The Ultimates Collected Editions Series by Charlie Huston, Mike Carey, Brian Michael Bendis, Robert Kirkman, Mark Millar, Brian K. Vaughan, Bryan Hitch, Andrew Currie, Paul Neary, Jeph Loeb, Joe Madureira, Christian Lichtner

Nick Fury, head of an elite espionage agency, puts together a small army, known as the Ultimates, to protect the world from a variety of threats.

After managing to take down the Hulk, the government sponsored superhero team called the Ultimates have run into some problems. A shape changing alien race, which are responsible for some of humanity's worst moments (Captain America fought them in World War II) are once again rearing their head to wipe out humanity...

A teenager is climbing walls in Manhattan. Mutants are attacking the White House. Nick Fury, head of the elite espionage agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., knows the only way to combat these strange new threats is with a team of his own superhumans. Backed by a billion-dollar budget, Fury recruits Giant Man, the Wasp, Iron Man, Captain America and Thor... moreA teenager is climbing walls in Manhattan. Mutants are attacking the White House. Nick Fury, head of the elite espionage agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., knows the only way to combat these strange new threats is with a team of his own superhumans. Backed by a billion-dollar budget, Fury recruits Giant Man, the Wasp, Iron Man, Captain America and Thor. And while the team is strong enough to engage in a ferocious battle with the Hulk, will they implode under the weight of their internal conflicts? Rising above their own agendas, the Ultimates forge ahead with the introduction of new allies and face a major global threat. Collects THE ULTIMATES VOL.1: SUPER-HUMAN and THE ULTIMATES VOL. 2: HOMELAND SECURITY. PLUS: A hefty helping of DVD-Style extras! less

It's been one year since they stopped an alien invasion, and now things get hard... moreIt's been one year since they stopped an alien invasion, and now things get hard. New members, new costumes, and 12 months of gossip to catch up on! Who's getting married? Who's divorced? Who's gone nuts since we last saw them? Why, just in this first story, we see Ultimate Hulk and the secret origin of Ultimate Thor, and get a look at the entire Ultimate Universe as drawn by Bryan Hitch! It's guest-stars galore - featuring the X-Men, Daredevil, Captain Britain, and even the Defenders!Collecting: The Ultimates 2 1-6 less

Collects Ultimates 2 #7-14. When Nick Fury makes his move against the mysterious traitor that's been plaguing the team, the Ultimates will never be the same! Is this the beginning of the end for the Ultimates? An unknown enemy with unimaginable power and an unstoppable force of will is at our shores. Will hope rise from the ashes of defeat?

In Gods & Monsters, it's been one year since they stopped an alien invasion, and now things get hard! New members, new costumes and 12 months of gossip to catch up on! Who's getting married? Who's divorced? Who's gone nuts since we last saw them? See Ultimate Hulk and the secret origin of Ultimate Thor, and get a look at the entire Ultimate Universe as drawn by Bryan Hitch! It's guest-stars galore - featuring the X-Men, Daredevil, Captain Britain and even the Defenders! And in Grand-Theft... moreIn Gods & Monsters, it's been one year since they stopped an alien invasion, and now things get hard! New members, new costumes and 12 months of gossip to catch up on! Who's getting married? Who's divorced? Who's gone nuts since we last saw them? See Ultimate Hulk and the secret origin of Ultimate Thor, and get a look at the entire Ultimate Universe as drawn by Bryan Hitch! It's guest-stars galore - featuring the X-Men, Daredevil, Captain Britain and even the Defenders! And in Grand-Theft America, Tony and Natasha are on the eve of their wedding - but when Nick Fury makes his move against the mysterious traitor that's been plaguing the team, the Ultimates will never be the same! Also, Captain America and Wasp hit a serious snag in their relationship. Is this the end for the Ultimate Universe's hottest couple? Is this the beginning of the end for the Ultimates? This deluxe hardcover collects Ultimates 2 Vol. 1: Gods & Monsters and Ultimates 2 Vol. 2: Grand-Theft America, plus Ultimates Annual #1. less

Is even an Omnibus big enough to contain Millar and Hitch's widescreen super-hero epic? They are the greatest heroes the world has ever known: Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, the Wasp, Giant Man, Hawkeye, the Black Widow, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch Brought together by Nick Fury, head of the elite espionage agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D... moreIs even an Omnibus big enough to contain Millar and Hitch's widescreen super-hero epic? They are the greatest heroes the world has ever known: Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, the Wasp, Giant Man, Hawkeye, the Black Widow, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch Brought together by Nick Fury, head of the elite espionage agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., the Ultimates are Earth's last line of defense against a rising storm of strange new threats to humanity - menaces such as the rampaging monster known as the Hulk, and an army of shape-shifting aliens bent on destroying the world and killing all humankind. But just as they begin to get comfortable in their roles as international celebrities and America's champions, things get hard Can the Ultimates survive the Hulk's execution, Thor's imprisonment - and the advent of the Ultimate Defenders? The world's greatest heroes are in for the battle of the century - and not all of them will be walking away Collects Ultimates #1-13, Ultimates 2 #1-13, Ultimates Annual #1, and Ultimates 2 #1 Variant Sketch Edition. less

