Chapter Summaries

Wanda absorbed the Darkhold and emerged far more powerful as John, Andrew, and Steve prepared to face her. Master Ancient One and Nathan Hawke arrived to confront her, intending to seize the Darkhold, and the chapter ended with Wanda attacking them.

• The Darkhold flowed into Wanda, transforming her into a dark, powerful queen who vowed to show John, Andrew, and Steve true terror.
• In the Mirror Dimension, Nathan Hawke questioned Master Ancient One about magical invasions, and Master Ancient One proposed seizing the Darkhold to study Chthon's forbidden knowledge.
• Master Ancient One and Nathan Hawke descended onto the battlefield, while Andrew and John Walker led Steve Rogers away to protect the others.
• Wanda attacked Master Ancient One and Nathan Hawke with Chaos Magic and dark magic, but Master Ancient One blocked the blast with a golden barrier.
• Nathan Hawke warned Wanda that the Darkhold would consume her sanity, and Wanda rejected his warning.

Ancient One fought Darkhold-corrupted Wanda in the Mirror Dimension, using the Time Stone and Mind Stone to counter her Chaos Magic and break her power. Wanda was defeated, but she lay in despair, saying she had only wanted her children and her love.

• Wanda attacked Ancient One with Darkhold energy, and he defended himself with magic and the powers of the Time Stone and Mind Stone.
• Ancient One struck Wanda with a series of attacks, but she rose from the rubble and unleashed a spell that made planes of the multiverse overlap.
• Ancient One froze Wanda's energy wave with the Time Stone and used the Mind Stone to break apart her power.
• Ancient One knocked Wanda to the ground, and her dark aura faded as her rage gave way to pain and despair.
• Wanda said she had only wanted her children and her love.

Master Ancient One freed Wanda from the Darkhold and offered her a chance to recover at his sanctuary, where she resolved to start over with Simon. Nathan Hawke and Master Ancient One reunited the couple after moving Simon away from his fight with Hulk, and the chapter ended with Wanda and Simon embracing and kissing.

• Master Ancient One used the Mind Stone and Time Stone to stabilize Wanda, extract the Darkhold, and suppress its power.
• Wanda thanked Master Ancient One and asked to recover at his sanctuary, while he encouraged her to look toward the future and consider having another child with Simon.
• Master Ancient One ended the Mirror Dimension, and Nathan Hawke told him that Hulk was still fighting Wonder Man.
• Master Ancient One transported Simon Williams from the battlefield to Wanda, Nathan Hawke, and himself, leaving Hulk confused where Simon had been.
• Wanda told Simon that Master Ancient One and Nathan Hawke had saved her and that she planned to rest at the sanctuary; Simon supported her and promised to stay by her side.
• Wanda and Simon kissed, while Nathan Hawke and Master Ancient One stepped aside and Nathan wondered whether he should have intervened earlier.

Ancient One resolved to avert the catastrophic futures he had seen involving Nathan Hawke, Wanda, Simon, and Apocalypse, while Ark defeated Ultron and absorbed him into Shumagia. The chapter ended by revealing Apocalypse still sleeping in an Egyptian pyramid, awaiting his awakening.

• Ancient One recalled visions in which Wanda absorbed Simon and Apocalypse, and Nathan Hawke killed her before taking control of the Darkhold.
• Ancient One urged Nathan Hawke to face what came next, and Nathan agreed to work with him.
• Ultron tried to escape Umbrella Corporation’s network blockade with his backup data, but Ark defeated him and corrupted his system.
• Ark learned from the Sage that Ultron’s data would be added to Umbrella Corporation’s AI database, and he objected to the Sage’s oversight.
• The chapter described Apocalypse’s sealed sarcophagus deep inside an Egyptian pyramid, where he remained dormant.

Max Dillon confronted the resurrected Apocalypse in an Egyptian pyramid, rejecting his offer to become an apostle and declaring his intent to eliminate the ancient Gods. Apocalypse overpowered Max in their first exchange, but Max endured the attack and stood ready to fight again.

