AVENGERS WEST COAST #66: Unmarked helicopters spraying chemicals under cover of night. Robotic wheat farmers. Strange metallic lesions appearing on civilians. What do any of these things have in common, and why does it smell like Ultron in here?
NEW WARRIORS #6: Stane International launched their rocket full of toxic waste into orbit, with Namorita, Marvel Boy, Firestorm, and Star Thief onboard. They are rescued by the Inhumans and taken to the Blue Area of the moon—Stane’s true target all along! PLUS: Uatu the Watcher!
We also get Rage’s origin story told here. He’s really just a kid who mutated after having toxic waste dumped on him.
AVENGERS #327: Ramskov (aka Surge) is flipping his wig, having flashbacks to Chernobyl, and putting innocents in danger. Rage busts in to help the Avengers in their battle just as Thor transports them all to another dimension to contain the situation—a dimension full of monsters!
AVENGERS #326: As construction continues on the new HQ, Rage tries to join the Avengers. Meanwhile, the irradiated Lt. Ramskov—hero of the Soviet Union—is brought to a local hospital, seeking treatment for his condition. He awakens disoriented, though, and that means trouble.
ALSO: As US Agent’s memories are restored, we’re treated to a flashback of he and his friends getting powers from the Power Broker.
CAPTAIN AMERICA #380: Diamondback has been kidnapped and placed on trial for treason against the Serpent Society. If found guilty, she may be put to death. This isn’t just the law, it’s Serpent Law!