A year later, who are the Ultimates? After going through the tumultuous events of the past two volumes, the Ultimates find themselves operating out of Tony Stark's mansion in New York where, no longer working for S.H.I.E.L.D., they have to make it on their own... moreA year later, who are the Ultimates? After going through the tumultuous events of the past two volumes, the Ultimates find themselves operating out of Tony Stark's mansion in New York where, no longer working for S.H.I.E.L.D., they have to make it on their own. But a terrible secret is about to tear them apart and bring about a murder at the mansion! One of Earth's greatest heroes will die, and there'll be plenty of suspects! New Members! New Adventures! And New Secrets! All this, and Ultimate Venom, too!Join Eisner winner and Emmy-nominated writer Jeph Loeb (TV's Heroes, Captain America: Fallen Son) and the superstar team of Joe Madureira and Christian Lichtner (Uncanny X-Men, Battle Chasers) as they take the Ultimates on their wildest ride yet!Collecting: The Ultimates 3 1-5 less

In Ultimate Fantastic Four, something strange has happened at Nursery Two, the Baxter Building's Think Tank counterpart in Oregon. It's disappeared, seemingly swallowed up by the earth itself And if you think that heralds the return of the macabre Mole Man, go to the head of the class... moreIn Ultimate Fantastic Four, something strange has happened at Nursery Two, the Baxter Building's Think Tank counterpart in Oregon. It's disappeared, seemingly swallowed up by the earth itself And if you think that heralds the return of the macabre Mole Man, go to the head of the class.In Ultimate X-Men, Dazzler has awakened from her coma only to discover her life is in deadly peril And even her former fellow X-Men may be powerless to save her as a betrayal within the ranks has left them shellshocked.In Ultimate Spider-Man, Punisher and Daredevil return While Foggy Nelson offers Spidey some legal advice, Police Captain Jean DeWolfe gives him some other advice - on how to take down the Ultimate KangarooAnd in The Ultimates, as the Ultimates clear the wreckage from the recent attack on the United States, a monstrous evil from the past rises from the ashes to launch an attack when America is at her weakest. And with the ranks of the Ultimates severely depleted, all that stands in the path of the long-thought-dead bio-fanatic Arnim Zola is the indomitable Sentinel of Liberty, Captain America, and Sam Wilson, the high-flying Falcon.Collecting: The Ultimates Annual 2, Ultimate Fantastic Four Annual 2, Ultimate X-Men Annual 2, & Ultimate Spider-Man Annual 2 less

The Ultimate Inhumans debut, two lives are forever changed, you'll never guess who's back and everyone guest-stars in the first-ever Ultimate Annuals.In Ultimate Fantastic Four, it's the first appearance of the Ultimate Inhumans From a hidden race, she came to steal the heart of the FF's youngest member: the beautiful elemental called Crystal. In Ultimate X-Men, it's the return of Ultimate Juggernaut Juggie makes a play for the Gem of Cyttorak, the jewel that will make him truly unstoppable... moreThe Ultimate Inhumans debut, two lives are forever changed, you'll never guess who's back and everyone guest-stars in the first-ever Ultimate Annuals.In Ultimate Fantastic Four, it's the first appearance of the Ultimate Inhumans From a hidden race, she came to steal the heart of the FF's youngest member: the beautiful elemental called Crystal. In Ultimate X-Men, it's the return of Ultimate Juggernaut Juggie makes a play for the Gem of Cyttorak, the jewel that will make him truly unstoppable. Only two small things stand in his way: Rogue and Gambit, the new prince and princess of thieves.In Ultimate Spider-Man, Spidey goes toe-to-toe with some old foes - and winds up with a new girlfriend Who is she? Let's just say she has a familiar face.In The Ultimates, if you thought The Ultimates were the only team S.H.I.E.L.D. was creating - you were wrong Get ready for the next wave of super-soldiers designed to protect America's vital interests. But is this all that Director Nick Fury is up to, or is there much more to this ultra-clandestine program? And can even S.H.I.E.L.D. keep all these super-people under control?Collecting: The Ultimates Annual 1, Ultimate Fantastic Four Annual 1, Ultimate X-Men Annual 1, Ultimate Spider-Man Annual 1 less