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'''''New Avengers''''' is a [[comic book]] published by [[Marvel Comics]]. It was launched in November 2004, initially written by [[Brian Michael Bendis]] and drawn by [[David Finch]]. It is a relaunch of ''Avengers'' Vol. 3, in a [successful] attempt to boost sales by restarting with a new issue 1 and a [[variant cover]] program which occurred throughout the first ten issues.


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==Issues 1-6: "Breakout"==
===Synopsis===
With the Avengers team disbanded after the ''Avengers: Disassembled'' arc, and the Fantastic Four and the X-Men unable to act, the supervillain [[Electro (comics)|Electro]] shuts down the S.H.I.E.L.D [[The Raft (comics)|Raft]] installation, a maximum security prison for super-powered criminals.


==New Avengers==
Trapped on the island were S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent [[Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew)|Jessica Drew]] (formerly Spider-Woman), [[Daredevil (Marvel Comics)|Matt Murdock]], [[Foggy Nelson]] and [[Luke Cage]], there to visit [[Sentry (Robert Reynolds) ]], a superhero who had himself imprisoned for killing his wife.


'''''New Avengers''''' is a [[comic book]] published by [[Marvel Comics]]. Written by [[Brian Michael Bendis]], the man behind the events of [[Avengers Disassembled]], it is the story of a group of [[superhero]]es, brought together by fate and forming the team known as the New Avengers, though commonly nick-named ''Avengers''.
As the villains run amok, heroes Captain America, Spider-Man and [[Iron Man]] arrive to calm the situation down. Foggy, locked in with Sentry, asks him to please help, because he is a hero. Sentry finally assents, taking Spider-Man foe [[Carnage (comics)|Carnage]] into space and seemingly ripping him in half, although the host is unseen, so Carnage may return. The Sentry then disappears, not returning to the prison.


New Avengers was launched in November 2004, written by Bendis and drawn by David Finch. With the Avengers team disbanded, and the Fantastic Four and the X-Men unable to act, supervillain Electro shut down the [[S.H.I.E.L.D]] Raft installation, a "maximum-maximum security" prison for super-powered criminals. S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Jessica Drew ([[Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew)|Spider-Woman]]), Matt Murdock ([[Daredevil (comics)|Daredevil]]) and [[Luke Cage]], already at the Raft, were joined by [[Captain America]], [[Spider-Man]] and [[Iron Man]], as well as helped by a seemingly insane Sentry. The riot was quelled, although some forty-two inmates escaped. Captain America decided that fate had brought this group together, just as it had the original Avengers. All but Daredevil accepted the offer to reform the Avengers as a result. X-Men member [[Wolverine (comics)|Wolverine]] joined the team following a trip to the Savage Land.
The riot is quelled with only some forty-two inmates escaped, and Captain America and Iron Man decide that fate has brought this group together, just as it had brought the original team. All heroes but Daredevil, and the Sentry (who is missing at the moment) accept the offer, and the Avengers are reformed.


Iron Man sought approval from such pillars of the superhero community as [[Professor Charles Xavier]], [[Doctor Strange]] and [[Mister Fantastic]] and headquartered the new team in [[Stark Tower]].
Spider-Woman questions some of the captured criminals about who Electro was really after, and the inmates reveal that he came to free [[Sauron (comics)|Sauron]].


The team's ongoing mission is to capture the remaining super-powered criminals who escaped during the riot that brought them together. The emergence of the [[Young Avengers]] is also a matter of concern and the team find themselves divided in what actions they should take. Also, there is the growing sense of unease with S.H.I.E.L.D. after the disappearance of Nick Fury. The new team was not well received and certain governmental bodies, unsure of the New Avengers, sent the [[Thunderbolts]] to remind them of their place.
The Avengers then go to the [[Savage Land]], where they encounter [[Wolverine (comics)|Wolverine]], who is searching for Sauron as well: the X-Men recently received a call that the villain was why the breakout occured. After they defeat Sauron and his allies, the team finds out that a rogue [[S.H.I.E.L.D.]] faction led by Yelena Belova, the second [[Black Widow (Marvel Comics)|Black Widow]], is in the Savage Land mining [[vibranium]], using the native inhabitants as slave labor.


Iron Man seeks approval from the [[Illuminati (Marvel Comics)|Illuminati]] and headquarters the new team in [[Stark Tower]]. They allow Wolverine, a known killer, to stay, because he will cross lines that the others will not, and he is what Captain America was to the original team, long ago.


