The Annihilation Wave sweeps through the galaxy extinguishing all life in its path. This involves Nova, Galactus, Silver Surfer, Annihilus and a lot more.
Prologue
When an extraterrestrial prison ship called Dredge 01 crash landed on Earth near Coot’s Bluff, Alaska. Paibok The Power Skrull, the Blood Brothers, Lunatik, and Drax The Destroyer were unleashed upon the Earth. Realizing they were on Earth, a world known to have countless superhumans, the escaped prisoners begin preparations for a hasty escape off-world.
The dimwitted Drax opposes his fellow escapees, but is murdered when Paibok assumes the form of Thanos (whom Drax was created to destroy), taking Drax off-guard just long enough to kill him. Cammi, a local girl bargains with Paibok and somehow claims ownership of Drax’s body. She is rather surprised however when the body returns to life transformed. Drax had lost much of his power, but he has regained his intellect and received all the instincts and senses of a true warrior.
In short order, Drax kills Lunatik and one of the Blood Brothers before Paibok fearing for his own safety summons his former captors to take him back into custody. Paibok, Drax, and Cammi are all escorted off-planet aboard the prison ship Dredge 02.
Annihilation
Events of the Annihilation are chronicled in terms of the Annihilation Day.
A.D. -7
The Crunch lying at the center of the universe is the region in which all space expands from. The energies released by the Crunch have been used as a prison for countless millennia to contain criminals and unwanted entities from around the universe. This prison was called the Kyln.
Thanos of Titan recently visited Kyln, he claimed the chaos mite Skreet as a pet and the seeming first herald of Galactus, the Fallen One as his own herald. Death (in the form of a young girl) appears to Thanos and tells him something wonderful will soon emerge from the Crunch.
Annihilation Day
An exceedingly large armada of starships manned by insectoid creatures emerges from the Crunch and lays waste to the Kyln. This large armada, dubbed the Annihilation Wave, follows one simple command: Extinguish life wherever they find it. Their lord, Annihilus has declared war upon our universe as it is always expanding while his Negative Zone is always contracted, which Annihilus sees as an invasion of his territory by our universe.
Annihilation Day +7
On Xandar, the Nova Corps convenes to prepare to confront the Annihilation Wave, as they do the Wave attacks, a brief, but fierce battle Xandar is destroyed and all the Nova Corps are dead except one. Nova, the Nova of Earth. Drax and Cammi, who arrived on Xandar the same day are able to escape death with the help of Drax’s finely tuned instincts. As Richard surveys the destruction Xandar he falls to his knees, defeated.
A.D. +11
Apparently having fallen into a coma, Nova recovers to the Xandarian Worldmind attempting to contact him. It is in danger of going offline. If the Worldmind be goes offline, the Nova Force itself and all that remains of Xandar’s knowledge and culture would also be lost forever. In order to maintain the Worldmind, Nova allows the Worldmind and all the power of the Nova Force to be downloaded into him.
Drunk on his newfound power, Nova sets out to destroy the Annihilation Wave, in the ensuing battle, he loses control of the power and nearly kills himself. Recovering in the crater he created when he crash-landed, he encounters the only other known survivors of the destruction of Xandar, Drax and Cammi.
The trio set out to find salvageable transport off Xandar. After some resistance from the Annihilation Wave’s carrion feeders, they are able to find a Nova Corps transport, which Nova interfaces with to order to open a stargate to escape the Annihilation Wave.
The ship arrives in orbit of Nycos Aristedes, a planet 7.8 light-years from Xandar and quickly loses power. As the ship begins to fall out of orbit they are saved by Quasar, the Protector of the Universe, who is an old friend of Nova’s.
They quickly find that Quasar is overseeing a mass-evacuation before the Wave can reach the planet. Quasar manages to talk Nova into assisting despite the objections of the Worldmind and Drax. Nova attempts to open another stargate for the colonists to escape though, but Annihilus sensing the power of the stargate attacks. Nova and Quasar defend the colonists and take the fight to the capital ships of the Annihilation Wave itself. Seeking to stop Annihilus before this invasion gets any worse they attempt to kill Annihilus, but he is ready for them.
During the brief struggle Quasar is slain and his Quantum Bands are claimed by Annihilus, making him even more powerful. In a desperate gambit, as Annihilus attempts to drain the Nova Force as he had Quasar’s Quantum-power, the Worldmind interfaces with the Wave’s hive-mind, causing the fleet to attack itself. Nova barely escapes with his life and is retrieved by Drax and Cammi and is quickly treated for his wounds. Annihilus tasting defeat for the first time orders a retreat.
