Latest Articles
Mann’s World #1 Review
Writer: Victor GischlerArtist: Niko WalterColorist: Snakebite CortezLetterer: Andworld Design “Mann’s World” begins as a tale of four best friends on a guys’ weekend to a resort planet that has everything from a pool to scenic views to big game hunting…only the big game on this planet are alien creatures. Just in the first issue, we…
Keep readingLAST GOD: SONGS OF LOST CHILDREN #1
Writer: Dan WattersArtist: Steve BeachColorist: Dave StewartLetterer: Tom NapolitinoCover Artist: Kai CarpenterCartographer: Jared Blando It’s been ten years since the last god fell, bringing peace to the realm of Cain Anuun. But now, as echoes of dissent and pain sound throughout the kingdom of men, their champion and queen, Cyanthe, has set out in secret…
Keep readingNC Comicon Bull City 2020 Cancelled
Dear friends and family of the show, After speaking at length with the town of Durham and the DCC it is our unfortunate task to inform you that it has been decided we must postpone the November NC Comicon at Durham Convention Center to a later date in 2021. Our staff and crew are saddened…
Keep readingRorschach #1
Writer: Tom KingArtist: Jorge FornesColorist: Dave Stewart Rorschach is dead — has been for 35 years. So what does it mean when a man dressed in the oh-so-familiar fedora and mask makes an attempt on a presidential candidate’s life? Therein lies a tale rife with conspiracy theories, high-stakes political intrigue and moral quandaries that are…
Keep readingNews
- NC Comicon Bull City 2020 CancelledDear friends and family of the show, After speaking at length with the town of Durham and the DCC it is our unfortunate task to inform you that it has been decided we must postpone the November NC Comicon at Durham Convention Center to a later date in 2021. Our staff and crew are saddened … Read more
- Ultimate Comics Live Giga Q&A with Alex Paknadel and John LeUltimate Comics is partnering with Vault Comics to celebrate the launch of their biggest book yet (pun intended), Giga #1, with an exclusive Q&A with creators Alex Paknadel and John Le! Join the Ultimate Comics Live Show on October 27th at 7 PM Eastern for this one of a kind fan event. We’ll be chatting … Read more
- Ultimate Comics Durham is MOVING!Your favorite comic shop Durham is moving! The last chance for you to visit us at our current location is December 24th Christmas Eve! Help us lighten the load. Head over today to pick up any outstanding pulls of holds you have. And of course make sure to check out our moving sales! We’ll be … Read more
- Dollar Comic, Blowout Toy, and Graphic Novel Super SaleWe’re hosting another Ultimate Comics Super Sale with BRAND NEW stock at our massive 20,000 square footlocation at O2 Fitness next to our Durham/Chapel Hill Store! We’re keeping things socially distant with only 60 people in at a time! We’ve restocked with thousands of new comics from our super secret warehouse, all $1.00 Each! Fill … Read more
- Batman Day Special Facebook Live ShowSaturday Sep 19th 12 PM to 5 PM Our first ever Ultimate Comics Live Show Batman Day Bat-Tacular! We’re celebrating all things about everyone’s favorite Caped Crusader as we trundle through the streets of Gotham with Bat-Jeremy, Harrison the Boy Wonder, and Bat-Grace! Will they be donning cool Bat-looks? Tune in to find out! Tune … Read more
Events
- Ultimate Comics Live Giga Q&A with Alex Paknadel and John LeUltimate Comics is partnering with Vault Comics to celebrate the launch of their biggest book yet (pun intended), Giga #1, with an exclusive Q&A with creators Alex Paknadel and John Le! Join the Ultimate Comics Live Show on October 27th at 7 PM Eastern for this one of a kind fan event. We’ll be chatting … Read more
- Ultimate Comics Live Show Toy and Comic Bonanza!Sunday, September 27th get ready for a giant Ultimate Comics Live Show special! Join your host Siena for a 4 hour show featuring the hottest toys and comics with the amazing deals you’ve come to expect from Ultimate Comics Live! Special guests, retro toy commercials and more, this one is going to be a fun … Read more
- BE A HERO! DONATE BLOOD!The Ultimate Hero Teamup! Ultimate Comics and the Blood Connection will be hosting a blood drive outside of our Durham/Chapel Hill location. Sign up to donate and receive a $20 visa gift card! Saturday 9/26 11AM – 3PM Click here to sign up!
- Dollar Comic, Blowout Toy, and Graphic Novel Super SaleWe’re hosting another Ultimate Comics Super Sale with BRAND NEW stock at our massive 20,000 square footlocation at O2 Fitness next to our Durham/Chapel Hill Store! We’re keeping things socially distant with only 60 people in at a time! We’ve restocked with thousands of new comics from our super secret warehouse, all $1.00 Each! Fill … Read more
- Batman Day Special Facebook Live ShowSaturday Sep 19th 12 PM to 5 PM Our first ever Ultimate Comics Live Show Batman Day Bat-Tacular! We’re celebrating all things about everyone’s favorite Caped Crusader as we trundle through the streets of Gotham with Bat-Jeremy, Harrison the Boy Wonder, and Bat-Grace! Will they be donning cool Bat-looks? Tune in to find out! Tune … Read more
Reviews
- Amazing Spider-Man Daily Bugle #1 ReviewWriter: Mat JohnsonArtists: Mack Chater, Francesco Mobili, and Scott HannaColors: Dono Sanchez-Almara and ProtobunkerLetters: VC’s Joe CarmagnaCover: Mark Bagley and Morry Hollowell Amazing Spider-Man: Daily Bugle #1 asks the question so many newspaper publishers are struggling with today: how does print news stay relevant in a digital age? As editor-in-chief of the Bugle, Robbie Robertson’s … Read more
- Darkhawk #51Writers: Chris Sims, Chad Bowers Artist: Kev Walker Colorist: Java Tartaglia Letterer: VC’s Travis Lanham Publisher: Marvel As part of Marvel’s Legacy reboot, the company has put together a series of one-shots for its more obscure, B-list characters. Silver Sable, Master of Kung Fu and now Darkhawk are all part of this initiative. The idea … Read more
- Doomsday Clock #1Writer: Geoff Johns Artist: Gary Frank Colorist: Brad Anderson Letterer: Rob Leigh Publisher: DC Comics It’s finally here. Ever since the mouth-dropping twist at the end of the Rebirth one-shot, DC fans have been waiting to see how exactly Watchmen would merge with the main DC universe. The answer will be explored throughout Doomsday Clock, … Read more
- Deadman #1Title: Deadman Written, Drawn and Colored by Neal Adams Letterer: Clem Robins Publisher: DC It’s a pretty big deal to have a comic in 2017 written and illustrated by the legendary Neal Adams. The man who helped revitalize characters like Batman and Green Arrow in the 1970s alongside writer Denny O’Neil is back with a … Read more
- Marvel Legacy #1Title: Marvel Legacy #1 Writer: Jason Aaron Artists: Esad Ribic, Steve McNiven and various others Colorist: Matthew Wilson Letterer: Cory Petit Publisher: Marvel Rebooting a long-established universe is a tricky business. On the one hand you want to imbue the story with plenty of mythology and cater toward longtime readers, but you also have to … Read more