==Storylines==
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===Variant covers===
===="Young Guns" variants====
===Breakout (issues #1-6)===
This storyline introduces the new team, and focuses mostly on the events that bring them all together. S.H.I.E.L.D is holding something back about the enigmatic man named Karl Lykos. His files are restricted even to Spider-Woman and Captain America. Their quest takes them into the Savage Lands where they are joined by Wolverine and soon discover Karl Lykos' alter-ego, Sauron.

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====Variant covers====
====="Young Guns" variants=====
A selection of "incentive" variant covers, each based on a segment of a sketch by [[Joe Quesada]] of the assemb;ed Avengers team by an artist Marvel was pushing as part of its short-lived "Young Guns" promotion, caused controversy when it was announced that the number of variants retailers would be allowed to order would be dependent not only on the number of "normal" versions of each issue (by David Finch) ordered, but on the shop's orders of the prior issues of the arc [http://www.newsarama.com/pages/Rick_SheaVariants.htm]. As a result, this was quickly revised to be dependent only on orders of the particular issue, in decreasing ratios as the arc went on [http://newsarama.com/forums/printthread.php?threadid=19458]:
A selection of "incentive" variant covers, each based on a segment of a sketch by [[Joe Quesada]] of the assemb;ed Avengers team by an artist Marvel was pushing as part of its short-lived "Young Guns" promotion, caused controversy when it was announced that the number of variants retailers would be allowed to order would be dependent not only on the number of "normal" versions of each issue (by David Finch) ordered, but on the shop's orders of the prior issues of the arc [http://www.newsarama.com/pages/Rick_SheaVariants.htm]. As a result, this was quickly revised to be dependent only on orders of the particular issue, in decreasing ratios as the arc went on [http://newsarama.com/forums/printthread.php?threadid=19458]:


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:<nowiki>#</nowiki>6 - [[Bryan Hitch]] (Captain America and Iron Man) - 1:15


====Other variants====
=====Other variants=====
The Quesada image which formed the basis for the "Young Guns" covers was also made available as a cover for issue 1 in its' own right, not tied to orders of the standard or Young Guns cover for the issue [http://newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=21401].
The Quesada image which formed the basis for the "Young Guns" covers was also made available as a cover for issue 1 in its' own right, not tied to orders of the standard or Young Guns cover for the issue [http://newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=21401].


Issue 1 was also reprinted twice after release - with the same interiors as the earlier versions, but a cover by David Finch originally solicited for issue 2, and as a "Directors' Cut" with a partially-coloured version of the original cover art and additional "Behind the Scenes" material.
Issue 1 was also reprinted twice after release - with the same interiors as the earlier versions, but a cover by David Finch originally solicited for issue 2, and as a "Directors' Cut" with a partially-coloured version of the original cover art and additional "Behind the Scenes" material.
[[Image:Newavengers7.jpg|thumb|Art used for the cover of ''New Avengers'' #7. Art by [[David Finch]]. From left to right: [[Sentry (comics)|Sentry]], [[Spider-Man]], [[Iron Man]], [[Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew)|Spider-Woman]], [[Captain America]], [[Wolverine (comics)|Wolverine]], and [[Echo (comics)|Ronin]].]]
===The Sentry (issues #7-10)===


Captain America and Iron Man try to discover the origins of The Sentry, a man shrouded in mystery, who saved their lives many times during the outbreak on the Raft. He was a voluntarily prisoner, distraught after killing his wife, though his wife appears to be alive and well...
==Issues 7-10: "The Sentry"==
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Meanwhile, Spider-Man, Spider-Woman, Luke Cage and Wolverine track down The Wrecker and after a dangerous battle, they manage to subdue him. One down, forty one to go... The Sentry is cured, finally, although he still sometimes cannot handle the stress of his arch-foe's manipulation of him.
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Iron Man and Captain America track down the Sentry, who is hiding in a cave. They bring [[Paul Jenkins (writer)|Paul Jenkins]], a comic book writer, and Lindy Reynolds, his supposedly dead wife, with them.


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Paul Jenkins reveals that he has written a comic book, called the Sentry, for Marvel Comics, which is a company that publishes comic book adventures based on 'real life' superheroes (a long-standing element of Marvel Comics' [[meta-fiction]]).
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=====''Startling Stories featuring the Sentry'' covers=====

It is revealed that the Sentry's powers are so great that he can change reality to suit him. He has used these powers to make every hero he ever teamed up with forget he exists, and he has made Reed Richards forget a recommendation for Sentry to hide out in the Raft facility.

