Volume 4: Revolution

In the wake of the Super Human Civil War the Avengers have been torn in two. Each fraction from the Civil War decides to carry on with the name Avengers which ultimately leads into conflict. As Iron Man and his Registered Mighty Avengers hunt the underground Luke Cage and his New Avengers both teams are blind to the real situation at hand. When the New Avengers travel to Japan to save Ronin from the Hand it unravels the threads to a plot that has been brewing for years!

The Initiative: Recruited the 50 State Initiative

After the Civil War, the Initiative is the new face of the Marvel Universe! As pro-registration super teams populate the 50 states, Yellowjacket, War Machine, She-Hulk, Justice and Gauntlet train the heroes of tomorrow for the confl icts of today! But as the recruits fall in, who will graduate, who will flunk out – and who will die?! Worry not, because for every soldier that doesn’t make it, there are plenty more waiting in line! And when a vacancy arises at the Camp Hammond training ground, the new drill instructor will be a real Taskmaster! But as the Skrulls’Secret Invasion is revealed, the fate of the Initiative, the United States, and Planet Earth hang in the balance!

Someone is gift-wrapping super-villains for the police. Someone is defacing Super Human Registration posters. Someone is raising eyebrows all around town – from City Hall to Tony Stark’s war chamber. And the only clue to their identity? Two spray-painted letters: N.W. Who are these mysterious young upstarts that have dared to fight the powers-that-be? And what do they want from a de-powered mutant named Sofia? Are the New Warriors truly back from the dead? Or has something new risen from the ashes of Stamford?

The Initiative: Avengers Prime

The Civil War is over and the Marvel Universe has changed. The 50 State Initiative is in full swing requiring all super powered individuals to register with the Government. As repercussions ripple outward, the Winter Soldier finally chooses a side – his own. But what are the Red Skull and his minions up to behind the scenes?

Tony Stark – Iron Man, billionaire industrialist, and now director of S.H.I.E.L.D. – faces the most overwhelming challenge of his lie. Ezekiel Stane, the son of Tony’s last business rival and archenemy Obadiah, has set his sights, his genius and his considerable fortune on the task of destroying Tony Stark and Iron Man. What’s worse, he’s got Iron Man tech, and he’s every bit Iron Man’s equal and opposite – except younger, faster, smarter and immeasurably evil!

Finally the Intiative sends the Thunderbolts to New York to take down Spider-Man! Spidey’s a villain? Norman Osborn’s a hero? What kind of crazy, mixed-up world is this? Next thing you’ll tell us is that black is white and white is black…or maybe that has something do with Venom, Mister Negative, and the birth of an all-new Spider Villain! Or would that be an all-new Spider-Hero?

Thor: Asgardian Rising

Explore the early ears of the God of Thunder in this adventure full of Marvel myth and magic! Join young Thor and his godly companions, Balder and Sif, as they travel the mystical land of Asgard on a quest of cosmic proportions. When Odin, the All-Father, sends his favorite son to gather four mystical elements that he will use to craft a powerful new weapon, not even Ragnarok will be able to stop the boy who would be king!

Then witness the return of Thor! The Asgardian God of Thunder is reunited with the mortal form of Dr. Don Blake. Together, they must recon with the legacy of the mythic Norse kingdom and the awakening of its immortal heroes–but in a world that may not want them back!

The Initiative: The Drafted & The Enlisted

As part of the post Civil War world all super humans are required to register with S.H.I.E.L.D as part of the 50 state Initiative. However the U.S.
Government has also brokered deals with the Super Villains in return for their support during Civil War. Enter a new and deadly team of Thunderbolts! Longtime members Songbird, Moonstone and Swordsman are joined by Venom, Bullseye, Penance and Norman Osborn as their leader. This public team (minus secret weapon Bullseye) is the face of redemption and second chances in the eyes of America.

On the other end of the spectrum we have the California team of the Initiative. Recruited and given powers to serve a short tenure the Order are a group of upstarts who wish to show that government training can create responsible heroes. Namor also has problems as a terrorist cell of Atlanteans decides to attack the surface world. How far will he go to protect his kingdom? And Penance also decides it’s time to take action and escapes from Thunderbolts Mountain!

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The Siege is over, and the Heroic Age has begun.  Iron Man, Thor and Captain America have been the Avengers’ heart and soul since the team’s earliest days. But in the wreckage of Asgard, they find themselves squabbling over old wounds. As unstable magics cast the heroes-at-odds into the scattered Nine Realms, they quickly realize the world in which they’re trapped is not how it should be. Can they come together and put it right?

Then, as the three heroes re-forge the Avengers with the likes of Hawkeye, Spider-Man, Wolverine and Spider-Woman, Kang returns from the future bearing ill tidings of a force so powerful even he can’t conquer it!

