In September, Marvel Comics will revamp Ultraman's origin for the modern-day, and now, readers can check out the first five pages from The Rise of Ultraman #1 in celebration of Ultraman Day.
The Rise of Ultraman -- by Kyle Higgins, Mat Groom, Francesco Manna, Michael Cho and Gurihiru -- is part of Marvel's collaboration with Tsuburaya Productions, which handles the Ultraman franchise. The original series focused on Shin Hayata, a pilot for the Science Patrol who transforms into Ultraman to battle alien invaders.
THE RISE OF ULTRAMAN #1 (of 5)
- Written by KYLE HIGGINS & MAT GROOM
- Art by FRANCESCO MANNA with MICHAEL CHO and GURIHIRU
- Cover by ALEX ROSS
- Ultraman has been a pop culture icon for over 50 years and this September, Marvel Comics will proudly contribute to the franchise’s incredible legacy with RISE OF ULTRAMAN #1! Writers Kyle Higgins (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Winter Soldier) and Mat Groom (Self/Made) will join superstar artists Francesco Manna (Avengers, Fantastic Four) Michael Cho (Captain America) and Gurihiru (The Unstoppable Wasp) to reimagine the thrilling beginnings of the Ultraman phenomenon. In honor of Ultraman Day, the celebration of Ultraman’s first public television appearance in 1966, head over to marvel.com for a first look at the highly anticipated premiere issue including exclusive preview pages, a variant cover gallery, and more. Stay tuned for more news about Marvel’s exciting collaboration with Tsuburaya Productions and don’t miss THE RISE OF ULTRAMAN #1 when it hits stands September 9th!
The Rise of Ultraman #1, by Kyle Higgins, Mat Groom, Francesco Manna, Michael Cho and Gurihiru, goes on sale Sept. 9 from Marvel Comics.