Essential Avengers #7

In "The Phantom Empire!", the Avengers are thrown into chaos when Beast is ambushed and barely escapes with Captain America’s help—leading them to suspect Roxxon and the Brand Corporation. As tensions rise, Patsy Walker’s past with Beast surfaces, and the team splits to respond to a crisis: Hawkeye’s capture by Kang, a time-traveling threat that forces Thor and Moondragon into a desperate pursuit, while the rest attempt a risky infiltration of Brand’s base—only to be overwhelmed by the Squadron Supreme.

When Captain America steps into leadership, the Avengers undergo a bold transformation—Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and Scarlet Witch join the ranks, bringing new energy to the team. But with Thor, Iron Man, Giant-Man, and the Wasp stepping away, the balance of power shifts in ways no one expected.