Many of you have asked "Why no ULTIMATES listed in the April Marvel
Previews?" Well the answer is quite interesting and gives an insight
into what'sgoing on in the Bullpens of MARVEL and DC at present.
THE ULTIMATES is one of the Top 3 selling titles in the world at
present. Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch are on EXCLUSIVE Marvel contracts.
The fact that Volume 2 has been shipping timeously has boosted sales and
overcome the problem which beset later issues of Volume 1. It's one of
the main reasons that Marvel have increased their Market share
domination over DC in recent months with only IDENTITY CRISIS, G.L.
Rebirth and Superman/Superman/batman withstanding the Marvcel Onslaught
in the Top 15 books.
DC offered a contract to PAUL NEARY, inker on the book, significantly
increasing his pay, knowing not only was Neary NOT on an exclusive
contract but that Bryan Hitch had stated he would NOT like anyone else
inking his work!!
After protracted negotiations, Marvel have NOW matched DC's offer PLUS,
and signed him on an exclusive contract; meanwhile HITCH has inked his
own work for #6
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