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"Empyre"
Cover to Empyre #1 (art by Valerio Schiti)
PublisherMarvel Comics
Publication dateJuly 2020
GenreSuperhero
Crossover
Main character(s)Avengers
Fantastic Four
Hulkling
Kree
Skrull
Wiccan
X-Men

"Empyre" is a comic book story arc published in July 2020 by Marvel Comics. This storyline follows the events of Incoming! with the genre of superhero crossover.

Premise

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The Avengers, the Fantastic Four and various other heroes of the Marvel universe come together to fight and prevent the incoming invasion of the Kree/Skrull armada being led by Hulkling, who has been crowned as "Dorrek VIII".[1]

Editorial history

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The first comic of the story arc, Road to Empyre: The Kree–Skrull War, was announced in December 2019. The comic Road to Empyre was set for release in March 2020, but; it incorporated references to previous Marvel narratives, Kree–Skrull War and The Celestial Madonna from the 1970s, and the 2019 comic Meet the Skrulls.[2] It had previously been set up in the Incoming! comic as well.[3]

Plot

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Lead-up

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Teddy Altman is offered to become the ruler of the Kree-Skrull Alliance, at the cost of leaving his longtime lover Billy Kaplan. He adopts the mantle Dorrek VIII and begins preparing to invade Earth for "the final war".[4]

G'iah sends Skrull High Command an encrypted message about Project Blossom. She and her daughters locate a Kree–Skrull War sample in a lab, which is revealed to be from the endangered Cotati species. Dorrek VIII sends a message to all Kree and Skrull soldiers, stating that they will unite to face a common enemy.[5]

Meanwhile, Immortus gives Iron Man nightmares about the Kree's massacre of the Cotati long ago.[a] Iron Man and the Avengers investigate a psychic request from the Moon and discover that the Cotati are living there. The "Celestial Messiah" Sequoia, also known as Quoi, tells the Avengers that the Kree and Skrull are united against the Cotati.[6]

At Casino Cosmico, the Elder of the Universe known as the Profiteer re-enacts the Kree–Skrull War despite it being over. Meanwhile, the Fantastic Four are stranded in space before being rescued by a cargo ship. They head to Casino Cosmico, hoping to enter the Thing into a few fights to win them transport back to Earth. During this, Franklin Richards and Valeria Richards temporarily take control of Casino Cosmico, but give it back to the Profiteer.[7]

Main plot

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As the Kree and Skrulls approach Earth, the Avengers prepare to defend the Cotati while the Fantastic Four send Franklin, Valeria, and their adoptive children Jo-Venn and N'kalla back to Earth while they make contact with Hulkling to establish the situation. The initial conflict is brief with Hulkling and his inner circle Super-Skrull, Captain Glory, and Tanalth the Pursuer, but it is soon established that the Cotati intend to establish themselves as a new empire to avenge themselves on the rest of the universe.[8]

At the Blue Area of the Moon, Quoi traps several heroes in plants, including Captain America, Thor, and Iron Man. However, Thor summons Mjolnir, enabling him to escape. As Quoi escapes, Iron Man is contacted by Black Panther, who informs him that the Cotati are on Earth. Tanalth reveals that the Universal Weapon was formerly wielded by Ronan the Accuser and gives it to Captain Marvel.[9]

In Wakanda, Black Panther deduces that the Cotati seek Vibranium to grow the same Death Blossom that was used on the Kree/Skrull fleets. The pilot of the ship arrives and is revealed to be Mantis, who plans to reason with Quoi. On the Alliance ship, Captain Marvel, Human Torch, Hulkling, and the Alliance's inner circle discuss their plans to weaken the Cotati. As the Alliance disagrees with Hulkling, Tanalth has Super-Skrull bring up a previous incident where he destroyed several Skrull colonies that imitated Earth culture. Captain Glory speaks with Tanalth in private about how Ronan died standing with the Utopian faction[b] and his gene scan does not identify her as a Kree. Tanalth is revealed to be R'Kill, who survived the destruction of Tarnax IV.[10]

Captain Marvel speaks to Super-Skrull about how Captain America is having a hard time gathering the military to help fight the Cotati. Super-Skrull mentions that the troops are bickering with each other, and that Tanalth has sequestered herself from the command deck. At Avengers Mountain, Tony Stark is working on another Iron Man armor as Mister Fantastic informs him about the Pyre, which they plan to use on the Sun. In Wakanda, Black Panther is leading his allies and the Wakandan army in fighting the Cotati. At Lake Victoria, Quoi and the Swordsman Cotati hear that the battle is not over as She-Hulk, Invisible Woman, and the Thing arrive with Mantis to confront them. She-Hulk is soon revealed to have been possessed by the Cotati, while Wiccan suspects that Hulkling has been possessed as well.[11] Mister Fantastic informs Tony Stark that there is a Death Blossom in Wakanda and with the Pyre triggered, they have nine minutes to save the world.[12]

Meanwhile, Jo-Venn and N'kalla free She-Hulk from the Cotati and Captain Glory discovers that R'Kill is impersonating Hulkling. As the Swordsman Cotati informs Quoi that the Dark Harvest has failed, Black Panther recovers and engages the Swordsman while Mister Fantastic arrives to confront Quoi. Black Panther destroys the Death Blossom while the X-Men destroy a second Blossom on the Moon. The Cotati agree to surrender while Black Panther returns the Sword of Space to Hulkling.[13]

