{"product_id":"ultimate-war-1-2003-nm-copy","title":"Ultimate War # 1 2003 NM-","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUltimate War # 1\u003c\/b\u003e, published by Marvel Comics in February 2003 (with an on-sale date of January 8, 2003), is the first issue of a four-issue limited series and the debut of the Ultimate War crossover event. This series serves as the definitive confrontation between the Ultimate X-Men and the Ultimates (the Ultimate Universe's version of the Avengers). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Ultimate War (Part 1)\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe storyline directly follows a crucial event where Cyclops's brother, Havok (Alex Summers), is critically injured during an anti-mutant riot that turns violent. The X-Men believe Havok was hurt due to inaction or deliberate negligence by S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Ultimates. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Ultimates' Mission: Nick Fury and the Ultimates are dealing with the public relations nightmare caused by recent mutant activity and the public's growing fear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWolverine's Defiance: The issue builds tension as the X-Men decide to take matters into their own hands. Wolverine, disillusioned with Professor Xavier's pacifist approach, publicly declares that the X-Men should be fighting the \"Maker's Council\" (a group of powerful figures secretly ruling the world, a concept from later retcons, but in the 2003 context, it was the government\/S.H.I.E.L.D.) and other human oppressors head-on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Attack: Wolverine leads a surprise, coordinated attack on the Triskelion (S.H.I.E.L.D.\/Ultimates Headquarters), capturing a key member of the Ultimates team, which officially triggers the all-out war between the two superhero groups. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriter: Mark Millar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtist: Chris Bachalo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInker: Tim Townsend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Marvel Comics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47767615963236,"sku":"BL117","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_24_17_34_39_651.jpg?v=1769297795","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/ultimate-war-1-2003-nm-copy","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}