ULTRAMAN VOL. 2: THE TRIALS OF ULTRAMAN TPB
Written by KYLE HIGGINS & MAT GROOM
Penciled by FRANCESCO MANNA, EDUARDO FERIGATO & GURIHIRU
Cover by ARTHUR ADAMS
Now come the consequences! Ultraman narrowly averted a catastrophe decades in the making. The world was saved — but also forever changed. Much of the populace regard their defenders with suspicion. Enemies hide in plain sight, and even those closest to Shin Hayata don’t necessarily have faith in the Giant of Light. But at last, a long-thought-lost comrade has returned! That’s a good thing…right? Unfortunately, the forces aligned against the USP and Ultraman are far more widespread — and more organized — than our heroes ever suspected. If they’re going to survive, they’ll need a new ally of their own — and the man they’re thinking of just so happens to be one of the most powerful and influential people in the world. But what is his history with the USP, and why does he seem to have his own hidden agenda? Collecting TRIALS OF ULTRAMAN #1-5.
128 PGS./Rated T+
Price: $15.99
Release date: Oct/Nov 2021
ISBN: 978-1-302-92572-7
Trim size: 6-5/8 x 10-3/16
​(Cover not final)

THE TRIALS OF ULTRAMAN #5 (OF 5)
KYLE HIGGINS & MAT GROOM (W) • FRANCESCO MANNA (A)
Cover by ARTHUR ADAMS
KAIJU VARIANT COVER BY Arthur ADAMS
PHOTO VARIANT COVER ALSO AVAILABLE
It’s man-made Kaiju vs. real-deal Kaiju vs. Ultraman — on a shifting battlefield of ice and fire, with thousands of lives at stake!
When the smoke clears, will Ultraman be left standing? And if not, will it be because of the Kaiju battle… or the unexpected betrayal of a trusted friend?
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
© TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

TRIALS OF ULTRAMAN #4 (OF 5)
MARVEL COMICS
(W) Kyle Higgins, Mat Groom (A) Francesco Manna (CA) Art Adams, Surprise Variant
In Iceland, the critics of the USP are uniting - and they finally have what they need to win the rest of the world over! But what are the dark consequences of their actions...and will Ultraman choose to save them from those consequences?
Or perhaps a better question to ask is - with opposition mounting, alliances fraying and trust disintegrating, can he?
Rated T+
In Shops: Jul 07, 2021
SRP: $3.99

Ultraman narrowly averted a catastrophe decades in the making. The world was saved - but, also, forever changed.
Now...come the consequences.
Much of the populace regard their defenders with suspicion. Enemies hide in plain sight, and even those closest to Shin Hayata don't necessarily have faith in the Giant of Light. But at last, a long-thought-lost comrade has mysteriously returned!
That's a good thing...right?
The RISE is over. The training wheels are off, and the stakes have never been higher. THE TRIALS OF ULTRAMAN begin here!

THE TRIALS OF ULTRAMAN #3 (OF 5)
KYLE HIGGINS & MAT GROOM (W) • FRANCESCO MANNA (A)
Cover by ARTHUR ADAMS
KAIJU VARIANT COVER BY ARTHUR ADAMS
PHOTO VARIANT COVER ALSO AVAILABLE
It turns out that the forces aligned against the USP and Ultraman are far more widespread—and more organized!—than our heroes had ever suspected. If they’re going to survive, they’ll need a new ally of their own…and the man they’re looking at just so happens to be one of the most powerful and influential people in the world.
But what’s his history with the USP, and why does he seem to have his own hidden agenda?
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
​Release date: May 19, 2021
© TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

TRIALS OF ULTRAMAN #2 (OF 5)
​(W) Kyle Higgins, Mat Groom (A) Francesco Manna (CA) Art Adams
When a teammate is in danger, you pull out all the stops to save them - and sometimes, when things are really dire, that means...donning your Sunday best?
But even if Team Ultraman can pull off an unorthodox rescue, the results will raise some mind-bending questions...and put our heroes in the crosshairs of a brand-new threat!

Rated T+
In Shops: Apr 21, 2021
SRP: $3.99

With every step comes an earthquake. With every breath comes fire that melts steel. Witness calamity incarnate: BEMULAR!!
But even if ULTRAMAN can slay this dark beast and prevent catastrophe, it will be too late to prevent the birth of a new world - leaving one final decision to be made, that promises to forever change the destiny of humanity.