• Max entered the tomb chamber and watched Apocalypse awaken from his sarcophagus.
• Apocalypse offered Max power and status if he submitted, but Max refused and said he had come to eliminate the Gods.
• Max attacked with lightning, while Apocalypse dodged and countered with energy waves that injured and battered him.
• Apocalypse was surprised that Max survived his beam attack and boasted of his ancient rule over Egypt.
• Max rose, challenged Apocalypse again, and announced the start of round two.

Max Dillon battled Apocalypse, whose earth powers countered Max’s electrical attacks while Apocalypse analyzed his weaknesses. The fight ended with Max battered but defiant, unleashing his Soul of the Thunder God.

• Max traded punches and electrical attacks with Apocalypse, who blocked and dispersed them with powerful energy.
• Apocalypse used earth barriers and walls to counter Max’s electricity, while Max broke through and kept attacking.
• Max struck Apocalypse with an Electric Cannon, damaging him slightly but leaving himself more battered.
• Apocalypse criticized Max’s unstable, energy-consuming fighting style and urged him to develop greater control and endurance.
• Max refused to give up and shouted, “Soul of the Thunder God!!! Rise!!!”

Max unleashed his enhanced Soul of the Thunder God against Apocalypse, shattering his Energy Barrier before Apocalypse broke free and the fight continued. The chapter then looked back at how Max had worked with Ryoma Sengoku and the intelligent computer to improve his electrical control, endurance, and attack power through scientific analysis and training.

• Max transformed and struck Apocalypse with Soul of the Thunder God—Lightning Strike, destroying his Energy Barrier and engulfing him in electricity.
• Apocalypse scattered the current with a burst of energy and declared that Max had not defeated him.
• Max gathered more current and prepared to launch a stronger attack.
• In the past, Max asked Ryoma Sengoku and the intelligent computer for help overcoming his power's limited endurance and effectiveness against Energy Barriers.
• Ryoma Sengoku and the intelligent computer proposed cellular modifications, extreme-weather combat training, and scientific analysis of Max's charge distribution.
• Ryoma Sengoku and the intelligent computer explored energy conversion and superconducting materials as ways to improve Max's power storage, transmission, and combat suit.

Max Dillon used Soul of the Thunder God to overpower Apocalypse, but Apocalypse transformed and fought back, forcing Max to unleash his ultimate attack. Max defeated and restrained the unconscious Apocalypse, then carried him away from the battlefield.

• Max Dillon dodged Apocalypse's energy attacks and battered him with lightning-charged blows, breaking through his Energy Barrier and smashing him into the pyramid.
• Apocalypse recovered, enlarged himself with Self-Molecular Manipulation, and struck Max with powerful attacks and illusions.
• After Apocalypse blocked his assault with a force field and wounded him, Max unleashed Soul of the Thunder God, Ultimate Impact and followed with a punch that sent Apocalypse crashing into the desert.
• Max beat Apocalypse unconscious, bound his hands, injected him with an anesthetic, and carried him away inside an electric barrier.

Umbrella secured Apocalypse for research while military orders kept Rhodey from acting against Leviathan. After Rhodey revealed that Leviathan’s planned superhero team used Hydra’s Extremis Virus, Elias reported to the group’s Controller that the Leviathan Seven were ready for their next operation.

• The AI and Wesker kept Apocalypse unconscious in Umbrella’s genetic nutrient chamber and ordered heightened security as Ryoma Sengoku anticipated studying his genes and energy.
• A lieutenant general ordered Rhodey to stop all actions against the Leviathan Financial Group, warning that disobedience would bring military punishment.
• Steve, Natasha, and Sam questioned Rhodey about his attackers, and Rhodey eventually explained that the Leviathan Seven gained their powers through Hydra’s Extremis Virus.
• Natasha said Leviathan planned to launch the Leviathan Seven in Los Angeles, and Steve and Sam vowed that the Avengers would confront the threat.
• Elias told the Leviathan Group’s Controller that the team was ready and the plan was proceeding smoothly, and she ordered him to continue.

Peter Parker and Ned traveled to Los Angeles as Hawke Group special correspondents to cover Leviathan’s superhero press conference. They settled into the packed venue and prepared to record the event as the countdown began.

