Marvel's Avengers: The Extinction Key

This action-packed novel serves as the official prequel to the blockbuster Marvel's Avengers video game, plunging readers directly into the chaos following A-Day's catastrophic events. When a devastating terrorist attack destroys San Francisco during the Avengers' celebratory opening of their new headquarters, the team fractures under public blame and personal guilt. The narrative follows Earth's mightiest heroes—including Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor—as they confront a global conspiracy involving the ancient and dangerous Extinction Key artifact that threatens all of humanity.

Keyes successfully captures the distinct voices of each Avenger while exploring how the A-Day tragedy impacts their dynamics and individual psyches. The novel excels at bridging the gap between cinematic storytelling and interactive gaming, offering deeper character motivations and world-building that enhance the game experience. Fans of the Marvel universe and gamers anticipating the Avengers release will find this essential reading, providing crucial context that makes the game's narrative more immersive and emotionally resonant.