Preview the Beginning of 'Empyre' Today and See the Call That Beckons the Avengers

It's almost here -- EMPYRE, the upcoming cosmic conflict that will bring together the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, and more mighty Marvel heroes as the newly allied Skrulls and Kree face down a shared enemy. But what sets this chain of events in motion? You're about to find out! Before EMPYRE #1 and EMPYRE: AVENGERS #0 go on sale in April, have a look at a preview of the inside of each!

First: EMPYRE: AVENGERS #0, written by Al Ewing with art by Pepe Larraz, on sale Wednesday, April 1. Tony Stark wakes from strange dreams – as old allies make a distress call to the Avengers. In the new Green Area of the Moon, the Cotati are waiting with news of a terrible enemy that could wipe out both them and humanity itself. The Celestial Messiah has returned... but are the Avengers ready to hear his message?

Have a look inside the issue here:

Also be on the lookout for EMPYRE: FANTASTIC FOUR #0, written by Dan Slott with art by R. B. Silva, also on sale Wednesday, April 1!

Next up: EMPYRE #1, written by Al Ewing and Dan Slott with art by Valerio Schiti, on sale Wednesday, April 15. The Kree and the Skrulls have united under a new emperor – and their war fleet is on a collision course for our world. On the moon, the Avengers are ready to strike with the full power of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. Approaching from outer space, the Fantastic Four are seeking a diplomatic solution. If the two teams can’t work together to save the day, things can only get worse...

See a few pages from the issue here:

As EMPYRE heats up, visit Marvel.com/empyre for all the news about Marvel's next big comic event!

EMPYRE: AVENGERS #0, written by Al Ewing with art by Pepe Larraz, goes on sale Wednesday, April 1. Also on sale that day is EMPYRE: FANTASTIC FOUR #0, written by Dan Slott with art by R. B. Silva.

EMPYRE #1, written by Al Ewing and Dan Slott with art by Valerio Schiti, goes on sale Wednesday, April 15. Pre-order your copies today online or at your local comic shop!