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November 11, 2025 · 8:43 am

Why DC’s Absolute Universe Beats Marvel’s Ultimate Universe 2.0

This is a video from my YouTube channel, Jack’s World.

Marvel and DC Comics each created a new universe in which they built their iconic characters from the ground up. One was forged by the machinations of the Maker and the other was created through the power of Darkseid. Both have done well in terms of sales and fan response.

However, the Ultimate Universe is set to end in 2026. And DC’s Absolute Universe is poised to grow for years to come.

The time is right to take a step back and assess both universes as they’ve developed. In doing so, one thing became clear. Absolute DC is winning and Ultimate Marvel 2.0 has faltered.

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August 17, 2025 · 7:48 am

Why The Maker Could Be The Ultimate Villain For The MCU

This is a video from my YouTube channel, Jack’s World.

The future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is very much in flux, even with Avengers: Secret Wars on the horizon. But if the MCU is to continue beyond that movie, it’ll need a new villain.

And I strongly believe the Maker should be that villain.

He’s not just an evil, broken version of Reed Richards. He is the ultimate worst case scenario for any Marvel universe. And he would present a truly unique threat to the MCU for multiple phases. Enjoy!

PS: I started working on this video before Fantastic Four: First Steps came out. And I was too far along when I eventually saw it. So, please keep that in mind.

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January 16, 2025 · 8:05 am

Ultimate Wolverine #1 Review: The Ultimate Living Weapon

This is a video from my YouTube channel, Jack’s World.

In this video, I give my review and reaction to Ultimate Wolverine #1. The announcement for this series reinvigorated my interest in the new Ultimate Universe. And while this issue did have a few concerning moments, it still delivered in some major ways that have major implications for the future of the Ultimate Universe.

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January 5, 2025 · 8:16 am

Ultimate Universe One Year Later: Promise, Outlook, And Concerns

This is a video from my YouTube channel, Jack’s World.

In this video, I reflect on how Marvel’s all-new, all-different Ultimate Universe has developed over the course of the past year. It has been generally good, but with a fair amount of not-so-good here and there. Things did slow for a while, but new series and new developments in 2025 hold great promise that’s definitely worth discussing. Enjoy!

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November 16, 2024 · 9:53 am

Jack’s Comic Gems | X-Men ’92 House Of XCII

This is a video from my YouTube channel, Jack’s World.

This video is another entry in my “Jack’s Comic Gems” series. This time, I highlight a brief, but memorable mini-series that reimagines the classic House of X/Powers of X story, but in the world of X-Men 92. It’s a unique, but uncanny combination that proves to be a quality gem for all the right reasons.

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July 12, 2024 · 5:19 am

Thought Experiment: How Much Power Can One Person Effectively Wield?

This is a video from my YouTube channel, Jack’s World.

This video is another thought experiment about the nature of power and wielding it effectively. Whether in ancient times or during a modern day election season, people seek power and they seek to wield it. The extent to which they’re effective tends to vary wildly.

But that raises an important question. Just how much power can one person effectively wield?

The implications of this question are far-reaching. Our society needs people in power to run effectively. But what is the limit? And how do we navigate it? I welcome any additional insights or thoughts. Enjoy!

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July 10, 2024 · 12:53 pm

Ultimates #2 Review: Steve Rogers Saves America!

This is a video from my YouTube channel, Jack’s World.

This video is my review of Deniz Camp’s Ultimates #2 and Captain America’s effort to save America in this new Ultimate Universe. Enjoy!

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June 13, 2024 · 5:32 am

Ultimate Marvel Universe 6160: The State Of This New Marvel Universe And Its Ultimate Future

This is a video from my YouTube channel, Jack’s World.

It’s been a year since Marvel launched and all-new, all-different Ultimate Universe. Jonathan Hickman got things going with Ultimate Invasion. Since then, multiple new series have come out. And the aftermath of Ultimate Invasion has been building towards a major showdown against the Maker’s Council.

In this video, I take a moment to reflect on how far this new Ultimate Universe has come in the past year, where it may go moving forward, and potential pitfalls it may encounter along the way. Enjoy!

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June 5, 2024 · 11:53 am

Ultimates #1 Review: The Ultimate Fix

This is a video from my YouTube channel, Jack’s World.

This video is my review of Deniz Camp’s Ultimates #1 and what it means for the future of this new Ultimate Universe. Enjoy!

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May 25, 2024 · 9:30 am

X-Men Krakoa Post-Mortem: An Uncanny Dream With A Nightmare Ending

This is a video from my YouTube channel, Jack’s World.

This video is a post-mortem and an overall breakdown of the end of the Krakoa era in the X-Men comics. What started with House of X/Powers of X and ended with Fall of X, the X-Men underwent some of the biggest upheavals the franchise has experienced since the Chris Claremont era. It laid a new foundation unlike anything we’d seen before with the X-Men.

Then, Fall of X came and brought it to an ugly, destructive end.

There’s a lot to be said about the Krakoa era, what led up to it, and what will come after it. I do my best share my sentiments, my hopes, and what this era means to me and other X-Men fans. Enjoy!

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