They can defeat any super villain, but can the Avengers govern the world? When the capital cities of every country on Earth vanish, the floundering nations turn to the only organization capable of helping them: the Avengers! But when Thor ascends to Asgard's throne and decides to start answering his worshippers' pleas for help, it causes a tense standoff with his stalwart allies, Iron Man and Captain America! Plus: An amnesiac Vision faces technological terror! A new hero with an impressive legacy joins the team! And when the new Invaders hit the battlefield, Namor the Sub-Mariner marshals his forces -- but whose side will the Avengers come down on?

COLLECTING: Avengers (1998) 57-84, Vision (2002) 1-4, Thor (1998) 58, Iron Man (1998) 64, New Invaders (2004) 0