Jonathan Hickman’s Avengers arc began with Earth’s Mightiest Heroes taking on Ex Nihilo on Mars. In the final prelude to Infinity issue Captain America recruited Ex Nihilo and his twisted sister Abyss to join the Avengers against the Builders.
As Infinity rocked the Marvel Universe we learned there were “other” Ex Nihilos. This week in Avengers #20 it’s a meeting of the strange aliens on opposite sides of the war.
“[These are] other ‘Ex Nihilos’ created by the Alephs sent out into the universe by the Builders to encourage or deter the evolution of sentient species,” reveals Hickman of these aliens and their ties to the beginning of his run.
“Throughout Infinity we’ll be revealing the reasons why the Builders are cutting through the galaxy,” the writer promises. “Along the way, we’ll learn more about their motivations, why they are doing this.”
The Builders shattered the Avengers and the Galactic alliance until last week’s incredible twist. Which side will offer terms of surrender? The cosmic plots and counterplots continue this week in Avengers #20 out Wednesday.
By Editor