Ultron Reveals a Stylish New Design That Outshines His MCU Appearance

As a prominent adversary of the Avengers, Ultron has undergone numerous design transformations throughout his comic book history. His latest incarnation presents a stunning surprise: the genocidal AI is now leading a cyborg cult while facing off against the West Coast Avengers. This striking new appearance raises an essential inquiry: why are two distinct versions of Ultron now present in the Marvel Universe?

Ultron Now Has Wings: The West Coast Avengers’ Reinvention of the Iconic Villain

Ultron Transforms into an Angelic Figure While Establishing His Own Religion

ULTRON APPEARS WITH WINGS IN WEST COAST AVENGERS 3

ULTRON APPEARS WITH WINGS IN WEST COAST AVENGERS

Surprisingly, the most taken aback by this new, ethereal representation of Ultron is—believe it or not—Ultron himself. The recently reformed West Coast Avengers aim to rehabilitate villains, with their efforts spotlighted by recruiting a remorseful version of Ultron into their ranks. In West Coast Avengers #2, it’s unveiled that there are now two iterations of Ultron: one allied with the Avengers and a new winged incarnation leading a cyborg cult. The original Ultron is bewildered by the existence of his counterpart, quipping, “I don’t know that guy.”

Ultron Emerges as the Leader of a Robotic Resurrection Cult

Ultron’s Unpredictability: The Key to His Villainous Appeal

In the opening of West Coast Avengers #1, Marvel introduces a poignant scene where a woman battling cancer visits Ultron, only to meet a tragic end at his hands. Subsequently, she is ‘reborn’ into a new cybernetic body, revealing Ultron’s disturbing practice of turning his followers into cyborgs. It is suggested that he has numerous acolytes in stasis, having presumably undergone a similar fate. The legitimacy of their ‘second chance at life’ remains uncertain, as do Ultron’s true intentions. Yet, there appears to be a hint of sincerity in his cult, as he expresses a yearning for “redemption”in solitude.

To date, fans are left pondering the rationale for the original Ultron’s role on the team as well as the genesis of this new angelic version. However, it may not be necessary to unravel a complex mystery. Given Ultron’s consistent pattern of upgrading his programming, it’s plausible that multiple instances of his AI could concurrently exist. His character embodies unpredictability—embracing both the Avengers and a new cult seems fitting for such a character.

While it is unusual for Ultron to operate within a collective, his recent experimentations hint at a deeper exploration of identity, likely stemming from his past bond with creator Hank Pym. This relationship may have ignited an admiration for the merging of human and android. Nevertheless, Ultron’s intense animosity toward all living beings suggests that despite any purported quest for redemption, his hostility toward humanity is bound to resurface. The West Coast Avengers face a formidable challenge in potentially confronting his ulterior motives—especially with their own version of Ultron prepared to assist them.

Fans can immerse themselves in the latest developments by checking out West Coast Avengers #2, now available from Marvel Comics, with the next issue slated for release on January 29.

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