The stage is set! Everything has been leading to this moment! The Secret Empire is upon us! But before the heroes of the Marvel Universe stand united against Hydra, prepare yourself for three senses-shattering lead-in issues coming to comic shops this April! As the Marvel Universe speeds headlong toward the blockbuster comic event of the year, no fan should miss SECRET EMPIRE: OPENING SALVO – three key issues prepping fans for the epic event to come, shipping one week before SECRET EMPIRE #0 hits stores!

First, in CAPTAIN AMERICA: STEVE ROGERS #16 – Captain America prepares to step out of the shadows and into the light, but is the Marvel Universe ready? Plus, this oversized issue clocks in at 30 pages at no additional cost! Then, A.I.M is about to get serious in U.S.AVENGERS #5 as Captain America shows up on the scene. But where does that leave Roberto Da Costa? Finally, betrayal & destruction abound in THUNDERBOLTS #12! With Baron Zemo back in the picture, what will be the final fate of the T-Bolts and Kobik?

CAPTAIN AMERICA: STEVE ROGERS #16 Written by NICK SPENCER with Art by KEVIN LIBRADA, YILDRAY CINAR & JON MALIN and Cover by DANIEL ACUNA

THUNDERBOLTS #12 Written by JIM ZUB with Art & Cover by JON MALIN

U.S.AVENGERS #5 Written by AL EWING with Art by PACO DIAZ and Cover by PACO MEDINA

Seeds sown here bear bitter fruit in the pages of Secret Empire this May! Don’t miss the Opening Salvo when CAPTAIN AMERICA: STEVE ROGERS #16, THUNDERBOLTS #12 and U.S.AVENGERS #5 will all be ON THE SHELF April 19th.  Will you pick up a copy? Let us know in the comment section below.