"Everything is starting to happen at once. Mutants are marching, the Hand's magical rituals continue, and the Maggia are out to decapitate SHIELD. Loki's also still out there, and Hydra seems to be expecting a shipment of some dangerous cargo. " — Chapter Briefing
"Mutant provocateurs are hitting city landmarks, trying to provoke a violent response. Let's settle things down out there so we can concentrate on the real menace." — Mission Preview
"The Hand's magical ritual wasn't a failure; it just took a while to happen. There are portals all over the Village, and God only knows what is coming through them." — Mission Preview
"The U-Foes are back, and possibly charged up with Iso-8. Also, is it an accident that they've been spotted at the Latverian Embassy?" — Mission Preview