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First appearance of the Spider Slayer robot in "The Spider Slayer." Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. Kane cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 84.

"Spidey Smashes Thru." Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita Sr., inks by Frank Giacoia. Romita cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 86.

Cover art by John Romita. Suddenly...The Smasher!, script by Stan Lee and Gerry Conway, pencils by John Romita, inks by Jim Mooney and Tony Mortellaro; Spidey tackles the Smasher, a ten foot goon who is busting up a billboard for political candidate Richard Raleigh; Finding that his friends are in Raleigh's camp, Pete attends a political rally but, during Raleigh's speech, the roof start to fall in on the crowd. Suddenly, the Smasher! reprints approximately the first twenty pages of "Lo, This Monster" from the Spectacular Spider-Man #1 magazine, though many pages have been redrawn or touched up by John Romita Sr., and the Man Monster has been renamed Smasher. The new dialogue is by Gerry Conway. Because the 1968 magazine is black-and-white, this marks the story's first appearance in color. New cover by Romita. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 95. 36 pgs. $0.20.

The Green Goblin kills Gwen Stacy in "The Night Gwen Stacy Died," a story that fans still talk about. It was the first big shocking death in comics (perhaps even ushering in the bronze age!). Script writer Gerry Conway is remembered by many as "the writer who killed Gwen" (even though obviously Stan Lee himself okayed a story of this significance). Gil Kane provides the unforgettable pencils, with inks by John Romita Sr. and Tony Mortellaro. Romita cover. The story continues in issue #122. (Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 98 and 192.)

The Green Goblin kills Gwen Stacy in "The Night Gwen Stacy Died," a story that fans still talk about. It was the first big shocking death in comics (perhaps even ushering in the bronze age!). Script writer Gerry Conway is remembered by many as "the writer who killed Gwen" (even though obviously Stan Lee himself okayed a story of this significance). Gil Kane provides the unforgettable pencils, with inks by John Romita Sr. and Tony Mortellaro. Romita cover. The story continues in issue #122. (Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 98 and 192.)

In the previous issue, the Green Goblin kills Gwen Stacy, so in this issue, Spider-Man is out for blood! "The Goblin's Last Stand" has a script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gil Kane, and inks by John Romita Sr. and Tony Mortellaro. The death scene of the Green Goblin (Norman Osborn) is stunning and inspired a similar moment in the 2002 Spider-Man movie. Romita cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 99 and 192.

In the previous issue, the Green Goblin kills Gwen Stacy, so in this issue, Spider-Man is out for blood! "The Goblin's Last Stand" has a script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gil Kane, and inks by John Romita Sr. and Tony Mortellaro. The death scene of the Green Goblin (Norman Osborn) is stunning and inspired a similar moment in the 2002 Spider-Man movie. Romita cover. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 99 and 192.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita. First appearances of the Punisher and the Jackal in The Punisher Strikes Twice, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt; The Jackal convinces the Punisher that Spider-Man is evil and sends the deadly assassin to kill the web-slinger. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 106 and 209. Ralph Macchio letter to the editor. Next Punisher in ASM #134 (Cameo) and #135. 36 pgs. $0.20.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita. First appearances of the Punisher and the Jackal in The Punisher Strikes Twice, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt; The Jackal convinces the Punisher that Spider-Man is evil and sends the deadly assassin to kill the web-slinger. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 106 and 209. Ralph Macchio letter to the editor. Next Punisher in ASM #134 (Cameo) and #135. 36 pgs. $0.20.