Plus, what’s next for the New Avengers? Steve Rogers offers Cage the reins of his own team, but which heroes will Luke choose to join him – assuming he even wants the gig to begin with? He better decide soon, because the forces of evil are literally dropping out of the sky – and even master mystics Doctor Strange, Doctor Voodoo and Daimon Hellstrom are at a loss to stop it. It’s time for Luke Cage and his New Avengers to step up, or their first mission may well be their last!

Volume 8 Secret Histories

Determined to keep the tradition alive, founding Avenger Hank Pym leads a core team of veteran heroes in creating a place where the next generation of Earth’s Mightiest can be trained by the greatest of those who preceded them. An institution where everyone who has ever been an Avenger can share their skill, knowledge and experience. The future is in their hands…and in the hands of the six young super-humans chosen to make up the inaugural class. But who are they?

Then Steve Rogers has a secret: The former Captain America has assembled a special-ops team to counter the world’s deadliest threats. Who are the Secret Avengers? Spy intrigue meets super-hero action as this case crosses dimensions and lands on Martian soil – and somehow involves none other than Nick Fury!

Finally the world’s most dangerous felon is in the world’s top supermax-security prison–an institution so secret that even the vice president doesn’t know it exists. But can any cell contain Norman Osborn? After the events of SIEGE, the former Green Goblin, Iron Patriot and power-mad director of worldwide security isn’t allowed to have a toothbrush…and he’s surrounded by the deadliest criminals in the world. Lucky for Osborn, they’re fans.

Heroic Age: Thor / Iron Man

Tony Stark is back on his feet with Stark Resilient, a new company dedicated to bringing free, clean energy to the world – and that’s just the start. But that kind of bold move naturally attracts enemies – and with a spy planted in his company by rival Justine Hammer, Tony can’t afford to make any mistakes. Unfortunately, distractions abound – including a left-wing anarchist cult’s theft of Stark technology and the Mandarin’s omnipresent shadow – and Tony faces long odds to keep from making those mistakes. Does the corporate saboteur have him right where he wants him?
In the wake of SIEGE, Asgard must take its proper place as the Golden Realm, most glorious of the nine worlds of myth. But that means Thor’s home isn’t just a beacon…it’s a target! And what happens to the Asgardians and the denizens of all nine worlds — including Earth! — when a dark, destructive force from another reality comes on the warpath?

Then, the Silver Surfer — herald of Galactus, devourer of worlds — recognizes the Worldheart as the one object that could forever sate his master’s apocalyptic appetite. Now, the Surfer has come to Asgard to claim a prize Odin will not surrender without a fight — and Thor is caught in the middle. Will he entrust the Worldheart to the Surfer?

Volume 9 Infinite Problems

One of the greatest secrets in Marvel history is laid bare! The Illuminati thought their days as the world’s protectors were over–until the Hood escaped from prison and embarked on a quest to gather the all-powerful Infinity Gems, which the Illuminati had taken responsibility for safeguarding. Now, Iron Man, Professor X, Mr. Fantastic, the Sub-Mariner, Dr. Strange and Black Bolt will fact a reckoning like never before when Steve Rogers–current commander of the Avengers–learns of their years-long subterfuge. Will even the combined might of the Avengers, New Avengers, Secret Avengers and Illuminati be enough to take down a cosmically powered Hood?

Then in 1959: under presidential orders, Nick Fury assembles the first Avengers–Victor Creed. Namora. Kraven the Hunter. Dominick Fortune. Silver Sable. Ulysses Bloodstone. Their mission? Stop the rise of the Red Skull’s Fourth Reich–or die trying. Present day: Luke Cage’s New Avengrs are settling to life at Avengers Mansion. But as the team begins to gel, Norman Osborn’s HAMMER is secretly rebuilding.

Plus Shang Chi the Master of Kung Fu falls victim to a brazen attack!  The Celestial Order of the Hai-Dai tries to kidnap him and return him to his father, a man of consummate evil, rumored to be alive again and bent on restoring his demonic legacy. Can Steve Rogers and his covert squad of Secret Avengers move in to save Shang-Chi and secure the mystical Eyes of the Dragon?  Plus: Spider-Woman has gone missing after discovering a secret from outer space, but her Avengers teammates are hot on her trail. What is the mystery of the Spaceknight?

From here I spun Spider-Man out into his own series of binds.

Spider-Man Vol 1 Spider-Island

Shattered Heroes: Iron Man

His name is Tony, and he’s an alcoholic. Iron Man saw a city turned to stone and witnessed a war among gods. And when he thought the world was ending, he got drunk. Bloodied but not beaten in the wake of Fear Itself, he’s a hero with a humble goal: to make things right, in both his business and his life. But the Mandarin and Ezekiel Stane have other plans, publicizing Tony’s struggle to stay sober while assembling a super-villain army to close in for the kill. And Sasha and Justine Hammer are continuing to tighten the screws on the only man who stands in their way on the road to worldwide technological dominance. Can Iron Man withstand this all-out assault, or will he again succumb to his demon?

