Ultimate Endgame #5 (Marvel, 6/24/26): Writer Deniz Camp and artists Jonas Scharf and the Dodsons bring the conflict between the Ultimate Avengers and the maker to a close. Fans expecting some grand resolution to the Ultimate battle may be left disappointed. Verdict: Loud and chaotic doesn’t equal satisfying.
Credits:
- Writer: Deniz Camp
- Artist: Jonas Scharf, Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson,
- Colorist: Edgar Delgado
- Letterer: Cory Petit
- Cover Artist: Mark Brooks (cover A)
- Publisher: Marvel Comics
- Release Date: June 24, 2026
- Comic Rating: Teen
- Cover Price: $4.99
- Page Count: 32
- Format: Single Issue
Covers:
Analysis of Ultimate Endgame #5:
First Impressions:
Well, I was expecting worse, but it’s still pretty bad. Deniz Camp ends the Ultimate battle for control of Earth-6160 with a noisy, erratic battle that essentially ends with “good guys win, bad guys lose, and everybody hugs at the end.” You could quibble over how the Ultimate Avengers win, but you can’t argue with the fact that the story just ends with nothing to show for it.
Recap:
The Maker spent the last two years (in normal time) turning himself into a city (for some reason). A small team of Avengers entered the bubble at the reset point and were quickly trapped. During the series of escalation skirmishes, Ultimate Spider-Man is killed, and it’s revealed that Doom was manipulated by the Maker the whole time. Meanwhile, the Ultimate Avengers remaining outside the bubble begin a war with the forces of the Maker’s Council. During the fight, Ultimate Captain America is killed.
Plot Analysis (SPOILERS):
And then they fight.
The battle seems hopeless as the Ultimates are outmatched on all fronts. Then, Doom reveals he gave himself powers by exposing himself to cosmic rays, turning him into a Super Skrull. With his combined powers, he attacks the heart of the Maker “Tree” to get at the Immortus Engine and stop the Maker from taking over reality. The gambit succeeds, partly by using the Immortus Engine to undo something in the past that rewrites the future and blows up the Maker.
What does Doom undo in the past? He saves Ultimate Spider-Man. With the deed done, all is now right with the Ultimate Universe. That’s it.
How is the story in Ultimate Endgame #5?
Loud, confusing, and unsatisfying. That pretty sums up all of Deniz Camp’s contribution to the Ultimate imprint — a lot of esoteric spectacle with nothing of substance underneath. The action is nonsensical. Doom’s plan to defeat the Maker comes out of nowhere and is poorly explained. Spider-Man’s salvation happens off-panel without a clear explanation as to how, and the ending is the big battle equivalent of a shrug.
There’s no sense that the Ultimate Universe is doing anything except still existing. Camp either didn’t know how to or refused to come up with a final battle that brought the last two plus years of buildup into a confrontation that feels purposeful and leads to a future with potential or an end with meaning. The collective result is a finale that feels like checking a box.
How is the art in Ultimate Endgame #5?
The art is fine, albeit disjointed. Jonas Scharf handled the battle inside the bubble, while the Dodsons handled all the battles outside the bubble. Because the transitions are so frequent, the differences in art style only serve to reinforce the jarring disparity, rather than make the art differences part of the visual storytelling. In general, the art is fine, but having two art styles was detrimental to the story.
Characters
Doom is the center of attention as he unveils the hidden actions that eventually lead to victory, and he makes the ultimate (no pun intended) sacrifice to save everyone. Unfortunately, putting all the weight on Doom’s shoulders underscores the trouble with the series because no character maintained focus over the last two-plus years, so his ascension as the sacrificial hero comes out of nowhere.
Originality & Concept Execution
If you consider nonsense the same as originality, this miniseries is full of it. If not, the scattered, chaotic excuse of a plot is a mess. Likewise, you could say that Camp delivered a well-executed mess, but a mess is still a mess.
Pros and Cons
Art Samples:
The Scorecard:
Writing Quality (Clarity & Pacing): 1/4
Art Quality (Execution & Synergy): 2.5/4
Value (Originality & Entertainment): 0.5/2
Final Thoughts:
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Ultimate Endgame #5 ends with a bombastic battle that leads to… nothing. Deniz Camp’s ineptitude at making the last two-plus years of build-up worth the wait is shocking, and the jarring integration between two art teams is a visual detriment. Readers hoping their patience would be vindicated will come away with a mix of frustration and disappointment.
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