A.D. +12
Ronan the Accuser of the Kree is taken into military custody to face court martial for crimes against the Empire.
A.D. +15
While performing espionage against the Kree, the Super-Skrull learns of the Annihilation Wave’s destruction of several Skrull worlds and its weapon, the Harvester of Sorrows.
A.D. +17
Annihilus orders his forces to bring him the heralds of Galactus alive in the hopes of analyzing and mastering the Power Cosmic. To that end, Ravenous, Annihilus’ chief lieutenant assaults the android re-creation of Gabriel Air-Walker a former herald, who had been drawn to the destruction of Xandar, his former homeworld. The Silver Surfer arrives and manages to drive off Ravenous and his Seekers, but not before Air Walker is far too badly damaged to sustain himself. Surfer marks his friend’s passing by creating a black hole where Gabriel fell.
A.D. +19
Terrax the Tamer confronts the Seekers, but is captured. Silver Surfer enters Skrull space and surveys the destruction wrought by the Annihilation Wave and vows to stop Annihilus. Amongst the wreckage Surfer finds a former indentured slave of the Skrulls named Tarq Maru who the Surfers bring to safety rather than leaving him to die. During this time Surfer is attacked by more Seekers but despite having them outmatched watches as they are cut down by his fellow former heralds Firelord and Red Shift. Meanwhile, Thanos meets with Annihilus to form an alliance.
A.D. +20
Two ancient entities freed by the decimation of the Kyln prison slowly come to grips with how much the universe has grown and changed since their imprisonment and vow revenge upon their captor, Galactus. As these beings, Tenebrous and Aegis discover the Fallen One amongst the ruins, sensing Galactus’ power coursing through his body they capture and question him.
Silver Surfer, Firelord, and Red Shift deposit Tarq Maru with a refugee fleet departing Skrull space, they are quickly joined by Stardust, Galactus’ current herald, who directs the Surfer to an audience with his former master.
Annihilus reveals his quest to gain the Power Cosmic to Thanos despite the former’s failure to capture it from the dying body of another former herald, Morg.
A.D. +21
When the Silver Surfer arrives to meet with Galactus, his former master reveals the threat of Aegis and Tenebrous and requests that the Surfer rejoin him as his herald. Surfer agrees and Galactus readies the Surfer for the coming conflict with more power just as Ravenous and the Seekers arrive with the advanced scouts of the Annihilation Wave, having tracked the Surfer there, and demands that Galactus surrender to them. Galactus simply unleashes the Silver Surfer upon them and watches with mute interest as he devastates the fleet and elegantly defeats Ravenous, asking that they retreat back to the Negative Zone. Ravenous declines and is nearly killed.
A.D. +29
Ronan’s court martial is held, during which the Rigellian Tana Nile gives false testimony of Ronan’s treason and he is summarily stripped of his title of Accuser.
A.D. +40
Thanos, drawn by the Fallen One’s summons, meets with Aegis and Tenebrous where he learns of their similar goals, so they strike a deal: If Tenebrous and Aegis defeat Galactus, Thanos will see him imprisoned.
A.D. +41
In a pitched battle, the Skrull world of Aks’lo is destroyed by the Harvester of Sorrows, Super-Skrull narrowly escapes death.
A.D. +46
Super Skrull asks Baroness S’Bak if he may lead a force against the Harvester itself to destroy it before it reaches Zaragz’na, a former Skrull homeworld. This world also is where Super Skrull’s son lives. S’Bak denies permission. Super-Skrull goes rogue and decides to destroy the Harvester with or without the help of the Skrull Empire. He is joined in this suicidal venture by a young Skrull engineer named R'Kin.
A.D. +47
R’Kin and Super-Skrull travel to Earth to meet with the one man in the entire universe who has access to the Negative Zone, Reed Richards, who agrees to give them access to his portal.
A.D. +48
Super-Skrull and R’Kin gain access to a Negative Zone vessel at the expense of it crew, who are spaced.
A.D. +52
Super-Skrull interrogates a member of the Annihilation Wave and learns that the Harvester of Sorrows was created by Hawal.
A.D. +55
They find Hawal on UX-73, a penal colony. Super-Skrull defeats the security forces and then recruits the inmates against Hawal, who had committed many experiments against them against their will. Super Skrull forces Hawal to prepare a weapon that can be used against the Harvester.
A.D. +65
R’Kin begins work on a portal back to our universe based upon plans stolen from Reed Richards by Super-Skrull.
A.D +66
After Hawal completes the weapon Super Skrull kills him. Praxagora offers Super Skrull her love and he rejects her.