The Sentry is shocked that his wife is alive, and leaves, but the [[Fantastic Four]], X-Men, Inhumans and Avengers show up to help him. Emma Frost, of the X-Men, reads Robert's mind and finds that a mysterious enemy of his obtained help from mutant mind-controlling villain [[Mastermind (comics)|Mastermind]] to defeat the Sentry, and cause him to use his powers to make everyone forget he exists.

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The Sentry, meanwhile, uses his powers to create an entity, the Void, appear, who fights the superhero teams while Emma repairs his mind. The Sentry is cured, finally, although he still sometimes cannot handle the stress of his arch-foe's manipulation of him.

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===Variant covers===
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====''Startling Stories featuring the Sentry'' covers====
Incentive variants released in a 1:15 ratio, featuring "Startling Stories" logos and "retro" trade dress [http://www.newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=35426] [http://newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=29174]
Incentive variants released in a 1:15 ratio, featuring "Startling Stories" logos and "retro" trade dress [http://www.newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=35426] [http://newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=29174]


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:<nowiki>#</nowiki>9 - [[Marie Severin]] (originally announced as a [[Herb Trimpe]] cover)
:<nowiki>#</nowiki>10 - [[Sal Buscema]] (NB: Arc was originally three issues long)
:<nowiki>#</nowiki>10 - [[Sal Buscema]] (NB: Arc was originally three issues long)
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==Issues 11-13: "Ronin"==
===Ronin (issues #11-13===


The enigmatic [[Echo (comics)|Ronin]], recommended by Matt Murdock, joins the team on an expedition to Japan to seize the Silver Samurai. Ronin has not spent much time with the team since, staying in Japan to monitor [[the Hand]], while the Sentry still suffers from his own identity problems, giving him "good days and bad days."
The enigmatic [[Echo (comics)|Ronin]], recommended by Matt Murdock, joins the team on an expedition to Japan to seize the Silver Samurai. Ronin has not spent much time with the team since, staying in Japan to monitor [[the Hand]], while the Sentry still suffers from his own identity problems, giving him "good days and bad days."


[[Image:Newavengers14.jpg|thumb|left|Art used for the cover of ''New Avengers'' #14. Art by [[David Finch]].]]
==Issues 14-15: "Spider-Woman"==
===Spider-Woman (issues #14-15)===
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Now that Spider-Woman is an Avenger, Hydra has her right where it wants her. Fortunately, she does the right thing in talking to Captain America. Cap is true to form in confronting Jessica about her duplicity, and she bravely endangers her life by telling her story.
==Issues 16-20: "The Collective"==
The New Avengers reveal their existence to the world and receive a mixed reception. [[Ms Marvel]] returns to be told that she is, and always will be, an Avenger, though she turns down Captain America's invitation, and the team must face their greatest foe yet: [[J. Jonah Jameson]].

===The Collective (issues #16-20)===
In Alaska, Michael Pointer is hit by [[Collective (comics)|the Collective]], a massive amount of energy from [[Decimation (comics)|depowered mutants]], a result of the [[House of M]] event. He seemingly kills [[Alpha Flight]], and when the Avengers arrive to stop him, Spider-Man discovers that the Collective has the power signatures of the powerless mutants.
In Alaska, Michael Pointer is hit by [[Collective (comics)|the Collective]], a massive amount of energy from [[Decimation (comics)|depowered mutants]], a result of the [[House of M]] event. He seemingly kills [[Alpha Flight]], and when the Avengers arrive to stop him, Spider-Man discovers that the Collective has the power signatures of the powerless mutants.


The telepaths for S.H.I.E.L.D. read Spider-Man's mind, and find out what happened to reality. The Avengers arrive to free Spider-Man, right as he is released from custody. Collective, meanwhile, arrives in Genosha, home to many depowered mutants, including [[Magneto (comics)|Magneto]].
The S.H.I.E.L.D. telepaths read Spider-Man's mind, and find out what happened to reality. The Avengers arrive to free Spider-Man, right as he is released from custody. Collective, meanwhile, arrives in Genosha, home to many depowered mutants, including [[Magneto (comics)|Magneto]].


==New Avengers: Illuminati==
==One Shots==
===New Avengers: Illuminati===
:''Published the same month as ''New Avengers'' #17''
:''Published the same month as ''New Avengers'' #17''
{{main|Illuminati (Marvel Comics)}}
''New Avengers: Illuminati'' is a one-shot, published as part of the "[[Civil War (comics)|Road To Civil War]]".

