Ultimate!

Surprise! As we head into the holiday season we thought we'd release a few extra special bonus episodes (Eddie also forgot to do some uploads). Make sure to tune in on Christmas Eve for our holiday specialHenry was away for this recording, so this week Eddie brought in a special guest... his amazing girlfriend Abinaya!!!We discuss... what it's like living with a comic book nerd, so... much... Twilight... and, scientifically accurate vampires.Podcast recorded at Wellington Access RadioFind us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcast and RedcircleFollow us on Instagram @ultimate_earth1610

In this episode, we discuss Ultimate Fantastic Four #27-32 written by Mark Millar and art by Greg Land.We discuss... The final eulogy for Krakoa (I promise we'll stop talking about it all the time), the first member of the Ultimates to become president,and an undead prison break. Content warning: This episode contains discussions of depression and suicide.Podcast recorded at Wellington Access RadioFind us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcast and RedcircleFollow us on Instagram @ultimate_earth1610

In this episode, we discuss Ultimate Fantastic Four #21-26 written by Mark Millar and art by Greg Land.We discuss... Henry's love letter to The Boys, Eddie's paleontology quibbles, and, Namor, the most eligible psychopath in Atlantis.Podcast recorded at Wellington Access RadioFind us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcast and RedcircleFollow us on Instagram @ultimate_earth1610

In this episode, we discuss Ultimate X-Men #26-33 written by Mark Millar and art by David Finch and Adam Kubert.We discuss... the end of the Krakoan era (sad emojis all round), Magneto's love of art and, the end of an X-Men love triangle.Podcast recorded at Wellington Access RadioFind us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcast and RedcircleFollow us on Instagram @ultimate_earth1610Theme song by @elipyleCover includes art from Bryan Hitch

In this episode, Henry is on holiday, so we have a special guest on the show today, our good friend Hudson!We discuss... the apocalyptic destiny of Hellboy, The supposed return of the Tasmanian Tiger, and how to build your favourite heroes in DnD.Podcast recorded at Wellington Access RadioFind us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcast and RedcircleFollow us on Instagram @ultimate_earth1610Send us questions or fanmail to ultimatepodcast6@gmail.comTheme song by @elipyleCover includes art from Bryan Hitch

In this episode, we cover Ultimate War #1-4 written by Mark Millar with art by Chris BachaloWe discuss... the innovation of Palword and Pokemon fangames, Avengers vs X-Men before it was cool, and why Magneto would have ruined the Avengers filmsContent Warning: The issues we discuss contain fictional acts of terrorism and discussions of US foreign policy in relation to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.Podcast recorded at Wellington Access RadioFind us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcast and RedcircleFollow us on Instagram @ultimate_earth1610Send us questions or fanmail to ultimatepodcast6@gmail.comTheme song by @elipyleCover includes art from Bryan Hitch

In this episode, we cover Ultimate Spider-Man #28-32 written by Brian Michael Bendis with art by Mark BagleyWe discuss... Jeremy Adams incredible Flash run, the increasingly confusing timeline of Ultimate Marvel, and the Daily Bugle's pending journalistic integrity lawsuit!Podcast recorded at Wellington Access RadioFind us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcast and RedcircleFollow us on Instagram @ultimate_earth1610Send us questions or fanmail to ultimatepodcast6@gmail.comTheme song by @elipyleCover includes art from Bryan Hitch

In this episode, we cover Ultimates Annual #1 and Ultimate Marvel Team-Up #10-13 written by Mark Millar and Brian Michael Bendis, and art by Steve Dillon, John Totleben, Ron Randall, Chyna Clugston-Major, and Ted MckeeverWe discuss... Marvel and DC crossovers, the expanding mandate of the Ultimates/US foreign policy, and, the theatrical timing of Man-Thing.Podcast recorded at Wellington Access RadioFind us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcast and RedcircleFollow us on Instagram @ultimate_earth1610Send us questions or fanmail to ultimatepodcast6@gmail.comTheme song by @elipyleCover includes art from Bryan Hitch

