Who Is Ultiman? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Ultiman is a Big Bang Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Chris Kelly, with over 57 comic issue appearances. A superhero based on Superman, Ultiman has two versions both with the same powers but with little differences.

Who is Ultiman?

Ultiman (Earth A) The Earth A Ultiman received his powers after surviving a military space shuttle accident but his abilities are refereed to as ultra powers instead of super powers. His shuttle incident left him exposed to cosmic radiation that changed his physiology and DNA. When Chris arrived back on earth he learned how to harness his abilities and decided to help better his world and protect all that live there and thus Ultiman was born. The Earth-A Ultiman is a member of the Roundtable of America and he is most frequently seen combating the criminals and super villains that end up in Empire City. His arch nemesis is the vile villain known as Reverso, he is actually an imitation of Bizarro and he is also connected to Lori Lake, Lori is Big Bang comics imitation of Lois Lane. Ultiman (Earth B) The Earth B Ultiman is a member of the Knights of Justice, and he is actually not in the military and/or space program like his Earth A counterpart, he is a 4-F reject from the army. This version of Chris Kelly, aka Ultiman, got his powers by being hit by a meteor. While driving one evening Chris was dwelling on yet another rejection from the army when there was a sudden flash in the sky .

Key facts

Ultiman is of human origin. The character is published by Big Bang Comics. With 57 recorded issue appearances, Ultiman ranks among the most featured characters in comics.