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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Mal Malenkirk" data-source="post: 399990" data-attributes="member: 834">Secret identities are intrinsic to the genre but they're taking a different approach in the Ultimate Universe.  They are either less common or harder to maintain;For one thing, heroes without ressources trying to maintain a secret identity are having a hard time doing so; (Ultimate) Spider-Man's identity is known to S.H.I.E.L.D, the Fantastic Four, the Green Goblin, Doctor Octopus, Mary Jane (he told her) and Harry Osborn.  Wolverine, Doctor Strange, King Pin, Electro and the three enforcers don't know his name but have seen him unmasked and could recognize him on sight (and smell and in one case).  Kong, a classmate, actually figured out that Peter Parker is Spider-Man but have since been convince he was wrong.That's all in just 28 issues!  Furthermore, Spider-Man frequently has trouble trying to interven without letting even more people discover his secret.  It's not as easy as it sound to find a quiet spot to undress and carrying your spandex uniform under your civilian clothes is a constant threat.  But it makes sense when you think about it.  Trying to run a Batman way of life without the Bruce Wayne ressources?  Heck, of course you're going to have a hard time maintaining your cover!Let's consider another bunch of Super Heroes;  The Ultimates.Few know that Steve Rogers is Captain America.  AFter all, he was a top secret project in the 40s and has just recently been unforzen!But everyone knows that Anthony Syark is Iron Man.  He gives interview to teh Press unmasked!  The Pym's identity is also known.  After all, teh Wasp doesn't even bother to wear a mask.  Few know that Banner is the Hulk and that's a life saver for the Ultimate PR given the latest events.  I don't think that Thor is bothering with a secret identity.  No mask and Banner throw at his face in front of his supporters that he used to an ex nurse (!) who had a nervous break down on his thirthieth birthday and spent 18 month in an asylum.  It cause no shock; it's probably common knowledge.So here you go; the Ultimates only secret identity is that of Captain America.  And even that one could be dealt with easily if it wasn't that he insist on living in Brooklyn.   As for the X-Men; quite a few do not really have secret identities.  They just have a secret location for their school and groovy uniform!  Everyone knows Charle Xavier as he doesn't even bother with one of these nickname, everyone knows Iceman's identity as his parents are suing the pants off Xavier.  I believe Jean Grey's and Scott SUmmer's name are also common knowledge.  Storm's name is easy to figure out (along with snapshots and fingerprints) as she was in jail when she was recruited etc.</blockquote>

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