Subplot

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Fantastic Four

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Skrull general General J'Bahzz talks to Empress R'Kill of his victories. In the present, the Thing and Human Torch break up an argument between Jo-Venn and N'kalla as Franklin and Valeria Richards take them to Earth. At the temple of the High Priests of Pama, the head monk informs his fellow monks that the trees are speaking about the upcoming Dark Harvest. At Alicia Masters' studio, Alicia is working on a sculpture of Sky, a member of the Unparalleled, as Valeria calls for backup.[14]

As the Fantastic Four are fighting the Cotati on the Alliance's command ship, Franklin scolds Wolverine for attacking N'kalla. As Alicia is unaware of how N'Kalla knows her, Wolverine grabs Jo-Venn before he can attack as Spider-Man's Spider-Senses go off. Skye meets Spider-Man who mentions that they are surrounded by danger. They are attacked by the Dark Harvest, the elite Priests of Pama who answer to the Cotati. Spider-Man, Wolverine and Sky fight the Dark Harvest while Alicia and Valeria work to heal N'Kalla. As the Dark Harvest raids the apartment, they encounter Franklin and Valeria and are forced to retreat.[15]

The Kree and the Skrull are engaging the Cotati until Franklin, Valeria, Spider-Man and Wolverine arrive. As Spider-Man and Wolverine fight the Cotati, one of the Skrull soldiers directs Franklin and Valeria where the Dark Harvest went. Arriving at Alchemax, Franklin, Valeria, Spider-Man, and Wolverine learn from a security guard that the Dark Harvest stole something from them. The High Priests enter Jo-Venn's mind and learn the Kree and Skrull's history with the Cotati. N'kalla poses as a disciple to free Jo-Vann, but is captured before Franklin and Valeria free them both.[16]

Empyre: Avengers

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The Avengers, the Agents of Wakanda, and Mockingbird discuss their plans on a Helicarrier. In Manhattan, Vision and Doctor Nemesis meet with Luke Cage in Central Park. Black Knight states to Captain America that he has been focusing on becoming a hero again after fighting the Giants and Dark Elves[c] as Black Panther detects that there are Cotati in South America, China, Canada, and the Savage Land. As Ka-Zar is unable to reach Shanna the She-Devil, Black Panther instructs Brother Voodoo to take Ka-Zar, Zabu, Black Knight, and Scarlet Witch to investigate. They arrive to find a slain Tyrannosaurus as Scarlet Witch senses they are surrounded. The group is attacked by the Cotati, who unleash a mind-controlled Man-Thing.[17]

The Cotati explain that they were able to control Shanna due to her containing the Savage Land's lifeforce.[d] Ka-Zar frees Shanna from the Cotati, but is stabbed with Black Knight's Ebony Blade.[18] Doctor Voodoo subdues the Cotati, while Scarlet Witch learns that Wakanda is under siege.[19]

Empyre: X-Men

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One year ago in the Sanctum Sanctorum, Doctor Strange talks with Scarlet Witch about her actions during M-Day. In the present, the Cotati have set up a base on Genosha and plan to invade Wakanda. Scarlet Witch inadvertently resurrects the 16 million mutants who were previously killed by Cassandra Nova as zombies, and they attack the X-Men who have an encounter with the Cotati and Hordeculture.[20] Magik recruits several psychic mutants - Exodus, Lady Mastermind, Mastermind, Mister Sinister, Quentin Quire, Shadow King, Selene, and the Stepford Cuckoos - to battle the zombies and the Cotati's Cotatinaught. Using Hordeculture's technology, Beast was able to revive Explodey Boy who confronts his zombie counterpart and flies into the Cotatinaught's mouth. Due to the spell taking 30 days to wear off, the zombies are reduced to dust.[21]

Lords of Empyre

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Years ago, on Tarnax IV, Anelle is advised by the Skrull guards to evacuate as Galactus is preparing to consume the planet. In the present, Hulkling and Wiccan battle the Children of Lost Tarnax, a group of rebel Skrull soldiers. Tanlath the Pursuer, M'ur-Ginn, and Super-Skrull believe that Wiccan has interfered in their goals, causing Hulkling to break up with him and have him return to Earth. Tanalth contacts the captain of the Kree zealots, who she had secretly been in league with. She has the scout-ship set to self-destruct, killing everyone on board.[22]

Meanwhile, the Swordsman Cotati and Quoi travel to Earth to bring Swordsman's blade to his grave. After returning to Tamal, Quoi creates a new sword as he orders the Cotati elders to let his father join their meeting.[23][24]

Captain Marvel

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At the edge of the galaxy, a ship containing Kree and Skrull soldiers is in the middle of a losing battle with the Cotati. They are saved by Captain Marvel wielding the Universal Weapon. The ship then plans to set a course to join the Kree/Skrull Armada on Earth. Captain Marvel investigates the destruction of the Ki'nal sanctuary and learns that the culprit is Lauri-Ell, an artificial Kree and her half-sister.[25] Later, Marvel discovers that Lauri-Ell was framed and that the real culprit is Walter Lawson, a scientist whose identity Mar-Vell took years prior. Lawson is arrested and Lauri-Ell becomes a Kree Accuser.[26][27][28]

