any check of public websites will reveal the one reason: Stan Lee. Stan Lee has apparently signed, at random, several issues that come with a certificate of authenticity. Sources report that it is extremely easy to figure out which ones, due to the certificate and the visible signature through the bag, have the signature. What does that mean for all of us regular comic purchasers? Simply, it means that comic shop owners are likely to be the ones with these valuable comics, leaving the rest of us to simply buy the mag to read or to purchase various copies with no little chance if any of finding a signature. This feels like Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, except us kids won't be getting any autographs and only Willy Wonka is profiting from this. The art is only fair, though dynamic at a few points. What are your thoughts?
