Mighty Avengers: Dark Reign #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis collection gathers the 2009-2010 'Dark Reign' storyline for the Mighty Avengers, following Norman Osborn's rise to power after the Secret Invasion. The team, now operating under Osborn's shadow, faces threats both external and internal as heroes like Hank Pym, Jocasta, and the new Wasp navigate a world where villains run the show. Issues collected include Mighty Avengers #21-36, written by Dan Slott and Christos Gage with art by Khoi Pham and others.
In "How I'll Remember You," the Mighty Avengers confront the lingering fallout of the Skrull invasion as Quicksilver returns the terrigen crystals to the Inhumans—claiming he was replaced by a Skrull and absolving himself of past actions. But his daughter Luna, ever perceptive, sees through the truth, leaving the weight of his deception hanging in the air. Written by Christos Gage and Dan Slott, with art by Sean Chen and inks by Mark Morales and Craig Yeung, this emotionally charged issue explores legacy, guilt, and the cost of memory. The cover by Khoi Pham and Danny Miki captures the quiet tension of a moment that will shape the heroes’ future.
In "Earth's Mightiest Part 2 of 3: The Writing on the Wall," simmering tensions fracture the new Avengers team as the Hulk clashes with Iron Man, while the Scarlet Witch observes from the shadows. Unseen by them, Chthon stirs, his ancient designs unfolding beneath the surface.
In "Earth's Mightiest Part 3 of 3: Three Words," the new Avengers face Chthon’s terrifying chaos organism as it threatens to consume the planet. But as the battle rages, a chilling truth emerges—Jo, the team’s newest member, may not be who she claims to be.
When Pym’s lab begins to collapse, he’ll stop at nothing to retrieve the Dimensional Wave Inducer—Bill Foster’s last creation—needed to save it. But Reed Richards holds the key, and he’s not letting it go, forcing the Avengers into a desperate plan: storm the Baxter Building itself.
In the aftermath of chaos and shifting loyalties, Hank makes a bold move to convince Reed to trust him with the Dimensional Wave Inducer, while behind the scenes, Jarvis and Jocasta navigate a tense, personal moment that hints at deeper questions about identity and connection.
In "The Unspoken Part I," Quicksilver and U.S. Agent find themselves in China confronting the enigmatic Unspoken, a former ruler of the Inhumans with a mysterious past. Meanwhile, Pym reveals the staggering new Infinite Avengers Mansion, a marvel made possible by the Dimensional Wave Inducer.
In "The Unspoken Part 2," the Mighty Avengers find themselves torn between duty and deception as one team clashes with Chinese superheroes they were meant to support, while another is manipulated by Loki’s cunning schemes—leaving trust in tatters and alliances in question.
In "The Unspoken Part 3," Quicksilver and U.S. Agent join forces with Chinese heroes to confront the mysterious Unspoken, while Ronin delivers a shocking revelation to the Young Avengers—claiming the Scarlet Witch is an impostor—and guides them in a desperate stand against her.
In "The Unspoken Part 4," a cadre of former Avengers answers the call to battle the Unspoken, only to be denied by Norman Osborn’s leadership. Meanwhile, Hank Pym receives a startling summons to Eternity, who reveals a truth that redefines his place in the cosmic order—Earth's Scientist Supreme.
In "The Unspoken Part 5," the Mighty Avengers confront the lingering threat of the Unspoken, culminating in Quicksilver’s return of the terrigen crystals to the Inhumans. Though he claims to have been replaced by a Skrull and distances himself from the alien’s past actions, his daughter Luna remains quietly aware that something about his story doesn’t add up.
In "Mighty / Dark Part 1 of 2: The Real Deal," Hank Pym and Norman Osborn each command their respective Avengers teams to Project Pegasus, where the Absorbing Man has somehow gained the power of a Cosmic Cube. With tensions already high between the factions, the stakes rise as both leaders race to control a force capable of rewriting reality itself.
In the aftermath of a fractured alliance, Loki manipulates Osborn into a dangerous edge with a secret weapon, while the return of Ultron sets a chilling course—now wielding control over Jocasta. As the lines between hero and villain blur, the fate of the Avengers hangs in the balance.
In "Pre-Siege Mentality," Loki’s elaborate deception as the Scarlet Witch finally unravels, leaving him in the hands of the Avengers and facing judgment at the hands of Thor. The story unfolds with the weight of betrayal and the looming shadow of Asgardian retribution.
ComicBooks.com Value
Find on ebay
Where to buy
Read it digitally
Sell my copy
Have this issue — or a whole collection? Get a fair offer from us, skip the marketplace fees and the hassle.
We Buy Collections ▸Cast · 40 characters
Full credits
Reprints
↩ Reprints Amazing Fantasy #15 (2006), Secret Invasion: Requiem #1 (2009), The Mighty Avengers #21 (2009), The Mighty Avengers #22 (2009), The Mighty Avengers #23 (2009), The Mighty Avengers #24 (2009), The Mighty Avengers #25 (2009), The Mighty Avengers #26 (2009), The Mighty Avengers #27 (2009), The Mighty Avengers #27 (2009), The Mighty Avengers #28 (2009), The Mighty Avengers #28 (2009), The Mighty Avengers #29 (2009), The Mighty Avengers #30 (2009), The Mighty Avengers #31 (2010), The Mighty Avengers #32 (2010), The Mighty Avengers #33 (2010), The Mighty Avengers #34 (2010), The Mighty Avengers #34 (2010), The Mighty Avengers #35 (2010), The Mighty Avengers #36 (2010)
Reviews
Reader reviews
No reader reviews yet.