Tony Stark’s life is spiraling out of control – or so it seems. As his deadly chess match against the Mandarin reaches its fateful crescendo, will Tony’s inscrutable strategy result in a hard-fought victory or utter defeat? Can Rescue, Iron Man 2.0 and War Machine team up – and not kill one another – while Tony Stark…builds the Mandarin’s ultimate weapon?! What is the stunning truth behind the Mandarin’s mission? How can our heroes stop the Mandarin’s plans? And what insane invention is Zeke Stane willing to unleash? The true villain is revealed as Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu, uncovers a monster threat to humanity. It’s Tony vs. Stane vs. the Mandarin for the ultimate stakes, while Rescue and IM2.0 take on Hammer! Who wins and loses? Who lives and dies? But more important: What’s next for Tony Stark and Iron Man? You won’t believe it until you read it!

Shattered Heroes: Captain America

Think you know the story of Cap and Bucky’s origins? Well, think again. The secret story of the early days of Captain America is revealed here, told from Bucky Barnes point of view. What was Cap and Bucky’s first mission together? What was the tragedy that happened on it that changed everything about who Bucky was? And what is the secret that connects the Cap and Bucky series to Cap’s modern day stories?

He’s been Bucky and Captain America – now, James Barnes returns to the role of the Winter Soldier! When ex-Russian sleeper agents awaken, the trail leads to Latveria…and Winter Soldier and the Black Widow come face-to-face with Dr. Doom! Can Marvel’s super-spies prevent war with Latveria? Can Bucky stop the sleepers he himself trained? Old enemies resurface with new identities, and Winter Soldier and Black Widow’s hunt gets personal in the aftermath of a savage murder.

The Serpent Society has come in to possession of one of the most vicious weapons on Earth: a device that causes instant madness. The result? Hundreds – potentially thousands – of otherwise normal citizens scratching, clawing, fighting and dying in a melee of epic proportions. It’s the kind of threat Cap has faced before – but now, his worst nightmares are coming true. Is Steve really devolving into the 98-pound weakling he was before taking Dr. Erskine’s Super-Soldier Serum? Does the secret to saving him lie in a cure – or in his own mind?

Volume 11: Children’s Crusade

The Young Avengers return in an epic saga! As Wiccan’s reality-altering powers begin to rival those of the Scarlet Witch, the young hero sets out on a quest to find her that spans the Marvel Universe and pits Wiccan against the Avengers, X-Men and the Young Avengers? Then it’s a new start for the Academy kids! New students! New staff! New West Coast campus! Then: Reptil’s darkest secret is revealed! And when X-23 joins Avengers Academy, will they survive the experience?

The madness and drama of FEAR ITSELF has taken its toll on the Avengers and now they must reinvent themselves once more! Get ready for some old-school Avengers blockbuster action as Norman Osborn returns in a blistering new storyline! H.A.M.M.E.R. has combined forces with Hydra, AIM, and the Hand! If that was not enough the Dark Avengers return! What insanity is about to be unleashed on the world and what can the Avengers do to stop it?! And wait until you find out who is behind the Dark Avengers’ masks! Actually, wait until the Avengers find out who is behind the masks! Get ready for a no holds bar, grudge match battle that will not soon be forgotten!

Continued in Avengers Vs X-Men!

Avengers Vol 12: End Times

It is graduation day for the students of Avengers Academy! Now faced with the opportunity to live as ordinary teenagers, they must make the biggest decision of their lives! Captain America has handpicked Hawkeye to take over his covert Avengers squad – as long as the world’s greatest marksman proves he can cut it in the spy game. When the robots of the Marvel Universe revolt can the archer lead them safely? Just who are the human/synthezoid hybrids known as the Descendants? Then, Thanos returns! But a certain group called the Guardians of the Galaxy are right on this tail!

It’s the final explosive story arc for long-time Avengers writer Brian Michael Bendis! Tony Stark intercepts a signal that may lead the Avengers into the arms of one of their dearest friends…or their greatest enemies. Meanwhile, one of the New Avengers’ deadliest foes hatches an elaborate plot for revenge that throws the team into disarray. Many hard and permanent choices need to be made as a new Sorcerer Supreme ascends! But who will be the new master of Marvel magic, and what sacrifice will they have to make to achieve such power? Watch as Earth’s Mightiest Heroes come to terms with themselves as a team and a family…but does this modern world really need the Avengers? One of the most controversial and spectacular eras of the Avengers comes to a close!

