To Defy the Apocalypse

The gods walk the Earth! In ancient times, the cosmic giants called the Celestials came to Earth and created a race of powerful immortal beings: the Eternals! For a time, primitive man worshiped them as gods, but eventually they disappeared. Now, the Eternals have returned - and so have the Celestials! A massive golden figure towers over San Francisco, standing in silent judgment...but does he portend the end of the world? As the Eternals discover the nature of the threat heading toward Earth, Ikaris makes a huge move, and schisms in the Eternal community explode! Pacts are broken, lines are drawn and Eternal blood will flow - but can the fractured family pull together in time to save the planet from the Horde? Guest-starring the X-Men! COLLECTING: ETERNALS (2008) 1-9, ETERNALS ANNUAL (2008) 1