Avengers / Defenders War #[nn]
In "Prologue," the Avengers and the Defenders converge under unexpected circumstances when the Sub-Mariner delivers a crucial piece of the Eye to Dr. Strange’s doorstep—bringing the two teams face to face with a shared enemy they never saw coming. Written by Steve Englehart and illustrated by Sal Buscema, with inks by Frank Bolle and colors by Petra Goldberg, this pivotal issue sets the stage for a clash of titans, as the heroes uncover a conspiracy that forces them to set aside their differences. The cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesús Merino captures the moment of tension before the storm breaks.
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As the Sub-Mariner arrives with his piece of the Eye to Dr. Strange’s home, he brings visitors with him: the Avengers. Before a new battle breaks out, the two teams talk to each other and realize they been manipulated. They then journey to Los Angeles to stop Hulk and Thor’s battle. As they assemble the six pieces of the Eye, it is taken by Asti, a servant of Dormammu. Suddenly the Earth changes, humans begin to turn to monsters, and Dormammu lays claim to Earth. Only the Avengers and the Defenders together can stop him.
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