New Avengers Illuminati: Secret History #[nn]
In the aftermath of the Kree/Skrull War, the Illuminati face a new threat as the Skrulls attempt another invasion of Earth—only this time, they’re met with a decisive warning. When the team’s Quinjet is shot down and the heroes captured, Tony Stark’s ingenuity and a surprising illusion by Doctor Strange become their only hope for escape. Written by Brian Michael Bendis and Brian Reed, with dynamic art by Jim Cheung and Mark Morales, this pivotal issue delivers high-stakes tension and a clever twist on the cost of victory. The cover by Cheung and Morales captures the moment of crisis with sharp, dramatic flair.
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Soon after the Kree/Skrull war, the Skrulls plot once again to take over the Earth. The Illuminati shows up and warns them off. As they are escaping in their Quinjet, the ship is shot down and the heroes are captured. As Skrulls experiment on the Illuminati, Tony Stark breaks out and rescues his companions. The heroes escape thanks to a Doc Strange illusion of Galactus. But, the Skrulls still have their genetic material to work with.
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