Ultimates Annual #1 sold out at Diamond yesterday.

Annuals are finally back and in a big way! Best comic of the week. –Hilary Goldstein, IGN.com

Annuals were released once a year by marvel in times past. Following the success of Ultimates Annual #1, Marvel will be following up with Ultimate Spider-Man Annual #1 (in stores this week). Ultimate X-Men Annual #1 and Ultimate Fantastic Four Annual #1 are to follow.