Age of Ultron

In 2014, Marvel Comics launched Age of Ultron, a single-issue series that explores a dystopian alternate reality where the artificial intelligence Ultron has conquered Earth. Most closely associated with artist Bryan Hitch, this self-contained story condenses the cataclysmic premise of the classic "Age of Ultron" storyline into a tightly focused, standalone narrative. It matters as a concise, high-impact entry point for readers curious about one of Marvel's most iconic villain-driven futures.