Infinity tie-in! Who is the secret member of the Illuminati that many of the members do not know about? And how does Black Bolt, mute monarch of the Inhumans, lie? As the cold war between Wakanda and Atlantis heats up into a full-scale conflict, casualties begin to pile up...and an Illuminati member is forced to make a hard choice. But when an Inhuman learns of the Illuminati's plans, everything falls apart. And when Thanos' forces invade Earth, the Illuminati take to the front lines - and the House of Black Bolt cracks! How is Maximus the Mad involved, and what secret desires does Thanos harbor? As the battle for Earth continues, the Builders arrive...and what an awful time for the Illuminati to face another incursion! COLLECTING: New Avengers 7-12 Hickman has been busily working away creating the groundbreaking Manhattan Projects and East of West for Image, but he returns to more mainstream comics with Marvel’s New Avengers. In this second volume, he brings back the gargantuan titan Thanos, who is searching for infinity gems in this Marvel crossover event. The Illuminati (Iron Man, Doctor Strange, Reed Richards, Black Bolt, Namor, Black Panther, and Beast) have their hands full—not only are they tasked with saving the Marvel universe but they also need to prevent the destruction of the entire multiverse. Worlds are literally colliding as Thanos wreaks havoc, and the Illuminati are the only ones with the brainpower to save the day. As is typical for comics with Hickman at the helm, it’s smart and wordy and requires readers to pay close attention. Meanwhile, Deodato maintains vivid consistency in his coloring and line work over the entire collection. Hailed in comic circles as a standout in the entire Avengers universe, this series continues to be perfect for deep-rooted Marvel fans. --Ben Spanner Jonathan Hickman is an American comic book writer and artist. He is known for the Image Comics series The Nightly News and currently writes Fantastic Four , FF , and S.H.I.E.L.D for Marvel Comics. Mike Deodato, sometimes credited as Mike Deodato Jr. , is the professional pseudonym of Brazilian comic book artist Deodato Taumaturgo Borges Filho .