The Marvel Heroes have faced the most dangerous threats and saved the Earth and the Universe on occasions too numerous to count. But what do heroes do when the fabric of reality is threatened by one of their own? It is a question that heroes such as Spider-Man, Wolverine, the X-Men and the Avengers all have to face as former Avenger and daughter of Magneto, the Scarlet Witch succumbs to insanity and makes the world over into her maniacal father's view of utopia, ruled over by the house of Magnus.

The Avengers and the X-Men are faced with a common foe that becomes their greatest threat: Wanda Maximoff! The Scarlet Witch is out of control, and the fate of the entire world is in her hands. Will Magneto help his daughter or use her powers to his own benefit? Starring the Astonishing X-Men and the New Avengers! You know how sometimes you hear the phrase: and nothing will ever be the same again? Well, this time believe it, buster! Nothing will ever be the same again! Collects House of M (2005) #1-8.

See the history of this fun favorite alternate reality revealed for the first time.

Special investigator of human and mutant affairs Ismael Ortega teams up with Lucas Bishop to take down terrorists from the Human Resistance Movement, beginning with a plot to kill hundreds by sabotaging a glamorous movie premiere.

The Master of Magnetism began life as a penniless refugee, but rose to conquer the entire planet...and now writer Christos Gage (House of M: Avengers, Avengers: The Initiative) and artist Andrea Di Vito (Annihilation) show you how the fan-favorite X-foe did it! Witness Magneto's fi rst battle with the Sentinels...the tragic end of his marriage...his fight against Apocalypse for leadership of all mutants...and his final stand against no less than the government of the United States! The secret history of the House of M unfolds here, guest-starring Sabretooth, Nuke, Carol Danvers, Bucky, the Inhumans and more! COLLECTING: CIVIL WAR: HOUSE OF M 1-5

Contains material originally published in magazine form as Uncanny X-Men #462-465 and Secrets of the House of M.

Magneto develops his powers, does battle with the Sentinels and fights against Apocalypse as he attempts to become the leader of all mutants. Collects "Civil War: House of M" no. 1-5.