New Avengers #40
In a world under the Skrull empire, human DNA is being weaponized, and Earth's heroes are being mimicked with terrifying precision. As Galactus consumes their home world, the Skrull empress invokes ancient prophecies, declaring Earth her next dominion—and she chooses to become Spider-Woman to lead the Secret Invasion. Written by Brian Michael Bendis and illustrated by Jim Cheung, with inks by John Dell and colors by Justin Ponsor, this pivotal issue features a cover by Aleksi Briclot that captures the chilling transformation at the heart of the Skrull threat.
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On a world in the Skrull empire, scientists begin to do experimentation on human genetic material. The Skrulls also begin to practice impersonating Earth heroes. After their world is devoured by Galactus, the Skrull empress claims that ancient prophecies declare that the planet earth will be their new home. Super Skrulls with multiple earth hero powers are developed. The empress decides to become an intricate part of the Secret Invasion and decides to take the form of Spider-Woman.
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