Cover by Oscar Jimenez & Eduardo Alpuente. Chris Claremont/Oscar Jimenez/Eduardo Alpuente. The very best of Earth's heroes have been selected, and their reward is... death! Who is ultimately behind the Contest? What are their true plans for our heroes... and for Earth? Find out as the final battle erupts, determining both the fate of the world and the shape of the future? With ramifications not just for the aliens but for the Avengers, the Fantastic Four and the rest of the heroes who stand against them! "Multi-character crossovers are often impersonal, plot-driven and dry. CONTEST OF CHAMPIONS II is a great exception. This is a character-driven, introspective story full of mystery and strategy... This is a surprisingly good crossover event. Grade: A-" -Comics Buyer's Guide " Cover price $2.50.