In this episode we cover Ultimate Fantastic Four Annual 1, #21-25 and Ultimate Marvel Team-Up #9 written by Mark Millar, Mike Carey, Brian Michael Bendis with art by Jae Lee and We discuss... a massive missed opportunity, Andy the Android, and another damn Team-Up issue!Podcast recorded at Wellington Access RadioFind us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcast and RedcircleFollow us on Instagram @ultimate_earth1610Send us questions or fanmail to ultimatepodcast6@gmail.comTheme song by @elipyleCover includes art from Bryan Hitch

This episode we cover Ultimate X-Men #21-25 written by Mark Millar and art by Adam Kubert and Kaare AndrewsWe discuss... Adapting video games to TV, a mid-story change of artist and, the dangers of superhuman CatfishingPodcast recorded at Wellington Access RadioFind us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcast and RedcircleFollow us on Instagram @ultimate_earth1610Send us questions or fanmail to ultimatepodcast6@gmail.comTheme song by @elipyleCover includes art from Bryan Hitch

This episode we cover Ultimate Spider-Man #22-27 written by Brian Michael Bendis and art by Mark BagleyWe discuss... the return of X-Men 97, the timelessness of roller-skating, and a peak into the deranged mind of the Green GoblinPodcast recorded at Wellington Access RadioFind us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts and RedcircleFollow us on Instagram @ultimate_earth1610Send us questions or fanmail ultimatepodcast6@gmail.comTheme song by ElipyleCover includes art from Bryan Hitch

This episode we cover Ultimate Marvel Team-Up #2-7 written by Brian Michael Bendis and art by Phil Hester, Mike Allred and Bill SienkiewiczWe discuss... accidental subtext, a baffling Hulk storyline, and Tony Stark, war profiteer in every universe.Podcast recorded at Wellington Access RadioFind us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts and RedcircleFollow us on Instagram @ultimate_earth1610Send us questions or fanmail ultimatepodcast6@gmail.comTheme song by ElipyleCover includes art from Bryan Hitch

This episode we cover Ultimate Daredevil and Elektra #1-4 written by Greg Rucka and art by Salvador Larroca.We discuss how the Ultimate Universe is used to create new origin stories for characters, Daredevil and his relationship to the legal system and how superhero stories navigate sexual violence.Content Warning: The issues we cover include a sexual assault as a central part of the story. Podcast recorded at Wellington Access RadioFind us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts and RedcircleFollow us on Instagram @ultimate_earth1610Send us questions or fanmail ultimatepodcast6@gmail.comTheme song by ElipyleCover includes art from Byran Hitch

This episode we talk about Ultimate Fantastic Four #13-18 written by Warren Ellis and art by Adam KubertWe discuss one of the most controversial video games of 2024, unlicensed use of Star Wars aliens and, the importance of noticing that your new alien friend is evil.Podcast recorded at Wellington Access RadioFind us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts and RedcircleFollow us on Instagram @ultimate_earth1610Send us questions or fanmail ultimatepodcast6@gmail.comTheme song by ElipyleCover includes art from Bryan Hitch

This episode we cover Ultimate X-Men #16-20 written by Mark Millar and art by Chris Bachalo and Adam Kubert.We discuss... Phonetically accurate Scottish accents, A world tour with Xavier our man, and on page representation for New Zealand. It's not much but we take what we can get. Podcast recorded at Wellington Access RadioFind us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts and RedcircleFollow us on Instagram @ultimate_earth1610Send us questions or fanmail ultimatepodcast6@gmail.comTheme song by ElipyleCover includes art from Byran Hitch

This week we cover Ultimate X-Men #13-15 written by Chuck Austen and Mark Millar and art by Esad Ribić and Adam Kubert and Ultimate Marvel Team-Up #1 written by Brian Michael Bendis and art by Matt WagnerWe discuss... our first foray into mutant life outside the X-Men, Spider-Man and the failings of the mutant metaphor, and our love for the Stargirl CW showPodcast recorded at Wellington Access RadioFind us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts and RedcircleFollow us on Instagram @ultimate_earth1610Send us questions or fanmail ultimatepodcast6@gmail.comTheme song by ElipyleCover includes art from Byran Hitch

