The New Avengers - Vol 2 - #25 - 2012 - Dragon Vs. Phoenix - (NM)

A mesmerizing, mythology-heavy issue that completely recontextualizes the grand cosmic stakes of the "Avengers vs. X-Men" (AvX) event. While the core AvX miniseries focuses on the explosive battles between the two superhero factions, writer Brian Michael Bendis uses The New Avengers #25 to dive deep into Marvel's ancient lore. Blending stunning historical fantasy with modern-day dread, this issue reveals a terrifying cosmic secret: the collision between the Avengers and the X-Men isn't just a modern political dispute—it's a rematch of an ancient, mystical war.

The issue is masterfully split between a desperate modern-day briefing and a sweeping, beautifully illustrated historical flashback. In the present, the war between the Avengers and the X-Men has officially erupted over the mutant messiah, Hope Summers. Sensing the immense, cosmic weight of the situation, Iron Fist (Danny Rand) calls a mandatory meeting at Avengers Mansion with Captain America and Luke Cage.