Welcome to Ultimate! Where we dive deep into Earth 1610, the Ultimate Marvel Universe. Ultimate Marvel is a piece of comic-book history with a bad rep, Ultimate! is here to see if that rep is justified. Join Eddie and Henry as we take on 15 years of comic book history and explore what makes these comics unique, from the good to the bad, to the dear god why!

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This episode we cover Ultimates 2 #1 6- written by Mark Millar and art by Brian HitchWe discuss... the joys and bewilderment of old comic book ads, the mystery of Thor and, Millar&#39;s cuttng edge critique of the War on Terror.Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts and RedcircleFollow us on Instagram @ultimate_earth1610Theme song by ElipyleCover includes art from Bryan Hitch

Ultimate! #29 - Mission Accomplished... Part 1

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This episode we cover Ultimate X-Men #34-39 written by Brian Michael Bendis and art by David FinchWe discuss... the highs and lows of comic book marketing strategies, the theoretical weight of Adamantium bones and, a good version of Ultimate Marvel Team Up? Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts and RedcircleFollow us on Instagram @ultimate_earth1610Theme song by ElipyleCover includes art from Bryan Hitch

Ultimate! #28 - Wolverine Takes Flight and Other Outlandish Antics

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In this episode, we discuss Ultimate Spider-Man #X=33-39 written by Brian Michael Bendis and art by Mark Bagley.We discuss... how Gotham was reimagined for Batman: The Caped Crusader, Peter Parker&#39;s parents secret past and, a fresh take on the Venom symbiote.Podcast Recorded at Wellington Access RadioFind us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts and RedcircleFollow us on Instagram @Ultimate_earth1610 Theme song by ElipyleCover includes art from Bryan Hitch

Ultimate! #27 - That Boy Is Venom!! Don't Trust a Black Suit and a Smile!

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An update about the status of the show from our host Eddie!

Ultimate! Update 2025

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Surprise! As we head into the holiday season we thought we&#39;d release a few extra special bonus episodes (Eddie also forgot to do some uploads). Make sure to tune in on Christmas Eve for our holiday specialHenry was away for this recording, so this week Eddie brought in a special guest... his amazing girlfriend Abinaya!!!We discuss... what it&#39;s like living with a comic book nerd, so... much... Twilight... and, scientifically accurate vampires.Podcast recorded at Wellington Access RadioFind us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcast and RedcircleFollow us on Instagram @ultimate_earth1610

Ultimate! #26 - It Turns Out There is a Twilight Graphic Novel

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In this episode, we discuss Ultimate Fantastic Four #27-32 written by Mark Millar and art by Greg Land.We discuss... The final eulogy for Krakoa (I promise we&#39;ll stop talking about it all the time), the first member of the Ultimates to become president,and an undead prison break. Content warning: This episode contains discussions of depression and suicide.Podcast recorded at Wellington Access RadioFind us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcast and RedcircleFollow us on Instagram @ultimate_earth1610

Ultimate! #25 - Super-Skrull's Summer on Earth

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In this episode, we discuss Ultimate Fantastic Four #21-26 written by Mark Millar and art by Greg Land.We discuss... Henry&#39;s love letter to The Boys, Eddie&#39;s paleontology quibbles, and, Namor, the most eligible psychopath in Atlantis.Podcast recorded at Wellington Access Radio Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcast and Redcircle Follow us on Instagram @ultimate_earth1610

Ultimate! #24 - An Incurable Case of Greg Land Face

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In this episode, we discuss Ultimate X-Men #26-33 written by Mark Millar and art by David Finch and Adam Kubert.We discuss... the end of the Krakoan era (sad emojis all round), Magneto&#39;s love of art and, the end of an X-Men love triangle.Podcast recorded at Wellington Access RadioFind us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcast and RedcircleFollow us on Instagram @ultimate_earth1610 Theme song by @elipyleCover includes art from Bryan Hitch

Ultimate! #23 - Wasps in the Louvre, Wasps in the Louvre!

