New Avengers: Illuminati (2nd Series)
(Marvel, 2007-2008, 2022)
™ and © Marvel Characters, Inc.
Years ago, after the Kree-Skrull War was fought (1972 in real time but probably not that long ago in Marvel-time), Iron Man decided that a confidential group of powerful heroes should insure that such cataclysmic events would be prevented in the future. He enlisted Mr. Fantastic, Doctor Strange, Black Bolt of the Inhumans, the Sub-Mariner and Professor Xavier in his here-t0-fore secret cabal he named the Illuminati. In the first issue of this 5-issue mini-series, the clandestine group pays a surprise visit to the remnants of the Skrull armada to warn the Skulls against any thoughts of retribution. This bold tactic is seen as more of a challenge than a deterrent to the Skrulls so the Illuminati’s effectiveness is certainly questionable.
In subsequent issues the Illuminati involve themselves in Infinity Gauntlet event and the Secret Wars.
The idea that a group of well-known heroes have been secretly working behind the scenes for years invites a host of continuity problems. Writer, Brian Michael Bendis will need to avoid the pitfalls inherent in this scenario to placate fans who consider continuity something to respect.
— George Haberberger
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Feb 2007
Cover: $2.99
W: Brian Michael Bendis, Brian Reed · A: Jim Cheung
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A5 size giveaway, marked Not For Sale on Cover A by Jim Cheung
Feb 2007
W: Brian Michael Bendis, Brian Reed · A: Jim Cheung
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Mar 2007
Cover: $2.99
W: Brian Michael Bendis, Brian Reed · A: Jim Cheung
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Jul 2007
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W: Brian Michael Bendis, Brian Reed · A: Jim Cheung
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Sep 2007
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W: Brian Michael Bendis, Brian Reed · A: Jim Cheung
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Jan 2008
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W: Brian Michael Bendis, Brian Reed · A: Jim Cheung
Blackbolt revealed to be a Skrull
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Hardcover Edition with cover by Jim Cheung
Cover: $19.99
W: Brian Michael Bendis, Brian Reed · A: Jim Cheung
Collects New Avengers: Illuminati (2nd Series) #1-5; ca. 2008