Marvel Comics likes to use either of the two big annual Comic-Cons to reveal its big plans for the year ahead. 2023 has been an eventful time for the publisher, and that momentum will continue through 2024 in some big ways, primarily regarding the X-Men and the returning Ultimate Universe.
On the latter front, Marvel is bringing back the editorial line starting with three comics debuting in early 2024. The first is the previously announced Ultimate Spider-Man (out January 10) by Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto: according to the logline, a new Spider hero will emerge in a "bold new take " on the character that follows the events of the recently completed Ultimate Invasion. Marvel promises that Hickman and Checchetto will create "a web of mystery and excitement" and "redefine the wall-crawler for the 21st century."
The following month, on February 7, Bryan Hill and Stefano Casselli launch Ultimate Black Panther. Ultimate Spider-Man, will continue from Ultimate Invasion and we will see the gods Khonshu and Ra, who form this universe's version of Moon Knight, attempt to conquer Africa. The only thing standing in its own way is the isolated nation of Wakanda and its protector, the Black Panther. Finally, Ultimate X-Men will see the light on March 6 written and drawn by recurring cover artist Peach Momoko. In the press release, Marvel simply described Ultimate X-Men as "Momoko's vision of the mutant species in the new Ultimate Universe."
And speaking of mutants, they're still going through that in the main Marvel Universe. Following the current Fall of X wraps, The Krakoan Saga will conclude with a pair of five-issue miniseries.
