In this arc we see the appearance of Ultimate Namor for the first time! And, we learn how truly dissimilar he is to the mainstream Sub-Mariner. We`ll be digging deep into the mythology of the Ultimate Universe here.

I just love that one and always loved the moment where Daniel bows to Miyagi after he puts him to sleep, ... That was John Avildsen saying, `Before you leave, just turn and bow to him.` It`s just a genuine organic great moment that just sort of came up on the day.

We intended for the `Ultimate Spider-Man`—and all the Ultimate Annuals-- to continue the tradition set by their monthly counterparts: Top creators giving the readership solid stories, beautifully illustrated.

`Wax on, wax off` -- [it] comes every day. Well, maybe not every day, but every week, ... And everyone yells out the phrase as if they`d just come up with the idea, thinking, `Whoa, isn`t that genius? Hey Ralph, wax on, wax off!`

We knew we were working with one of the biggest filmmakers of our time.

From Secret to Extinction, it`s a great time to go Ultimate!

Pat Morita was a truly generous actor, a gifted comic, and an even greater friend, ... It was both my honor and privilege to have worked with him and create a bit of cinema magic together.

My life is all the richer for having known him, ... I will miss his genuine friendship.

I have yet to be involved in a casting situation like that before or since,

It was both my honor and privilege to have worked with him and create a bit of cinema magic together. My life is all the richer for having known him. I will miss his genuine friendship.