If the shocking revelation that
Captain America has been a secret, brainwashed agent of HYDRA since the end of the World War II was a little too much for you, better prepare for even more controversial twists! This April, the villainous
Steve Rogers' plan will be revealed, as well as the foundations of his
SECRET EMPIRE. When this is how the most trusted figure in the entire universe treats those he used to call friends, everyone has to find a place in the brave new world - even
Stephen Strange.
Yes, thanks to
CB,
Nick Spencer's SE #2 cover and official synopsis, we get a confirmation that
Doctor Strange and the new Defenders -
Jessica Jones,
Daredevil,
Luke Cage and
Iron Fist - will rise against Rogers. The synopsis also implies that
Dagger has a crucial role in the conflict, as well as a small tease of the
Iron Man's future. The variant covers give us a hint of
Hulk's (it's hard to say if it's the return of Bruce Banner or the new green monster, Amadeus Cho) and
Phoenix's appearance. Due to President's Day in the US, Marvel has prepared a game to celebrate. If you know how
Where's Wally? works, you'll surely enjoy the
SECRET EMPIRE's version:
Where's HYDRA?
To prepare yourself to live under the
SECRET EMPIRE, don't forget that with the launch of this event, Marvel will release 3 tie-ins:
Captain America: Steve Rogers #17,
Captain America: Sam Wilson and
U.S. Avengers #6. Remember: any day, any night, don't be afraid -
THE SECRET EMPIRE WILL DEFEND YOU!
Enshrouded in darkness, plagued by the minions of Baron Mordo and cut off from all assistance, The Defenders and Doctor Strange struggle to save the lives of the innocent people consigned to this hell on Earth. Will Dagger prove to be the key to stopping this nightmare? Meanwhile, will the appearance of a new hero provide Iron Man with the key to Captain America’s startling change? THE SECRET EMPIRE WILL DEFEND YOU!