This week we cover Ultimate Spider-Man #14-21 written by Brian Michael Bendis and drawn by Mark Bagley.We discuss sexy Australian Lex Luthor, Recreating Spider-Man 2 on a budget, and the greatest villain of all... reality TV!Podcast recorded at Wellington Access RadioFind us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts and RedcircleFollow us on Instagram @ultimate_earth1610Send us questions or fanmail ultimatepodcast6@gmail.comTheme song by ElipyleCover includes art from Byran Hitch

This week we cover Ultimates #7-13 written by Mark Millar and drawn by Bryan HitchWe discuss Henry's Haunting Halloween costume, Eddie's favourite Captain America speech, and the best way to dispose of a shape-shifting alien.Content Warning: This episode contains: discussions of a story arc involving domestic violence, discussions around New World Order conspiracy theories, the Holocaust and the Nazis.Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and RedCircleTheme song by elipyleCover art includes work from Bryan Hitch

This week we cover Ultimate Fantastic Four Issues #7-12 written by Warren Ellis and drawn by Stuart Immomen. We discuss Victor van Damme's radical, metallic makeover, an American tourist in Denmark, and bluetooth powered death robotsContent Warning: This episode contains a short discussion about the Warren Ellis sexual harassment allegations.Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and RedCircleTheme song by ElipyleCover includes art from Bryan Hitch

This week we talk about the introduction of the Ultimate Nick Fury aka young Samuel L. Jackson, the audacity of kidnapping America's favourite mutant and the cyclical relationship Ultimate X-Men has with the X-Men filmsContent Warning: This episode contains discussions of torture and hate crimes.Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and RedcircleTheme song by elipyleCover includes art from Bryan Hitch

In this episode we cover Ultimate Spider-Man #8-13 written by Brian Michael Bendis and drawn by Mark Bageley.We talk about the nuance of taking down crime bosses, some not so good costume redesigns and, the emotional fallout of a supervillain attack.Find us on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTheme song by elipyleCover includes art from Bryan Hitch

In this episode, we cover issues #1-6 of Ultimates written by Mark Millar and drawn by Bryan Hitch. We talk about the superhuman military-industrial complex, Sigmund Freud's Hulk, and, a potential lawsuit that shaped the MCU as we know it. Content Warning: This episode contains a description of an incident of domestic violence portrayed in Ultimates #7. Discussion on this begins at 1:29:22-1:39:55Find us on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTheme song by elipyleCover includes art from Bryan Hitch

This episode we cover issues #1-6 of Ultimate Fantastic Four written by Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Millar and pencils by Adam KubertWe talk about the superhero body horror, weird science, and Marvel's greatest untapped market of comic book potential... The Moloids.Find us on Spotify and Apple PodcastsTheme song by elipyleCover includes art from Bryan Hitch

In this episode, we're talking about Ultimate X-Men #1-6. Written by Mark Millar, pencils by Adam Kubert, and inks by Art Thibert.We talk about how the mutant metaphor has been reimagined, killer robots brought to you by George Bush and Tony Blair, and Magneto's family dynamics.Check us out on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and RedCircleTheme song by elipyleShow cover includes art from Bryan Hitch

This episode we cover the very beginnings of Ultimate Marvel with Ultimate Spider-Man #1-7 written by Brian Michael Bendis and inks by Mark BagleyWe talk about reinventions of the Spider-Man origin story, comparisons to Sam Raimi's first Spider-Man film, and, the most important addition to a classic character, Uncle Ben's ponytail!Summary starts 0:19:58- 0:33:12Note from Eddie- At the time of recording, we were still playing around with how we summarised the issues we covered in each episode. In this episode, I recorded and edited the summary at home. From Episode 3 onwards our issue summaries we integrate our issue summaries into our discussions during the show.Find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Theme song by elipyleCover includes art from Bryan Hitch

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Ultimate!Meet your hosts Eddie and Henry as we share our comic book journeys, introduce the world of Ultimate Marvel, and delve into some comic company history from the year 2000. Podcast recorded at Wellington Access Radio 106.1 FMTheme song by @elipyleEpisode cover includes artwork from Bryan Hitch