A.D. +68
Super-Skrull’s forces travel to our universe and attack the Harvester of Sorrow, but they are betrayed by R’Kin, who blames Super-Skrull for the death of his father. They are captured and brought onboard the Harvester and they are forced to watch as Zaragz’na is destroyed. Desperate for escape and revenge, Super-Skrull hypnotizes R’Kin into freeing them. R’Kin flees as Super Skrull kills Admiral Salo and prepares to destroy the Harvester with the help of Preak and Praxagora. Super-Skrull exacts his revenge upon R’Kin by tearing off his limbs and cauterizing the stumps, then leaving him barely alive tied to a bulkhead within a shuttle. Preak is killed attempting to overload the Harvester’s core. Super Skrull refuses to allow Praxagora to sacrifice herself for his cause, he absorbs the energy he needs from her and kisses her farewell. He destroys the Harvester of Sorrow. Praxagora later recovers his body.
A.D. +79
By now most Skrull worlds are either subjugated or destroyed.
A.D. +88
A still deposed Ronan exacts Kree justice on the world of Bwokk and then continues his tracking of Tana Nile to the insignificant world of Godthab Omega.
A.D. +95
Once at Godthab Omega, Ronan reunites with his longtime friend Korath the Pursuer and former teammate from the Kree Starforce. Korath disregards the ruling against Ronan, knowing his friend to be innocent. Ronan enlists Korath in his search for Tana Nile, but before they can begin they are attacked by two women, Stellaris and Nebula. The battle is brief but brutal as Ronan quickly dispatches their attackers.
Ronan learns from Korath that the Graces have been attacking settlements all over the planet on behalf of Gamora, the deadliest woman in the universe. Other beings of power seem drawn to Godthab Omega like moths to the flame, among them are Talos and Devos The Devastator.
Unfortunately, it seems that Talos, Devos, Gamora, and even Ronan are all pawns of the cosmic being Glorian as he endeavors to recreate Godthab Omega into a paradise. Sadly, this not to be as the Annihilation Wave is on its way. Annihilus sensing Glorian in the act of creation directs one of his mates, Eradica, to take a contingent of ships to destroy all life on that world.
A.D. +99
Ronan and Gamora are in the midst of trying to kill each other when Korath informs them of the Annihilation Wave’s immanent arrival. They join forces to combat the Wave, but Glorian’s power ultimately defeats the Wave, though the effort leaves him a mental vegetable.
Tana Nile is fatally wounded in the battle, but she admits to Ronan just before she dies that the Kree ruling House Fiyero instructed her to frame him. Ronan and Gamora prepare the survivors for transport to Kree space to warn the empire about the Annihilation Wave.
At some point between day 100 and 200 since the Annihilation Wave breached the Crunch, several things happen in which we don’t have an exact date.
Nova and Drax form the United Front to oppose the Annihilation Wave. The Battle of Tartus Minor during which the United Front is defeated. Peter “Starlord” Quill, Firelord, Stardust, Red Shift, Ronan, Gamora, and, presumably, their followers join the United Front.
A.D. +183
While visiting the final resting place of Captain Marvel and his son, Genis-Vell, Phyla and her lover Moondragon are assaulted by Thanos. He takes Moondragon captive leaving her torn ear with Phyla to give to Moondragon’s father, Drax as a message.
A.D. +204
The United Front barely holds out against the Annihilation Wave on the Kree world of Daedalus 5, taking Extirpa (another of Annihilus’ mates) prisoner in the process thanks to Firelord.
A.D. +206
Extirpa shows to the commanders of the United Front imagery (via the Annihilation Wave’s hive-mind) of Galactus’ and Silver Surfer’s defeat at the hands of Tenebrous and Aegis, declaring the war is already lost to the United Front.
A.D. +212
Phyla arrives at Daedalus 5 and tells Drax of Moondragon’s fate. He seems determined to fulfill his purpose. To destroy Thanos even if it means the death of his daughter. When members of House Fiyero attempt to arrest Ronan he kills them. Praxagora arrives with Super-Skrull’s body and tells of his honorable death. Without warning Ravenous invades with Terrax, one of the Mad Thinker’s androids, Paibok, and the Infant Terrible, all controlled by parasites.
The battle is evenly matched until Ravenous is joined by the Centurions one hundred warriors from many of the worlds conquered by the Annihilation Wave. The United Front’s defeat is quickly turned into a rout when Red Shift and Stardust become aware that Galactus is in the vicinity, the world is lost. In the chaos that follows Super-Skrull is miraculously resurrected by a fallen Firelord. Drax stays behind to get a shot at Thanos, leaving Cammi with the evacuees. Red Shift and Stardust sacrifice their lives to hold off Galactus’ power from destroying the planet long enough for everyone to escape Daedalus 5.
