Avengers - Time Runs Out T01

This volume directly continues the overarching narrative from Jonathan Hickman's earlier Avengers and New Avengers runs, specifically building on the 'Incursions' storyline. Readers will have a much richer understanding of the stakes and character motivations if they have followed those preceding series.

Avengers - Time Runs Out T01 is a direct prelude to the 2015 Secret Wars event, setting up the final collapse of the multiverse and the subsequent merging of realities. It features a wide array of Marvel characters, including the Illuminati and various factions, all grappling with the impending doom.

The story is presented with a unique countdown structure, with each issue marking a specific number of months until the final incursion. This creates a palpable sense of urgency and impending doom, driving the narrative forward with a relentless pace.