No surprises here! This week's pick is Marvel's Age of Ultron #1. Not because we have loads of copies to sell, not because I'm simply a huge Marvel fan, and not because it's one of the few books I got a chance to fully read so far this week. Why? Read on!
Brian Michael Bendis is very much the architect of the Marvel universe at the moment. His story telling has always been brilliant, and Age of Ultron is no exception. We are brought into the story knowing that Ultron, one of the all-time greatest Avengers villains, has returned. He has waged war on humanity and won. Much like Uncanny X-Force's Age of Apocalypse, Age of Ultron is set in the near future of the Marvel universe. This sets AU apart from other Marvel events, as it is currently has nothing to do with anything else going on in the Marvel universe.
The world is bleak, the Avengers are hiding underground, and it's every man for themselves. We encounter Hawkeye very early on, but he's not quite the same trick shooting archer we remember. For one thing, he's armed with real arrows, not his trick arrows. I'll leave that thought with you for a moment.
Like all comics, art is more than half the battle. Brian Hitch, well known for being one of the architects of the Ultimate Marvel universe alongside Mark Millar, grabs our attention straight away with a two page cityscape revealing the ruins of New York. The attention to detail is astounding, and the books's quality stays constant throughout.
I can't spoil any of the story, but let's try something new. If you've read Age of Ultron #1, sound off with your thoughts in the comment section. Warning: comments may contain spoilers!
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