AVENGERS
From overseas to deep space, the Avengers have answered the call of duty wherever they are needed and have become the most beloved heroes not just in America, but in the world. Now they find themselves facing off against the threat of Noh-Varr, who has his own plans in mind for them. Over the years, the team has included numerous members. This latest incarnation consists of Captain America, Iron Man, Warbird, the Vision, Namor, Captain Marvel and Cannonball.
NOH-VARR
A space explorer with the Kree Empire, Noh-Varr was stranded on Earth a little over a year ago when a scientist named Doctor Midas imprisoned him for his own gains. Breaking free and defeating Midas, Noh-Varr attempted to turn Earth into the paradise he believed the Kree Empire to be, aided by Midas’ daughter, Oubliette. Noh-Varr was apprehended by SHIELD and imprisoned in the supervillain prison known as the Cube. Now, one year later, he has broken free, with designs to create a new Kree Empire.
OUBLIETTE
Named after a medieval torture device, Oubliette was raised by her father, Doctor Midas, to be the perfect assassin. She had a slight scar on her face and her father always told her she was too disfigured for the world to look upon her, so she always had to wear a mask. After meeting Noh-Varr, she discovered her father was lying to her and rebelled against him, joining forces with the alien. Now, with her father gone, she has inherited the Midas Foundation and has contributed its resources to Noh-Varr’s cause.
DEATHBIRD
Her birth name stricken from record, Deathbird is the sister to Shi’ar Majestrix Lilandra. Having tried for years to usurp her sister’s throne, she eventually made peace and became the empire’s Viceroy. After being stranded in space with the X-Man Bishop, Deathbird eventually found herself on Earth. In the interest of staying with Bishop, she joined the X-Men. Once he left to lead X-Corps, Deathbird left the X-Men, feeling betrayed by the man she loved and abandoned by her sister. Now, with Noh-Varr making his move, Deathbird may be Earth’s last hope.
NICK FURY
A veteran of both World War II and the Vietnam War, Colonel Nick Fury was injected with the Infinity Serum, which has allowed his body to fend off the effects of aging. As the director of SHIELD, he is the head of the world’s most powerful espionage agency. He has a long-standing relationship with many of Earth’s heroes, especially the Avengers. Noh-Varr’s escape happened on his watch and Noh-Varr’s plans to take over the SHIELD space station, Ohmphalos, affects Fury personally.
IMPERIAL GUARD
Protectors of the Shi’ar Imperium, the Imperial Guard contain many among their ranks and answer only to the Majestrix Lilandra, Lux Gloriana of the Shi’ar Imperium. After receiving a distress signal from Deathbird, Lilandra dispatches a selection of Superguardians to Earth to investigate. The ones she sends are Gladiator, Warstar, Smasher, Manta, Arc, Starbolt and Plutonia.
RESERVE AVENGERS
With the active Avengers missing in action, Jarvis and Fury send out a message to reserve members, calling them back to active duty. One such squad forms in New York to pick up the slack against the rampage of the supervillain community. Led by Thor, this team of interim Avengers consists of Stingray, Photon, Justice, Firestar and Tigra.
X-FACTOR
A government-sponsored organization, X-Factor has gone through numerous incarnations since its inception. The team battles threats to America, while acting under the auspicies of the United States government, specifically through Dr. Valerie Cooper, their mutant liason. The team is co-led by Polaris and Forge and consists of Shard, Red Lotus, Vargas and Ms. Witch.
NEW WARRIORS
A recent incarnation of the New Warriors has recently emerged. Gathered by the enigmatic Patriot, this new team is funded by Dwayne Taylor (formerly the Warrior known as Night Thrasher). The roster includes Ricochet, Joystick, Spider-Woman, Machine Teen, Gravity and veteran Warriors, Speedball and Rage.
X-MEN
Following the death of Professor X, the creation of X-Corps and an attack by the Brotherhood of Mutants, the X-Men have reduced numbers, leaving them with a team of Domino, Colossus, Ever, Kwannon, Jubilee, Proteus and Neal Shaara. However, those numbers have recently been increased slightly with the sudden return of the presumed-dead Blink, Husk and M as well as the assistance of War Machine, Shang-Chi and Sunfire.
Issues
Avengers #9 – Empire (1)
When Noh-Varr was captured, he said it would take him five months to turn the Cube around. Now it’s a year later – better late than never! Part one of “Empire” by Logan Polk & Dino Pollard!
Avengers #10 – Empire (2)
Noh-Varr is out, but to get to him, the Avengers will have to go through several other inmates who have also escaped from the Cube! Part 2 of “Empire” by Logan Polk & Dino Pollard!
Avengers #11 – Empire (3)
High above the Earth in the S.H.I.E.L.D. orbiting space station Ohmphalos, Noh-Varr executes a plan to break open the world’s super-powered prisons! But where are the Avengers? Find out in Part 3 of “Empire” by Logan Polk and Dino Pollard!
Avengers 2005 Annual – Villains United
Armadillo! Batroc the Leaper! Tick-Tock! Asp! Machete! The Spot! With Earth’s heroes busy, possibly the WORST team of villains ever assembled embarks on a crime spree! Unfortunately, what they don’t know is that there is an interim team of Avengers ready and waiting for them! Logan Polk flies solo in “Villains United,” a tie-in to the “Empire” event!
New Warriors 2005 Annual – Bushwacked
Noh-Varr’s actions have released a veritable army of supervillains, including the assassin known only as Bushwacker! Up to his old tricks once again, Bushwacker targets a mutant artist whose work is on display at Empire State University, and the only one who can stand up to him are Ricochet and the former Generation Xer known as Blink! Read “Bushwacked,” an “Empire” tie-in by Dino Pollard!
Avengers #12 – Empire (4)
Deathbird is at the mercy of Noh-Varr and Oubliette. But the Imperial Guard is en route to Earth in response to Deathbird’s distress signal! However, when they get there, they’ll have to face off against Noh-Varr’s own honor guard—the Avengers! Part four of “Empire” by Logan Polk and Dino Pollard.
X-Factor #13 – Metallic Transformations
While Forge meets with the Shroud the New Son plots. And Vargas has his own work cut out for him when he goes up against the likes of Nekra, Carrion, Bengal, Skinner and Kaine — all recently escaped! Read “Metallic Transformations,” an “Empire” tie-in by Brent Lambert!
Avengers #13 – Empire (5)
The invasion has begun! Kree forces have come to Earth and the heroes have banded together to put a stop to them! While the heroes and the Imperial Guard hold down the fort on Earth though, the Avengers and Nick Fury are off to Ohmphalos to put a stop to Noh-Varr once and for all! It’s the much-anticipated conclusion to “Empire,” by Logan Polk and Dino Pollard!
Uncanny X-Men 2006 Annual – Purple Reign
In the wake of “Past Tense,” the X-Men don’t even have an opportunity to rest! An emergency call from War Machine shows that the prison known as the Void is overrun by supercriminals who are under the control of the Purple Man! Luckily, the X-Men have help in the form of Blink, M, Husk, Shang-Chi and Sunfire! Read “Purple Reign,” the final “Empire” tie-in by Ryan Krupienski!
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