The book begins in flashback with Iron Man calling a meeting in [[Wakanda]] immediately following the Kree-Skrull War. Among those present are Iron Man, [[Mister Fantastic]] (Reed Richards), [[Professor X|Professor Charles Xavier]], [[Black Bolt]], [[Namor the Sub-Mariner|Prince Namor]] of [[Atlantis]], [[Doctor Strange]], and the [[Black Panther]] (T'Challa). Iron Man proposes the creation of a governing body of superheroes that will organize the heroes when large events, such as the [[Kree-Skrull War]], so that lives will be saved. Namor shoots down the idea, saying that there are too many "questionable" heroes. "You think you can put these people up as role models and delegates for the entire planet Earth? That is completely deluded," says Namor. However, the heroes agree that there is a need for a common sharing of information. All but T'Challa agree that those currently in the room are trustworthy enough to share information and secrets with. Thus, the formation of the [[Illuminati (Marvel Comics)|Illuminati]].

Years later, the Illuminati meet is to determine the fate of the [[Hulk (comics)|Hulk]]. Deciding that there is no hope for Bruce Banner, all but Namor agree that shooting him off into space is the best and most humane way of dealing with him, leading into [[Planet Hulk]]. Following this, Namor violently quits the group.


''New Avengers: Illuminati'' is a one-shot, published as part of the "[[Civil War (comics)|Road To Civil War]]". It documents the founding of the Illuminati; Iron Man, [[Mister Fantastic]] (Reed Richards), [[Professor X|Professor Charles Xavier]], [[Black Bolt]], [[Namor the Sub-Mariner|Prince Namor]] of [[Atlantis]] and [[Doctor Strange]]. Years later, the Illuminati meet to determine the fate of the [[Hulk (comics)|Hulk]]. Deciding that there is no hope for Bruce Banner. All but Namor agree that exiling him in space is the best and most humane way of dealing with him, leading to [[Planet Hulk]].
The final time the Illuminati meet is prior to the passing of the Superhuman Registration Act. The group becomes even more divided as to whether to support the act or not. Iron Man suggests they should support the act, and Richards agrees, but Namor, Dr. Strange and Black Bolt all disagree and leave (Professor Xavier was MIA due to the after-effects of House of M, and was not involved); with most of the members gone, it implied that the team was over, with Mr. Fantastic telling Iron Man that it "was fun while it lasted" before leaving.
The final time the Illuminati meet is prior to the passing of the Superhuman Registration Act. The group becomes even more divided as to whether to support the act or not. Iron Man suggests they should support the act, and Richards agrees, but Namor, Dr. Strange and Black Bolt all disagree and leave (Professor Xavier was MIA due to the after-effects of House of M, and was not involved); with most of the members gone, it implied that the team was over, with Mr. Fantastic telling Iron Man that it "was fun while it lasted" before leaving.


The issue also contains a preview of ''Civil War'' #1.
The issue also contains a preview of ''Civil War'' #1.


==New Avengers Annual #1==
===New Avengers Annual #1===
:''Published the same month as ''New Avengers'' #18''
:''Published the same month as ''New Avengers'' #18''
In the New Avengers Annual, Yelena Belova, the [[Black Widow (comics)|Black Widow]] is given the powers of the [[Super-Adaptoid]] by agents of [[HYDRA]] for her to use against the Avengers.
In the New Avengers Annual, Yelena Belova, the [[Black Widow (comics)|Black Widow]] is given the powers of the [[Super-Adaptoid]] by agents of [[HYDRA]] for her to use against the Avengers.
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This leads to her HYDRA controllers engaging a self-destruct device so she can't be traced back to them.
This leads to her HYDRA controllers engaging a self-destruct device so she can't be traced back to them.


The book ends with the marriage of Luke Cage and Jessica Jones, officiated by a Stan Lee lookalike.
The book ends with the marriage of Luke Cage and Jessica Jones, officiated someone who bears a striking resemblance to Stan Lee.


==Hardcover/Trade Collections==
==Hardcover/Trade Collections==

Revision as of 17:10, 19 June 2006

This article is for the Marvel Comics series The New Avengers. You can find out more about the team itself and its history here

New Avengers
File:NA1DirectorsCut.png
Cover art to New Avengers #1: Director's Cut.
Art by David Finch
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
ScheduleMonthly
FormatOngoing
Publication dateNovember 2004 - present
No. of issues19 + two specials as of June 2006
Main character(s)Avengers
Creative team as of June 2006
Written byBrian Michael Bendis
Penciller(s)Mike Deodato Jr

New Avengers

New Avengers is a comic book published by Marvel Comics. Written by Brian Michael Bendis, the man behind the events of Avengers Disassembled, it is the story of a group of superheroes, brought together by fate and forming the team known as the New Avengers, though commonly nick-named Avengers.

