Prisoners of War!

In this issue, the heroes and villains clash in the opening battle of Battleworld as the Beyonder's contest erupts into full-tilt conflict. The heroes secure a victory in the first major skirmish and imprison several notable foes—Enchantress, Kang, Bulldozer, Piledriver, and Thunderball—setting the balance of power on the battlefield. The win establishes the stakes and foreshadows the escalating power struggles that will drive the rest of the event.