First appearance of the Black Cat in "Never Let The Black Cat Cross Your Path!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man series! The dazzling debut of the Black Cat! The wall-crawler has spent the first 193 issues of his title chasing super-villains! But tonight he's going to kiss one instead! Wow! Does the web-slinger stand a chance against the beauty and charm of Felicia Hardy? Not when the alluring cat has his tongue! And maybe later his heart! A terrific issue! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, Harry Osborn, Flash Thompson, Mysterio (in civilian clothes), and the burglar. (Notes: The Black Cat is the creative highlight of the Wolfman-Pollard run on the Amazing Spider-Man title. Dave Cockrum designed the cat's costume. The letters page includes an alternate cover (for issue 194) by Keith Pollard. It also includes an alternate cover to Spider-Woman 9 by Carmine Infantino. This two-part story was reprinted in the trade paperback: Spider-Man vs. the Black Cat (2005).) 32 pages.

First appearance of the Black Cat in "Never Let The Black Cat Cross Your Path!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man series! The dazzling debut of the Black Cat! The wall-crawler has spent the first 193 issues of his title chasing super-villains! But tonight he's going to kiss one instead! Wow! Does the web-slinger stand a chance against the beauty and charm of Felicia Hardy? Not when the alluring cat has his tongue! And maybe later his heart! A terrific issue! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, Harry Osborn, Flash Thompson, Mysterio (in civilian clothes), and the burglar. (Notes: The Black Cat is the creative highlight of the Wolfman-Pollard run on the Amazing Spider-Man title. Dave Cockrum designed the cat's costume. The letters page includes an alternate cover (for issue 194) by Keith Pollard. It also includes an alternate cover to Spider-Woman 9 by Carmine Infantino. This two-part story was reprinted in the trade paperback: Spider-Man vs. the Black Cat (2005).) 32 pages.

"The Spider and the Burglar...A Sequel" Double-sized issue. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. It's the bicentennial issue of the Amazing Spider-Man! And the web-slinger is going back, all the way back, to the days of Amazing Fantasy 15 to once again confront the criminal that murdered his Uncle Ben! But this time Peter Parker will have to stop the killer without his spider powers! Given a second chance, can the wall-crawler right the wrongs from the past and save his beloved Aunt May? Emotions run at an all-time high for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Brief retelling of Spider-Man's origin. Cameo appearance by Anna Watson. Final appearance of the burglar. Flashback cameo by Ben Parker. (Note: Stan Lee scripts the final page of the story.) 48 pages.

IMPORTANT: Issue 238A HAS the Lakeside Skin Tattooz insert. First appearance of the Hobgoblin in "Shadow of Evils Past!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and John Romita Sr. (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! And the beginning of the long secret identity mystery of the Hobgoblin! After escaping from the web-slinger, a bank robber stumbles upon an underground hideout of the (deceased) Green Goblin! Not knowing what to do with his discovery, the small-time hood shows the secret lair to an underworld associate! Unfortunately for the wondrous wall-crawler, the devious associate knows exactly what to do: resurrect the Green Goblin...with a twist! And a short time later a new super-villain is born! The Hobgoblin! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Norman Osborn (aka the Green Goblin). (Notes: The secret identity of the original Hobgoblin takes many twists and turns over the next decade. Who actually operates as the Hobgoblin in this issue is revealed in the Spider-Man: Hobgoblin Lives (1997) Limited Series (written by Roger Stern). This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 257 and also in the 1992 trade paperback: the Amazing Spider-Man -- Origin of the Hobgoblin.) 32 pages.

First appearance of Spider-Man's new black (alien symbiote) costume in "Homecoming!" Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz (breakdowns) and Brett Breeding (finishes). Cover by Ron Frenz and Klaus Janson. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! With a brilliant flash of light in Central Park, the wondrous wall-crawler is back! And he looks a whole lot different! Wow, a new costume! What happened during the Secret Wars on the Beyonder's world? The ominous truth will be revealed to both the readers and the web-slinger in the days and weeks ahead! Cameo appearances by the Black Cat, Dr. Curt Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson , Aunt May, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: Marvel Age 12 contained sketches of the new costume two months prior to the publication of this issue. Spidey's new costume was also unveiled in Marvel Team-Up 141 and Spectacular Spider-Man 90. The first issue of the (1984) Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Limited Series was published the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 252. The web-slinger discovers his new costume in issue 8 of the limited series. The Frenz-Janson cover is a tribute to the iconic cover of Amazing Fantasy 15. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 470,527; average paid circulation: 241,762. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 266.) 32 pages.