Empyre: Captain America

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In Arlington, Virginia, the army is fighting a losing battle against the Cotati led by Shi Qaanth until Captain America arrives. When the soldier Bennett snipes Shi Qaanth, he sends a vine which strikes him. Before he disintegrates, Qaanth states their bones will nourish the Earth. At the Pentagon, the Cotati are laying siege until Captain America arrives with the soldiers. Qaanth is revealed to have survived and creates a giant earth monster known as the Man of Earth. Captain America fends off the Man of Earth and the Cotati-infected humans before being informed of something big happening in Wakanda.[29][30][31]

Empyre: Savage Avengers

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Conan is at a lucha libre match where he is not impressed with the modern-day fights. The match is interrupted by the Cotati, who plan to turn humans into fertilizer. As the Cotati attack, Conan comes to the defense of the civilians by fighting the Cotati alongside Venom. Venom throws a tanker truck towards the Cotati's giant plant, destroying it.[32]

X-Men

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After being examined by an unknown alien race, Vulcan awakens on the Moon and is greeted by Petra and Sway. He is attacked by the Cotati during a walk, but manages to fend them off.[33] Meanwhile, Magneto battles the Cotati on Krakoa before traveling to the Moon to help the X-Men there.[34]

Aftermath

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In the aftermath of the war, Hulkling marries Wiccan, who becomes prince consort. Franklin Richards brings the Cotati to an uninhabited planet where they can live in peace, while Nick Fury resurrects Uatu, who was killed during Original Sin.[35][36]

On the Bowie, the Guardians of the Galaxy arrive at the Proscenium where the Galactic Council meets. Emperor Stote of the Zn'rx is murdered by an unknown assailant, leading Nova to investigate.[37] The culprit is revealed to be the Profiteer, who teleports away.[38]

Meanwhile, in the Outer Rim, the Skrulls rescue Talos from an escape pod. His crew are infected by Symbiotes and he encounters Knull, who is preparing to attack the galaxy.[39]

Issues involved

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Prelude

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Main

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  • Empyre #1–6 (July–September 2020)[40]

Solicited tie-ins

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  • Captain Marvel (vol. 10) #18–21 (July–September 2020)[41]
  • Empyre Handbook #1 (July 2020)[40]
  • Empyre: Avengers #1–3 (July–August 2020)[40]
  • Empyre: Captain America #1–3 (July–August 2020)[40]
  • Empyre: The Immortal She-Hulk #1 (September 2020)[42]
  • Empyre: Savage Avengers #1 (July 2020)[40]
  • Empyre: X-Men #1–4 (July–August 2020)[40]
  • Fantastic Four (vol. 6) #21–23 (July–September 2020)[40]
  • Lords of Empyre: Celestial Messiah #1 (August 2020)[43]
  • Lords of Empyre: Emperor Hulkling #1 (July 2020)[40]
  • Lords of Empyre: Swordsman #1 (August 2020)[43]
  • X-Men (vol. 5) #10–11 (July–August 2020)[40]

Aftermath issues

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  • Empyre: Aftermath Avengers #1 (September 2020)[42]
  • Empyre Fallout: Fantastic Four #1 (September 2020)[42]
  • Web of Venom: Empyre's End #1 (October 2020)[44]
  • Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 6 #7-8 (October–November 2020)

Cancelled tie-ins

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A number of titles were removed from the storyline checklist due to the COVID-19 pandemic:[45]

Reception

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According to the aggregate website ComicBookRoundup, the typical issue of the core series received an average score of 7.2/10.[48]

The series won in the Outstanding Comic Book category at the 32nd GLAAD Media Awards.[49]

Collected editions

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Title Material Collected Publication date ISBN
Road to Empyre Incoming! #1, Road to Empyre: The Kree/Skrull War #1, Empyre Handbook #1 September 2020 978-1302925888
Empyre Empyre: Avengers #0, Empyre: Fantastic Four #0, Empyre #1-6,
Empyre Aftermath: Avengers #1, Empyre Fallout: Fantastic Four #1 		October 2020 978-1302924386
Empyre: X-Men Empyre: X-Men #1-4 October 2020 978-1302925758
Lords of Empyre Lords of Empyre: Emperor Hulkling #1, Lords of Empyre: Celestial Messiah #1,
Lords of Empyre: Swordsman #1, Empyre: Savage Avengers #1 		November 2020 978-1302925918
Empyre: Captain America & The Avengers Empyre: Captain America #1-3, Empyre: Avengers #1-3 November 2020 978-1302925901
Fantastic Four by Dan Slott Vol. 6: Empyre Fantastic Four #20-24 December 2020 978-1302920470
Empyre Omnibus Incoming! #1, Road to Empyre: The Kree/Skrull War #1, Empyre Handbook #1, Empyre: Avengers #0, Empyre: Fantastic Four #0, Empyre #1-6, Empyre Aftermath: Avengers #1, Empyre Fallout: Fantastic Four #1, Empyre: X-Men #1-4, Lords of Empyre: Emperor Hulkling #1, Lords of Empyre: Celestial Messiah #1, Lords of Empyre: Swordsman #1, Empyre: Savage Avengers #1, Empyre: Captain America #1-3, Empyre: Avengers #1-3, X-Men #10-11; Fantastic Four #21-23; Captain Marvel #18-21; The Immortal She-Hulk #1; Web of Venom: Empyre's End; Black Panther and the Agents of Wakanda #7-8 November 2021 978-1302928254

