Ultra Monthly Podcast

On Double Feature, Double Fun , host Marc Truex talks all things Ultraverse including a deep dive on the Double Feature special featuring Prime and Solitaire. How does Ultraforce The Animated Series stack up against other Marvel cartoon series? Plus Comic Fest finds, Marc gets wild with Wizard Magazine, and Earth Worm Jim joins the Ultraverse?! JUMP ON NOW to the conversation and send an email to...

On Rune Surfs the Power Cosmic , host Marc Truex celebrates Villains' Month by talks all things Ultraverse including a deep dive and review of the cosmic vampire, Rune, and his first encounter with Marvel's Silver Surfer. How does Rune claim all of the Infinity Gems? Who is Deathurge? And what are the Soul Gem's true intentions?! All of these spooky questions are answered - plus new...

On The Origin of Prime Revealed , host Marc Truex talks all things Ultraverse, including a breakdown and review of the Origin of Prime story arc, Turbocharge as the hero we all needed, and the introduction of Wicca. Plus San Diego Comic Con shenanigans, a Dave Dorman sighting, and a signature hunting recap. JUMP ON NOW to the conversation and send an email to ultramonthlypodcast@gmail.com to have...

On Prime's New York Minute , host Marc Truex talk's all things Ultraverse including a deep dive into Prime's move to New York, the origins of Turbocharge, and Prime's untimely demise! Plus Ultra Monthly Podcast's Complete Ultraverse Guide to San Diego Comic Con International 2024 - find out the panels, the guests and the booth's you should check out at this year'...

In Origins Month , host Marc Truex talks all things Ultraverse including a breakdown of the January 1994 Origins back-up features event. How did Prime get his powers? Who was the Squad? And who is Masque?! All of these questions answered, plus Wondercon sightings, signings, and Malibu button mania. JUMP ON NOW to the conversation and send an email to ultramonthlypodcast@gmail.com to have your lett...

On Steve Englehart , host Marc Truex sits down and gets Up Close with comic book writer and legend, Steve Englehart, during Wondercon 2024. They discuss all things Ultraverse including his role as a Founding Father of the Ultraverse, dive deep into The Strangers, Nightman, and what a 2000's resurgence could have looked like. Plus Nightman the TV show, what the future could have held for Atom...

On Ultraforce The Animated Series Continues , host Marc Truex talks all things Ultraverse including episode reviews from the 1995 animated series, Ultraforce! How does Night and the Nightman compare to the original script? Is the Ultraverse's Phoenix Resurrection to be resurrected? Plus untrimmed printer proofs, Prime goes rogue and goes animated, and where will you be during Wondercon? JUMP...

In Strangers No More , host Marc Truex talks all things Ultraverse including the final story arcs from The Strangers, how Teknight saves Christmas, and asks, "What About Bob?!" Plus Might Man misnomers, comic trade mag mania, and the 2nd Annual Ultracon is on! Jump On Now to the conversation and send an email to ultramonthlypodcast@gmail.com to have your letter read on the Slings & A...

In Prime Goes Rogue , host Marc Truex breaks down the baddest of the Ultraverse bad boys - Rogue Prime. From Prime's run ins with Firearm to his conflicts with Hollywood's elites, we learn what makes Rogue Prime so angry and motivated to be a hero. Someone has to think of THESE KIDS! Plus, the Ego Stone returns, 504's are found, and Hardcase is a true inspiration to us all. JUMP ON...

On Putting the UM in UMP , host Marc Truex rambles on about all things Ultraverse while diving into Malibu Comics' in-universe trade magazine, Ultra Monthly - the namesake of this very podcast! Revel in the ultra-dirt you've been seeking, get behind the scenes access to your favorite ultra-celebs, and get ready to stack them Ultra Bucks! Plus, find out about Digital Trading Cards, It&apo...

In Death of the Ultraverse Part 2 , host Marc Truex sits down with Ultraverse Founding Fathers, Dave Olbrich and Tom Mason , to recount the final days of the Ultraverse.  Black September! Coloring Department Shenanigans! Marvel Conspiracies Debunked! Metamorpho and Ninja Turtles?! Lots of loose ends get cleaned up in the second half of this epic interview with the men who lived it. Ultra-fans won&...

On Death of the Ultraverse - Part 1 , host Marc Truex sits down with Malibu Comics and Ultraverse Founding Fathers Dave Olbrich and Tom Mason to finally ask the tough questions... what the hell happened to the Ultraverse! Dave and Tom share the early beginnings of Malibu Comics, the birth and rise of the Ultraverse, and the subsequent sale of Malibu Comics to Marvel at the end of 1994. But what sh...

Welcome Back! In Ultraverse 30th Anniversary , Marc returns to the podcast in celebration of 30 years of the Ultraverse ! Celebrating with anniversary panels this year at Wonder-Con and San Diego Comic-Con, Marc recaps his experiences at these shows and highlights some great Ultrabuck finds across the trading cards, action figures, and even a special Ultraverse wearable. Plus - the Ultraverse is B...

