Issue: #16
A very special prologue issue introduces the biggest NEW AVENGERS arc yet! After the horrifying events of House of M the planet Earth has changed beyond description... and thus the Collective is born. That's right! Its a brand new Marvel threat for the brand new Avengers. Plus, this issue Guest Stars Alpha Flight... in their final battle!!
First appearances: Michael Pointer
Creators: Richard Starkings, Tom Brevoort, Brian Michael Bendis, Andy Schmidt, Aubrey Sitterson, Steve McNiven, Dexter Vines, Deborah Weinstein, Morry Hollowell, Molly Lazer, Joe Quesada
Characters: Maria Hill, Iron Man, Sasquatch, Sharon Carter, George W. Bush, Guardian, Puck, Heather McNeil Hudson, Shaman, Puck, Major Mapleleaf, Michael Pointer
Story arcs: Decimation