Ultron Beyond (Marvel NEW)/Issue 2

The second chapter of the Ultron Beyond series in Marvel NEW, preceded by Ultron Beyond Issue 1.

Synopsis
''With the Spirit of Vengeance in his hands, the sinister Ultron starts his malicious plan. Intending to summon the demon, Mephisto, to Earth, Ultron has acquired Blaze as a crucial component. But the next step requires yet another addition of great power: the Sorcerer Supreme. But can Ultron defeat Earth's Mightiest Sorcerer himself?''

Plot
Opening the scene with the view of Reed Richards' lab in the Baxter Building, the Fantastic Four's leader is seen conversing with a bunch of other heroes that have shown to attend his invitation. They discuss the dire plan Ultron has, with the Avengers being quite puzzled with why Ultron wanted a vigilante of mystic origins. Thor says that even if Ultron comes up with another grand plan of his, the Avengers will defeat him just like in previous times. Spider-Woman tells the Thunder God to sound off the arrogance and asks Mr. Fantastic of what Ultron said in Fisherman's Wharf.

Reed tells her that all he actually said nothing, but referred a future plan of his. Black Panther responds by advising the alertness of other magic users out there. Spider-Man remarks that while Ghost Rider was a thing, he isn't too much of a powerful magic user. With the Spirit of Vengeance having used his powers mostly for physical means. He also adds that Ultron has no idea of what firepower they have in store.

The Thing, coming out of his shower, agrees with Spider-Man. However, he warns him that sometimes magic doesn't always work against a scientific abomination. Thor disagrees, saying that his past battles with the Hulk had him using some magics and winning over him. Hulk, standing beside him, grunts in mild anger. The Human Torch asks Reed of the possibility of who's gonna be captured next by Ultron. He tells him that his calculations indicate that Ultron would've gone for the lesser ones if he knew of the risk of challenging someone as powerful as someone like Doctor Strange.

In an instance, an intimidating voice booms out from the lab's microphone system, telling the heroes, "Would I?"

Back in Ultron's lair, Dragon Man asks him if it's the best decision to announce himself. Ultron responds by saying that the heroes have gone to weak and frail for him, with them being very underestimating to him. With that fact, they won't expect what's coming next. Ultron then unveils a new line of drones to Dragon Man, saying that while the heroes' deaths won't be necessary for his plan, they will certainly be grievously injured by the drones. Made of beta-class adamantium, it might not be as strong as Wolverine's bones but they'll be sufficiently powerful to keep the heroes at bay.

Dragon Man then questions him of the drone's usage in assaulting Doctor Strange. Ultron then says that they won't be able to simply crush or dissolve them using their magics. Dragon Man gets confused, with Ultron referring to multiple persons. Dragon Man looks at a change in Ultron's monitor, with his master saying that the plan has changed and now they'll need more mystics for his plan to work properly. Dragon Man finally understands, but doesn't know how the new drones can stand up against the magicians.

Ultron then reveals an organic he reluctantly recruited: Charles Benton, AKA Asmodeus. Dragon Man asks him if he has cleansed his mind, but Asmodeus replies by telling him to chill, as he's in only for the reward. Ultron explains that while Asmodeus isn't a high-level mystic at all, his enchantment to the drones will work well enough. Asmodeus grunts in complaint, with Ultron responding that it's a fact, even if he has fought with Strange in moments. Ultron turns see his monitor, with hidden insect cameras surveying multiple magical heroes and the dwellings in which they reside in.

Back to the heroes' perspective, multiple heroes are seen visiting several famous bases of heroes. Captain America and Iron Man pays a visit to Professor X, warning them of Ultron's possible incursion to capture the mystic mutants the X-Men have in their ranks.

Spider-Man talks with Iron Fist in a chinese restaurant, who says that Ultron's out of his mind if he's going to capture someone who only uses magic to beat up thugs and ninjas with an iron fist. The nearby Luke Cage agrees, as do Daredevil and Jessica Jones.

Thor is seen sitting down a pub in Asgard, where he reluctantly warns Loki and the Enchantress of Ultron's threat. Loki soundly dismisses him, as Ultron's nothing to him. The Enchantress on the other hand, is mostly ignorant and tells Thor that he can't even reach the Realm Eternal.

Spider-Woman speaks with Vision, Jocasta, and Scarlet Witch at the Avengers Mansion, warning them of the same thing. The Scarlet Witch accepts and tells her that she'll be ready. Vision and Jocasta both agree to protect her at all costs.

Bruce Banner meets up with the Hulkling, telling him to keep his boyfriend safe, wherever he is. Wiccan is not with Hulkling that time.

Back at Ultron's lair, Ultron's surveillance bugs managed to record all of those, including off-screen warnings to other magic users. The Dragon Man then asks him if it's the right time to unleash the drones, in which Ultron replies yes. He then prepares the launching of his drones to multiple locations. Before the drones can launch, Asmodeus asks Ultron of what he's going to do next before getting his reward. Ultron then advises him to stay focused and tend to his heart condition; he's still needed after this.