Spider-Man versus Chance in "Chance Encounter!" Script by David Michelinie, pencils by Todd McFarlane (begins as regular artist), inks by Bob McLeod. First appearance of Eddie Brock (Venom)--cameo on last page. McFarlane cover.

Giant-sized 25th anniversary issue. First full appearance of Venom in "Venom!" Script by David Michelinie, art by Todd McFarlane. This is the last issue in which Spider-Man appears in his black costume. Thing (of the Fantastic Four) cameo. McFarlane cover. In place of the letters page, there is a full-page column by Stan Lee.

Giant-sized 25th anniversary issue. First full appearance of Venom in "Venom!" Script by David Michelinie, art by Todd McFarlane. This is the last issue in which Spider-Man appears in his black costume. Thing (of the Fantastic Four) cameo. McFarlane cover. In place of the letters page, there is a full-page column by Stan Lee.

Giant-sized 25th anniversary issue. First full appearance of Venom in "Venom!" Script by David Michelinie, art by Todd McFarlane. This is the last issue in which Spider-Man appears in his black costume. Thing (of the Fantastic Four) cameo. McFarlane cover. In place of the letters page, there is a full-page column by Stan Lee.

Second appearance of.Cletus Kasady (Carnage) in "Gun From the Heart!" Script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Randy Emberlin. Spidey fights Boomerang; Venom cameo. Erik Larsen/Emberlin cover. The letters page has a statement of ownership--average print run 489,589; average paid circulation 334,893.

The Punisher and Darkhawk guest star in Round Robin: The Sidekick's Revenge part 1, "When Midnight Strikes!" Script by Al Milgrom, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Randy Emberlin. Cameos by Moon Knight and Iron Man. Bagley/Emberlin cover.

The Molten Man returns in The Gathering of Five part 2, "A Hot Time in the Old Town." Script by John Byrne, pencils by Rafael Kayanan, inks by Bud LaRosa, Rodney Ramos, Jimmy Palmiotti, and Kayanan. The story continues in Peter Parker 96.

Spidey faces the Avengers and the Hulk in a new 21-page story, "To Become an Avenger!" Script by Stan Lee, layouts by John Romita Sr., pencils by Don Heck, inks by Mickey Demeo. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 181. This issue also has two reprints by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko from Amazing Spider-Man 11 ("Turning Point") and 12 ("Unmasked by Dr. Octopus!").

Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI Penciled by TYLER KIRKAN Cover by RON GARNEY "MR. PARKER GOES TO WASHINGTON" Peter Parker's trip to Washington with his boss Tony Stark has been a real doozy. As if suffering politicians who want to impose all sort of new rules on guys like him isn't enough, he's also got to deal with the monstrous might of the Titanium Man! Good thing for Spidey, his new costume's got some very special features...Get ready, True Believer. The clouds are quickly building on the horizon for a storm that will shake the entire Marvel Universe next month! Part 3 (of 3). 32 PGS./Rated T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99

1st printing. Written by J. Michael Straczynski. Pencils & Cover by Ron Garney. "THE WAR AT HOME" Part 1 (of 6) CIVIL WAR TIE-IN. After rushing to the aftermath of the Riverbank Massacre to offer aid to its victims, Peter travels with Tony Stark to Washington DC and the White House, where the enactment of the Super Hero Registration Act appears imminent. As the Marvel Universe braces for the implications of legislation that will forever change the societal status of super heroes, Peter will have to make a very important personal decision -- one that just might be the most important decision of his life 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99

Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI. Pencils & Cover by RON GARNEY. Conclusion to "THE WAR AT HOME," an official tie-in to "Civil War." The Civil War shaking the Marvel Universe races to its climax -- with Spider-Man caught right in the middle. Where else would we expect to find him? 32 PGS./Rated A