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Overview

Premise and Core Concept

Empyre is a crossover event serialized from June to September 2020, centered on an unprecedented alliance between the historically antagonistic and empires. This unification occurs under the leadership of Emperor Dorrek VIII, also known as (), a hybrid Kree-Skrull royal with legitimate claims to both thrones, following his coronation in the prelude miniseries Incoming! (2019). The newly formed Empyre fleet advances toward Earth, ostensibly seeking diplomatic ties with its superhuman defenders, including the Avengers and , amid a fragile peace that masks deeper interstellar tensions. The core concept revolves around the causal consequences of enforced unity in a cosmos defined by ancient rivalries, where the -Skrull merger introduces the Cotati—telepathic, plant-based beings from the homeworld Hala—as pivotal actors challenging the authenticity of the empire's stability. Hulkling's rule, bolstered by his marriage to the sorcerer Wiccan (Billy Kaplan), symbolizes potential reconciliation, yet provokes scrutiny from 's heroes who detect anomalies in the imperial delegation's intentions. The narrative probes the realism of galactic power dynamics, emphasizing how biological imperatives, historical grievances, and deceptive strategies undermine superficial accords, with positioned as the fulcrum of escalating conflict involving ancillary forces like the and Celestials. This setup builds on decades of Marvel lore, including the original Kree-Skrull War (1971-1972) and the Celestial Madonna prophecy tying Hulkling's lineage to messianic expectations among the Cotati. The event's premise underscores empirical patterns of interstellar aggression, where resource scarcity and ideological clashes—rather than ideological abstractions—drive expansionist policies, forcing pragmatic responses from human-led teams wary of alien overtures.

Publication History

Editorial and Creative Development

The creative team for Empyre consisted of writers and , with Valerio Schiti as the primary artist, a lineup announced by on December 30, 2019. Schiti's selection emphasized his capacity for depicting expansive cosmic battles and intricate character dynamics, drawing from his prior work on Marvel titles that showcased dynamic action sequences. Development of the storyline originated from decades of Marvel cosmic continuity, particularly the Kree-Skrull Wars of the 1970s and the royal lineage of (), which positioned him as a central figure in uniting the empires. Ewing's prior explorations of 's heritage, including thematic elements traceable to arcs like (2013) #18, informed the event's focus on his ascension to emperor and the ensuing intergalactic tensions. Al described the co-writing process with Slott—who acted as "co-Empyre Overseer"—as a collaborative effort integrating deep dives into Marvel history, with scripts coordinated across departments to maintain cohesion amid the event's scale. Editorial direction fell under Tom Brevoort, Marvel's executive editor, who managed coordination, continuity verification, and the integration of ancillary titles to support the core narrative. Brevoort's team provided extensive reference materials and oversight for the event's breadth, addressing challenges like reconciling vast lore while advancing key character arcs, such as Hulkling's leadership and the Cotati threat. Production continued through the early 2020 shutdowns, with remote workflows enabling Marvel to refine the six-issue miniseries and related publications despite delays in physical printing. Ewing noted in interviews that the event marked his first full oversight of a major Marvel crossover, emphasizing themes of empire-building and cosmic upheaval while navigating co-authorship logistics, including alternating issue scripting and editorial feedback loops. Slott contributed expertise from his long tenure on cosmic and stories, ensuring the plot's high-stakes sci-fi elements rooted in established alliances and betrayals. The process prioritized character-driven conflicts over spectacle, with editorial input refining twists to align with broader implications post-Incoming!.

Main Series and Release Timeline

The main series of the Empyre crossover event comprises the six-issue limited series Empyre (2020) #1–6, co-written by and , with primary artwork by Valerio Schiti. These issues form the central narrative backbone, depicting the invasion of by the united Kree/Skrull Empire under Emperor and the Cotati's counter-threat, culminating in a climactic battle involving the Avengers, , and other heroes. The series was preceded by two prologue one-shots, Empyre: Avengers #0 (written by Ewing) and Empyre: Fantastic Four #0 (written by Slott), which set up key plot elements such as the Empire's approach to and initial conflicts. Originally announced for a launch in April 2020 following the Incoming! one-shot, the event's publication schedule was disrupted by the , which halted comic distribution through . This led to a postponement, with the first main issue releasing in July instead of April. The adjusted timeline unfolded as follows:
IssueRelease Date
Empyre: Avengers #0June 24, 2020
Empyre: Fantastic Four #0July 8, 2020
Empyre #1July 15, 2020
Empyre #2July 22, 2020
Empyre #3July 29, 2020
Empyre #4August 5, 2020
Empyre #5August 12, 2020
Empyre #6September 2, 2020
The series concluded with Empyre #6, marking the resolution of the primary conflict, though tie-in publications extended related storylines into September and beyond.

