Secret Invasion #1 (of 8) Marvel Comics (2008) Dell’Otto Cover

Writers: Brian Michael Bendis

Artists: Gabriele Dell’Otto, Leinil Francis Yu, Mark Morales, Mel Rubi, Steve McNiven

Characters: Abigail Brand, Andreas von Strucker, Ares, Black Widow, Carol Danvers, Cloak, Criti Noll, Dalx, Echo, Franklin Richards (+5 more)

Story Arc: “Avengers” Secret Invasion

SECRET INVASION IS HERE!! Years in the making, months in the teasing…and it all STARTS HERE!! The shape-shifting alien race known as the Skrulls has secretly infiltrated every super-powered organization on Earth with one goal…full-scale invasion! In this DOUBLE-SIZED first issue, page after page unveils reveal after reveal and shocking moment after shocking moment! Brian Bendis and Leinil Francis Yu leap off the pages of mega-hit New Avengers and deliver a story that will change the Marvel Universe forever. THE MARVEL UNIVERSE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME!!!!!!!!Iron Man shows the dead Elektra Skrull to Mr. Fantastic and Hank Pym, saying that they are the smartest guys on the planet. He fills them in on what’s been going on and even says that he can’t even be sure if they are who they say they are.On the Earth orbiting headquarters of S.W.O.R.D., Commander Dugan pays them a visit. While there, a red alert sounds off signaling the arrival of an alien spacecraft heading directly towards…

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