"In an epic story arc that began with Avengers Disassembled--and extended through the House of M, Civil War, and Secret Invasion--the greatest villains of the Marvel Universe are ready to make their final move against a target from time immemorial: the hallowed halls of Asgard!..."--P. [4] of cover.

The super-hero Civil War is over, but Iron Man's work is just beginning. As the new head of SHIELD and creator of the nationwide initiative program, he's rebuilding the Avengers with a handpicked roster of Earth's mightiest heroes: Wasp, Black Widow, Wonder Man, Sentry, Ares, and new team leader Ms Marvel.