Secret Empire

In Secret Empire (2018–present, Panini Deutschland), this six-issue series sees the Marvel Universe thrown into chaos as a trusted leader is revealed to have been a Hydra agent all along, reshaping the very fabric of heroism. Mark Brooks’s polished, cinematic art anchors the story, capturing the tension of a world where allegiances shift and the line between patriot and traitor blurs. A bold, controversial arc from the late 2010s, it stands as a pivotal moment in Marvel’s modern era, exploring the cost of power and the fragility of truth.