In March, the core "Avengers" titles will descend on a small, mysterious town called Pleasant Hill in "Avengers: Standoff," where each team discovers a dangerous secret about their allies. Announced this past October at New York Comic Con, the series' details have been kept largely under wraps -- until now. A new set of solicitations and cover images from Marvel.com unveil more plot points and how each title will find itself tied into this Pleasant mystery.
Kicking off with a special "alpha" issue by Nick Spencer and Jesus Saiz, the story is set to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Captain America as Steve Rogers is assaulted in an idillic town called Pleasant Hill. When the Avengers join the original Cap, the story will thread through several titles including "All-New All-Different Avengers" and "Uncanny Avengers."
NYCC: Spencer, Brevoort Celebrate 75 Years of Captain America in "Avengers: Standoff"
AVENGERS STANDOFF: ASSAULT ON PLEASANT HILL ALPHA #1
Writer: NICK SPENCER
Art & Cover: JESUS SAIZ
Pleasant Hill looks like the perfect small-town community -- but underneath the surface, a deadly secret lurks. One so explosive it will draw estranged allies Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson back together to save a friend in danger and put things right. But when the combined might of the Captain Americas isn't enough, who do they call? In the face of unspeakable evil, it's time for the Avengers to Assemble like never before! The blockbuster spring Avengers event starts right here!
NEW AVENGERS #8
Writer: AL EWING
Art: GERARDO SANDOVAL
Cover: JEFF DEKAL
A STANDOFF tie-in!
• The New Avengers are a global rescue force - but what happens when they have to rescue someone...from S.H.I.E.L.D.?
• Answer: THIS MEANS WAR! And the beginning of the three-part conflagration that changes EVERYTHING!
• PLUS! The traitor -- REVEALED! And the twists keep coming! Who -- or WHAT -- is the AMERICAN KAIJU?
ALL-NEW, ALL-DIFFERENT AVENGERS #7
Writer: MARK WAID
Art: ADAM KUBERT
Cover: ALEX ROSS
A STANDOFF tie-in!
• The ALL-NEW, ALL-DIFFERENT AVENGERS vs the UNCANNY AVENGERS! Why? How?
CAPTAIN AMERICA: SAM WILSON #7
Writer: NICK SPENCER
Art: DANIEL ACUNA
Cover: ALEX ROSS
ENORMOUS 75th ANNIVERSARY ISSUE!
• A STANDOFF tie-in!
• Since World War II, Steve Rogers has wielded his red, white and blue shield against unspeakable odds. When he fell, his brother in arms, Bucky Barnes, picked it up. When it was time to rest, he handed it to his good friend, Sam Wilson. But now Steve will be asked to wield it one last time, against a foe so deadly he knows it could very well be his final stand.
• Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of Marvel's Sentinel of Liberty with a story of Captain Americas present and former -- with this explosive, world-changing chapter in the blockbuster spring Avengers event, STANDOFF.
• Plus, stories celebrating the legacy and legend of Captain America throughout history, by Greg Rucka & Mike Perkins, Tim Sale, and John Cassaday.
UNCANNY AVENGERS #7
Writer: GERRY DUGGAN
Art & Cover: RYAN STEGMAN
A STANDOFF tie-in!
• The Uncanny Avengers come to the aid of S.H.I.E.L.D. during a manhunt.
• The team makes a shocking discovery about an ally.
• What does it all have to do with the mystery unfolding in Pleasant Hill?
HOWLING COMMANDOS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. #6
Writer: FRANK BARBIERE
Art & Cover: BRENT SCHOONOVER
A STANDOFF tie-in!
• The Commandos search for their missing ally, ORRGO!
• Secrets are revealed when the team encounters an enemy who can manipulate reality itself!
AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. #3
Writer: MARC GUGGENHEIM
Art: GERMAN PERALTA
Cover: MIKE NORTON
A STANDOFF tie-in!
• STANDOFF comes to AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.! As Coulson James-Bonds his way into a clandestine auction for the Axiom Protocols, Deathlok, Quake, and Simmons must deal with the bombshell revelation that the KOBIK program was never terminated. Will the agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. become the Enemies of S.H.I.E.L.D.? Plus, the strangest Wolverine cameo ever!
Marvel's "Avengers: Standoff" crossover event begins in March.