Part 5/8:
Unfolding of Conspiracies and a War Threat
The first episode of Secret Invasion presents a coordinated effort to uncover the Skrulls’ ominous plots, with Everett K. Ross pointing to atrocities linked to Gravik’s group. Tension peaks with a surprising revelation—the death of Maria Hill, which leaves a gaping hole in Fury’s life, making his coming back to Earth fraught with emotional barriers.
As the plot deepens, the narrative employs flashbacks from Fury's past interactions with the Skrulls, underscoring the long-standing promises made and broken. The Skrulls' continued existence is staked on the societal structures unwinding around them, accentuating the complex moral dilemma of coexistence with their human counterparts.