A Shocking Crisis! Heroes Taken Prisoner!

The Skrulls had a remarkable history.

Once, they had been no different from ordinary humans, except for their grasp of interstellar technology.

Then the Celestials arrived, and everything changed.

The gods' alterations gave them extraordinary shapeshifting abilities.

Now, with the Evolution Cube's incredible power, the Skrulls had reached the ultimate leap in evolution.

Before, they could only change their appearance.

Now they could copy every last one of their target's superpowers!

Once the plan to invade Earth was set, an invisible net quietly spread across the planet.

"High Priestess, the list is complete."

A trusted subordinate delivered the report respectfully.

A holographic projection lit up, crowded with Earth's most important figures: superheroes, national leaders, and the wealthiest people alive.

The Avengers' core members occupied the most prominent positions.

"Excellent." A feverish gleam filled High Priestess Yalilai's eyes. "Replace these so-called heroes, and Earth is ours for the taking."

The subordinate quickly added, "Ordinary humans who rely on equipment or hand-to-hand combat, like Iron Man, Captain America, and the Winter Soldier, will be the easiest to infiltrate."

"No." Yalilai shook her head. "Easy to replace means weak powers to steal."

"We need fiercer prey. The Scarlet Witch. Thor!"

The High Priestess's voice rang with arrogance. "Once we steal their godlike powers, our strength will soar, and we'll achieve the ultimate evolution!"

"I'll handle it myself. Once Thor is locked in a cell, I can take everything he has!"

Her commanders dropped to their knees and accepted their orders.

A Skrull's perfect transformation required genetic material from a living subject.

If the original died, the copied superpowers would weaken considerably.

So they could not kill the superheroes. They had to abduct and imprison them in secret.

Only the Skrulls' finest warriors were qualified to replace an invincible being like Thor.

"All forces,