Marvel Masterworks: The Avengers #1

In a tense clash of titans, the Avengers face off against the Hulk, still reeling from his departure and the chaos it left behind. When Namor arrives, drawn by the battle, his initial hostility gives way to a surprising alliance as he and the Hulk unite to challenge the heroes who once called themselves their allies.

In a tale that bridges decades, Captain America awakens from decades of suspended animation after being trapped in melting ice, only to be thrust into a new era of heroism. With the Avengers by his side, he joins forces with a mysterious alien to recover a shattered spacecraft—only to face off against Namor and his undersea forces in a battle that tests loyalty, courage, and the true meaning of teamwork.

In "Their Darkest Hour!", the Enchantress and the Executioner arrive on Earth as exiles, quickly aligning with the cunning Zemo to challenge the Avengers. When the Enchantress uses her magic to twist Thor’s loyalty, the team faces a dangerous test of trust—just as their greatest threat begins to unfold.

In "Kang, The Conqueror!", the time-traveling tyrant Kang arrives with an ultimatum: rule Earth or face annihilation. As the Avengers struggle against his overwhelming power, it’s up to Wasp and the Teen Brigade to buy just enough time for their teammates to break free and turn the tide.

In "The Coming of the... Wonder Man!" from Marvel Masterworks: The Avengers #1, Simon Williams is transformed by the cunning Zemo into the super-strong Wonder Man, thrust into a dangerous mission to infiltrate the Avengers. Though bound by a deadly secret, Wonder Man’s unwavering sense of honor leads him to make a choice that could cost him everything.

In "The Avengers Break Up!" from Marvel Masterworks: The Avengers #1 (2009), Immortus arrives uninvited among the Masters of Evil, offering his mastery of Limbo to summon ancient warriors and reshape the battlefield. With time itself bending to his will, he challenges the Avengers’ unity—and their very idea of justice—before the team can even regroup.