After the Skrull invasion, Norman Osborn uses his new status as a hero to take control of the United States’ security apparatus and place several supervillains at the heart of power. Under his “Dark Reign,” heroes and antiheroes must navigate a world where the old rules have been overturned. Ms. Marvel, Deadpool, Black Panther, Ares, and other characters face the consequences of this new order while the Cabal, the Dark Avengers, and various criminal factions seek to expand their influence. Through several interconnected stories, this edition explores the power struggles, manipulation, and resistance that develop under Osborn’s authority.