UMP Ep. 41 - Greatest Ultraverse Couples

In Strangers No More, host Marc Truex talks all things Ultraverse including the final story arcs from The Strangers, how Teknight saves Christmas, and asks, "What About Bob?!" Plus Might Man misnomers, comic trade mag mania, and the 2nd Annual Ultracon is on! Jump On Now to the conversation and send an email to ultramonthlypodcast@gmail.com to have your letter read on the Slings & Arrows segment of the podcast.

For links discussed in this episode, check out:

• MovieWeb Article: Properties in Limbo: Why You May Never See These Characters Again
• SDCC Unofficial Blog Article: Special Guests for WonderCon Anaheim 2024 Revealed [UPDATE February 7]

In Prime Goes Rogue, host Marc Truex breaks down the baddest of the Ultraverse bad boys - Rogue Prime. From Prime's run ins with Firearm to his conflicts with Hollywood's elites, we learn what makes Rogue Prime so angry and motivated to be a hero. Someone has to think of THESE KIDS! Plus, the Ego Stone returns, 504's are found, and Hardcase is a true inspiration to us all. JUMP ON NOW to the conversation and send an email to ultramonthlypodcast@gmail.com to have your letter featured on the next Slings & Arrows segment of the podcast.

For links discussed in this episode, check out:

• ScreenRant Article: Marvel's Seventh Infinity Stone Makes Shock Return for Magneto's Epic Resurrection

On Putting the UM in UMP, host Marc Truex rambles on about all things Ultraverse while diving into Malibu Comics' in-universe trade magazine, Ultra Monthly - the namesake of this very podcast! Revel in the ultra-dirt you've been seeking, get behind the scenes access to your favorite ultra-celebs, and get ready to stack them Ultra Bucks! Plus, find out about Digital Trading Cards, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia's bizarre homage, and how Al Baker is the devil... THE DEVIL?! JUMP ON NOW and send in an email to ultramonthlypodcast@gmail.com to have your letter read on the Slings & Arrows segment of the podcast.

For links discussed in this episode, check out:

• ScreenRant Article: It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia's NIGHTMAN Is Official Marvel Canon

In Death of the Ultraverse Part 2, host Marc Truex sits down with Ultraverse Founding Fathers, Dave Olbrich and Tom Mason, to recount the final days of the Ultraverse.  Black September! Coloring Department Shenanigans! Marvel Conspiracies Debunked! Metamorpho and Ninja Turtles?! Lots of loose ends get cleaned up in the second half of this epic interview with the men who lived it. Ultra-fans won't want to miss this episode. JUMP ON NOW to the conversation and send an email to ultramonthlypodcast@gmail.com to have your letter read on future Slings & Arrows segments of the podcast.

For links discussed in this episode, check out:

• Geekview Tavern's YouTube Channel

On Death of the Ultraverse - Part 1, host Marc Truex sits down with Malibu Comics and Ultraverse Founding Fathers Dave Olbrich and Tom Mason to finally ask the tough questions... what the hell happened to the Ultraverse! Dave and Tom share the early beginnings of Malibu Comics, the birth and rise of the Ultraverse, and the subsequent sale of Malibu Comics to Marvel at the end of 1994. But what shaped the events of the Ultraverse conception, who kicked the tires, and what will become of our favorite comic universe?  These might be the Ultraverse Secrets Marvel Doesn't Want You To Know?! Have a listen and JUMP ON NOW to the conversation by sending an email to ultramonthlypodcast@gmail.com to have your email read on the next Slings & Arrows segment of the podcast.

For links mentioned in this episode, check out:

• Geekview Tavern's YouTube Channel

Welcome Back! In Ultraverse 30th Anniversary, Marc returns to the podcast in celebration of 30 years of the Ultraverse! Celebrating with anniversary panels this year at Wonder-Con and San Diego Comic-Con, Marc recaps his experiences at these shows and highlights some great Ultrabuck finds across the trading cards, action figures, and even a special Ultraverse wearable. Plus - the Ultraverse is BACK?!? Has Rune returned to Marvel Comics for good? JUMP ON NOW to the conversation and send an email to ultramonthlypodcast@gmail.com to be featured on the Slings & Arrows segment of the podcast.

For links discussed in this episode, check out:

• Geekview Tavern's Youtube Channel
• Bleeding Cool Article: Marvel Comics Just Brought Back The Ultraverse But No One Noticed
• Looper Article: The Ultraverse Is The Sleeping Giant Of Cinematic Universes, But It'll Never Happen (& It's Probably Marvel's Fault)

It's Spooky Season on Ultra Monthly Podcast, and that means we have ourselves another Villains Month themed episode - Greatest Rogues Galleries. Find out which of your favorite characters from the Ultraverse had the greatest rogues of them all as Marc breaks down his Top 5 Rogues Galleries. Plus, CBR discovers how strong Prime exactly is, Marc meets Howard Chaykin, and more Ultraforce toy line finds. Did you're favorite rogues not make the cut? Then JUMP ON NOW to the conversation and send an email to ultramonthlypodcast@gmail.com to have your email read on the next episode in the Slings & Arrows segment of the podcast.

For links discussed in this episode, check out:

• CBR Article: 10 Strongest Superheroes Who Aren't Marvel or DC
• CBR Article: 10 Cool Things You Didn't Know About Marvel's Black Knight

In J-UMP-Start, Marc and Jeff undergo some ULTRA-life developments! So, digging deep into the histories of this podcasts, listeners are taken back in time and get to hear the official Origin Story of The Ultra Monthly Podcast! Journey back to the year 2018 where the boys dine on Bud Light Limes, recount their budding friendship, and ultimately make the fateful decision to attend the Ultraverse 25th Anniversary panel at Wondercon. Coming to you LIVE (previously recorded and lost in time) from the Kings Inn of Anaheim, welcome to the J-UMP-Start!

JUMP ON NOW to the conversation and send an email to ultramonthlypodcast@gmail.com to be featured on the Slings & Arrows segment of the podcast.

On The Night Man Endeth, hosts Marc and Jeff discuss all things Ultraverse including a breakdown and review of the second half of Night Man Volume 1 - following Johnny Domino's split personalities, flying bug women, and the fate of Playland revealed! Also, the Drunk Magician is born! Plus a Prime TV series request, Jeff starts his own Street Fighter show, and more ashcan frenzy.

JUMP ON NOW to the conversation and send an email to ultramonthlypodcast@gmail.com to be featured on the Slings & Arrows segment of the podcast. Who do you think had the greatest rogues gallery in the Ultraverse? Send in your Top 5 Greatest Rogues Gallery list to be featured on this year's villains episode in October.

For articles discussed on this episode, check out:

• Cinemablend Article: After The Sandman: Other '90s Comics That I'd Love To See Get The Netflix Live-Action Treatment
• Collider Article: 10 Mostly Forgotten Marvel Television Forays
• CBR Article: At The Height of Street Fighter's Popularity, It Endured A Comic So Bad Capcom Disowned It

On Prime's Sister!, hosts Marc and Jeff talk all things Ultraverse including a review of the Prime series spin-off title, Elven - discussing  which UV characters make their dramatic return, debating science vs magic, and identify Jeff's Ultraverse double! Plus the boys break some San Diego Comic Con hot goss about a Malibu Comics property, take a dive into the quarter bins, and relive a fantasy casting from the UCU (Ultraverse Cinematic Universe). JUMP ON NOW to the conversation and send an email to ultramonthlypodcast@gmail.com to be featured during the Slings & Arrows segment of the show.

For links featured in this episode, check out:

• CBR Article: Dreadstar Creator Still Wants to Turn His Comic into a Streaming Series