Marvel Noise

There’s no stopping the hottest book of the year, as Marvel is proud to announce the fourth straight sell-out for the red-hot Ultimates 3, with Ultimates 3 #3 selling out at Diamond (though copies may be available at the retail level). Eisner-winning, Emmy-nominated super-scribe Jeph Loeb (Hulk, television’s Heroes) joins forces with the superstar art team of Joe Madureira and Christian Lichtner for the series that will forever change the Ultimate Universe! Scarlet Witch is dead, the Ultimates are divided and more of Wolverine’s secret history has been revealed…but just what other surprises could this creative team have up their sleeves? Well, you’ll have to stay tuned to find out!

To meet the overwhelming demand for this issue, Marvel is going back to press with Ultimates 3 #3 Second Printing Variant, featuring the gorgeous interior art of Madureira and Lichtner on a new wraparound cover!

“Fantastic!” said Loeb. “That’s all I have to say… well, okay… Again, to the fans, readers, and retailers, to come on this immensely popular title and continue to find success I am so grateful. I can only promise that we’re going to continue telling the best stories we can that lead us into ULTIMATUM!”

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on all issues of Ultimates 3, as the series continues to sell out quickly and garner buzz. The book that’s redefining the rules of superhero series and leading the March On Ultimatum continues with the jaw-dropping Ultimates 3 #3 Second Printing Variant and nothing will ever be the same!

ULTIMATES 3 #3 (of 5) SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (JAN088277)
Written by JEPH LOEB
Art and Cover by JOE MADUREIRA & CHRISTIAN LICHTNER
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—3/13/08, On-Sale—4/2/08

ULTIMATES 3 #1 (of 5) BLACK & WHITE 50/50 VARIANT GATEFOLD COVERS (DEC078168)
Written by JEPH LOEB
Pencils & Gatefold Covers by JOE MADUREIRA
Parental Advisory …$2.99
On-Sale—3/19/08

ULTIMATES 3 #2 (of 5) SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (JAN088021)
Written by JEPH LOEB
Art and Cover by JOE MADUREIRA & CHRISTIAN LICHTNER
Rated T+ …$2.99
On-Sale—3/12/08

It’s the ultimate comic book event of the season, as Marvel is proud to announce that Ultimates 3 #1 (of 5) Second Printing Variant has sold out at Diamond (though some copies may be available at the retail level). The red-hot series, from Eisner-winning, Emmy-nominated writer Jeph Loeb (Hulk, television’s Heroes) and the acclaimed art team of Joe Madureira & Christian Lichtner present the first chapter of the series that’ll leave you breathless!

Now’s your chance to experience Ultimates 3 #1 like never before in Ultimates 3 #1 (of 5) Black & White Variant! Featuring black & white interiors, this landmark issue features Madureira’s raw pencils with Loeb’s earth-shattering plot & dialogue! You’ve never seen the Ultimates quite like this before! This issue also features Madureira’s now classic wraparound covers in black & white, depicting the Ultimate Universe heroes heading towards a climactic battle with their enemies, the Brotherhood!

“Wasn’t Christmas a couple of months ago? Once again, this team is so grateful to the readers, fans, and retailers who continue to support the book as we MARCH ON ULTIMATUM!” said Loeb. “This chance to see Joe Mad’s amazing pencils for the first time is something for all of us to enjoy — including me!”

As March On Ultimatum kicks into high gear, don’t miss the issue that turned the Ultimate Universe on its head! Just who are the Ultimates now? Who — or what — is Venom after? What happens that changes the Ultimate Universe forever? Find out in Ultimates 3 #1 Black & White Variant!

ULTIMATES 3 #1 (of 5) BLACK & WHITE 50/50 VARIANT GATEFOLD COVERS (DEC078168)
Written by JEPH LOEB
Pencils & Gatefold Covers by JOE MADUREIRA
Parental Advisory …$2.99
FOC—2/28/08, On-Sale—3/19/08

It’s the ultimate comic book event of the year and now Ultimates 3 is back like you’ve never seen it before! In Ultimates 3 #1 Black & White Variant, the sold-out smash hit from Eisner award-winning scribe Jeph Loeb and superstar artist Joe Madureira returns with black & white interiors! Spotlighting the raw power that made Joe Madureira one of this generation’s most popular comic book artists, this special variant edition also features the same dialogue and jaw-dropping plot that forever changed the Ultimate Universe! This issue also features Madureira’s now classic wraparound covers in black & white, depicting the Ultimate Universe heroes heading towards a climactic battle with their enemies, the Brotherhood!

“What a wonderful gift for the fans of the book,” says Loeb. “Joe’s artwork looks great in color, but to see what an amazing illustrator he is just off his pencils is a mindblowing!”

As the March On Ultimatum continues, don’t miss your chance to experience one of the year’s most controversial comics of the year! Just why has one of the Ultimates’ most powerful members been targeted for death? And who — or what — is the object of Venom’s quest? It all begins in Ultimates 3 #1… and you’ve never seen it brought to life like this before!

ULTIMATES 3 #1 (of 5) BLACK & WHITE 50/50 VARIANT GATEFOLD COVERS (DEC078168)
Written by JEPH LOEB
Pencils & Gatefold Covers by JOE MADUREIRA
Parental Advisory …$2.99
FOC—2/21/08, On-Sale—3/12/08

Marvel is proud to unveil Frank Cho’s stunning variant cover to Ultimates 3 #3 (of 5), featuring the Scarlet Witch! As the March On Ultimatum continues, the Ultimates deal with the fallout of the Brotherhood’s assault as Wolverine appears on the scene to uncover the past. And just what are the true origins of Quicksilver & the Scarlet Witch?

The red-hot team of superstars Jeph Loeb, Joe Madureira, and Chris Lichtner continue the sold-out, acclaimed Ultimates 3 thrill ride with shocking secrets you won’t believe!

ULTIMATES 3 #3 (of 5) (DEC072167)
ULTIMATES 3 #3 (of 5) CHO VARIANT (NOV078138)
Written by JEPH LOEB
Art and Cover by JOE MADUREIRA & CHRISTIAN LICHTNER
Variant Cover by FRANK CHO
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—1/31/08, On-Sale—2/20/08