The Rise of Ultraman

The Rise of Ultramanhttps://ultramangalaxy.com/ultramans-upcoming-marvel-comics-adventures-cover-and-story-details-revealed/https://ultramangalaxy.com/exclusive-details-from-marvels-ultraman-announcement-at-c2e2/ is a 2020 five-issue comic book miniserieshttps://ultramangalaxy.com/exclusive-the-rise-of-ultraman-marvel-writers-speak-top-editors-on-the-rise-of-ultraman-2/ published by Marvel Entertainment in collaboration with Tsuburaya Productions, and based on the popular TV series Ultraman. The miniseries is co-written by Kyle Higgins and Mat Groom with art and character designs by Francesco Manna with Michael Cho and Gurihiru.
Danny Simon of The Licensing Group, one of Tsuburaya Productions' partners in the United States, approached and managed to broker a deal with Marvel, leading to the start of the collaborative project.https://ultramangalaxy.com/marvel-comics-announces-ultraman-license/ The then-unnamed project was first publicly revealed in November 2019 at Comic-Con Tokyo,https://en.tsuburaya-prod.co.jp/news/1581 with more production details being revealed at the C2E2 event in February 2020.
The story retells the origin of Ultraman to make it easier for new readers to follow while having elements in it that are familiar to more experienced fans, focusing especially on Shin Hayata, who has been reimagined in a modern-day setting.
A sequel to the miniseries, titled The Trials of Ultraman, was first serialized in March 2021.https://en.tsuburaya-prod.co.jp/news/2455
==Synopsis==
When the terrifying Kaiju, unfathomable monsters from the days of darkness, threaten all life as we know it, the only thing standing in their way...is the United Science Patrol! Who are these enigmatic defenders, and how do they perform their miracles? Shin Hayata and Kiki Fuji have spent half a lifetime trying to find out – and their quest is about to drive them toward a decades-old dark secret and put them on a collision course with a mysterious warrior from beyond the stars!
==Releases==
Issue No. 	Release Date 	 	 	
1 	September 9, 2020https://ultramangalaxy.com/the-rise-of-ultraman-1-will-feature-original-alex-ross-cover/	 	 	
Comes with a special Ultra Q story penned by Michael Cho, and Kaiju Steps art by Gurihiru.	Comes with a special Ultra Q story penned by Michael Cho, and Kaiju Steps art by Gurihiru. 	Comes with a special Ultra Q story penned by Michael Cho, and Kaiju Steps art by Gurihiru.	Comes with a special Ultra Q story penned by Michael Cho, and Kaiju Steps art by Gurihiru.	Comes with a special Ultra Q story penned by Michael Cho, and Kaiju Steps art by Gurihiru.
2 	October 7, 2020https://read.marvel.com/#/labelbook/55540 	 	 	
3 	November 4, 2020 	 	 	
4 	December 9, 2020 	 	 	
5 	January 6, 2021 	 	 	
==Characters==
===Protagonist===
*Shin Hayatahttps://ultramangalaxy.com/rise-of-ultraman-concept-art-reveals-secrets/
===USP===
*Ureo Ichinotani
*Kiki Fujihttps://www.marvel.com/amp/articles/comics/the-rise-of-ultraman-1-alex-ross-cover-art
*Captain Muramatsu
*Dan Moroboshi
*Mitsuhiro Ide
==="Q"===
*Satoru Ichinotani
*Kyoko Kato
===Expédition Scientifique Nationale===
*Commander Ancel
*Agent Mortheim
*Agent Duguet
=== Kaiju Steps ===
* Cadet Pierre
* Pigmon
* Miclas
* Motokureron
* Nova
===Other===
*Doctor Yamamoto
===Ultras===
*Ultraman
*Ultraseven
*Ultraman Ace 
*Ultraman Taro 
*Ultraman 80 
===Kaiju===
*Telesdon
*Bemular
*Aboras
*Neronga
*Skydon
*Gomora
*Gabura
==Home Media==
A five-part documentary series about the miniseries The Rise of Ultraman, titled Secrets of The Rise of Ultraman, was also created by Marvel Comics and Starlight Runner Productions. It was released on Blu-ray in the U.S. by Mill Creek Entertainment on Ultraman Day 2021 (July 10, 2021) and also included nine English-dubbed episodes (3, 21, 28, 29, 30, 31, 34, 35 and 38) of the original TV series Ultraman.
==Gallery==
:;Promotional art
UltramanMarvel.jpg|Promotional art by Alex Ross
Ultraman (Marvel Comic) 1.jpg|Promotional art by Ed McGuinness
Ultraman (Marvel Comic) 2.jpg|Promotional art by Ed McGuinness
RiseOfUltraman1.jpg|Textless promotional art by Ed McGuinness
RiseOfUltraman2.jpg|Textless promotional art by Ed McGuinness
RiseOfUltramanArtAdamsCover.jpg|Textless promotional art by Arthur Adams
:;Covers
ULTRAMAN2020001 Cov-1200x1848.jpg|Issue #1 cover by Alex Ross
Vol1 variant edmcg.png|Issue #1 variant cover by Ed McGuinness
Vol1 variant adigranov.png|Issue #1 variant cover by Adi Granov
Vol1 variant oliviercoipel.png|Issue #1 Spider-Man variant cover by Olivier Coipel
Vol1 variant yujikaida.jpg|Issue #1 variant cover by Yuji Kaida
Vol1 variant skottieyoung.jpg|Issue #1 variant cover by Skottie Young
Vol1 variant actionfigure.jpg|Issue #1 Action Figure variant cover by John Tyler Christopher
Riseofultraman variant liveaction.jpg|Issue #1 Photo variant cover
Vol1 variant blank.jpg|Issue #1 Blank variant cover
Vol2 cover.png|Issue #2 cover by Jorge Molina
Vol2 variant arthuradams.png|Issue #2 variant cover by Arthur Adams
Vol2 variant masayukigotoh.png|Issue #2 variant cover by Masayuki Gotoh
RiseOfUltraman2ArtgermCover.jpg|Issue #2 variant cover by Artgerm
RiseOfUltraman2ArtgermCoverVirgin.jpg|Issue #2 variant "virgin" cover by Artgerm
Vol3 variant jorgemolina.png|Issue #3 cover by Jorge Molina
RiseOfUltraman3CoverVariantKimJacinto.jpg|Issue #3 variant cover by Kim Jacinto
Vol3 variant kimjacinto UNFIN.png|Issue #3 variant cover by Kim Jacinto (unfinished)
RiseOfUltramanVariantCover3Photo.jpg|Issue #3 Photo variant cover
RiseOfUltramanCover4JorgeMalina.jpg|Issue #4 cover by Jorge Molina
Vol4 variant edmcg.png|Issue #4 variant cover by Ed McGuinness
RiseOfUltramanVariantCover4EJSu.jpg|Issue #4 variant cover by E.J. Su
RiseOfUltramanCover5JorgeMolina.jpg|Issue #5 cover by Jorge Molina
RiseOfUltramanCover5KiaAsamiya.jpg|Issue #5 cover by Kia Asamiya
RiseOfUltramanCover5Photo.jpg|Issue #5 Photo variant cover
===Videos===
THE RISE OF ULTRAMAN 1 Trailer Marvel Comics
Secrets of Marvel's The Rise of Ultraman -1
==References==
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