Warning: Spoilers for The Ultimates #8! The Marvel Universe’s latest iteration introduces a foreboding future for Iron Man. In this potential timeline, Tony Stark is destined to become Kang the Conqueror, and the threat looms large that he, or Doctor Doom, could lay waste to existence itself. Despite this unsettling vision, the narrative still allows room for heroes to avert this disaster.
The recently released issue, The Ultimates #8, crafted by Deniz Camp alongside artists Juan Frigeri, Federico Blee, and Travis Lanham, intensifies the precarious fate awaiting the Ultimate Universe. The comic explores the notion that either Tony Stark—whose path intertwines with Kang the Conqueror—or an ominous version of Doctor Doom, could become the architects of universal devastation.
In this pivotal installment, the future Guardians of the Galaxy make their way to the present, carrying a grave revelation. Star-Lord warns the Doctor Doom in this timeline—constructed as a dark version of Reed Richards—that in one scenario, both Reed and Tony are responsible for the annihilation of countless lives. Conversely, a different road could lead to salvation. Yet, the present heroes, coupled with morally ambiguous figures, find themselves grappling to navigate toward this more hopeful future.
Either Doctor Doom or Iron Man Will Break the Entire Ultimate Universe
A Dark Reed Richards or the Future Kang the Conqueror
Readers have been aware of Tony Stark’s perilous trajectory towards becoming Kang for some time; however, this issue elevates the stakes even further. The narrative draws from Ultimate Invasion by Jonathan Hickman and others, which firmly linked this new portrayal of Kang to a future where he is Tony Stark. The Ultimates #8 reassesses and deepens this narrative, indicating that either Kang, Doom, or the Maker might evolve into a being referred to as “the Unmaker,”a force poised to unravel time itself and obliterate the universe.
Star-Lord’s alarming revelation is particularly significant for Doctor Doom, who operates as the Reed Richards of this reality. Doom is burdened by his past, stemming from his belief that a malevolent counterpart—the Maker—sabotaged their initial mission, ultimately leading to the untimely fate of his allies. This newfound knowledge of potential universe-ending consequences might deepen Doom’s descent into despair, a critical aspect of his character already marred by tragedy.
Is the Future of the Ultimate Universe Set in Stone?
What’s in Store for Tony Stark and Reed Richards in This Universe?
The pressing question posed by this narrative remains whether the bleak future can be altered. The future Guardians of the Galaxy convey their conviction that an impending clash with the Maker will likely culminate in tragedy for the Ultimates. However, the Ultimates push back against this sense of fate, asserting that change is not only possible, but essential. Their faith in a different outcome will be crucial, particularly for Doctor Doom, who grapples with his self-doubt amid escalating stakes.
As the tension mounts, Marvel’s Ultimates face daunting challenges, including Iron Man’s dark destiny as Kang and Doctor Doom’s uncertainties. The potential for catastrophic outcomes hangs heavily as they strive to assert control over their collective fate.
The Ultimates #8 is available now from Marvel Comics, inviting fans to dive deeper into this intricate and evolving storyline.
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