Marvel's big cosmic event is fast approaching, as Thanos prepares to invade the Earth while the Avengers are pulled away from the planet to deal with a different cosmic threat. Who will protect the Earth in their stead? We'll find out when Infinity #1 hits in August.

Written by Jonathan Hickman with art by Jim Cheung and a cover by Adam Kubert, Infinity #1 will kick off a six-part mini-series.

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