It's Spooky Season on Ultra Monthly Podcast , and that means we have ourselves another Villains Month themed episode - Greatest Rogues Galleries . Find out which of your favorite characters from the Ultraverse had the greatest rogues of them all as Marc breaks down his Top 5 Rogues Galleries. Plus, CBR discovers how strong Prime exactly is, Marc meets Howard Chaykin, and more Ultraforce toy l...

In J-UMP-Start , Marc and Jeff undergo some ULTRA-life developments! So, digging deep into the histories of this podcasts, listeners are taken back in time and get to hear the official Origin Story of The Ultra Monthly Podcast ! Journey back to the year 2018 where the boys dine on Bud Light Limes, recount their budding friendship, and ultimately make the fateful decision to attend the Ultraverse 2...

On The Night Man Endeth , hosts Marc and Jeff discuss all things Ultraverse including a breakdown and review of the second half of Night Man Volume 1 - following Johnny Domino's split personalities, flying bug women, and the fate of Playland revealed! Also, the Drunk Magician is born! Plus a Prime TV series request, Jeff starts his own Street Fighter show, and more ashcan frenzy. JUMP ON NOW...

On Prime's Sister! , hosts Marc and Jeff talk all things Ultraverse including a review of the Prime series spin-off title, Elven - discussing  which UV characters make their dramatic return, debating science vs magic, and identify Jeff's Ultraverse double! Plus the boys break some San Diego Comic Con hot goss about a Malibu Comics property, take a dive into the quarter bins, and relive a...

On The Pilgrim Conundrum , hosts Marc and Jeff discuss all things Ultraverse including a deep dive and celebration for The Strangers and Night Man crossover event, The Pilgrim Conundrum . What's going on with Atom Bob? Who is Pilgrim? And who won't Electrocute kiss?! Plus the boys discuss the weirdest superhero tv shows, go crazy for some sweet posters, and answer your emails. JUMP ON NO...

In Chi'arr & Matt's Excellent Adventure , hosts Marc and Jeff dig in deep to all things Ultraverse including a a breakdown of the one-shot comic, Ripfire #0. The boys also recap their experience at this year's San Diego Comic Fest, geek out over Larry Niven, hold court with Buckarro Banzai, and ask the important questions when it comes to alien invasions. Plus Ultra Monthly says...

This month on Ultra Monthly Podcast , hosts Marc and Jeff partner up with  Geekview Tavern and Ultraverse Founding Fathers Dave Olbrich, Tom Mason, and Chris Ulm to deliver and deliberate over the Top 10 Ultraverse Covers . Find out which of your favorite UV comic covers made the cut and hear some of the stories that went into their development. Plus Marc and Jeff sit down with Chairman of San Die...

In Greatest Ultraverse Couples , Marc and Jeff host an Ultra-tines Day Special giving their Top 10 Greatest Ultraverse Couples . Who's love will reign supreme in the Ultraverse? What was Black Knight and Sersi's greatest flaw? What's on your VHS Watch Party Playlist? And which Malibu Comic's property brought home Marvel's first Academy Award? All of this and more are discu...

In Flood Relief , hosts Marc and Jeff talk all things Ultraverse including a deep dive into the Flood Relief One-Shot comic book released by Malibu Comics to aid Red Cross efforts from the Great Flood of 1993. Plus they nerd out over Night Man the television series, talk holographic covers, and Marc gloats over some newly acquired original Ultraverse comic art. JUMP ON NOW to the conversation and...

In Lord Pumpkin's Halloween Special 2 , hosts Marc and Jeff take a walk on the spooky side of the Ultraforce Animated Series - breaking down episodes from the series including Lord Pumpkin's debut, the cosmic vampire Rune, and get defensive over Contrary.  JUMP ON NOW to the conversation and send an email to ultramonthlypodcast@gmail.com to be featured on the Slings & Arrows segment...

In Strangers: Year One ,  hosts Marc and Jeff discuss all things Ultraverse including a deep into The Strangers origins and first trials as a team. Plus - a Malibu Comic's book breaks the $20,000 mark at auction, Marc pick's up a new toy, and the secret behind Grenade's ultra-power. Slam 'em Strangers! JUMP ON NOW to the conversation and send an email to ultramonthlypodcast@gma...

In Spear of Destiny , hosts Marc and Jeff talk all things Ultraverse including the Mantra limited series Spear of Destiny, getting smart with the Lodge, and ponder ultra evolution.  Plus they learn a bit more about Sersi, identify a Prime doppelganger on Masters of the Universe: Revelations, and get geeked on something scripted! JUMP ON NOW and send your emails to ultramonthlypodcast@gmail.com to...