Tie-In Publications

The Empyre crossover event incorporated multiple publications, comprising one-shots, limited series, and select issues from ongoing titles, which elaborated on peripheral conflicts, character arcs, and cosmic implications of the / Empire's invasion of . These supplements provided deeper context to the main storyline, such as the internal dynamics of the allied empires and the responses of individual hero teams, while maintaining narrative ties to the core six-issue Empyre series written by and . Prominent one-shots included Road to Empyre: The #1 (June 2020), a prelude issue scripted by Ewing that revisited the historical enmity between the and , setting the stage for their uneasy alliance under Emperor . Lords of Empyre: Emperor #1 (July 2020), written by Ewing with art by Iban Coello, focused on Hulkling's ascension and the political machinations surrounding his rule. Complementary Lords of Empyre titles, such as Celestial Messiah #1 (July 2020) by Ewing and artist Ramón Bachs, which reexamined the Celestial Madonna prophecy involving and the Cotati threat, and #1 (July 2020) by Ewing and Valentine De Landro, explored herald-level cosmic reconnaissance. Limited series tie-ins encompassed Empyre: X-Men #1-4 (July–October 2020), penned by Ewing with art by Carlos Magno, depicting the 's defensive strategies on the living island of amid the invasion. Empyre: Avengers #1-2 (August–September 2020), also by Ewing and illustrated by , highlighted the Avengers' ground-level battles and internal divisions. Single-issue expansions like Empyre: Captain America #1 (July 2020) by Jim Zub with art by Ario Anindito, centered on Steve Rogers' leadership challenges, and Empyre: Captain Marvel #1 (July 2020) by with Lee Garbett, addressed ' dual loyalties as Accuser. Ongoing series contributed through designated event issues, including Captain Marvel #18-21 (June–September 2020) by Thompson, which chronicled Danvers' frontline engagements, and #21-22 (July–August 2020) by with R.B. Silva, involving the team's scientific countermeasures against the extraterrestrial forces. Additional tie-ins, such as #1 (July 2020) by and Angel Unzueta, integrated darker heroes into skirmishes, broadening the event's scope across Marvel's roster. Several proposed tie-ins, including those for and Thor, were ultimately canceled due to scheduling disruptions from the .

Plot Summary

Prelude Events

The prelude to the Empyre storyline involved the subtle infiltration of Earth by agents and the unraveling of a cosmic murder mystery that exposed deeper interstellar tensions. In Meet the Skrulls (2019) #1, a family posing as the human Warners integrates into Earth society, with their narrative educating younger on the historical animosity toward the while laying groundwork for potential aggressive actions against humanity. This infiltration underscored ongoing expansionist tendencies, rooted in centuries of conflict with the Empire. A pivotal incident occurred in Incoming! (2019) #1, where the Masked Rider discovers the body of Bel-Dann, a Kree soldier, in a locked room on the Blue Area of the Moon, prompting an investigation by multiple Marvel heroes including the Fantastic Four, Captain Marvel, and Voyager. The autopsy and subsequent probes reveal the murder's connection to a broader scheme, with dying warnings referencing "the trees"—an allusion to the Cotati, a telepathic plant-based species native to Hala who harbor grudges against both Kree and Skrulls for historical subjugation. This event ties into the Kree-Skrull rivalry's origins, as detailed in Road to Empyre: The Kree/Skrull War (2020) #1, where the Warners recount how the Cotati's creation by the Celestials sparked the empires' enmity, framing the prelude as a convergence of ancient vendettas. Parallel developments centered on Theodore "Teddy" Altman, known as , whose hybrid - heritage—stemming from his father, the emperor Dorrek, and noble lineage—positioned him as a unifying figure. Following his marriage to Wiccan (Billy Kaplan) in the Empyre lead-up, is drawn back to space by agent Raksor, embracing his imperial claim as Dorrek VIII to broker an unprecedented alliance between the warring empires against perceived existential threats. This unification, however, unwittingly advances Cotati manipulations, as the plant race exploits the fragile peace to target , viewing it as a strategic nexus due to its hero population and Avengers' history of intervening in cosmic wars. These events, building on prior conflicts like the original - War in Avengers (1963) #89–97, escalated tensions toward invasion, with the alliance's fleet mobilizing under 's banner.

Central Conflict and Resolution

The central conflict in Empyre centers on the invasion of by the united Kree-Skrull Alliance, newly formed under Emperor (Theodore Altman) following the resolution of millennia-old hostilities between the two empires. Prompted by the Cotati's manipulation—including their assassination of the Grandmaster on the and subsequent psychic expansion toward —the Alliance perceives the planet as a staging ground for Cotati aggression, launching a vast armada to preemptively strike. This escalates into full-scale war, with Earth's defenders, organized as the under Captain Marvel (Carol Danvers), mobilizing the Avengers, , and other heroes to repel the assault amid interstellar skirmishes, ground battles, and infiltration by agents posing as allies. Internal divisions exacerbate the clash: Danvers, bearing Kree heritage and prior alliances, faces moral quandaries in combating imperial forces that include her former comrades, while Hulkling grapples with command pressures from royal guards and the ethical weight of targeting his husband Wiccan's homeworld. Pivotal engagements unfold across key fronts, such as the Fantastic Four's defense of New York against biodome incursions and Avengers' space intercepts of Alliance dreadnoughts, revealing Cotati tendrils influencing and other figures through parasitic control. The conflict peaks with fractured trusts, including Danvers' temporary detainment by Hulkling's forces and revelations of Cotati-orchestrated deceptions framing as an enemy. Resolution arrives through the unmasking of the Cotati as the primary antagonists, led by their Celestial Messiah, Quoi, who seek dominion via telepathic conquest and fabricated provocations to dismantle both the and 's resistance. , allied with Wiccan, Danvers, and select heroes, leads a coalition assault on the Cotati stronghold atop the of the , culminating in the destruction of Quoi and the severance of their invasive network. This victory halts the immediate threat, preserves the 's unity under 's rule—bolstered by the symbolic retrieval of the Uni-Power—and establishes an uneasy détente with , allowing and Wiccan's wedding to proceed as a of reconciliation amid lingering suspicions of imperial ambitions.

