"There came a day, a day unlike any other..."
Following the events of Avengers: Armageddon, the Avengers disbanded. When a recent battle between the Avengers and the Red hulk resulted in an explosion that killed thousands, the United Nations passed the Superpowers Resolution, banning the use of superpowers in most countries. The United States was one of the nations to abstain. Doctor Doom has taken over Hell and has sent Mephisto packing. And he tore up the contracts anyone had ever made with the Dark Lord. And he let any demon who didn't want to be in Hell go free. Demons with gold wings and wearing white leotards and gold facemasks are attacking people on the streets of New York City and removing their hearts. Mephisto himself recruits a woman named Diana, with who he apparently previously had a contract.
Luke Cage is mayor of New York City. His opponent is Amanda Spring, who is running on an "anti-hero" platform. Wolverine has Gambit (who has control of the Eye of Agamotto for some reason) to transport him from New Orleans to NYC. Aunt May is working at a homeless shelter. She has recently had a stroke which has robbed her of all memory of her nephew Peter. As she puts it, "I have no memory of you whatsoever. Not even a sense that those times are gone." Carol Danvers is suffering from PTSD. She orders a drink in Josie's Bar in Hell's Kitchen, but doesn't drink it. Daredevil shows up to give her moral support, and they flirt big time. David Colton is the faux Miracleman.
John and Julie Rowley are a couple who once made a deal with Mephisto, something to do with their teenage daughter Paige. Julie works for Amanda Spring. When the angel/demons show up to kill Paige, her father gives her a talking book named Grimsby. One by one all of the heroes become involved. When Paige tells Spider-Man that he made a deal, too, he responds, "I don't remember any of this! Who did I make a deal with? And for what?" She tells him and he responds,"I... made a deal with... the devil...? Who did I save?" She answers, "Someone named May Parker."
Please understand: when I bought Avengers #1 I had no intention of buying #2 or any subsequent issues. But I have been waiting 20 years for for some kind of comeuppance for that "One More Day" nonsense. I just might be back here next issue.
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