Who better to speak about State of the Initiative than the Initiative's number one drill sergeant? In this latest edition of the Mighty Marvel Podcast, AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE writer Dan Slott discussed thinning the pack of the heroes training at Camp Hammond in the upcoming Avengers: The Initiative story arc entitled "Killed In Action". Providing hints about who'll live and who'll die, Slott also gave an ominous warning about the Skrull-fueled SECRET INVASION and the full extent of their infiltration. The State of the Initiative Podcast Part 3 is the final installment of the State of the Initiative three part series, hosted by fan-favorite Marvel personality Jeff Suter, and it's available on Marvel.Com today! To feast your ears on this Mighty Marvel Podcast, download and listen to it right here: State of the Initiative Podcast, Week 3 with Dan Slott or check out all of Marvel's podcasts here: Marvel Podcast Central.

Examining the Post-Civil War Initiative's effect on the Marvel Universe, and giving fans a sneak peek at the upcoming mega Marvel event Secret Invasion, this is the podcast series you can't afford to miss! The first two thrilling installments of the State of the Initiative Podcast, featuring the sensational writers Brian Reed and Brian Michael Bendis, can be found here: Marvel Podcast Central.

So, True Believers, tune into upcoming Mighty Marvel Podcasts, featuring the Hulk, X-Force, Wolverine, Thunderbolts, and the next chapter of the cosmically charged Annihilation books!

Don't miss Slott's next issue of the critically-acclaimed Avengers: The Initiative!

AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #8 (OCT072087)
Written by DAN SLOTT
Pencils & Cover by STEFANO CASELLI
KILLED IN ACTION (Part 1 of 4)
Rated T+ …$2.99
ON-SALE—12/28/07!

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