In the aftermath the United Front disbands in the face of this terrible defeat. Ronan, Super-Skrull, and Praxagora all set out for Hala to overthrow House Fiyero, while Nova plots to kill Annihilus.
A.D. +220
Drax manages to get off-world before it is consumed by Galactus’ power (controlled by Thanos), he reaches Eradica and kills her, using the vessel to get closer to Thanos’ ship. Meanwhile, Nova warns Earth of the Annihilation Wave, but intercepts transmissions about how the Superhuman Registration Act has fractured the heroes into a Civil War.
On Hala, Ronan, Super Skrull and Praxagora discover that House Fiyero has brokered a treaty with the Annihilation Wave, which would shelter Ravenous and the Centurions on Hala. A furious Ronan delivers a crushing blow to Ravenous. Discovering the Supreme Intelligence lobotomized, a merciful Ronan ends its existence. He is quickly declared emperor by the Kree people.
Moondragon reveals through her scans that Annihilus’ ultimate goal is to end all life in not only our universe but the Negative Zone as well, so that he can rule over the void that remains. No longer interested in helping Annihilus, Thanos releases Moondragon from the parasites, and is about to release Galactus when Drax bursts in and tears Thanos’ heart from his chest as Moondragon helplessly looks on.
Moondragon explains the circumstances to her father and he attempts to make it right by freeing the Silver Surfer who in turn frees Galactus, who in his rage decimates the Annihilation Wave.
As the Annihilation Wave finds itself quickly becoming annihilated by an angry Galactus, Nova, Phyla, and Quill confront Annihilus. At first Annihilus brutally overpowers Nova, but the Quantum bands choose Phyla to be their new bearer, turning the tide. Annihilus is weakened enough for Nova to tear his insides out, killing him.
With the Annihilation Wave destroyed by Galactus and Annihilus dead, the threat is over for the time being.
Aftermath
A.D. +222
With Annihilus dead, the parasites controlling Terrax, Paibok, and Delinquent are deactivated. The trio escape to New Xeron, a world ruled by the Space Parasite, whom Terrax kills and then he destroys the planet, reminding the universe that he is a man to be feared.
A.D. +227
Stardust reforms after its destruction and returns to Galactus and finds that his former master requires more sustenance to survive. Stardust gives Galactus the energy of the last survivors of its race as a demonstration of its loyalty to Galactus.
A.D. +268: Armistice Day
Hostilities are brought to an official end and a treaty is signed. All of Skrull space and large portions of Kree space (including the one time capitol of Kree-Lar) are ceded to Ravenous and the surviving forces of the Annihilation Wave.
Phyla and Moondragon are reunited. Phyla still bears the Quantum bands and considered following in Quasar’s footsteps and her father, Mar-Vell as Protector of the Universe.
Cammi seems to have found a new ally in Skreet.
A.D. +274
Firelord refuses to accept the terms of surrender and seeks revenge upon the former forces of the Annihilation Wave, though he learns that there are some Centurions who believe that Annihilus had corrupted their purpose. He briefly aids some Centurions on Omina Prime.
A.D. +277
On Kree-Lar, Annihilus’ queen dies giving birth to Annihilus’ scion, Annihilus himself is reborn.
A.D. +281
The Silver Surfer confronts Aegis and Tenebrous on behalf of his master. Destroying them within the Crunch, nearly dying himself in the process. He is healed by a very impressed Galactus.
Once healed from his wounds sustained during his battle with Annihilus, Nova continues to act as the sole member of the Nova Corps, putting out brush fires still remaining from the war. Despite the Worldmind’s wishes he has yet to begin to rebuild the Corps.
Issue Checklist
[[Annihilation: Prologue:vol:18290]]
[[Annihilation: Nova Corps Files:vol:18159]]
[[Annihilation: Nova:vol:18017]]
[[Annihilation: Silver Surfer:vol:20185]]
[[Annihilation: Super-Skrull:vol:18018]]
[[Annihilation: Ronan:vol:20186]]
[[Annihilation: Heralds of Galactus:vol:18215]]
Related Story-Arcs
Annihilation Conquest - Starting in June 2007, Annihilation: Conquest is the sequel to the Annihilation story-arc.
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Journey in the wake of the Annihilation Wave as the history of the entire Annihilation event is recounted! From the arrival of Annihilus' forces, to the fall of Galactus, to the war's fallout, see how the story unfolded and where the universe rests by the finish! Featuring an all-new cover by Andrea DiVito!
