The Avengers by Brian Michael Bendis Vol 02 Trade Paperback

One of the greatest secrets in Marvel history is laid bare - and it just may reignite the civil war between Tony Stark and Steve Rogers!

The Illuminati thought their days as the world's protectors were over - until The Hood escaped from prison and embarked on a quest to gather the all-powerful Infinity Gems, which the super-secret Brain Trust had taken responsibility for safeguarding. Now, Iron Man, Professor X, Mr. Fantastic, The Sub-Mariner, Dr. Strange and Black Bolt will face a reckoning like never before when Steve Rogers learns of their years-long subterfuge. Will even the combined might of The Avengers, New Avengers, Secret Avengers and Illuminati be enough to take down a cosmically powered Hood? And did somebody say "Thanos"?

Plus: What is the mystery of the Spaceknight?

Collecting AVENGERS (2010) #7-12 AND #12.1.