Last month at the New York Comic-Con, Marvel Comics announced that it would be shutting its recently revitalized Ultimate Universe line in April 2026 with the last issue of Ultimate Endgame. Many folks, including Ultimate Universe architect Jonathan Hickman, were taken by surprise at the news when he received it from Marvel president Dan Buckley. However, as Buckley explained at NYCC, he saw the story the the creators of the line crafted as having a beginning, middle, and end, wanting the tale standing on its own.
Still, it seems that Marvel isn’t quite done with the Ultimate Universe past that April 2026 date. Recently, the House of Ideas announced via press release that in June Marvel’s heroes will see Armageddon, a story crafted by current Captain America writer Chip Zdarsky. The press release promised that this event will “[change] the face of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in a way not seen since Avengers: Disassembled, the event that redefined the team for the 21st century.” The event will spin out of storylines Zdarsky is penning in his Captain America run and in Ultimate Universe: Incursion.
Check out the official press release below:
This June, the Marvel Universe faces ARMAGEDDON!
Crafted by industry superstar Chip Zdarsky, ARMAGEDDON will impact the entire Marvel Universe, changing the face of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in a way not seen since Avengers: Disassembled, the event that redefined the team for the 21st century. Groundwork for the event will be laid in upcoming storylines in Zdarsky and Valerio Schiti’s Captain America as well as recent developments in the Ultimate Universe, specifically Miles Morales returning home with Origin Boxes in Ultimate Spider-Man: Incursion #5.
Armageddon Assembles in June, but the countdown starts now! Check out a promotional image by Zdarsky and stay tuned for more details. For more information, visit Marvel.com.