Nick Fury realized the world was in trouble and hit the panic button, calling in every heavy hitter he knew. Iron Man and the Hulk were first on the scene at Grand Central Station to stop the Sandman and Abomination. From there, it was a worldwide chase. Spider-Man swung through the streets of New York, Captain America led the charge into the Raft prison, and the X-Men defended their mansion from a full-scale assault.

: A maximum-security prison for super-powered criminals.

: Your base of operations floating above the city. Asgard : The majestic home of the Norse gods.

The Silver Surfer drifted through the starlit void, his board carving a silent path toward Earth. He wasn't there for a friendly visit; he was a herald, and his presence usually signaled the end of a world. But this time, things went sideways before he could even land. Doctor Doom , ever the opportunist, blasted the Surfer out of the sky. The Surfer’s board shattered into "Cosmic Bricks," glowing shards of immense power that rained down across the globe.