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The Invasion is finally over, and a group of villains lead by Norman Osborn are ready to turn the Marvel Universe upside down.
After defeating the Skrull invasion (see Secret Invasion), Norman Osborn seizes power and replaces Tony Stark as the head of S.H.I.E.L.D. Osborn eventually closes S.H.I.E.L.D. and creates a new agency called H.A.M.M.E.R. Behind the scenes he formed a new allegiance with Doctor Doom, Emma Frost, Hood, Loki and Namor. Calling it the Cabal, Osborn offers this Cabal solidarity, and the resources to accomplish their own agendas (mirroring those of the Illuminati). In return Osborn asks for their public support/registration, as well as cooperation fulfilling any request he may have of them.