(August 2001)
Title: Global Presence
Story: Kurt Busiek
Art: Alan Davis/Mark Farmer/Tom Smith
Summary: The Avengers split into three teams to address disparate threats that have arisen since Kang's arrival on Earth. One team, led by Capt. America is investigating the return of the Presence in Russia. The Wasp commands a team in Canada that is repelling the attack of Atlantis' forces which are under the leadership of Attuma. In China, Warbird leads a team of her own comprised of She-Hulk, Vision, Silverclaw, and Black Widow. They face the Deviant army who are vying for territory as outlined by Kang last issue. As Warbird's unit forces back the Deviants, but they are surprised by an underground attack and the ad hoc team of Avengers is drawn underground and surrounded by the entire Deviant army!
NOTE: Lupe is one of many reserves called in to fight the many threats brought on by Kang's latest plans for Earth's conquest!