Integrated Tie-Ins and Subplots

Empyre: Avengers advanced subplots centered on the Avengers' strategic response to the Cotati invasion, with Tony Stark haunted by prophetic visions of the Kree-Cotati origins dating to their primordial contest on Earth's , shaping his tactical alliances. rallied disparate hero teams, including Agents of , to counter Cotati bio-weapons targeting terrestrial animal life, while Thor ventured to awaken dormant godly energies from Gaea to bolster frontline assaults. These threads fed into the main narrative by highlighting Earth's defensive fractures, culminating in coordinated strikes that exposed Cotati manipulations. The Empyre: Fantastic Four miniseries integrated family-centric subplots amid the invasion's chaos, as Reed, Sue, , and confronted lingering Kree-Skrull holdouts whose fates triggered profound shifts in the Richards family's structure, including accelerated personal milestones. This tied directly to the core conflict by underscoring the invasion's ripple effects on human stability, with the team's scientific interventions revealing Cotati vulnerabilities exploited in the primary battle for . Empyre: X-Men wove a standalone yet connective subplot on Krakoa, where Cotati forces hijacked mutant resurrection protocols to spawn undead hordes from gateway-revived bodies, deploying a protoplasmic superweapon to terraform the island into a plant-dominated bastion. Multiple X-Men teams, led by figures like Angel and Cyclops, neutralized the threat through guerrilla tactics and gate manipulations, preserving mutant sovereignty while contributing intelligence on Cotati adaptability to the Avengers' broader campaign. Lords of Empyre one-shots deepened imperial subplots, detailing Hulkling's consolidation of Kree-Skrull power amid internal dissent, Swordsman's resurrection and loyalty tests, and Quoi's emergence as Celestial , whose pacifist heritage clashed with the war, reinforcing the antagonists' ideological roots in the main series' alliance-building. Captain Marvel's ongoing issues paralleled these by chronicling ' negotiations with the Empire, bridging and cosmic fronts to avert total escalation. Collectively, these elements resolved by converging revelations—such as Synthia's hybrid deceptions—enabling a unified hero-Empire offensive against the Cotati's existential purge.

Immediate Aftermath

Following the defeat of the Cotati forces and their leader Quoi on , Thor exiled the surviving Cotati, including Quoi, to a barren world, where he used his powers to transform it into a paradise at the cost of Gaea's blessing. This act neutralized the immediate plant-based threat, allowing Earth's heroes to regroup amid the wreckage of the invasion. The severed ties with the interstellar Profiteer and adopted the young Kree-Skrull hybrids Jo-Venn and N'Kalla, integrating them into their family structure. In space, Theodore "Hulkling" Altman, revealed as the rightful heir Dorrek VIII, ascended to the throne of the newly unified , marking the formal end of centuries of enmity between the empires. demonstrated restraint by appointing the Kree warrior Lauri-Ell as his new Accuser, assigning Super-Skrull a diplomatic role, and initially offering clemency to Captain Glory, who ultimately accepted imprisonment rather than execution. The flagship became the seat of this new imperial power, with 's hybrid heritage positioned as the symbolic bridge for lasting unity. Hulkling's coronation culminated in his marriage to Wiccan (Billy Kaplan), conducted in a incorporating Jewish, , and traditions, solidifying their partnership amid the galactic reconstruction. On Earth, tensions lingered as resigned from , formed a new covert team, and confronted Captain Marvel over prior warnings about the Cotati threat. Analysis of captured Cotati weaponry revealed connections to the ancient First Race, predating the Celestials, prompting the return of the Watcher to observe impending reckonings. These developments established a fragile , with the Alliance's stability under Hulkling's rule setting the stage for future interstellar dynamics.

Reception and Analysis

Critical Evaluations

Critical reception to Empyre was generally mixed, with reviewers praising its ambitious cosmic scope and character-driven moments while critiquing inconsistencies in pacing and execution across the miniseries and tie-ins. Aggregate review scores for the flagship Empyre #1 issue averaged 7.2 out of 10 based on 21 professional critiques, reflecting a solid but unexceptional start to the event. The storyline's integration of long-standing Marvel cosmic lore, including the Kree-Skrull alliance and the Cotati threat, was highlighted as a strength, fresh conflicts amid familiar elements. Al Ewing and Dan Slott's writing received commendation for emphasizing key characters like , Wiccan, and the , culminating in notable developments such as the Hulkling-Wiccan marriage, which added emotional depth to the interstellar politics. Valerio Schiti's artwork was frequently lauded for its dynamic depictions of large-scale battles and alien worlds, enhancing the event's blockbuster feel. Publications like The Comics Beat included Empyre in their 2020 list of top , describing it as an exemplar of how events should blend high stakes with coherent narrative progression. However, detractors pointed to sluggish pacing in core issues, where dialogue-heavy sequences overshadowed action, leaving some chapters feeling stalled despite setup promises. Tie-in series varied in quality, with Empyre: X-Men earning praise for its quirky, self-contained humor but criticism for irrelevance to the main plot. Overall event assessments often deemed it average among Marvel crossovers, lacking the innovation to elevate it beyond formulaic empire-building tropes, though its focus on fewer protagonists distinguished it from bloated predecessors. Reviewers from sites like AIPT Comics noted that while the event succeeded in evoking superhero fun and high stakes, it occasionally prioritized spectacle over substantive resolution.