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In this episode, Henry is on holiday, so we have a special guest on the show today, our good friend Hudson!We discuss... the apocalyptic destiny of Hellboy, The supposed return of the Tasmanian Tiger, and how to build your favourite heroes in DnD.Podcast recorded at Wellington Access RadioFind us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcast and RedcircleFollow us on Instagram @ultimate_earth1610Send us questions or fanmail to ultimatepodcast6@gmail.com Theme song by @elipyleCover includes art from Bryan Hitch

Ultimate! #22 - And Now For Something Completely Different

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In this episode, we cover Ultimate War #1-4 written by Mark Millar with art by Chris BachaloWe discuss... the innovation of Palword and Pokemon fangames, Avengers vs X-Men before it was cool, and why Magneto would have ruined the Avengers filmsContent Warning: The issues we discuss contain fictional acts of terrorism and discussions of US foreign policy in relation to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.Podcast recorded at Wellington Access RadioFind us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcast and RedcircleFollow us on Instagram @ultimate_earth1610Send us questions or fanmail to ultimatepodcast6@gmail.com Theme song by @elipyleCover includes art from Bryan Hitch

Ultimate! #21 - The Return of Magneto! Master of Magnet!!

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In this episode, we cover Ultimate Spider-Man #28-32 written by Brian Michael Bendis with art by Mark BagleyWe discuss... Jeremy Adams incredible Flash run, the increasingly confusing timeline of Ultimate Marvel, and the Daily Bugle&#39;s pending journalistic integrity lawsuit!Podcast recorded at Wellington Access RadioFind us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcast and RedcircleFollow us on Instagram @ultimate_earth1610Send us questions or fanmail to ultimatepodcast6@gmail.com Theme song by @elipyleCover includes art from Bryan Hitch

Ultimate! #20 - Imposter Syndrome

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In this episode, we cover Ultimates Annual #1 and Ultimate Marvel Team-Up #10-13 written by Mark Millar and Brian Michael Bendis, and art by Steve Dillon, John Totleben, Ron Randall, Chyna Clugston-Major, and Ted MckeeverWe discuss... Marvel and DC crossovers, the expanding mandate of the Ultimates/US foreign policy, and, the theatrical timing of Man-Thing. Podcast recorded at Wellington Access RadioFind us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcast and RedcircleFollow us on Instagram @ultimate_earth1610Send us questions or fanmail to ultimatepodcast6@gmail.com Theme song by @elipyleCover includes art from Bryan Hitch

Ultimate! #19 - There's Lizards in the Sewers and Sorcerors in Bars

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In this episode we cover Ultimate Fantastic Four Annual 1, #21-25 and Ultimate Marvel Team-Up #9 written by Mark Millar, Mike Carey, Brian Michael Bendis with art by Jae Lee and We discuss... a massive missed opportunity, Andy the Android, and another damn Team-Up issue! Podcast recorded at Wellington Access RadioFind us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcast and RedcircleFollow us on Instagram @ultimate_earth1610Send us questions or fanmail to ultimatepodcast6@gmail.com Theme song by @elipyleCover includes art from Bryan Hitch

Ultimate! #18 - Oh, The Inhumanity!

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This episode we cover Ultimate X-Men #21-25 written by Mark Millar and art by Adam Kubert and Kaare AndrewsWe discuss... Adapting video games to TV, a mid-story change of artist and, the dangers of superhuman Catfishing Podcast recorded at Wellington Access RadioFind us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcast and RedcircleFollow us on Instagram @ultimate_earth1610Send us questions or fanmail to ultimatepodcast6@gmail.com Theme song by @elipyleCover includes art from Bryan Hitch

Ultimate! #17 - The Beauty, The Beast... The Blob?

