Like I said, there are a lot of little books (literally) in the Ultraverse. Some of these were freebies tossed in with Wizard or Previews, and some were sold in bundles of 50 to comic shops to be set out on the counter by the cash register.
The whole idea was to generate interest in upcoming titles or storylines but there was also a vague sense of collectability. Which is what led me here, of course. That and a touch of OCD.
OK, more than a touch.
None of these are very valuable, definitely quarter-bin material. Especially the giveaways. Hostile Takeover and Jumpstart Effect aren’t too easy to find but when you spot one on eBay it’s usually not that pricey. It’s funny to see that the Ultraforce ashcan was a “Limited Edition 25,000.” By the time the Ultraverse was wheezing to the end, the print runs on their books were under 10,000 each month.
In any case, here are the ashcans that weren’t featured in other posts. Checklist down below.
So here’s the rundown on every Ultraverse ashcan. Please drop me a note if you know of any others.
Freex/Mantra (Diamond Retailers Seminar)
Godwheel
Hardcase Motor City Comic Con
Hardcase Hero Illustrated
Hardcase San Diego Comic Con
Hardcase (Heroes World Sales Conference)
Hostile Takeover
Jumpstart Effect
Prime regular ashcan
Prime Comic Cavalcade
Prime Sega CD
Prime (Capital City Sales Conference)
Rafferty
Rune/Wrath
Rune/Wrath gold foil
Strangers (Diamond Retailers Seminar)
Ultraforce (limited to 25000)
Ultraforce 0A
Ultraforce 0B
Here's the trick. If you're collecting these comics you are one of the few, so don't go crazy. Just be patient, look for large lots on the cheap and keep your eyes on auction sites. But if you see a gold hologram cover, grab it!
May 6th, 2011 at 3:10 pm
depluto, do you mind if I copy these references into the valiantfans.com Dead Universe Issue Lists section ? The ashcans are noted in the list I try and maintain but these are better explained and perhaps easier to locate off the list without the need of a visual list. Bottom line, I like how these are worded much better than what is on my list.
May 6th, 2011 at 4:21 pm
Absolutely … I’m trying to tweak and tighten up the checklist as I go. Let me know anything I can improve, too. Thanks!
December 25th, 2015 at 4:51 pm
There is a mantra ashcan too
December 25th, 2015 at 4:53 pm
Oops. Sorry. Didn’t realize it was a flip book with freex. You already have it listed.