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Avengers vs. X-Men

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Description

A 2012 Marvel crossover. The return of the Phoenix Force divides the Avengers and X-Men over Hope Summers, the mutant believed to be its intended host. Five X-Men are transformed by the Phoenix's power, reshaping the conflict entirely.

Story Arc Details

Status

Ended

Type

Crossover Event

Universe

Earth-616

Start Issue

Volume Three

Issues

74

About Earth-616

The primary continuity of Marvel Comics where most titles take place. The designation was first used in The Daredevils #7 (July 1983) by Alan Moore and Alan Davis, originating from Captain Britain comics. Earth-616 serves as the home universe for core versions of Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Avengers, Fantastic Four, and virtually all mainstream Marvel characters.

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Character appearances may contain spoilers.