Despite the hype that's surrounded Marvel in light of the Marvel NOW! initiative, it's actually been five months since the conclusion of Avengers vs. X-Men. In comic book time, that means we're overdue for the next big storyline. Enter Age of Ultron, a massive story that Brian Michael Bendis has been teasing for years throughout his run on the Avengers titles. With huge artists attached – this debut chapter is rendered with the widescreen panels of Bryan Hitch – Age of Ultron is undoubtedly Marvel's next big thing. Interestingly, Age of Ultron #1 manages to navigate the waters of the usual "first issue of a big event" template and instead delivers an issue heavy on character and action but surprisingly light on plot.
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