Commercial Performance

Empyre's flagship miniseries issues ranked prominently in monthly sales charts compiled by Comichron from data, reflecting robust performance despite disruptions to direct market shipping and store operations starting in March 2020. Empyre #1, released June 3, 2020, finished fourth in dollar sales and approximately tenth in estimated units among comics reported for the July 2020 period. Subsequent installments maintained momentum, with Empyre #5 placing tenth overall in August 2020 rankings. Tie-in titles bolstered the event's commercial footprint, frequently charting in the top 300 to 500 issues. Examples include Empyre: Avengers #1 and Empyre: Captain America #1, both appearing in August and September 2020 lists amid resumed Diamond reporting. Empyre: X-Men #4 and Empyre: Savage Avengers #1 similarly registered in October 2020's lower top 500, indicating sustained retailer orders for ancillary series. The crossover contributed to Marvel's leading 39% share of total comic units sold in , a year when industry-wide print sales dropped sharply to 63.2 million copies due to effects. While exact vendor-specific figures for the full event remain undisclosed by Marvel, the consistent top-tier placements across six months underscored its role in driving event-driven sales during a period of market contraction.

Fan Perspectives and Debates

Fans have debated the narrative coherence of Empyre, with many criticizing the event's reliance on contrived plot devices, such as Tony Stark's uncharacteristic error in unleashing the Cotati threat, which some reviewers labeled as indicative of broader storytelling weaknesses in Marvel's crossover formula. Others highlighted event fatigue, noting that Empyre's structure as yet another universe-spanning conflict echoed repetitive "world-ending" arcs from prior Marvel events like or Infinity Wars, diminishing its impact despite strong tie-in issues featuring teams like the Avengers and . A central point of contention centered on the Cotati as the primary antagonists, whom fans often dismissed as an obscure and underwhelming choice lacking the menace or historical weight of foes like or the Kree-Skrull alliance itself; Reddit discussions compared the Cotati's plant-based invasion to forcing an ill-fitting ecological metaphor into a high-stakes , with some users questioning the logic of their global threat to animal life amid inconsistent motivations. This led to broader debates on villain selection in Marvel events, where creators and defended the Cotati's ties to lore but failed to sway skeptics who viewed the reveal—centered on a Swordsman-possessed elder Cotati—as a convoluted twist prioritizing surprise over credible menace. The wedding of () and Wiccan (Billy Kaplan) in Empyre #4 and #5 elicited polarized responses, celebrated by many as a milestone for representation with the first canonically married couple in a major Marvel event, complete with a reception in the aftermath issue that emphasized their enduring partnership. However, critics among fans argued it felt overshadowed by the interstellar war, reducing a potentially character-driven to a brief, event-mandated footnote rather than a focal point, with some online commentary questioning whether the marriage served more as promotional bait than organic storytelling amid the series' rushed pacing. Overall, fan forums like reflected a divide between those who appreciated Empyre's ambitious unification of Kree-Skrull empires under Hulkling's rule and its setup for future arcs, versus detractors who saw it as an average or subpar event hampered by editorial bloat and missed opportunities for deeper character exploration in tie-ins. These debates underscored ongoing discussions in comic communities about balancing spectacle with substance in publisher-driven crossovers.

Legacy

Impact on Marvel Continuity

The Empyre event fundamentally altered the cosmic hierarchy of the by unifying the historically antagonistic and empires into the under the leadership of Theodore "Teddy" Altman, aka , who assumed the throne as Emperor Dorrek VIII. This alliance, forged in the aftermath of the conflict with the Cotati, marked the end of a millennia-spanning war between the two races, repositioning them as a singular, benevolent interstellar power bloc with its capital relocated to Throneworld II. 's emperorship, initially precarious due to internal challenges including a Cotati impersonation plot, solidified through subsequent narratives such as Lords of Empyre: Emperor Hulkling, where he consolidates authority and navigates threats to his rule. These developments have endured in continuity, with the referenced in later cosmic storylines as a stabilizing force in space politics, influencing interactions in titles like . Hulkling's marriage to William "Billy" Kaplan, aka Wiccan, during the event's climax—initially disrupted by the invasion but reaffirmed in an epilogue ceremony incorporating Kree, Skrull, and Jewish traditions—established the couple's union as canon, resolving a long-teased engagement dating back to their Young Avengers days. This personal milestone has persisted without reversal, with the pair appearing together in post-Empyre arcs, including explorations of their dual roles as rulers and heroes, though their prominence waned amid Marvel's shifting focus to Earth-centric narratives. The wedding's integration into broader continuity underscores Empyre's role in advancing LGBTQ+ representation through established characters, rather than isolated one-offs, while tying personal arcs to geopolitical shifts in the Marvel cosmos. Tie-ins affected select Earth-based series with limited long-term repercussions; for instance, (Captain Marvel) wielded the Star-Sword against the Cotati horde and brokered uneasy truces, but her status quo reverted to independent cosmic guardianship without permanent alliance shifts or power alterations. Avengers subplots converged in the epilogue for a temporary reunion amid the Alliance's victory celebrations, seeding minor diplomatic ties but not overhauling team dynamics or launching sustained crossovers. Intended by creators like to reshape Earth itself through invasive flora and atmospheric seeding—framed as a "Victory Garden" restoration effort—these elements faded without dominating subsequent terrestrial continuity, reflecting Marvel's post-2020 pivot away from expansive cosmic events. Overall, Empyre's legacy endures primarily in the stabilized Kree/Skrull paradigm and character evolutions, providing a backdrop for occasional references rather than catalyzing widespread serial changes.