Variant Cover by DAVID FINCH. Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM Pencils by SALVADOR LARROCA Saddle-up Spider-fans as the thrillingly thrice-monthly adventures continue! In this issue, meet the villain from the fifth Spider-Man movie today! Marc (Wolverine, Blade) Guggenheim and Salvador (newuniversal, Uncanny X-Men) Larroca bring you the next great Spidey Villain... MENACE! But that's not all! The mysterious JACKPOT makes her 'Brand New Day-Debut!' Plus the mystery of the Spider-Tracer Killer deepens. Not nearly 'Nuff said!

New York Comic Con 2010 Edition. Cover by John Romita and John Romita Jr. Origin of the Species: Part 1 of 5 - Written by MARK WAID & STAN LEE Penciled by PAUL AZACETA & MARCOS MARTIN A five part spider-odyssey begins in ORIGIN OF THE SPECIES! With Peter Parker's ONE MOMENT IN TIME behind him and Mary Jane back in his life, Spidey finds himself ready for a new start...but the various threads of his life since his BRAND NEW DAY are about to crash together violently. When Norman Osborn's baby is born... every villain on the planet wants the first ever strain of pure Goblin blood, leaving Spider-Man's friends and family exposed to a Sinister plan that threatens to bring down every strand or Peter's life that's been stitched together carefully over the past few years. It may be a cliché to say it...but after ORIGIN OF THE SPECIES absolutely nothing will be the same. Also this issue, we begin a series of covers by the brilliant Marko Djurdjevic that when all put together will form a giant wall-sized Spider poster featuring the people in Spider-Man's life! Plus...the Spidey Sunday feature continues breaking the 4th wall of Web-swinging Wonder by legends Stan Lee and Marcos Martin (well, Stan's a legend...Marcos is just a man who draws like one.) 32 PGS.

U.S. EDITION ($1.50 cover price). Todd McFarlane cover. Written by Dwayne McDuffie with art by Alex Saviuk and inks by Christopher Ivy.This is the 1st issue in a three issue set of three of anti-drug comics. The complete series consists of: Amazing Spider-Man #1: Skating on Thin Ice; Amazing-Spider-Man #2: Double Trouble; Amazing Spider-Man #3: Hit and Run!

This Special Batman Issue includes the following: a profile on Jerry Robinson; "The Batman who Never Was" by Allan Asherman; Jack C. Harris appears as Two-Face at the 1973 New York Comic Convention; a piece by Guy H. Lillian III on all the letters he has written to various comics over the years; an interview with Denny O'Neil; a previously unpublished Batman center spread by Dick Sprang; an overview of the Batman TV show; and more. Cover by Jerry Robinson.

2010 Diamond Retailer's Summit Edition, cover by JIM LEE. Written by SCOTT SNYDER and STEPHEN KING. Art by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE. Witness the birth of a brand new species of vampire in this new ongoing series that begins with five extra-sized issues featuring back-to-back stories by exciting new writer Scott Snyder and the master of horror himself, Stephen King! When notorious outlaw Skinner Sweet is attacked by an old enemy (who happens to be a member of the undead), the first American vampire is born... a vampire powered by the sun, stronger, fiercer, and meaner than anything that came before. Plus... Pearl Jones is a struggling young actress in 1920s Los Angeles. But when her big break brings her face-to-face with an ancient evil, her Hollywood dream quickly turns into a brutal, shocking nightmare. 32 pages, full color. MATURE READERS.

Neal Adams art, his fifth appearance in comics.

"Illusions For Sale!" and "The Super-Safecracker Who Defied the Law!" Scripts by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Sid Greene. Gil Kane cover pencils, Murphy Anderson cover inks.

"Their Darkest Hour!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Roster includes Thor, Iron Man, Giant-Man, Wasp, and Captain America. Rick Jones dons Bucky's costume this ish. Villains: the Enchantress, the Executioner, Baron Zemo, and Loki. Guest appearance by Odin. Kirby/Stone cover.

