Secret Invasion
Shape-shifting Skrulls infiltrate Earth’s heroes and power centers, triggering a paranoia-fueled Marvel-wide war.
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Avengers & X-Men: AXIS
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Torch of Freedom
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X-Men: Second Coming
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Superman: Doomed
Superman battles Doomsday, then fights to stop a monstrous infection that could turn him into the threat himself.
Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 22
As multiple rebellions and battles converge on Central, allies and enemies alike are forced into dangerous endgame moves.
Transformers, Vol. 2: Transport to Oblivion
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