Coming home from a long time in space, Richard Rider, Nova, doesn't get the welcome he expected. His parents don't recognize him and him speaking Kree doesn't help things any. Eventually things get worked out and Richard sits down and has a meal with his mother and father. Over dinner he gets caught up on recent events, namely, the death of his former teammates, Stamford, and the Civil War. Before he can really process all of this he gets a warning from Worldmind about something outside. He walks out of his house and into the sights of SHIELD rifles and Iron Man himself.
When Iron Man sees that he's dealing with Nova (and not an alien threat like he had first thought) they both go back to a SHIELD Helicarrier to have a chat. Tony fills Richard in on the Superhero Registration Act and the Civil War and Nova reciprocates by telling him about the cosmic war that had been going on. Nova is shocked to hear that no one had gotten his messages and that Earth didn't even know what was going on. Stark turns the conversation back to Registration and asks Nova to not only register officially, but to take part in the training of young heroes. Tony says that the discipline and training of the Nova Corps are exactly what they are looking to attain and that Nova would be the perfect one to put it into action, especially with his past ties to the New Warriors. Nova says he'll think about it and goes to talk to his old friend Justice. They do some more catching up and then Nova goes home.
Back at his house, Nova tries to get some sleep. Before he does though, he asks Worldmind to try to find his old friends. Worldmind accepts the challenge and mentions that he's able to access Earth's major information networks, including SHIELD computers. While Richard is sleeping, Worldmind controls his body and tries to talk with Richard's father. This does not go well at all and Nova is booted out of his own house.
The next day, Nova is walking down the street and is attacked by Diamondhead. The criminal is really no match for Nova, but the problem comes when he tries to hand him over to the police. Nova is badgered about Registration and being a New Warrior and is all but forced out of the police station. When he walks outside he's confronted by another threat, this time it's a group. The Thunderbolts, with Penance right in the front, have business to take care of.
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FEATURING: NOVA, SILVER SURFER, THANOS, DRAX THE DESTROYER, RONAN THE ACCUSER, AND THE SUPER-SKRULL!
Overview
ANNIHILATION continues here!
Beaten and nearly dead, Nova prepares to go back into battle! Can Nova cope with the awful burden of Xandar’s legacy? Can he carry a warning to friendly space? Can he even stay alive for another five minutes with the murdering hosts of the Annihilation Wave closing in?
Overview
To protect the legacy of the Xandarian culture, Nova must escape from the burning ruins of the homeworld. But can he trust himself to use his new power wisely, or will he lose control again and pose a threat to the cosmos greater than the invasion itself? And on the subject of trust, how far can he trust his new 'friend'... Drax?
Overview
Escaping ahead of the overwhelming Annihilation Wave, Nova and his companions Drax and Cammi find shelter on a colony world where the population is engaged in a panicked evacuation effort. But can even the power of Quasar and an alien armada keep the innocents safe when the hostile forces roll in? Is it time for Nova to stop running and start fighting back? Or, for the sake of the Universe, is that the LAST thing he should try?
Overview
Driven to regain his dignity and burdened by the fate of Xandar, Nova faces the Annihilation Wave head on and unleashes the full power of the Nova Force! But is that enough against such a vast force of cosmic destruction? And if it isn't, who will stand with him in that last battle? Quasar? Drax?
Guest starring QUASAR and DRAX THE DESTROYER!
Interlocking cover with all three other ANNIHILATION covers!
Spoilers
Nova and Quasar attack Annihilus's command ship to allow the refuges escape. Annihilus kills Quasar and takes possession of the Quatum Bands. Nova, with the Worldmind, provide Annihilus with his first defeat.
Overview
ANNIHILATION continues here!
The Annihilation Wave has targeted the ex-heralds of Galactus. Hunted by beings every bit as powerful as himself, the Silver Surfer must find a way to unite Galactus’ ex-heralds against a common foe!
But, can even the united cosmic might of those who served Galactus stand against these powerful beings called Seekers!?
Guest starring: FIRELORD and GABRIEL THE AIR WALKER. And introducing RAVENOUS!
The Silver Surfer is looking through the debris in the ruins of Xander, 17 days after Annihilation Day. Among all the ash and debris, he feels more than destruction. He feels purpose.
Nearby, Gabriel the Air Walker is being assaulted by several enemies working under Annihilus. Their leader claims that Annihilus will be disappointed in Gabriel because he is a machine. He sends beasts called Currs to attack Gabriel, but they are beaten back. The leader laughs, claiming they are replaced easily enough. Gabriel claims what they are doing is genocide, but the other asks him if it is any different than when he was herald to Galactus and gave up countless worlds. Gabriel defends himself saying that Galactus feeds because he must. The leader of the villains claims the same for Annihilus, and as he is about to attack Silver Surfer appears and commands him to halt.
