Marvel Comics has provided CBR an exclusive sneak peek at the second chapter of its smash hit new crossover that has everyone talking, Secret Empire. From the forces of scribe Nick Spencer and artist Rod Reis, issue #2 has Doctor Strange team up with the Defenders to save the lives of innocent people who have been committed to Hell on Earth.

Take a look at CBR's Secret Empire #2 first look below.

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SECRET EMPIRE #2 (of 9)

  • NICK SPENCER (W) • ANDREA SORRENTINO (A)
  • Cover by MARK BROOKS
  • Villain Variant Cover by Dan Mora
  • ACTION FIGURE VARIANT COVER BY JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER
  • VARIANT COVER BY J. SCOTT CAMPBELL
  • Hydra Hero VARIANT Cover by ANDREA SORRENTINO
  • Enshrouded in darkness, plagued by the minions of Baron Mordo and cut off from all assistance, The Defenders and Doctor Strange struggle to save the lives of the innocent people consigned to this hell on Earth. Will Dagger prove to be the key to stopping this nightmare? Meanwhile, will the appearance of a new hero provide Iron Man with the key to Captain America’s startling change? THE SECRET EMPIRE WILL DEFEND YOU!
  • 48 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99

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