New Avengers was launched in November 2004, written by Bendis and drawn by David Finch. With the Avengers team disbanded, and the Fantastic Four and the X-Men unable to act, supervillain Electro shut down the S.H.I.E.L.D Raft installation, a "maximum-maximum security" prison for super-powered criminals. S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Jessica Drew (Spider-Woman), Matt Murdock (Daredevil) and Luke Cage, already at the Raft, were joined by Captain America, Spider-Man and Iron Man, as well as helped by a seemingly insane Sentry. The riot was quelled, although some forty-two inmates escaped. Captain America decided that fate had brought this group together, just as it had the original Avengers. All but Daredevil accepted the offer to reform the Avengers as a result. X-Men member Wolverine joined the team following a trip to the Savage Land.

Iron Man sought approval from such pillars of the superhero community as Professor Charles Xavier, Doctor Strange and Mister Fantastic and headquartered the new team in Stark Tower.

The team's ongoing mission is to capture the remaining super-powered criminals who escaped during the riot that brought them together. The emergence of the Young Avengers is also a matter of concern and the team find themselves divided in what actions they should take. Also, there is the growing sense of unease with S.H.I.E.L.D. after the disappearance of Nick Fury. The new team was not well received and certain governmental bodies, unsure of the New Avengers, sent the Thunderbolts to remind them of their place.


Storylines

Breakout (issues #1-6)

This storyline introduces the new team, and focuses mostly on the events that bring them all together. S.H.I.E.L.D is holding something back about the enigmatic man named Karl Lykos. His files are restricted even to Spider-Woman and Captain America. Their quest takes them into the Savage Lands where they are joined by Wolverine and soon discover Karl Lykos' alter-ego, Sauron.

Variant covers

"Young Guns" variants

A selection of "incentive" variant covers, each based on a segment of a sketch by Joe Quesada of the assemb;ed Avengers team by an artist Marvel was pushing as part of its short-lived "Young Guns" promotion, caused controversy when it was announced that the number of variants retailers would be allowed to order would be dependent not only on the number of "normal" versions of each issue (by David Finch) ordered, but on the shop's orders of the prior issues of the arc [1]. As a result, this was quickly revised to be dependent only on orders of the particular issue, in decreasing ratios as the arc went on [2]:

#1 - Steve McNiven (Spider-Man) - 1:20 (ratio in the form 1 variant:number of "regular" issues a shop was required order to be allowed to order one variant)
#2 - Trevor Hairsine (Sentry) - 1:19
#3 - Olivier Coipel (Wolverine) - 1:18
#4 - Jim Cheung (Ronin) - 1:17
#5 - Adi Granov (Luke Cage and Spider-Woman) - 1:16
#6 - Bryan Hitch (Captain America and Iron Man) - 1:15
Other variants

The Quesada image which formed the basis for the "Young Guns" covers was also made available as a cover for issue 1 in its' own right, not tied to orders of the standard or Young Guns cover for the issue [3].

Issue 1 was also reprinted twice after release - with the same interiors as the earlier versions, but a cover by David Finch originally solicited for issue 2, and as a "Directors' Cut" with a partially-coloured version of the original cover art and additional "Behind the Scenes" material.

Art used for the cover of New Avengers #7. Art by David Finch. From left to right: Sentry, Spider-Man, Iron Man, Spider-Woman, Captain America, Wolverine, and Ronin.

The Sentry (issues #7-10)

Captain America and Iron Man try to discover the origins of The Sentry, a man shrouded in mystery, who saved their lives many times during the outbreak on the Raft. He was a voluntarily prisoner, distraught after killing his wife, though his wife appears to be alive and well... Meanwhile, Spider-Man, Spider-Woman, Luke Cage and Wolverine track down The Wrecker and after a dangerous battle, they manage to subdue him. One down, forty one to go... The Sentry is cured, finally, although he still sometimes cannot handle the stress of his arch-foe's manipulation of him.