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Volume 1 The Worthy

Do you know fear?  Truly feel the psychological edge of uncertainty and ignorance that leads one into a state of phobia and unreasoning?  In this time of global anxiety, economic turmoil and mass hysteria, Sin, the new Red Skull, has made an awesome discovery – a revelation that will divide father and son, turn friend against friend and herald the rise of Fear personified.  Who is the Serpent? And how could he cause Odin and the Asgardians to leave the Earth to fend of itself?  The Avengers and the world’s remaining heroes battle the unstoppable tide of terror!  And when the Serpent’s Hammers fall who shall rise up and join the Serpent as Worthy?  And how can the Avengers respond…to fear itself?

Volume 2 World Wide Blitzkrieg

A new crisis has arisen…the Asgardian god of fear continues to gain power as his Worthy send shock waves of fear throughout the world.  Prisons are compromised, rioting is rampant and chaos runs free!  With the Avengers pushed to their limits Captain America puts out the call for help to the other heroes of the Marvel Universe to defend the people of the world. Can the X-Men, Thunderbolts, X-Force, Dr. Strange, Silver Surfer and even Namor rise to defend the world against the Worthy?  And witness the return of the 50 State Initiative!

Volume 3 Blood Tied and Doomed

The God of Fear has come to Earth and the only thing standing between it and world domination are Earth’s Mightiest Heroes! Can the Avengers stand against an evil older than time itself? Or will even the strongest heroes on the planet fall? Does Loki hold the key to stopping the the Serpent? With Asgard mistrustful of the young reincarnated god of mischief, Loki takes what help he can get and journeys to the underworld. There he hopes to best the Serpent’s devious machinations and undermine the god of fear’s plan for world domination even though no one on Earth will know it! Even then it won’t take some of the Avengers to fight the madness of Fear Itself–it will take ALL OF THEM! Plus: amidst the ashes of what is left of the Marvel Universe, and during the battles throughout New York, an all-new Avengers romance blossoms.

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Volume 5: The Dark Avengers

From the ashes of Secret Invasion Norman Osborn has risen to power and has now been proclaimed the protector of the world.  What plans does his Cabal have in store?  What will the heroes of the Marvel Universe do now that the villains are on top?  Can Norman keep the Green Goblin in check?  And who are his Dark Avengers?  As the dark clouds cover the Marvel Universe his reign has begun.From here you can take a tour of the Marvel Universe in Dark Reign: Marvel Universe

Dark Reign: Avengers Prime

Tony Stark has lost everything. The Avengers, his fortune and his position as lead of S.H.I.E.L.D. However he does not leave Stark Tower empty handed. After storing the S.H.R.A. (Super Hero Registration Act) Database in his mind he goes on the run from Norman Osborn to protect the identities of the registered super humans. As he slowly erases the database from his mind he is also erasing his mind…

Loki’s schemes begin to build as Thor is banished from Asgard! Can he find Sif in die before the body she inhabits expires? And as Dr. Doom’s continues his twisted experiments it ultimately leads to a confrontation with the Asgardians and Thor!

Finally the new Captain America settles into his new uniform when someone from his past forces him to lay down his shield. The Winter Soldier has returned! And what has Sharon Carter remembered? A figure in the light?

Dark Reign:  Mighty Avengers Initiative

Hank Pym picks up the pieces of his life after Secret Invasion but where does he belong? The woman he loved is gone and a Skrull imposter has been living his life everything has changed. But when the return of an old enemy threatens all life on the planet Pym forms his own Avengers, the Mighty Avengers! But what is the Scarlet Witch up to?

The 50 State Initiative promised to train young heroes and put a Super Hero team in every state. However Norman Osborn has some plans of his own as he takes over and adds known villains to the roster! And wait until you see who he puts in charge! Will the Initiative recruits take a stand against the corruption? And what is the Avengers Resistance?

Volume 6: The New Avengers Strike Back

Lines have been crossed. As Osborn tries to strengthen his grip on the Marvel Universe things and people begin slipping through his fingers. As new laws are drafted to restrict mutant rights Norman finds an opportunity to boost his public standing. However he faces the mutant militia known as the X-Men and their leader Cyclops. Forming a mutant group of his own Norman unveils his Dark X-Men. It’s a chess game of war but who will be the victor?

Then New Avengers find themselves once again facing off against the Hood’s crew but where is the Hood? Things go from bad to worse as the Avengers are stripped of their powers and then the Dark Avengers arrive! A ray of light shines through Norman’s reign as the greatest Avenger is reborn! And what exactly is going on with the Sentry?

I mainly put Mighty Avengers 34 here as the round table discussion talks about recent events that are in this volume. If I put it with the rest of Mighty it would spoil things that happen before you get to this volume. If you’re not binding Mighty Avengers then you can leave it out.

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