Gabriel tells him about Annihilus and the genocide. The enemy reveals to them that destroying Xander was just an attempt to draw out Gabriel and the Firelord. Annihilus desires to obtain the former heralds of Galactus to get their cosmic energies given to them. The Currs seem to be sensitive to the energy signatures of the former heralds. The leader reveals that they are Seekers, and he is called Ravenous.
A fight breaks out, and Surfer tells them to stop before he is forced to harsh action. Ravenous claims that they are just as powerful as he is, and Surfer warns them again. Ravenous reveals that they are of the Negative Zone and are imbued with the opposing force to the cosmic power, called the Essence. Surfer and Gabriel are outnumbered. Ravenous grabs Surfer by the throat, but then Surfer causes a massive explosion from his own body. He carries Gabriel away from Xander. The Seekers won't be able to track them through the energy Surfer put out.
Light-years away, Gabriel is distraught about Xander. Billions had been killed in no time at all. He calls all this an atrocity, even to the former heralds. Annihilus did not know Gabriel was a machine. He claims that this shows there are gaps in their intelligence. He tells Surfer to find meaning in this. Then Gabriel begins repeating himself over and over, seeming to have short-circuited. Surfer tells him he deserves better than this. He tells his friend to rest well before destroying his body in an explosion.
Far away in the Andromeda Galaxy of the Skrull Empire, it appears that Thanos, Skreet, and Fallen One have witnessed what the Surfer just did. It seems to have caused a black hole in space. Thanos and Skreet are arguing with each other. Thanos tells Fallen One to go and find these Seekers and tell them Thanos can be of service to them as an ally. As he leaves, Skreet comments that he hasn't spoke. Thanos retorts that Fallen One, the first herald to Galactus, knows enough to only speak when needed. Skreet states that war is always the means for acquiring something that one does not have. Thanos tells her that this time is different. That this is much, much more than a conquest.
At the ruins of Tala Prime in the Skrull Empire, the Surfer is looking through the destruction. He is fighting with himself; telling himself that the destruction he caused under Galactus was different than this. He tells himself that if he were still herald, he would've called Galactus to devour this world. He recalls a young woman being disappointed in him because she feels he can stop the Devourer but won't. Surfer becomes enraged, claiming there is no meaning in this. He then sets off to stop Annihilus.
Overview
The ex-heralds of Galactus unite to combat a common foe. But can even the combined powers of the Silver Surfer, Firelord, Terrax and Red Shift stand against the Annihilation Wave and it's mad master? And what dark ambition motivates Thanos to strike a dark alliance with the invading force?
19 days after Annihilation Day. On the Eudorian Reach in the Skrull Empire, the Annihilation wave is scavenging through debris, turning everything it can into energized crystalline matter and recovering all remaining combustible fossil fuels. Suddenly an intruder alert is trigger and Terrax the Tamer, former herald to Galactus, arrives and is engaged by Seekers.
Seven light-years away in the peripheral system Tercera Prime, the Silver Surfer is going through more and more destruction left behind from the genocide. A being by the name of Tarq Maru calls out to him from the rubble. He informs Surfer that he is the sole survivor and the skrulls never knew what hit them. He asks Surfer to take him to the destruction on the planet so that he can see it for himself. In awe of the scale of death he sees, Tarq tells Surfer that he can leave now. Not wanting to leave him by himself in the middle of space, Surfer reasons with Tarq that he won't leave him. Nearby, several Seekers are closing in on the Surfer's position. Their Currs have been tracking him even through hyperspace.
In the secondary system Yarvan 7, Thanos is about to meet with Annihilus. Skreet does not seem comfortable. Ravenous tells Thanos that his reputation precedes him and he does not approach Annihilus on his knees. Annihilus tells Thanos he granted the meeting to recognize his past glory. After Thanos tells him that he knows why he wages this war and more, Annihilus commands everyone else to leave. Annihilus reasons that he wages this war because this universe is expanding. And it expands into the Negative Zone and into his realm. He is merely taking back what is his. Thanos tells him that his coming was foretold by one he honors... death.
Back in Tercera Prime, the Seekers are attacking Silver Surfer. Tarq is trying to avoid the fight as Surfer explains that they are after the power cosmic. Surfer destroys their Currs that attack him. He points out that previously, Ravenous had opted to talk once his Curr had been killed until a new one had regenerated. This shows that the opposing force, the Essence, does not reside in the Seekers, but in the Currs. However, Surfer does not desire to kill the Seekers, even when vulnerable. As the Seekers charge again, they are suddenly engulfed in fire and destroyed. Surfer turns around to see Red Shift and Firelord floating above him.