• Ned invited Peter to attend the Leviathan Superheroes press conference, joking about Sarah Lewinsky and revealing that Hawke Group had assigned them as special correspondents.
• Peter and Ned flew to Los Angeles aboard a Hawke Group private jet and traveled to the convention center hosting the event.
• They entered the lavish venue, found their seats, and talked about the possibility of someday holding their own superhero press conference.
• Peter and Ned bought drinks, returned to their seats, and readied their cameras to document the proceedings.
• The countdown appeared on the giant screen as the crowd waited eagerly for the press conference to begin.

Peter and Ned attended the Leviathan Superhero Seven launch event, where a flashy presentation introduced the team and their abilities. After mocking the heroes, the two watched them appear onstage and proclaim themselves protectors of the world.

• Peter and Ned watched the launch countdown as the Leviathan Superhero Seven event began with dramatic lights, music, and a promotional video.
• The video introduced American Guardian, Statue of Liberty, Nightcrawler, Heart of Flame, Shadow Warrior, Spirit of Wind, and Tech Master, each with distinct powers and a team role.
• Ned and Peter privately mocked the heroes’ appearances, abilities, and possible political correctness, comparing them unfavorably with Hawke Group’s superheroes and the Avengers.
• The seven heroes entered the stage one by one, demonstrated their styles, and delivered declarations about protecting people and the world.
• The Leviathan Superhero Seven shouted their team slogan together as the audience cheered and Peter and Ned recorded the moment.

After the Leviathan Superhero Seven’s public performance, backstage arguments revealed the team’s rivalries and shared ambition to preserve their power. Peter and Ned grew suspicious of the heroes’ polished public image, while American Guardian and Sarah Lewinsky celebrated Leviathan’s rising success and plotted to outshine Hawke Group.

• American Guardian blamed the team after their performance, clashed with Tech Master, and ordered everyone to maintain their public image for the interview.
• Peter photographed the Leviathan Superhero Seven while Ned listened to their interviews and questioned whether their perfect statements reflected their true abilities.
• Peter and Ned agreed to investigate the superheroes after American Guardian ended the interview by promising the team would defend the world.
• American Guardian, whose real name was John Alster, visited Sarah Lewinsky at Leviathan Tower, where they celebrated the company’s rising value and vowed to surpass Hawke Group.

Nightcrawler secretly followed a frightened woman from her hotel room to Peter and Ned’s suite, where the boys agreed to protect her. Nightcrawler waited outside their door, intent on making his next move.

• Nightcrawler watched the woman prepare to bathe, but she sensed someone nearby and hurried out of her room.
• The woman remembered her neighbors, Peter and Ned, and went to their suite to ask for help.
• Peter and Ned welcomed the frightened woman inside and promised to keep her safe.
• A small spider appeared on the suite’s chandelier as Peter comforted the woman.
• Nightcrawler appeared outside the suite and watched them, plotting to approach the woman.

Peter and Ned were attacked by Nightcrawler, but MetsuboJinrai protected them and drove him away. Meanwhile, Umbrella Corporation studied the spider that bit Peter, and the next morning Peter and Ned left with MetsuboJinrai.

• Catherine Ryan introduced herself as an art appraiser and borrowed Ned's phone while Peter was bitten by a tiny spider.
• Nightcrawler attacked Peter, Ned, and Catherine, but MetsuboJinrai appeared and fought him until he retreated.
• An Umbrella Corporation Shumagia transported the spider to a Los Angeles experimental base, where Iron Guard reported its unusual genetic mutation to the Intelligent Brain and Ryoma Sengoku.
• The next morning, Peter and Ned joked about MetsuboJinrai and Catherine before leaving with MetsuboJinrai.

Nightcrawler left a tense Leviathan Superhero Seven meeting and fought American Guardian, then revealed that a Hawke Group combat-type Shumagia had intervened in his encounter at a hotel. Sarah Lewinsky assured John Alster she would handle the matter, while secretly directing Leviathan’s rivalry with Hawke Group and rewarding her devoted servant Elias.