"The Coming of the Wonder Man!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers. Roster: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Giant-Man, and the Wasp. Villains: Executioner, the Enchantress, and Baron Zemo. First appearance of Wonder Man. Cameo appearance by Bucky. Jack Kirby cover pencils, Chic Stone cover inks.

"The Coming of the Wonder Man!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers. Roster: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Giant-Man, and the Wasp. Villains: Executioner, the Enchantress, and Baron Zemo. First appearance of Wonder Man. Cameo appearance by Bucky. Jack Kirby cover pencils, Chic Stone cover inks.

"The Avengers Break Up!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers. Roster: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, Giant-Man, and Rick Jones. Villains: the Executioner, the Enchantress, Baron Zemo, and Kang. First appearance of Immortus. Letter to the editor from comics artist Gene Day. Jack Kirby cover pencils, Chic Stone cover inks.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. The Mighty Avengers Meet Spider-Man, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Chic Stone; Kang creates a robotic Spider-Man and sends him back in time to battle the Avengers. Roster: Captain America, Thor, Giant-Man, Wasp, and Rick Jones. Guest stars the Amazing Spider-Man. Villain: Kang. Cameo appearances by Zemo, the Executioner, Wonder Man, Dr. Doom, Magneto, Mysterio, the Unicorn, and Kraven the Hunter (all in Kang's files). Kang pin-up. 36 pgs. $0.12.

"The Castle of Count Nefaria!" Script by Stan Lee, Pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers. Avengers Roll Call: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, Giant Man, and Rick Jones. First appearance of Count Nefaria and the Maggia. Guest appearance by the Fantastic Four. First appearance of the Avengers Emergency Headquarters. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action # 7. Jack Kirby cover pencils, Chic Stone cover inks.

"Now, By My Hand, Shall Die a Villain!" Script by Stan Lee, layouts by Jack Kirby, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Avengers Roll Call: Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, Giant Man, Wasp, and Rick Jones. Villains: the first Baron Zemo, the Enchantress, the Executioner, the Melter, the second Black Knight, and the first appearance of Zemo's Mercenaries (Erik Josten). Baron Zemo is killed when a laser ray, he fires, reflects off of Captain America's shield and causes an avalanche that buries the baron underneath a ton of rock. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action # 9. Kirby/Chic Stone cover.

"The Old Order Changeth!" Script by Stan Lee, layouts by Jack Kirby, finished art by Dick Ayers. New line-up for Avengers: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, Giant Man, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and Rick Jones. First appearance of Edwin Jarvis, the butler, in Avengers. Villains: The Melter, the Enchantress, the Executioner, the second Black Knight, and Zemo's Mercenaries (Erik Josten). Guest Appearances by the Sub-Mariner, the Black Widow, the Mole Man, Kang, and Immortus. Cameos by Magneto, Mastermind, the Toad, Beast, Iceman, Angel (on loan from the original X-Men), and Hulk. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action # 10. Kirby/Sol Brodsky cover.

"Enter Dr. Doom!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Guest appearance by the Fantastic Four. Letter to the editor from writer Steve Utley. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action # 19. Jack Kirby/Ayers cover.

The Avengers face Attuma in "Four Against the Floodtide!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia (as Frank Ray). Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Chet Huntley and David Brinkley cameos. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action # 21. Jack Kirby/Giacoia cover.

The Black Widow appears in "The Sign of the Serpent!" Script by Stan Lee, art and cover by Don Heck. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Goliath, the Wasp, and, briefly, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch. Tony Stark (Iron Man) and Nick Fury guest appearances. Reprinted in Giant-Size Marvel Triple Action # 2.

Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch return in "The Ultroids Attack!" Script by Roy Thomas, art and cover by Don Heck. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Goliath, and the Wasp. Black Widow appearance. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action # 28.

