Ultimate Fantastic Four #21
2005
- Series
- Ultimate Fantastic Four
- Issue
- 21
- Cover date
- Sep 1, 2005
- Story title
- Crossover: Part 1
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Ultimate Fantastic Four #21, published in 2005, represents a pivotal crossover event within Marvel's Ultimate Universe. Written by Mark Millar and Greg Land, the issue serves as the conclusion to the 'Crossover' story arc, which famously introduced the Zombie Fantastic Four from an alternate dimension into the mainstream Ultimate continuity. This narrative device was a hallmark of the Ultimate imprint's editorial mission, which sought to modernize and drastically reinterpret classic Silver Age tropes for a 21st-century audience.
The issue is historically significant for its role in sparking the massive popularity of the Marvel Zombies franchise. Greg Land’s illustrative style, characterized by a highly polished, photo-referenced aesthetic, provided a stark contrast to the visceral, gruesome subject matter of the undead characters. While critical reception at the time was mixed regarding the tone of the series, the success of this specific issue and the subsequent horror-themed character designs led directly to the development of a standalone Marvel Zombies miniseries by Robert Kirkman.
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