Now the time has come. The most trustworthy, stalwart hero the Marvel Universe has ever known will step into the light and reveal himself! It’s all happening on May 3rd, as Secret Empire #1 makes its debut.

The Marvel Universe is under siege from within. Due to the manipulations of the Red Skull, Captain America, secretly a true believer in the cause of Hydra, uses the trust and respect he has gained over the years to ascend to a position where he can enact Hydra’s ideals. Now, the rise of Hydra stands as a rallying cry for the heroes across the Marvel Universe, and Avengers, Champions, Guardians, Defenders, X-Men, Spider-Man, Deadpool and more must unite as the first and last line of defense against Hydra!

Marvel has been gearing up marketing behind the series, including loyalty program bonuses, launch parties, and theater and online ads (see “Marvel Loyalty Program Bonuses for ‘Secret Empire’”).

(Description of Preview: 7 covers and 6 interior pages)