Exclusive Ultimates 3 Preview

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There's nothing like fresh art from Joe Madureira and Christian Lichtner to make your day. When these images hit our inbox earlier this afternoon, we did a happy little jig. Then we figured you might like to take a look at them. Written by the Eisner-winning, Emmy-nominated Jeph Loeb, this eight-page sequence re-introduces Venom to the Ultimate Universe, and he's out for blood.

Earlier this year, right before the 2007 San Diego Comic-Con, we gave you your first complete look at the Ultimates Vol. 3 roster as well as idea of the threats they would face. Since that time a few pieces of art have been introduced, but this is the first time any outlet has been able to present a sequential look at the December-shipping first issue. Venom dares to take on the mightiest of the Ultimates, including new members like Black Panther and Valkyrie, and he's doing a d**n good job of dispatching Earth's mightiest. Also take a look at the revamped Hawkeye, who hasn't quite given up on his arrow-based weaponry.

Here is the solicit text for the first issue: " The countdown to Ultimatum begins here and when it's over, the Ultimate Universe will never be the same! And when we say that in the Ultimate Universe, you know we ain't fooling around! 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. 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!"

The first issue of Ultimates 3 arrives in stores on December 5, 2007. Posters of the killer first cover arrive in stores next week. Special thanks to Jeph Loeb, Joe Madureira, Christian Lichtner, Arune Singh and Jim McCann for arranging this killer preview.

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[dlw66]

I'm sorry if my opinion offends...

This artwork is so Liefeld-ian... It really sets comics back 15 years. And the promo language -- "Posters of the killer cover..." and "for arranging this killer preview." Rock on, Fanboy!!!!

It would be an act of mercy if someone killed the artwork before it sees the newstand or spinner rack.

[goldenfist]

When it comes out I am buying this book.

[Alchemist-X]

I wanna like the art, and the first poster cover looks cool, but in every panel of what's supposed to be the comic, the lighting seems completely messed up....all those white lines don't fit in some of the darker pannels and spots

It seems like a sharp contrast to what we got in previous ultimates, and the writing may also go in a 180, so I've been getting increasingly more skeptical about how good Ultimates 3 is going to be.

[goldenfist]

Is it because of Jeph Loeb is writing it.