"After thousands of years living as a man and fighting in man's bloody, petty conflicts, Ares joined the ranks of Earth's Mightiest Heroes: the Avengers. Now, Norman Osborn-- the new head of the corrupted Dark Avengers and director of the paramilitary intelligence agency H.A.M.M.E.R.-- wants the finest fighting force the God of War can provide. And that's exactly what Ares will need when the mission becomes personal! But can even the hardest and sharpest of Osborn's crack troops handle themselves in a battle among gods? Plus: relive the saga that started it all as Ares turns his back on Olympus and journeys to Earth to raise his child. But what happens when Olympus, under siege and in danger of falling, calls on its most violent son to come to its rescue? And what happens if Ares refuses? Will Zeus destroy his son-- and his grandson-- to save his city?"--Page 4 of cover