House of M: Avengers #5

In House of M: Avengers #5, Luke and the Avengers launch a daring rescue of Shang-Chi and the Wolfpack from prison, only to be ambushed by the Brotherhood. As mutants and humans clash in a high-stakes battle, the Avengers emerge victorious—turning the tide of public perception on the issue of sapien persecution. With Thunderbird’s controversial tactics backfiring and Magneto forced to disband the Brotherhood, the team faces a turning point: some heroes head to Wakanda, while the rest prepare to carry on as the Avengers. Written by Christos N. Gage and illustrated by Mike Perkins, with cover art by Mike Perkins, this 2008 issue delivers a pivotal moment in the aftermath of a fractured reality.