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CONDITION: VFN+ / ++

Key Issues: 1st appearance of the Aleph, 1st appearance of Abyss and her brother Ex Nihilo who are of a species created by the Builders to travel to other worlds and initiate life, 1st cameo appearance of Smasher, the first human to serve as Imperial Guard to the Shi'ar, Eden Fesi becomes Manifold, 1st team appearance of the Builders, an ancient alien race, 1st cameo and 1st full appearance of the fourth Captain Universe, Tamara Devoux, 1st full appearance of Smasher, 1st appearance of Nightmask, the first humanoid created by Ex Nihilo, a character adapted from Marvel's New Universe imprint (1986), Origin of Hyperion, Origin of Smasher, 1st cameo and 1st appearance of Starbrand, Kevin Connor, 1st appearance of Chimera, a corporation with evil intent that Shang-Chi takes on

(W) Jonathan Hickman, Nick Spencer (A) Adam Kubert, Mike Deodato, Dustin Weaver

The greatest heroes in comics, together as one unbeatable team! The Avengers "go large," expanding their roster and sphere of influence to a global and even interplanetary levels. Who will respond to Captain America's call? The Avengers' first missions take them to Mars, and then far across the galaxy as Captain Universe races to decipher the secret origin of the universe itself! Then, the Avengers must deal with the White Event as strangely familiar new heroes are born! The team faces the World Breaker and discovers the imminent threat to the Avengers World, Omega Flight encounters a Garden Origin site, Shang-Chi battles an ancient enemy, and the High Evolutionary stakes his claim in the Savage Land! Jonathan Hickman takes Earth's Mightiest Heroes to the next level with big threats, big ideas and big idealism! VFN+ / ++