We’ve seen but three issues of Marvel’s latest event book, but already Marvel has let us know all about their post-series plans. First, the arrival of Angela. Now? A new ongoing reflecting the events of “Age of Ultron.”
Entitled “Avengers A.I.”, the book is written by Sam Humphries and illustrated by Andre Araujo, featuring a team formed by Hank Pym and starring the Vision, Victor Mancha (Ultron’s son), a Doombot and a new character named Alexis as they attempt to contain something known as Pandora’s Box (probably not a reference to DC’s similar mysterious character/thing), while Monica Chang, Agent of SHIELD, is wrapped up in the middle of it all.
Whether it takes place within the “AoU” world or the regular 616 isn’t exactly stated (I assume 616, but never assume anything), but if you like the assorted characters and creative team you’re most likely in for a treat.
The book debuts in July. For the full press release from Marvel, please see below.
UPDATE: Sam Humphries shared this on Twitter:
Marvel Press Release
This July, red hot writer Sam Humphries (Uncanny X-Force) and artist Andre Araujo (FF), shine an entirely new light on an all-new, all-android Avengers team – Avengers A.I.! Spinning out of the critically acclaimed event Age Of Ultron, Avengers A.I. sends fans deeper into the synthetic core of the Marvel Universe, great for new and lapsed readers alike!
A brave new world is unleashed and only one team of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes can save us from the future. Gathered together by Hank Pym, The Vision leads Victor Mancha, Doombot, and the mysterious Alexis in a race to contain an unfathomable Pandora’s Box of destruction! And which side will Monica Chang, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., find herself on?
“Springing out of the increasingly razor-thin crawlspace between the organic and synthetic worlds comes ‘Avengers A.I.’,” said Axel Alonso, Editor In Chief, Marvel Entertainment. “When one of the Marvel Universe’s preeminent brainiacs, Hank Pym, embarks on a long road to redemption, he must assemble a team unlike any other, a team composed of heroes that will challenge the very definition of ‘Artificial Intelligence’ and the way you look at super heroes.”
Following the harrowing events of Age Of Ultron, can Hank Pym & The Vision lead a team into the digital unknown?
“I could not be more psyched to be ushering the Avengers and the Marvel Universe into the Age of A.I.” explained Humphries. “This book is futureshock crashing into the world outside your window. Once the A.I.s are unleashed, there is no turning back. Even the phone in your pocket could be a threat against humanity. It’s an exciting and dangerous new era for Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.”
Each issue of Avengers A.I. features special augmented reality content available exclusive through the Marvel AR app – including cover recaps, behind the scenes features and more that add value to your reading experience at no additional cost.
This July, Sam Humphries and Andre Araujo redefine what it means to be Earth’s Mightiest in Avengers A.I. #1!
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AVENGERS A.I. #1
Written by SAM HUMPHRIES
Art by ANDRE ARAUJO
Cover by DUSTIN WEAVER
ON SALE JULY 2013!