Thanks to Surfer figuring out how the Currs were the source of power connected to the Seekers, Red Shift and Firelord were able to kill them much easier. Surfer did not want to kill them, but the other two claim that this is war and they brought it on themselves. Red Shift tells Surfer that if it were not for Firelord he would've been captured by Seekers. Firelord makes the claim that individually they are formidable, but together they are near invincible. Surfer tells them of Gabriel the Air Walker's death, and none of them know where Terrax or Stardust are. They wonder if they Annihilation wave would dare threaten Galactus himself.
In the Obada'an system of the Badoon Hegemony, Stardust is returning to Galactus. Galactus tells Stardust that the balance has been undone.
Firelord tells of a refugee caravan a few systems away. They decide to take Tarq there first, and then they will decide what to do against Annihilus.
Back in the Eudorian Reach, Terrax has been captured by Seekers.
In Yarvan 7, Skreet is uncomfortable in the presence of the bugs. Thanos tells her that they will remain allied with Annihilus until he decides otherwise. When asked what that depends on, Thanos retorts that it depends on the extent of his tolerance.
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Can even the combined might of the ex-heralds of Galactus stand against an all out assault by the Annihilation Wave? It gets worse. Thanos, the near omnipotent mad Titan, commands the Annihilation wave assault. It gets EVEN worse. With the heralds otherwise occupied, a shocking character moves to strike at Galactus! You don't want to miss this one! No. Really. You don't.
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It all comes to a head in this issue as the Surfer confronts the sins of his past and, more importantly, determines his future path. Whatever you were expecting, we guarantee, this wasn't it. It's a whole new, senses staggering chapter in the Surfer's ongoing saga!
Interlocking cover with all three other ANNIHILATION covers!
Guest starring FIRELORD, GALACTUS, and THANOS!
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ANNIHILATION continues here!
From one of the writers of the hit television series “LOST”, comes a new vision of the venerable villain as Super-Skrull brings his devious cunning to bear on an unstoppable enemy! Super-Skrull bursts into the frontline of the war against the Annihilation Wave—taking the fight to the enemy in his own ruthless way.
And for once, evil may just be the only way to defeat evil!
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The Fantastic Four's enemy may prove the galaxy's savior as Super-Skrull crusades against the Annihilation Wave! Pitted against an enemy superweapon, Super-Skrull's quest takes him behind enemy lines, where an evil scientist and a planet of alien scum may be his only hope for victory!
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Cutting a swath of enemy carnage, Super-Skrull has built an army of alien rogues and villains united under a common goal: to frag the Annihilation Wave all the way back to the Negative Zone... but as the final battle draws close, a betrayal in the ranks may spell doom for Super-Skrull and his crusade!
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The Super-Skrull's crusade against the Annihilation Wave has ended in failure. Betrayal has left Super-Skrull a prisoner of his hated enemy... but the eradication of everything he sought to preserve has only made Super-Skrull a greater threat! Desperate and left with nothing to lose, the mighty Marvel villain strikes back in a climactic tale of revenge and shocking destiny with an ending that will change everything!
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ANNIHILATION continues here!
The shockwaves from the ANNIHILATION: PROLOGUE propels Ronan into his own limited series! No longer recognized as “Accuser,” Ronan himself has been accused, tried and stripped of his rank. Now Ronan is out to clear his name!
Guest starring a host of Marvel’s biggest and baddest cosmic characters!
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Godthab Omega: a nothing planet in a backwater bit of the cosmos. Right? Wrong. In fact, something is very wrong on Godthab, a malign presence drawing in cosmic entities like flies to a web. Ronan's been snagged too, and he's not happy about it. In fact, he's going to do something about it... right after he deals with the "deadliest woman in the Universe," Gamora! And, as if that impending confrontation weren't enough to shake Godthab to its core, here comes the Annihilation Wave...
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Cosmic powerhouses Ronan and Gamora get it on... big time: a truly planet-shattering conflict that will, quite literally, reshape an entire world. Don't miss this important issue that helps redefine the cosmic map as we know it! This tragic series can only end with... Annihilation!
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The dreams of a mad god die screaming as the Annihilation Wave descends on the recreated Godthab Omega. And in the middle of it all, Ronan, torn between saving as many lives as possible and a quickly disappearing chance to clear his name. Ultimately, the price of Ronan's newfound freedom... may well be his life! Guest starring GAMORA!
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Left behind, can Drax survive... Thanos takes action... and Nova sets course on a suicide mission.
