Marvel shines some light on the Illuminati and Civil War

By Patrick Luce Mar 10, 2006, 15:14 GMT

The Eisner award-winning team of Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev reunite to tell the secret history of the Illuminati in New Avengers: Illuminati and we have a hint of what’s to expect in this comic that will help launch the epic Planet Hulk Event and pave the road to Civil War. 

Made up of Mr. Fantastic, Iron Man, Namor, Black Bolt, Dr. Strange, and Professor X, the Illuminati are the most powerful group of heroes that the world never knew existed.  In one oversized special, the entire history of this super-group will be revealed...including how they are ripped apart.

The New Avengers: Illuminati is setting the stage for the shape of Marvel to come. Get the entire back-story behind the acclaimed Planet Hulk event and sample your first taste of the Civil War to come.  New Avengers: Illuminati is an absolute must read.

 
New Avengers: Illuminati, (JAN062042), is written by Bendis with pencils by Maleev and cover by Gabriele Dell’Otto. It arrives on comic stands on March 29th and will retail for $3.99. Visit Marvel Comics for more information on this and other available titles.