The New Avengers - Vol 2 - #29 - 2012 - The Illuminati Return! - (VFN)

The desperate final hour calls for the world's most dangerous secret society. As the "Avengers vs. X-Men" (AvX) conflict reaches a terrifying crescendo, the traditional rules of engagement are completely thrown out the window. Written by Brian Michael Bendis with moody, cinematic illustration by Mike Deodato Jr., The New Avengers #29 marks the highly anticipated, covert reassembly of The Illuminati. With the god-like Phoenix Five threatening to reshape the planet under permanent mutant rule, Marvel’s greatest minds gather in the shadows to contemplate the unthinkable.

The world is rapidly spinning out of control. With Cyclops and Emma Frost growing increasingly unstable and tyrannical as they absorb more of the Phoenix Force, standard military and superhero tactics have completely failed. Recognizing that the planet is on the brink of an authoritarian extinction event, Iron Man (Tony Stark) realizes he can no longer fight this war solely on the front lines. He needs a cabal of men who are willing to cross ethical lines to save reality.