"To Conquer a Colossus!" Script by Roy Thomas, art by Don Heck. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Goliath, the Wasp, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Black Widow appearance. Gil Kane cover.

Hercules unofficially joins the Avengers in "In Our Midst...an Immortal!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Don Heck, inks by George Roussos (as George Bell). Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Goliath, the Wasp, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Appearances by the Black Widow, the Enchantress, Nick Fury, the first Power Man, and the Swordsman. Gil Kane cover. (Vignettes retouched, possibly by John Romita Sr.)

Hercules unofficially joins the Avengers in "In Our Midst...an Immortal!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Don Heck, inks by George Roussos (as George Bell). Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Goliath, the Wasp, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Appearances by the Black Widow, the Enchantress, Nick Fury, the first Power Man, and the Swordsman. Gil Kane cover. (Vignettes retouched, possibly by John Romita Sr.)

Avengers: Under Siege: Part 6 of 8 - "Even a God Can Die!" Guest-starring Ant-Man. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. In horrific fashion the Masters of Evil have savagely beaten the Lion of Olympus into a near death state. The Wasp rushes the comatose Hercules to the emergency room for life-saving surgery! Unbelievable! Could the immortal avenger's life actually be in jeopardy? Meanwhile inside Avengers Mansion, Baron Zemo II basks in the glow of his triumph! The son of the Third Reich's top scientist sends the Absorbing Man and Titania to the hospital to finish off Hercules and the Wasp! Janet Van Dyne will need a miracle to survive this fight! And surprisingly she gets one…flying on a tiny ant! The Wasp and Ant-Man (aka Scott Lang) vs. Crusher Creel and Titania! It looks like a mismatch of epic proportions! Can the pint-sized super-heroes pull off a most improbable victory? Ants assemble! Flashback cameo by Mother Superior to recap Baron Zemo's prior encounter with the star-spangled avenger in Captain America 299. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, and the Wasp. 32 pages

Avengers: Under Siege: Part 7 of 8 - "Revenge" Guest-starring Ant-Man. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. In one of the most inspiring battles in Avengers' history, the Wasp and Ant-Man score a major victory against Zemo's minions and preserve the Prince of Power's life! However, the next big challenge awaits! Taking back their Fifth Avenue headquarters! Before embarking on that mission though, the Wasp has to find more avengers! Fortunately, Captain Marvel escapes from the darkforce, the mighty Thor arrives, and the mysterious Doctor Druid appears! Are Earth's Mightiest Heroes finally on the comeback trail vs. the Masters of Evil? Yes or no the Avengers must hurry! Because the situation inside the mansion is deteriorating for the captives left at the mercy of Mister Hyde…who has no mercy! Cameo appearance by the Shroud. 32 pages

Avengers: Under Siege: Part 8 of 8 - "The Price of Victory!" Guest-starring Ant-Man and Doctor Druid. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. This is it! The Mighty Avengers vs. the Masters of Evil! Time to live free or die in Avengers Mansion! The Black Knight, Ant-Man, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Doctor Druid, Thor, and the Wasp vs. Goliath, the Wrecker, Blackout, Moonstone, Yellowjacket, and Baron Zemo! The spectacular slugfest rages through the mansion and reaches its fateful climax on the rooftop! The star-spangled avenger vs. Baron Zemo! Years ago the Sentinel of Liberty stopped the father's mad quest to destroy the Avengers! And now years later can Captain America do likewise and stop the son's? A powerful ending! Death of Blackout. Cameo appearances by Bulldozer, Piledriver, and Thunderball. (Notes: Baron Zemo II returns in Captain America 357. The Masters of Evil storyline is widely considered the masterpiece of Roger Stern's 5-year run on the Avengers title. This five-part story along with issues 270 and 271 were reprinted in 1998 in the trade paperback: Avengers Under Siege. This issue includes a one-page reprint of miscolored panels from issue 271.) 32 pages