Avengers The Ultron Imperative (2001) comic books 2001-2003
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"The Ultron Imperative" Plot by Roy Thomas and Kurt Busiek. Script by Roy Thomas, Kurt Busiek, Roger Stern, and Steve Englehart. Art by John Paul Leon (ch. 1), Paul Smith (ch. 2), Tom Grommet (ch. 3), Karl Kesel (ch. 3 inks), John McCrea (ch. 4), James Hodgkins (ch. 4 inks), Jim Starlin (ch. 5), Al Milgrom (ch. 5 inks), Patrick Olliffe (ch. 6), John Livesay (ch. 6 inks), Jorge Lucas (ch. 7), Mike Royer (ch. 7 inks), and Klaus Janson (ch. 8). Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. Plot continues from Avengers (3rd series) #22. During the Ultron Unlimited saga, Ultron had a plan to create robot offspring based upon the brain patterns of his favorite avengers. But thankfully, Earth's Mightiest Heroes stopped him in time. However unbeknownst to the triumphant heroes, someone else picked up Ultron's research: Alkhema! In this special one-shot issue, the assembled avengers encounter themselves in robot form! And after surviving the skirmish, they follow Alkhema's trail all the way to Egypt -- for the ultimate battle against artificial intelligence! Appearances by Jarvis, Antigone, Quicksilver, Ultron, and the Grim Reaper. Second feature: One-page pin-up of the Avengers by Don Heck and Jerry Ordway. Third feature: An alternate unused cover to Avengers (1st series) #66 by Barry Windsor-Smith. Fourth feature: One-page pin-up of the Avengers by Jim Cheung and Cam Smith. Fifth feature: Two-page preview illustration by Kieron Dwyer and Rick Remender. Sixth feature: One-page cover illustration by Paul Smith. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Vision, Wonder Man, Wasp, and Yellowjacket. (Notes: This story takes place between Avengers (3rd series) #45 and #46. Kang predicted the events of this one-shot in Avengers #42. Alkhema returns in the Avengers Solo (2011) limited series. This issue was reprinted in 2005 in the trade paperback: Avengers Above and Beyond.) 80 pages. Cover price $5.99.
