MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: AVENGERS & X-MEN: AXIS #1

Written by: Rick Remender.

Art by: Adam Kubert.

Covers by: Jim Cheung, Chip Zdarsky, Skottie Young, Milo Manara, Mahmud Asrar, Nick Bradshaw, Dave Marquez, Sara Pichelli, Valerio Schiti and Ryan Stegman.

Description: From the ashes of Avengers vs. X-Men, rises a new threat. The Red Skull -- a monstrous force of evil, now possesses the extraordinary mutant gifts of the late Charles Xavier. Exploiting the powers of the world's most powerful telepath, he has amassed an army and broadcasts his message of hate across the globe. Residing in the once proud Mutant nation of Genosha, he has enslaved thousands of mutants in his bid for world domination.

All that stands in the Red Skull's path is the fragile alliance of Avengers and X-Men. Even united, they may not be enough to stem the coming darkness. Earth's last hope hinges on these fractured squads fighting as one. But as the Age if Inversion looms upon us -- have they already lost?

Pages: 40.

Price: $4.99.

In stores: Oct. 8.