Cultural and Industry Influence

Empyre's central narrative arc, culminating in the marriage of () and Wiccan (Billy Kaplan) in Empyre #6 released on August 5, 2020, represented ' first depiction of a same-sex between two superheroes in its primary continuity. This milestone built on the characters' established relationship, first proposed in Avengers: The #6 in 2012, and was framed within the event as a symbol of unity amid interstellar conflict, with their union influencing the formation of the / Alliance under Hulkling's leadership. The storyline's emphasis on queer romance resolving broader cosmic tensions drew acclaim for elevating LGBTQ+ visibility in superhero narratives, earning the 2021 GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Comic Book on March 20, 2021. Proponents argued it demonstrated queer love as a force for , integrating characters' personal stakes into empire-scale events without reducing them to subplots. However, critics contended the premise relied on regressive tropes, such as ethnic stereotypes in alien alliances and the instrumentalization of queer elements to drive plot resolution, potentially undermining narrative depth. In the comic industry, Empyre reinforced Marvel's model of interconnected crossover events launched in April 2020, spanning over 20 issues across Avengers, , and titles to consolidate reader engagement and boost unit sales amid a 2019 North American market that reached $1.2 billion, up 11% from 2018. While specific sales data for Empyre issues were not disclosed, the event's structure exemplified ongoing strategies to combat perceived event fatigue by centering legacy characters like the and , though it did not notably alter broader sales trajectories dominated by variant covers and speculation-driven purchases. Its focus on leads also contributed to heightened discourse on diversity in event , influencing subsequent explorations of dynamics in post-Empyre series.

Awards and Long-Term Recognition

Empyre received the 2021 for Outstanding Comic Book, honoring its depiction of LGBTQ+ characters and themes, particularly the central storyline involving the wedding of () and Wiccan (Billy Kaplan), Marvel's first major same-sex superhero marriage in a crossover event. The award recognized multiple tie-in issues from the event, selected from ten nominees in the category, with emphasizing the narrative's integration of queer relationships into a high-stakes cosmic conflict. No nominations or wins were recorded for major industry awards such as the Eisner or Hugo Awards, which typically honor broader artistic or fan-voted excellence in comics and speculative fiction. The event's long-term recognition stems primarily from its establishment of the Kree-Skrull Alliance as a unified galactic power under Hulkling's leadership, a development that persisted into subsequent Marvel titles and reshaped cosmic continuity by resolving longstanding rivalries between the two empires. This alliance has been referenced in later storylines, including explorations of Hulkling's emperorship and its implications for Earth-based heroes, contributing to ongoing character arcs for Young Avengers members. Retrospective analyses have noted Empyre's role in elevating queer representation within mainstream superhero events, influencing Marvel's approach to inclusive narratives amid critiques of event-driven storytelling fatigue.

Collected Editions

Trade Paperback and Omnibus Volumes

The Empyre crossover event has been compiled into multiple trade paperback volumes, each focusing on core miniseries or tie-ins, alongside a comprehensive for collectors seeking the full narrative arc. The flagship trade paperback, Empyre, collects the central six-issue limited series Empyre #1-6, written by with art by Valerio Schiti, , and others, encompassing the Kree-Skrull alliance's invasion of Earth and key battles involving the Avengers and ; it spans 296 pages and was published on October 27, 2020. Tie-in series received separate collections, such as Empyre: Avengers, which gathers Empyre: Avengers #1-3 and related Avengers issues depicting the team's orbital defense against the interstellar fleet, released in early 2021. Similarly, Empyre: X-Men compiles the four-issue miniseries exploring mutant involvement amid the celestial conflict, emphasizing strategic alliances and internal debates.
Collected EditionRelease DateKey ContentsPage Count
Empyre (Trade Paperback)October 27, 2020Empyre #1-6; prelude elements including Kree-Skrull unification plot296
Empyre Omnibus (Hardcover)November 16, 2021Incoming! #1; Road to Empyre: The Kree/Skrull War; Empyre #0 (Avengers and Fantastic Four variants); Empyre #1-6; Empyre Aftermath (Avengers and main); extensive tie-ins including Empyre: Avengers, Empyre: Fantastic Four, Empyre: X-Men, Empyre: Captain America, Empyre: Captain Marvel, Empyre: Sword, Lords of Empyre sub-series, and pandemic-truncated miniseries1,424
The Empyre Omnibus, a 1,424-page , aggregates the event's prelude, core storyline, aftermaths, and over a dozen series, incorporating material from unfinished 2020 curtailed by production delays; it provides a self-contained chronicle of the empire's formation under and the ensuing Earth-centric war, priced for dedicated readers. These editions preserve the event's expansive scope, from cosmic diplomacy to ground-level heroism, without altering original publication sequences.

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