"Ultimate X-Men" is a comic book series published by Marvel Comics as part of the Ultimate Marvel universe. Launched in 2001, it reimagines the classic X-Men characters and storylines for a modern audience, featuring a younger and more relatable cast. The series explores themes of prejudice, identity, and the challenges of being a mutant in a world that fears them. The storyline follows Professor X and his team of mutants, including Wolverine, Storm, and Cyclops, as they navigate conflicts with both human and mutant adversaries. The series aims to provide fresh takes on familiar characters while maintaining the core essence of the X-Men mythos.