Variant covers

Startling Stories featuring the Sentry covers

Incentive variants released in a 1:15 ratio, featuring "Startling Stories" logos and "retro" trade dress [4] [5]

#7 - Neal Adams (originally announced as a Dave Cockrum cover [6])
#8 - John Romita, Sr
#9 - Marie Severin (originally announced as a Herb Trimpe cover)
#10 - Sal Buscema (NB: Arc was originally three issues long)

Ronin (issues #11-13

The enigmatic Ronin, recommended by Matt Murdock, joins the team on an expedition to Japan to seize the Silver Samurai. Ronin has not spent much time with the team since, staying in Japan to monitor the Hand, while the Sentry still suffers from his own identity problems, giving him "good days and bad days."

File:Newavengers14.jpg
Art used for the cover of New Avengers #14. Art by David Finch.

Spider-Woman (issues #14-15)

Now that Spider-Woman is an Avenger, Hydra has her right where it wants her. Fortunately, she does the right thing in talking to Captain America. Cap is true to form in confronting Jessica about her duplicity, and she bravely endangers her life by telling her story. The New Avengers reveal their existence to the world and receive a mixed reception. Ms Marvel returns to be told that she is, and always will be, an Avenger, though she turns down Captain America's invitation, and the team must face their greatest foe yet: J. Jonah Jameson.

The Collective (issues #16-20)

In Alaska, Michael Pointer is hit by the Collective, a massive amount of energy from depowered mutants, a result of the House of M event. He seemingly kills Alpha Flight, and when the Avengers arrive to stop him, Spider-Man discovers that the Collective has the power signatures of the powerless mutants.

The S.H.I.E.L.D. telepaths read Spider-Man's mind, and find out what happened to reality. The Avengers arrive to free Spider-Man, right as he is released from custody. Collective, meanwhile, arrives in Genosha, home to many depowered mutants, including Magneto.

One Shots

New Avengers: Illuminati

Published the same month as New Avengers #17
Main article: Illuminati (Marvel Comics)

New Avengers: Illuminati is a one-shot, published as part of the "Road To Civil War". It documents the founding of the Illuminati; Iron Man, Mister Fantastic (Reed Richards), Professor Charles Xavier, Black Bolt, Prince Namor of Atlantis and Doctor Strange. Years later, the Illuminati meet to determine the fate of the Hulk. Deciding that there is no hope for Bruce Banner. All but Namor agree that exiling him in space is the best and most humane way of dealing with him, leading to Planet Hulk. The final time the Illuminati meet is prior to the passing of the Superhuman Registration Act. The group becomes even more divided as to whether to support the act or not. Iron Man suggests they should support the act, and Richards agrees, but Namor, Dr. Strange and Black Bolt all disagree and leave (Professor Xavier was MIA due to the after-effects of House of M, and was not involved); with most of the members gone, it implied that the team was over, with Mr. Fantastic telling Iron Man that it "was fun while it lasted" before leaving.

The issue also contains a preview of Civil War #1.

New Avengers Annual #1

Published the same month as New Avengers #18

In the New Avengers Annual, Yelena Belova, the Black Widow is given the powers of the Super-Adaptoid by agents of HYDRA for her to use against the Avengers.

She attacks a meeting of the Avengers just as Jessica Jones announces her agreement to Luke Cage's proposal, absorbing first the powers of the Sentry and then the rest of the Avengers including Luke Cage and Ms. Marvel. She is defeated by Iron Man's use of automated versions of his suit and the Sentry's apparent command of the Void persona to overwhelm her mind.

This leads to her HYDRA controllers engaging a self-destruct device so she can't be traced back to them.

The book ends with the marriage of Luke Cage and Jessica Jones, officiated someone who bears a striking resemblance to Stan Lee.

Hardcover/Trade Collections

The issues are collected in hardcover format, later released in trade paperback format.

Volume 1: Breakout (New Avengers 1-6)

  • Hardcover: ISBN 0785118144, August 17, 2005
  • TPB: ISBN 0785114793, January 18, 2005

Volume 2: The Sentry (New Avengers 7-10, New Avengers Most Wanted Files)

  • Hardcover: ISBN 0785119388, February 8, 2006
  • TPB: ISBN 0785116729, July 26, 2006

Volume 3: Secrets and Lies (New Avengers 11-15)

  • Hardcover: ISBN 0785119396, March 15, 2006
  • TPB: ISBN ?, Release Unknown, Probably August 2006.

Volume 4: The Collective (New Avengers 16-20)

  • Hardcover: ISBN 0785119868, October 4, 2006
  • TPB: ISBN ?, Release Unknown, Probably March 2007.


Note: New Avengers: Illuminati will be reprinted in a Civil War trade paperback.

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