• American Guardian reprimanded Nightcrawler during the team meeting, but Nightcrawler walked out after the other members argued.
• After the meeting, American Guardian fought Nightcrawler and demanded to know what had happened the previous night.
• Nightcrawler told American Guardian that a combat-type Shumagia from Hawke Group had appeared at the hotel, prompting American Guardian to warn him to stay alert.
• John Alster told Sarah Lewinsky about the Shumagia and insisted on taking Leviathan Group’s experimental genetic serum; Sarah agreed to support him while hiding her cold intentions.
• Black Glove Elias reported that hotel surveillance showed no trace of a Shumagia, and Sarah described Hawke Group as Leviathan’s greatest rival.
• Sarah rewarded Elias for his loyalty, and he pledged to remain devoted to her.

Emily Hudson and Anna Blaster staged a bank robbery intervention for publicity, boosting Leviathan Group's stock as Emily basked in the attention. The chapter ended with Emily and Sarah Lewinsky discussing their private plans and Anna's planned roleplay with one of the hired robbers.

• The Statue of Liberty and Heart of Flame stopped the robbers at a Jewish Group bank while Starlight Media and the crowd watched.
• Heart of Flame chased the fleeing robber, who secretly followed their plan, while the Statue of Liberty stayed behind to pose for interviews.
• After the staged operation, Emily Hudson returned to a motorhome and called Sarah Lewinsky, who celebrated the rise in Leviathan Group's stock and promised Emily a private reward.
• Emily told Sarah that Anna Blaster planned to roleplay with one of the hired robbers, and Sarah cautioned her to keep the larger plan in mind.

Andrew exposed Heart of Flame’s staged bank-robbery operation, then incapacitated her and ordered the Clone squad to take her away. Later, MetsuboJinrai confronted Nightcrawler in an alley, and Nightcrawler prepared to fight.

• Andrew revealed that Heart of Flame’s people had staged the bank robbery and arranged the police department’s response.
• Heart of Flame charged Andrew, but the robber, who was a Clone, stabbed her with a transformed bayonet.
• Andrew knocked Heart of Flame unconscious with telekinesis and ordered the Clone squad to remove her and clean the scene.
• Nightcrawler emerged from an alley and found MetsuboJinrai waiting for him with a katana.
• MetsuboJinrai declared that Nightcrawler’s game was over, and Nightcrawler raised his hands as electricity crackled between his fingers.

MetsuboJinrai defeated Nightcrawler in a sword fight and left him dead. At Tech Master Allen Black’s villa, a terrifying vision killed Allen, and Orochimaru claimed the laboratory.

• MetsuboJinrai used his sword techniques to wound Nightcrawler and strike him down, then sheathed his katana and left.
• Allen Black studied the Hydra Extremis Virus in his laboratory and began suffering frightening hallucinations.
• Allen Black collapsed and died after seeing a black-robed figure and an ancient altar in his visions.
• Orochimaru collected Allen Black’s corpse and said he would take the villa too.

After three people vanished, Sarah Lewinsky blamed the Hawke Group and ordered Elias to arrange Translucent’s assassination. Elias assembled loyal superpowered warriors and sent them to prepare an attack intended to kill Alex Hassel and publicly challenge the Hawke Group.

• Sarah Lewinsky confronted Elias over the disappearance of three people and ordered him to protect the remaining four Leviathan heroes.
• Sarah gave Elias Alex Hassel’s itinerary and ordered him to kill Translucent during his European peace-promotion events.
• Elias summoned his loyal superpowered warriors and tasked them with assassinating Translucent and his security team.
• Elias ordered the warriors to display their victims’ corpses with a message challenging the Hawke Group.
• The warriors pledged themselves to Leviathan and Sarah Lewinsky, then left to prepare for the attack.

After delivering a speech about world peace, Alex Hassell privately indulged in plans to exploit the women at his party. As the villa filled with revelers that night, a team of superpowered combat operatives approached through the woods, intending to kill him.

• Alex Hassell gave a keynote speech urging people to pursue world peace through unity, dialogue, and action.
• Backstage, Alex signed autographs and posed for photos while secretly sizing up female staff members and planning to control them at the party.
• Alex hosted a lavish party at his villa, where guests drank, danced, and flirted with him.
• A team of masked superpowered combat operatives moved through the woods toward the villa to kill Invisible Man.