(W) Christos N. Gage, Dan Slott (A) Steve Kurth, Humberto Ramos (CA) Mark Brooks. Written by DAN SLOTT & CHRISTOS N. GAGE Penciled by STEVE KURTH* HUMBERTO RAMOS & STEVE UY Cover by MARK BROOKS The Initiative is threatened like never before! With public opinion turning against the Initiative following the Skrull invasion of Earth* the camp's black-ops unit* the Shadow Initiative* must leave headquarters on an important mission to abduct one of their own* Hardball - a former Initiative member who has defected to the terrorist organization Hydra. Meanwhile* as angry protesters surround Camp Hammond* a massive threat from within is revealed. Though the Skrulls might be gone* their handiwork is still very much alive as a fearsome foe from the past appears* forcing the remaining members of the Initiative to unite* or be lost in the storm. Plus: Meet Reptil* the newest addition to the Marvel Universe! Collecting AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #20-25 and AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE FEATURING REPTIL. 184 PGS./Rated T+ ...$19.99