New Avengers #16.NOW Preview: Everything Dies

Marvel Comics has released a first look at New Avengers #16.NOW, a jumping on point for new readers, shipping this March. In the issue, Namor and Black Panther must put aside their differences in order to save the universe from unravelling, but given their history that is a task easier said than done. Here's the official synopsis:

This March, the past comes back to haunt even the most powerful heroes in NEW AVENGERS #16.NOW, from New York Times Bestselling writer Jonathan Hickman and chart-topping artist Rags Morales! No more bloodshed. The proud Black Panther and the arrogant Namor have sued for peace. To save their nations of Wakanda and Atlantis they must set aside their differences. As members of the Illuminati, a secret collective of the Marvel Universe's most powerful heroes, they must work together in secret to stop the extinction of their entire universe! But their amends may be too little too late. Their universe is unravelling – and everyone pays the price for their sins. There's no turning back for the Illuminati after this issue! No fan can afford to miss NEW AVENGERS #16.NOW! NEW AVENGERS #16.NOW (JAN140636) Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN Art by RAGS MORALES Cover by MIKE DEODATO Variant Cover by RAGS MORALES (JAN140637) FOC – 3/03/2014, On-Sale – 3/26/2014