Uncanny Avengers #18.NOW

A figure in a black-and-gold costume blazes forward through a storm of fire and debris on Daniel Acuña's striking cover for this "Avenge the Earth" opener, while a looming cluster of powerful, shadowy figures — including what appear to be armored and imposing adversaries — bears down from behind. Rick Remender and Acuña (handling writing, art, and colors throughout) launch what promises to be a high-stakes chapter for Marvel's Avengers-mutant unity squad. If the urgency of that tagline and the heat of those flames are any indication, issue #18.NOW wastes no time throwing its heroes into the fire.