One of the biggest secrets in Marvel history is revealed - and it might reignite the Civil War between Tony Stark and Steve Rogers!
The Illuminati believed their days as the world's protectors were over, until the Hood escaped from prison and began a quest to gather the powerful Infinity Stones, which were under the guardianship of the secret trust of geniuses. Now, Iron Man, Professor X, Mr. Fantastic, Namor the Sub-Mariner, Dr. Strange, and Black Bolt will face an unprecedented reckoning. Steve Rogers - the former Captain America and current commander of the Avengers - learns about this long-held scheme. Will the combined might of the Avengers, New Avengers, Secret Avengers, and the Illuminati be enough to defeat a Hood wielding cosmic power?
And did someone say "Thanos"?

Collected edition of Avengers issues 7-8-9, written by Brian Michael Bendis (Ultimate Spider-Man), with artwork by John Romita Jr. (Amazing Spider-Man).