From Marvel
New enemies and new thrills await the mysterious warrior beyond the stars when 'The Trials of Ultraman' launches next spring!
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​Earlier this year, Marvel Comics collaborated with Tsuburaya Productions to bring readers THE RISE OF ULTRAMAN, a thrilling comic series that introduced the pop culture icon to new fans and delighted longtime Ultraman enthusiasts. Following this soaring debut, the Ultraman saga will continue this March in THE TRIALS OF ULTRAMAN. The all-star team behind THE RISE OF ULTRAMAN, writers Kyle Higgins and Mat Groom and artist Francesco Manna, return to continue to explore the fascinating Ultraman mythos.

The new installment will pick up after the epic conclusion of THE RISE OF ULTRAMAN. Ultraman narrowly averted a catastrophe decades in the making. The world was saved – but, also, forever changed. Now… come the consequences. Much of the populace regard their defenders with suspicion. Enemies hide in plain sight, and even those closest to Shin Hayata don’t necessarily trust the Giant of Light. But at last, a long-thought-lost comrade has mysteriously returned! The RISE is over. The training wheels are off, and the stakes have never been higher. THE TRIALS OF ULTRAMAN begin here!

Here’s what Kyle Higgins and Mat Groom had to say about Ultraman’s next chapter:

“In THE RISE OF ULTRAMAN, we had to create a whole new universe (built on the powerful concepts and characters of the original television shows). Then, in the final issue of RISE, we turned that world upside-down. Now, in THE TRIALS OF ULTRAMAN, we get to really explore this new universe – the consequences of decisions made in RISE, and the possibilities (as well as tensions) of a newly-fantastical global community. The introduction is over… now, we’ll be diving into the real meat of our Ultraman saga. And the stakes and scale will only continue to grow.

"We’re so grateful that so many existing Ultraman fans embraced our new interpretation and that new fans took a leap of faith to join us on this journey. It’s a privilege to continue to contribute to the wider Ultraman canon, and we’ll never take for granted that we’re only able to do so because of the support of readers. We hope everyone will join us for the next step – there are big things ahead!”

Don’t miss latest adventures of one of humanity’s greatest heroes when THE TRIALS OF ULTRAMAN #1 hits stands this March!

THE TRIALS OF ULTRAMAN #1 (OF 5)
KYLE HIGGINS & MAT GROOM (W) • FRANCESCO MANNA (A)
Cover by ARTHUR ADAMS
KAIJU VARIANT COVER BY ARTHUR ADAMS
Variant Cover by FRANCESCO MANNA
Variant Cover by PEACH MOMOKO
VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY PEACH MOMOKO
Variant Cover by KIA ASAMIYA
Variant Cover by MATTHEW FRANK
TV VARIANT COVER ALSO AVAILABLE
Ultraman narrowly averted a catastrophe decades in the making. The world was saved – but, also, forever changed.
Now…come the consequences.
Much of the populace regard their defenders with suspicion. Enemies hide in plain sight, and even those closest to Shin Hayata don’t necessarily have faith in the Giant of Light. But at last, a long-thought-lost comrade has mysteriously returned!
That’s a good thing…right?
The RISE is over. The training wheels are off, and the stakes have never been higher. THE TRIALS OF ULTRAMAN begin here!
40 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99
In Shops: Mar 17, 2021

TRIALS OF ULTRAMAN #1 POSTER
24" x 36"
In Shops: Mar 10, 2021
SRP: $8.99

​Overrun by Kaiju and pinned behind enemy lines, Kiki could really use the help of the newly merged Ultraman - but what went wrong with the merging process, and how will that impact our hero?
With that to deal with, Shin must also decide whom to trust - the benevolent-seeming but deeply secretive USP or the bitter whistleblower Dr. Yamamoto... And a wrong choice could cost him everything he holds dear!

ULTRAMAN TP VOL 01 RISE OF ULTRAMAN
(W) Kyle Higgins, Mat Groom (A) Francesco Manna, Michael Cho (CA) Ed McGuinness
Ultraman rises at Marvel! In the darkness there lurk Kaiju - terrifying and unfathomable monsters. Between them and the rest of us stands the United Science Patrol! But 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 now their quest drives them toward a decades-old dark secret and a collision course with a mysterious warrior from beyond the stars! Kyle Higgins (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Mat Groom (Self/Made) and Francesco Manna (AVENGERS) reimagine the classic origin of a pop culture icon! The histories of two worlds, the experiences of two lives and the destinies of two heroes must reconcile as Ultra and Man struggle to become one - and if they don't, neither will survive! Collecting THE RISE OF ULTRAMAN #1-5.
Rated T+
In Shops: Mar 10, 2021
SRP: $17.99