Ultron's Twisted Romance Proves He Could Still Become a Hero

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Although Ultron may seem to be the last Marvel character to fall in love, he did, and it proved he could still be a hero. In 1989’s Daredevil #275 and 276, Ultron, revived by Doctor Doom, was sent to kill Daredevil, but when he met Number Nine, a genetically engineered human who happened to be friends with Daredevil, he began questioning his mission. Ultimately, this self-doubt led to his defeat, but not before proving there might be good within him.

Few villains inspire fear as much as Ultron. Originally built by Hank Pym, Ultron gained sentience and went on a murderous rampage, before being defeated by the Avengers. However, Ultron would return many times, always in a new body—and more dangerous than before. In 1986’s West Coast Avengers #7, he was born again, but this incarnation, the 12th, was benevolent, seeking a relationship with his “father” Hank Pym. This “good” Ultron would ultimately aid Pym and the Avengers in a battle with Ultron-11, a battle that ended in 12 sacrificing his life to save his teammates. He would lie dormant for three years, returning in Daredevil #275. Doctor Doom rebuilt Ultron, giving him a combination of all his previous personalities, including Ultron-12. Doom believed this would give him more control over the robot, which he dispatched to kill Daredevil, as a favor to the Kingpin.

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However, Doom’s machinations gave Ultron-13 a serious identity crisis, as the various personalities in his head came into conflict. Complicating matters was Number Nine, a genetically engineered human who was an ally of Daredevil’s. Seeing her as “more than human” and a model of “perfection,” Ultron-13 fell in “love” with her; the two embarked on a