# Ultimate Impact: Reborn #1 Review — Is Marvel Finally Feeling Like Marvel Again?

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Podcast: [The Comic Source Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-comic-source-podcast-1095765)
Published: 2026-05-21T08:57:00+00:00
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Marvel fans have been highly anticipating Ultimate Impact: Reborn #1, but the biggest surprise may not be the action, the Origin Boxes or even the connection to the Ultimate Universe. In this review, Jace breaks down why the book feels more like classic Marvel storytelling than most modern Marvel comics, how Chris Condon's characterization gives the setup real emotional weight, and why this may signal a larger creative shift happening inside Marvel right now. From Miles Morales and the Spot fight to speculation about Midnight, the future of the Ultimate Universe and even a possible Pete & MJ reunion before Amazing Spider-Man #1000, there's a lot more going on here than a standard event setup issue. 👉 Follow The Comic Source on all social media with our Linktree - https://linktr.ee/thecomicsource

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