Ultra Monthly Podcast

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

On The Pilgrim Conundrum, hosts Marc and Jeff discuss all things Ultraverse including a deep dive and celebration for The Strangers and Night Man crossover event, The Pilgrim Conundrum. What's going on with Atom Bob? Who is Pilgrim? And who won't Electrocute kiss?! Plus the boys discuss the weirdest superhero tv shows, go crazy for some sweet posters, and answer your emails. 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:

• Looper Article: The Worst and Weirdest Superhero TV Shows That Actually Existed

In Chi'arr & Matt's Excellent Adventure, hosts Marc and Jeff dig in deep to all things Ultraverse including a a breakdown of the one-shot comic, Ripfire #0. The boys also recap their experience at this year's San Diego Comic Fest, geek out over Larry Niven, hold court with Buckarro Banzai, and ask the important questions when it comes to alien invasions. Plus Ultra Monthly says farewell to a true comic legend, George Pérez. 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:

• CBR Article: George Pérez, Comic Book Artistic Icon, Passes Away at Age 67
• Make a Donation to the Hero Initiative

This month on Ultra Monthly Podcast, hosts Marc and Jeff partner up with  Geekview Tavern and Ultraverse Founding Fathers Dave Olbrich, Tom Mason, and Chris Ulm to deliver and deliberate over the Top 10 Ultraverse Covers. Find out which of your favorite UV comic covers made the cut and hear some of the stories that went into their development. Plus Marc and Jeff sit down with Chairman of San Diego Comic Fest, Matt Dunford, to discuss what's in store for this year's show in San Diego from April 21-24. And what ties might there be to Malibu and Ultraverse at this year's event? Listen and find out! JUMP ON NOW to the conversation and send an email to ultramonthlypodcast@gmail.com to have your comments featured on the next Slings & Arrows segment of the podcast.

For links discussed in this episode, check out

• Geekview Tavern's Youtube Channel
  • Ultraverse Top 10 Covers Pt 1 (#6-#10)
  • Ultraverse Top 10 Covers Pt 2 (#1-#5)
• San Diego Comic Fest
  • April 21-24, 2022 - get your tickets now!

In Greatest Ultraverse Couples, Marc and Jeff host an Ultra-tines Day Special giving their Top 10 Greatest Ultraverse Couples. Who's love will reign supreme in the Ultraverse? What was Black Knight and Sersi's greatest flaw? What's on your VHS Watch Party Playlist? And which Malibu Comic's property brought home Marvel's first Academy Award? All of this and more are discussed in this episode. JUMP ON NOW to the conversation and send an email to ultramonthlypodcast@gmail.com with your own personal favorite UV couples to be featured on our next Slings & Arrows segment of the podcast. 

For links discussed in this episode, check out:

• IGN Article: The History of Comic Book Movies at the Oscars
• CBR Article: The Eternal's Main Romance Had a Huge Forgotten Problem

In Flood Relief, hosts Marc and Jeff talk all things Ultraverse including a deep dive into the Flood Relief One-Shot comic book released by Malibu Comics to aid Red Cross efforts from the Great Flood of 1993. Plus they nerd out over Night Man the television series, talk holographic covers, and Marc gloats over some newly acquired original Ultraverse comic art. 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:

• CBR article: What is Marvels “Forbidden” Universe and How did the MCU’s Eternals Find It
• CBR article: 10 Comics That Got a Huge Multimedia Push That Didn't Pan Out

In Lord Pumpkin's Halloween Special 2, hosts Marc and Jeff take a walk on the spooky side of the Ultraforce Animated Series - breaking down episodes from the series including Lord Pumpkin's debut, the cosmic vampire Rune, and get defensive over Contrary.  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:

• CBR Article - How Marvel Completely Erased the Ultraverse's Worst '90s Superhero

In Strangers: Year One,  hosts Marc and Jeff discuss all things Ultraverse including a deep into The Strangers origins and first trials as a team. Plus - a Malibu Comic's book breaks the $20,000 mark at auction, Marc pick's up a new toy, and the secret behind Grenade's ultra-power. Slam 'em Strangers! 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:

• Bleeding Cool: Signed, Misprinted and Slabbed – First Appearance Of Spawn At Auction
• Heritage Auctions: Malibu Sun #13 Error Edition
• Indiegogo: Aaron Lopresti's Wraith of God Graphic Novel Campaign

In Spear of Destiny, hosts Marc and Jeff talk all things Ultraverse including the Mantra limited series Spear of Destiny, getting smart with the Lodge, and ponder ultra evolution.  Plus they learn a bit more about Sersi, identify a Prime doppelganger on Masters of the Universe: Revelations, and get geeked on something scripted! JUMP ON NOW and send your emails to ultramonthlypodcast@gmail.com to be featured on the Slings & Arrows segment of the podcast, or risk being fed to the Herrenvolk!

For articles mentioned in this episode, check out:

• ScreenRant Article: 10 Things Only Comic Fans Know About Sersi
• Critical Blast: Heroic Nihilism -- The Eternian Apocalypse of Masters of the Universe: Revelation
• The Beat: Interview w/ Jim Starlin

In Who Deserved Their Own Series, Marc and Jeff discuss all things Ultraverse including their own Top 10 UV Characters Who Deserved Their Own Series. Which characters stood out, where did the boys want to see these characters go, and who deserved more time to shine? Plus - the Exiles get Exiled, Ultrafore IS COOL, and some Prime Time swag. 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 mentioned in this episode, check out:

• CBR Article: 10 Superhero Teams Everyone Forgets About
• Screenrant Article: Loki: Main Comic Book Villains, Ranked By Coolness

In MundiQuest, Marc and Jeff discuss all things Ultraverse including a breakdown of the Hardcase epic, MundiQuest, get defensive over Street Fighter, and claim Rex Mundi is the biggest bad that the UV has to offer. Change our minds and Jump On Now to the conversation with an email to ultramonthlypodcast@gmail.com to be featured on the next Slings & Arrows segment of the podcast.

For links mentioned in this episode, check out:

• Geekview Tavern with Ultraverse Founding Fathers, Dave Olbrich and Tom Mason
• CBR article: Who Won the 2021 DC/Marvel Television Series Tournament
• CBR article: 10 Comic Book Runs That Were Cancelled Because of Controversy