The Avengers, Vol. 1

Inferno Squared - Kang finds himself on the surface of the Time Bubble, watching Demons wreak havoc over New York City. Kang realizes the only way he can survive is if he aids the Avengers in restoring the time stream. Meanwhile, Reed and Sue battle the Orphan-Maker and Nanny for the safety of their son, whom Nanny has trapped in a suit of armor.

They rescue Franklin with the help of the Captain and Gilgamesh, but Nanny and her Orphan-Maker escape. Worsening the situation, the demon N'astirh kidnaps Franklin. Joined by Thor, the five heroes search for the boy. The disguised form of the Growing Man leads them to the demon's nest, where Sue. During the ensuing battle, Sue finds the demons are sucking the energy out of Franklin and frees her child. After defeating the Growing Man, the heroes take Franklin back home and decide to reform the Avengers.

The Coming of the Accursed Avengers - Loki returns to the Isle of Silence on the anniversary of the founding of the Avengers and passes the time telling a lone troll the story of how he accidentally brought the team of heroes together.