Origins of Siege

Set in the months before the cataclysmic Siege event, this 2010 Marvel one-shot from writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Olivier Coipel traces the mounting tensions that lead to Norman Osborn's final, desperate act of aggression. The issue narrows its focus on key players and the crumbling alliances that define the era of Dark Reign, offering a crucial prelude to the siege of Asgard. It matters as a compact, character-driven bridge that clarifies the stakes of one of Marvel's most pivotal modern crossover events.