A classic location in the Marvel Universe is about to get a name change in Empyre #0: Avengers, a one-shot that sets the stage for Marvel's next blockbuster event this spring.

The creative team of writer Al Ewing (Guardians of the GalaxyImmortal Hulk) and artist Pepe Larraz (House of X) guide Earth's Mightiest Heroes for this story that sees old allies return to face an old enemy. The zero issue also introduces the new Green Area of the Moon, which may be a new name for the current Blue Area of the Moon.

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"Empyre starts with a bang - the Avengers and the Fantastic Four meeting a threat from two sides, with two different strategies - and these #0 issues will let set readers up to see how they got there,” Ewing said in a statement. “As the Avengers meet with old friends, and the Fantastic Four run into some brand new ones, both teams face some stark choices and a test of their character as a team. It's the best way to get inside the heads of the Avengers and the Fantastic Four before the main action begins."

EMPYRE #0: AVENGERS

  • Written by AL EWING
  • Art by PEPE LARRAZ
  • Cover by JIM CHEUNG

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