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In "A Gathering of Heroes!" from Avengers: The Contest #nn, the Grandmaster gathers Earth’s mightiest heroes in a high-stakes cosmic tournament, pitting them against an enigmatic challenger known only as the Unknown. With the fate of the Collector hanging in the balance and every human on Earth in suspended animation, the heroes must race to collect four quarters of the Golden Globe of Life—before the Grandmaster’s life is forfeit.

In the frozen reaches of the Arctic, Daredevil battles alongside Talisman and Darkstar against Invisible Girl, Iron Fist, and Sunfire in a high-stakes clash for the Grandmaster’s team. Later, in a dusty western ghost town, She-Hulk, Captain Britain, and Defensor face off against Iron Man, Sabra, and Arabian Knight, with the Unknown’s team claiming victory—leaving the score deadlocked and the contest far from over.

In "Avengers: The Contest," the stakes rise as the Grandmaster and Unknown teams clash across deadly arenas—from the ruins of a forgotten city to the heart of a treacherous jungle. With the Thing and Shamrock claiming victories, the contest culminates in a shocking twist when the Unknown, revealed to be Death, uses the Golden Globe of Life to resurrect the Collector—only to claim the Grandmaster’s life force in the process.

In "Death & Texas!" from Avengers: The Contest #nn, the Avengers East and West Coast are locked in their second annual softball showdown when the Grandmaster interrupts with a high-stakes game of his own—turning the field into a battleground of wits and wills.