With Thanos dead at his feet, Drax is told that only someone of Thanos' power level can free Galactus. Nova's team plans to assualt Annihilus's Command Ship. Drax frees Silver Surfer and Galactus breaks free of Annihilus. Super-Skrull, Praxagora and Ronan attack the Kree Empire to find that they have collaborated with Annihilus. Ravenous is killed and Ronan becomes the new leader of Kree Empire.
Annihilation Day, Plus 222.
Galactus and the Silver Surfer are free. They're not happy.
Annihilus' troops are on the run. The Surfer unleashes Galactus' rage upon them. Ronan and the Kree attack.
Annihilus' flagship is destroyed yet he lives. Nova confronts him, determined to put an end to Annihilus. The battle wages on as Richie (Starlord) and Phyla are forced to watch, unable to help as Nova has sealed them from the fight.
As Nova lies near defeat, Phyla manages to break free and takes a shot at Annihilus. Upon contact, the quantum bands remove themselves from Annihilus and "choose" to go to Phyla. Phyla presses her attack but is taken out by Annihilus.
Nova is not out of the fight yet. For the billions that died and the destruction of the Nova Corps, Nova reaches into Annihilus' mouth and tears out his inards.
As Nova lies resting, he sees Thanos standing with Death.
All those affected begin to rebuild themselves and their lives. In the end, it appears that Annihilus will live again.
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After being captured, enslaved and made a pawn of Annihilus, Terrax has broken free…only to crash-land on a planet ruled by the Space Parasite! Facing an enemy who can absorb his cosmic power, will Terrax assume the fearsome role of The Tamer once again…or has the trauma of his enslavement broken his once-mighty spirit?
PLUS! Stardust is dead. But what was he? Who was he? And is he really gone? Find out in this all-new tale featuring Galactus’ newest herald! Book 1 (of 2)
Following the downfall of Annihilus, Terrax and Paibok, the Power Skrull, find themselves no longer at the mercy of his followers. Enraged with being enslaved, Terrax uses his power to destroy the ship they're on, not really thinking about the fact they are still in space.
The ship crashed on a nearby planet and they were pulled from the wreckage by Chandra, a female Centaurian. It seems the entire planet is under the rule of Randau, the Space Pirate. Randau feeds off the life force of others. He has conquored the planet and feeds off the populace. Any ship that ventures near the planet is shot down with his solar scepter. Terrax vows to take down Randau.
The fight against Randau doesn't go the way Terrax thought it would. He allowed Randau to absorb some of his power cosmic, thinking it would be too much for him. The power just makes him stronger. When Chandra leads a little army against Randau, he merely blasts her with his sceptor leaving scattered bones as remains.
Terrax realizes that he cannot use the power cosmic against him, shuts off the energy to his axe and slices Randau in two down the middle. With the planet liberated, the residents become restless saying that Randau protected them. They ask if Terrax will rule in his place. Disgusted with their desire to be slaves, he deems the planet is not worthy of life. With one powerful swing of his axe, he causes the planet to deconstruct. Paibok survives, with the help of an alien, Delinquent. Terrax informs them it would be wise if their paths do not cross again.
After fighting against Annihilus, Stardust manages to rebuild his shattered form by using the power cosmic. He finds himself in the Andromeda Galaxy and makes his way back. On his way, he is stopped by three fellow Ethereals who demand Stardust answer for his crimes. The Annihilation Wave destroyed their civilization and Stardust chose to fight along side the corporeals and their war. They begin to fight against him and he unleashes his power.
With the last of his people reduced to ash, he absorbs them into to them to preserve what is left. Stardust soon finds his way to Galactus. Galactus is still somewhat weak from being captured and manipulated by Thanos and feeding off of beings from the Negative Zone. With his herald, the Silver Surfer, away on urgent business, Stardust asks to become Galactus' herald once again. Galactus says he has no need for him and says he is not loyal enough. To prove himself, Stardust allows Galactus to feed off of him devouring the last of his race. He now sees that having two heralds could be a good thing. Galactus knows that one day the Silver Surfer will betray him once more and wants to be able to call upon Stardust if necessary.
The Silver Surfer chases down Tenebrous and Aegis, the two cosmic power-houses who took out Galactus!
Plus, Firelord rounds up the Centurians—Annihilus’s elite force that murdered his homeworld—and takes his revenge.The fallout from ANNIHILATION continues here.
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This supplement tracks important figures in the Annihilation comic event.
This comic asks what if? The Annihilation had made its way to earth and invaded. While the heroes of earth are fighting each other an alien ship lands on earth. Nova tells them that a massive wave of aliens has been destroying all life and they are tasked with stopping it at earth. Will they survive? Or will the invaders destroy them all?
