The Ultimates is a fictional superhero team appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics and created by writer Mark Millar and artist Bryan Hitch, which first started publication from The Ultimates #1, as part of the company's Ultimate Marvel imprint. The series is a modernized re-imagining of Marvel's long-running Avengers comic-book franchise, centering around a task-force of super-humans and special agents organized by the U.S. government to combat growing threats to the world. The tale chronicles their progress as they bond and slowly learn to work together, despite their differing natures and personalities.
Lucas "Luke" Cage, born Carl Lucas and also known as Power Man, is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Archie Goodwin, George Tuska, Roy Thomas, and John Romita Sr., the character first appeared in Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #1. He is one of the earliest black superheroes to be featured as the protagonist and title character of a Marvel comic book.
Iron Fist is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Roy Thomas and Gil Kane, Iron Fist first appeared in Marvel Premiere #15. The character is a practitioner of martial arts and the wielder of a mystical force known as the Iron Fist, which allows him to summon and focus his chi. This ability is obtained from the city of K'un-Lun, which appears on Earth every 10 years.
The Leader is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Leader first appeared in Tales to Astonish #62, created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko as the archenemy of the Hulk. He has mainly appeared in Hulk-related comic books over the years and was one of the featured characters in the Marvel NOW! Thunderbolts relaunch.
Gorilla-Man is an alias used by three different fictional superheroes appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, beginning in 1954 with the character of Kenneth Hale, and continuing with Arthur Nagan, who also first appeared in 1954, and Franz Radzik, who first appeared in 1962.
The Roxxon Energy Corporation is a fictional massive petroleum industrial conglomerate in the Marvel Universe appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The company is depicted as having been run by various executives who are typically ready and eager to use any underhanded and illegal option to secure profits, up to and including violent crimes. As such, Roxxon is a consistent opponent of various superheroes.
Mercedes "Misty" Knight is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Tony Isabella and Arvell Jones, the character was first mentioned in Marvel Premiere #20 and first appeared in Marvel Premiere #21. Knight is the first Black female superhero in Marvel comics; DC introduced a character named Nubia a year earlier.
Colleen Wing is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Amazing-Man is a comic book superhero whose adventures were published by Centaur Publications during the 1930s to 1940s in the Golden Age of Comic Books. Historians credit his creation variously to writer-artist Bill Everett or to Everett together with Centaur art director Lloyd Jacquet. Amazing-Man first appeared in Amazing-Man Comics #5 —there were no issues numbered #1–4).
The Immortal Iron Fist was a comic book series published by Marvel Comics and starring the superhero Iron Fist.
Master Khan is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, a recurring foe of Iron Fist and Luke Cage. He first appeared in Strange Tales #77, and was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko.
Steel Serpent (Davos) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is usually depicted as an enemy of Iron Fist.
Yu-Ti is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Ultimate Spider-Man is an American superhero animated television series broadcast on the cable network Disney XD, based on the Spider-Man comics published by Marvel Comics. The series featured writers such as Brian Michael Bendis, Paul Dini, and Man of Action.
Lei Kung the Thunderer is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is a master martial artist whose pupils include his son Steel Serpent and Iron Fist.
Harold "Harry" Meachum is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is depicted as a sinister businessman, primarily a foe of Iron Fist. In his original appearances in comics, he is depicted as the father of Joy Meachum and the brother of Ward Meachum.
Shou-Lao is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Appearing primarily in association with Iron Fist, he is the source of power for him and other holders of the name.
Crane Mother is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Lin Lie is a Chinese superhero originally appearing in web manhua and later American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by artist Gunji and writer Shuizhu, Lin first appeared in the Chinese digital series Warrior of the Three Sovereigns #1 as Sword Master, a descendant of Fu Xi who wields the mystical Sword of Fu Xi. Lin made his American comics debut in War of the Realms: New Agents of Atlas #2, where he joined the Agents of Atlas. After losing his Sword in Death of Doctor Strange: White Fox #1, Lin Lie became the new Iron Fist in Iron Fist vol. 6 #1.
