Previously: The groundwork for Infinity is laid as certain ancient impact points on Earth begin to become active again. Captain Universe cryptically hints at it being a sign of global change. These active sights are disturbing everything electrical on the planet, causing worldwide panic. The Avengers pinpoint the source of the disturbance and are met by an army of giant insect and block heads. The battle commences as a pod in an A.I.M. laboratory begins to hatch.

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The Avengers struggle against the overwhelming number of giant insects and block heads. Meanwhile, a diligent Bruce Banner is trying to determine the who, what, when, and why’s behind the signal being sent from the location of The Avengers ongoing battle. Thor ends the battle by frying the giant spire that seems to be transmitting the signal, but not before the message is received by something across the stars. The pod at the A.I.M. facility has hatched and destroyed everything and everyone in its path. In the wake of the battle, Captain Universe shows up and delivers more cryptic messages about the beginning of the end. She then chooses Manifold to take to another time or place to show him where the end begins. Suddenly, earth orbital defense station, S.W.O.R.D., detects a fleet of ships that have appeared out of nowhere! They are able to halt the advances of all but one, which seems to be heading straight to the battle ground the victorious Avengers are catching their breath!

Johnathan Hickman and Nick Spencer continue laying the groundwork for what is sure to be an epic story arc for the Marvel Universe. Stefano Caselli’s art combined with Frank Martin and Edgar Delgado’s color have been a pleasure to the eye. I really like how things are shaping up, and cannot wait for Infinity to get here!! Part three of the prelude to Infinity will continue in Avengers #16, available July 17th. As always, be sure to check out this and other great titles from Marvel at your local comic shop!

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