Civil War II # 0 2016 NM

Civil War II # 0 published in May 2016, serves as the essential prologue to the Marvel crossover event. It establishes the ideological divide between the heroes and introduces the catalyst for the conflict. 

• The Catalyst: At Ohio State University, a student named Ulysses Cain is engulfed by the Terrigen Mists and emerges from a cocoon with the power to see future timelines.
• Ideological Setup:
• She-Hulk (Jennifer Walters): The issue opens with her defending a retired villain, arguing that individuals cannot be prosecuted for their thoughts or potential future actions.
• Captain Marvel (Carol Danvers): She meets with Doc Samson to discuss her growing frustration with reactive heroics, expressing a desire to stop disasters before they occur.
• War Machine (James Rhodes): President Obama invites Rhodes to the White House to discuss a future in politics, including a potential role as Secretary of Defense. 

• Writer: Brian Michael Bendis.
• Artist: Olivier Coipel.
• Colors: Justin Ponsor