Vol. 9The Convergence Begins

He-El prepared Earth to face Thanos and the Dark Elves while building new forces and seeking the Reality Stone. The Ancient One died, Bucky was rescued, and an ancient warship awakened as the Convergence began again.

  • He-El created Vivian, pursued the Infinity Stones, and prepared to find the Reality Stone while Odin and the Ancient One dealt with the curse in Odin’s mind.
  • Stephen Strange learned his dream came from another universe, received the Eye of Agamotto, and joined the effort against Thanos as the Ancient One arrived to meet He-El.
  • He-El gathered the Avengers to prepare for Thanos and organize a race to secure the Infinity Stones, especially the Reality Stone.
  • S.H.I.E.L.D. tracked Kaecilius and prepared for the UK convergence as He-El gave General Ross the Red Hulk Gene Serum, just before black mist surrounded them.
  • He-El’s encounter with Dormammu exposed the Ancient One’s use of Dark Energy and fractured Kamar-Taj, while He-El recruited and disciplined new superpowered forces.
  • He-El tracked a spacetime anomaly and directed Kaecilius to have Dormammu kill the Ancient One.
  • After the Ancient One died confronting Dormammu, He-El and the Avengers prepared to defend Earth from the Dark Elves and claim the Reality Stone.
  • Steve rescued Bucky, while an anomaly opened near Tony and awakened an ancient warship.
Chapters 802–901 Read from ch. 802

Arc 33The Mind Realm and the Eye

He-El created Vivian, pursued the Infinity Stones, and prepared for the Reality Stone while Odin and the Ancient One dealt with the curse in Odin’s mind. Stephen Strange learned that his dream came from another universe, received the Eye of Agamotto, and joined the path toward confronting Thanos as the Ancient One arrived to meet He-El.

  • He-El gave Nick Fury the Mind Scepter to hide, then used it to help Vivian construct her own psychic will, drawing Odin into a confrontation in his Realm of Gods.
  • He-El’s Omega Effect curse spread through Odin’s mental realm and killed Geri and Freki, forcing Odin to withdraw and later work with the Ancient One to contain it.
  • Vivian emerged from the Regeneration Cradle, and He-El assigned her to impersonate him as president while she helped develop Quark Armor from Pym Particles.
  • Stephen Strange followed the path from his vivid dream to the Ancient One, learned it showed another version of his life, and received the Eye of Agamotto after declaring he would save half the universe.
  • He-El visited Jane Foster in the United Kingdom, arranged for Vivian to protect her, and planned to use Jane to locate the object he wanted to contain, the Reality Stone.
  • He-El completed the Quark Armor and ordered Vivian to guard Jane and monitor abnormal spacetime gravity while he continued his presidential work.
  • Nick Fury told He-El that the Ancient One and her masters had arrived at the White House to seek his opinion, and He-El agreed to meet them.
Chapters 802–826 Summaries Read

Arc 34The Infinity Stone Campaign

He-El gathered the Avengers to prepare for Thanos and organize a race to secure the Infinity Stones, especially the Reality Stone. As S.H.I.E.L.D. tracked Kaecilius and prepared for the UK convergence, He-El gave General Ross the Red Hulk Gene Serum just as black mist surrounded them.

  • He-El met Natasha and T'Challa, learned Wakanda was supplying Vibranium to S.H.I.E.L.D., and joined the Avengers on the island.
  • Stephen Strange and Ancient One warned the Avengers about Thanos and the Infinity Stones, and He-El realized their preparations could disrupt Thanos's plans.
  • The Avengers identified the stones and their locations, learned Thanos had taken the Power Stone and Soul Stone, and planned to intercept the Reality Stone before the Dark Elves.
  • He-El assigned the Avengers to prepare for the UK convergence, arrange Jane Foster's transfer, build detection equipment, and defend against the Dark Elves.
  • He-El told Ancient One he would hide the Mind Scepter and safeguard other Stones, then asked about curses as she and Stephen Strange departed.
  • Nick Fury reported that Kaecilius had stolen a forbidden book and sought Dormammu, and He-El ordered S.H.I.E.L.D. to coordinate with Kamar-Taj while Fury secretly retained the Mind Scepter.
  • Hawkeye tracked Kaecilius to Manchester, where a dark ritual summoned Dormammu, while He-El considered building political and military support beyond S.H.I.E.L.D., the Avengers, and Kamar-Taj.
  • He-El gave General Ross the completed Red Hulk Gene Serum, but black mist rose around them before He-El finished telling Ross to use it for defense.
Chapters 827–851 Summaries Read

Arc 35The Crimson Legions

He-El’s encounter with Dormammu exposes Ancient One’s use of Dark Energy and fractures Kamar-Taj, while He-El recruits and disciplines new superpowered forces. The arc ends with He-El tracking a spacetime anomaly and directing Kaecilius to have Dormammu kill Ancient One.

  • General Ross injected He-El’s Gene Serum, transformed into Red Hulk, and fought Kaecilius until Kaecilius expelled him from the Mirror Dimension.
  • Dormammu possessed Kaecilius and negotiated with He-El, agreeing to kill Ancient One in exchange for the removal of his curse.
  • Ancient One and Stephen Strange entered the Mirror Dimension, where Dormammu accused her of using Dark Energy to extend her life.
  • Ancient One admitted her use of Dark Energy, and Baron Mordo left Kamar-Taj with the sorcerers who had accompanied him.
  • Ancient One and Stephen Strange joined the Avengers as individuals, and Ancient One agreed to help S.H.I.E.L.D. find people with magical talent.
  • He-El formed the five-hundred-member Crimson Giant Corps and inspected its Red Hulk soldiers at Area 51.
  • He-El crushed the 499 Crimson Hulk mercenaries who demanded privileges, killed those who defied him, and secured the survivors’ obedience with higher pay and longer lifespans.
  • Vivian reported a spacetime anomaly, and He-El ordered her to let S.H.I.E.L.D. discover it naturally before directing Kaecilius to have Dormammu kill Ancient One and take her soul to the Dark Dimension.
Chapters 852–876 Summaries Read

Arc 36The Convergence Begins

After the Ancient One died confronting Dormammu, He-El and the Avengers prepared to defend Earth from the Dark Elves and claim the Reality Stone. As the invasion approached, Steve rescued Bucky, while an anomaly opened near Tony and awakened an ancient warship.

  • Kaecilius destroyed the London Sanctum, and the Ancient One and Stephen Strange realized Dormammu was coming for Earth.
  • The Ancient One fought Kaecilius at the Hong Kong Sanctum, then entered the Dark Dimension after Dormammu killed her and sent Stephen a warning not to trust He-El.
  • Stephen Strange found the Ancient One dead, while He-El joined Nick Fury, the Avengers, and S.H.I.E.L.D. to prepare for the Dark Elves and the coming spatial breach.
  • Stephen Strange opposed He-El’s plan to use the Reality Stone, but He-El argued that it could help humanity build starships and defend itself.
  • He-El organized evacuations and defenses at Waltham Forest, while Steve Rogers freed Bucky from the Deep-Sea Great Prison and reported that its staff had been replaced by impostors.
  • Odin considered the Ancient One’s message but delayed acting, while Thor and Heimdall discussed the approaching Convergence.
  • Tony Stark investigated the Waltham Forest anomaly, where Bruce Banner detected an opening and a mysterious woman pinned Tony in a distorted corridor.
  • An ancient warship awakened and declared that the Aether had awakened its occupants and the Convergence had begun again.
Chapters 877–901 Summaries Read
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