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Marvel has showcased an awesome new tone for theFantastic Four’sReed Richards , as the ace - genius hero adopt a new look that sports fan of the iconic franchise could never have predicted . For 63 year , the Fantastic Four have acted as Marvel ’s premier adventurers , protect the planet Earth from threats let in the Skrull Empire , Galactus the Devourer of Worlds , and the Latverian authoritarian Doctor Doom . Now , the First Family ’s connection to one of those iconic villains have been give a wild new spin .
Reed ’s new feeling comes in freshly put out variant cover art forUltimates # 4by Inhyuk Lee . The cover showcases his transformation into Doctor Doom , wearing the iconic iron mask and hood of his oldest foe . However , in a nod to Reed ’s chronicle with the Fantastic Four , his ' Doom ' makeover keep the team ’s iconic downhearted and bloodless semblance scheme .
The Reed Richards depicted in Inhyuk Lee ’s art is from Earth-6160 - a of late launchedalternate realism imprint called the Ultimate Universe , where the Marvel timeline fans know and love has been broken beyond repair . In this world , Reed Richards ' kinsfolk were kill before they could become the Fantastic Four and he was imprisoned by the nefarious Maker , forced to build weapons of death for the new swayer of the world . late , Reed / Doom broke complimentary with the help of Tony Stark ’s father , joining up with Tony , Captain America , Sif and Thor to form the Ultimates and fight against his former master . Marvel has also released Phil Noto ’s intriguing main screen and Rod Reis ' variation , which shows the Maker excruciate Doom .
Ultimates # 4
Release Date :
September 4 , 2024
Writer :
Deniz Camp
artist :
Phil Noto
Cover Artist :
Dike Ruan
The destiny of the Ultimate Fantastic Four ! Doom ’s old age of anguish at the handwriting of the Maker finally take in up to him in this underground account of the real Reed Richards ! And tautness move up among the Ultimates when Doom might be more fixate on embolden the life he should have had than the life he ’s acquire … Featuring artwork by client artist Phil Noto !
As the Fantastic Four search the limit point of their powers , Reed Richards ' unexampled ' mitosis ' power hints a great change is headed for the MCU .
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This reading of Doctor Doom was introduced in 2023’sUltimate Invasion , by Jonathan Hickman and Bryan Hitch . In that serial , thedespicable scoundrel acknowledge as the Makerstole the mainstream Reed Richards ' technology and move to an alternating dimension , using time travel to remold its timeline in his favour . The Maker now rein this reality , having prevented the superhero origination of ( or vote out off ) anyone who might stand in his way . Currently , the Maker is locked away in a meter prison , giving the Ultimates 18 months to destroy his authorities and prepare for his return . So far , Reed Richards ' Doctor Doom has been one of the master heroes fighting the unspoiled fight , but the sum-up forUltimates # 4suggests that his grief over his murder family is becoming a braggy and bigger distraction .
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Fans had already image Reed Richards ' transformation into Doom , let in a tactical blue costume with an elaborate tunic . However , Inhyuk Lee ’s art strips the new Doom down to the rudiments , going from his arch , supervillain - esque look to a more superhero - style outfit similar to that worn by Blue Marvel or Captain America . Fans of the mainstream Fantastic Four will be shocked to see Reed Richards turned into a new version of Doctor Doom , although heisstill a hoagie . However , having had his family stripped away and living most of his lifespan in captivity serve a totalitarian regime , this version of Reed has far more demons to harness if he ’s going to make the reality a better place .
In its original incarnation in the 2000s , Marvel touted the Ultimate Universe as a place where it could big , ambitious cut that are n’t potential in its mainstream comics . Reed ’s transmutation into Doctor Doom present that spirit is alive and well in ithereborn Ultimate Universe imprint , which addresses real - world issues and imagines its Avengers - alike Ultimates as underdog exemption fighters attempting to bring down a corrupt system . Sadly , they ’ll be doing so without theFantastic Four , as this deeply damaged but still brilliantReed Richardsfights for exemption as Doctor Doom .
Ultimates # 4is coming from Marvel Comics September 4 , 2024 .