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This episode we cover Ultimate Spider-Man #22-27 written by Brian Michael Bendis and art by Mark BagleyWe discuss... the return of X-Men 97, the timelessness of roller-skating, and a peak into the deranged mind of the Green Goblin Podcast recorded at Wellington Access RadioFind us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts and RedcircleFollow us on Instagram @ultimate_earth1610Send us questions or fanmail ultimatepodcast6@gmail.com Theme song by ElipyleCover includes art from Bryan Hitch

Ultimate! #16 - Norman Osborn, King of the Rollerbladers

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This episode we cover Ultimate Marvel Team-Up #2-7 written by Brian Michael Bendis and art by Phil Hester, Mike Allred and Bill SienkiewiczWe discuss... accidental subtext, a baffling Hulk storyline, and Tony Stark, war profiteer in every universe. Podcast recorded at Wellington Access RadioFind us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts and RedcircleFollow us on Instagram @ultimate_earth1610Send us questions or fanmail ultimatepodcast6@gmail.com Theme song by ElipyleCover includes art from Bryan Hitch

Ultimate! #15 - Dear God Why! (And a Surprisingly Good Punisher Story)

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This episode we cover Ultimate Daredevil and Elektra #1-4 written by Greg Rucka and art by Salvador Larroca.We discuss how the Ultimate Universe is used to create new origin stories for characters, Daredevil and his relationship to the legal system and how superhero stories navigate sexual violence.Content Warning: The issues we cover include a sexual assault as a central part of the story. Podcast recorded at Wellington Access RadioFind us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts and RedcircleFollow us on Instagram @ultimate_earth1610Send us questions or fanmail ultimatepodcast6@gmail.com Theme song by ElipyleCover includes art from Byran Hitch

Ultimate! #14 - Justice is Blind, So is Love

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This episode we talk about Ultimate Fantastic Four #13-18 written by Warren Ellis and art by Adam KubertWe discuss one of the most controversial video games of 2024, unlicensed use of Star Wars aliens and, the importance of noticing that your new alien friend is evil. Podcast recorded at Wellington Access RadioFind us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts and RedcircleFollow us on Instagram @ultimate_earth1610Send us questions or fanmail ultimatepodcast6@gmail.com Theme song by ElipyleCover includes art from Bryan Hitch

Ultimate! #13 - Space Pterodactyls

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This episode we cover Ultimate X-Men #16-20 written by Mark Millar and art by Chris Bachalo and Adam Kubert.We discuss... Phonetically accurate Scottish accents, A world tour with Xavier our man, and on page representation for New Zealand. It&#39;s not much but we take what we can get. Podcast recorded at Wellington Access Radio Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts and Redcircle Follow us on Instagram @ultimate_earth1610 Send us questions or fanmail ultimatepodcast6@gmail.com Theme song by Elipyle Cover includes art from Byran Hitch

Ultimate! #12 - Rangers F.C vs X-Men

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This week we cover Ultimate X-Men #13-15 written by Chuck Austen and Mark Millar and art by Esad Ribić and Adam Kubert and Ultimate Marvel Team-Up #1 written by Brian Michael Bendis and art by Matt WagnerWe discuss... our first foray into mutant life outside the X-Men, Spider-Man and the failings of the mutant metaphor, and our love for the Stargirl CW show Podcast recorded at Wellington Access RadioFind us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts and RedcircleFollow us on Instagram @ultimate_earth1610Send us questions or fanmail ultimatepodcast6@gmail.comTheme song by ElipyleCover includes art from Byran Hitch

Ultimate! #11- Heart of the Cards

Deep Diving into the Ultimate Marvel Universe

Welcome to Ultimate! Where we dive deep into Earth 1610, the Ultimate Marvel Universe. Ultimate Marvel is a piece of comic-book history with a bad rep, Ultimate! is here to see if that rep is justified.

Join Eddie and Henry as we take on 15 years of comic book history and explore what makes these comics unique, from the good to the bad, to the dear god why!