The bite of a genetically engineered spider gives Peter Parker great power but a harsh lesson will teach him responsibility. To prevent war, Charles Xavier recruits his X-Men - but Magneto's Brotherhood reaches Wolverine first. Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Giant-Man, Wasp, the Hulk - these are not the Avengers, they are Nick Fury's Ultimates. Young genius Reed Richards' efforts to reach the N-Zone will forever change the lives of his friends. Collecting: Ultimate Spider-Man (2000) 1-7, Ultimate X-Men (2001) 1-6, The Ultimates (2002) 1-6, Ultimate Fantastic Four 1-6