: A group of Skrulls, led by Gravik , becomes tired of waiting for Fury to find them a new home (a promise made in 2019's Captain Marvel ). They decide to take Earth for themselves by inciting a world war.
: It marked a high point for Marvel marketing and storytelling, eventually paving the way for a "Dark Reign" where villains took control of national security. The Disney+ Series (2023) The Secret Invasion
: The show's finale triggers global anti-alien paranoia, leading to vigilante "hit squads" and setting up political shifts for upcoming films like Captain America: Brave New World . Notable Artistic Controversy How to Fix the Secret Invasion Series (MARVEL/MCU) : A group of Skrulls, led by Gravik
Touching down between the events of Civil War and Dark Reign , the comic series centers on the terrifying realization that anyone—from your neighbor to a fellow Avenger—could be an impostor. The Disney+ Series (2023) : The show's finale
"The Secret Invasion" primarily refers to a major Marvel crossover event where Earth's heroes discover a subversive, long-term infiltration by the Skrulls , a race of alien shapeshifters. This concept has been explored across two major mediums with distinct tones and outcomes: The Original Comic Event (2008)