New Avengers #8 Preview: Prelude to Infinity

Marvel Comics have released a preview of New Avengers #8 by writer Jonathan Hickman and artist Mike Deodato--the latest stop on the road to Infinity. Setting the stage for the event on multiple fronts, Hickman here promises a look at some of the secondary Marvel characters they're hoping to build up into major players while the "A-list" Avengers are in space. Check out the cover at right and the solicitation text and preview pages below.

This July, prepare yourself for the biggest comic book event of the summer with New Avengers #8 – a prelude to Infinity – from the blockbuster creative team of writer Jonathan Hickman and artist Mike Deodato! With causalities piling up in the war between Wakanda and Atlantis, will the Illuminati be forced to step in? Meanwhile, as more people learn of the Illuminati, their future may grow bleak. How long will they be able to keep their secrets and protect the Earth before everything falls apart? And what role do the Inhumans play? Find out here! Every issue of New Avengers includes a code for a free digital copy of that same comic on the Marvel Comics app for iOS and Android devices. Additionally, each issue of New Avengers features special augmented reality content available exclusive through the Marvel AR app – including cover recaps, behind the scenes features and more that add value to your reading experience at no additional cost. NEW AVENGERS #8 (MAY130609) Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN Art & Cover by MIKE DEODATO FOC- 07/01/13, On-Sale – 07/24/13