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Direct Edition. "Holocaust in a Hidden Land!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Ka-Zar and Shanna. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Terminus is on a rampage through the Savage Land! And only Earth's Mightiest Heroes stand between the powerful alien and the utter destruction of the bottom of the world! Will the combined might of the Black Knight, shield-slinger, Starfox, Wasp, and Prince of Power be enough to prevent the annihilation of the hidden paradise? Or will Antarctica, centuries later, finally reclaim the Savage Land? A cold and bitter ending for Ka-Zar and the Avengers! Meanwhile light years away in outer space, Captain Marvel meets a new super-villain that will battle the Avengers for years to come! First appearance of Nebula. (Notes: The Savage Land first appeared in Uncanny X-Men (1st series) 10. The High Evolutionary attempts to restore the Savage Land in Uncanny X-Men Annual 12. This issue includes a full-page ad for the Secret Wars II Limited Series.) 36 pages Cover price $0.65.

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Direct Edition. "Holocaust in a Hidden Land!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Ka-Zar and Shanna. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Terminus is on a rampage through the Savage Land! And only Earth's Mightiest Heroes stand between the powerful alien and the utter destruction of the bottom of the world! Will the combined might of the Black Knight, shield-slinger, Starfox, Wasp, and Prince of Power be enough to prevent the annihilation of the hidden paradise? Or will Antarctica, centuries later, finally reclaim the Savage Land? A cold and bitter ending for Ka-Zar and the Avengers! Meanwhile light years away in outer space, Captain Marvel meets a new super-villain that will battle the Avengers for years to come! First appearance of Nebula. (Notes: The Savage Land first appeared in Uncanny X-Men (1st series) 10. The High Evolutionary attempts to restore the Savage Land in Uncanny X-Men Annual 12. This issue includes a full-page ad for the Secret Wars II Limited Series.) 36 pages Cover price $0.65.

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Direct Edition. "Holocaust in a Hidden Land!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Ka-Zar and Shanna. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Terminus is on a rampage through the Savage Land! And only Earth's Mightiest Heroes stand between the powerful alien and the utter destruction of the bottom of the world! Will the combined might of the Black Knight, shield-slinger, Starfox, Wasp, and Prince of Power be enough to prevent the annihilation of the hidden paradise? Or will Antarctica, centuries later, finally reclaim the Savage Land? A cold and bitter ending for Ka-Zar and the Avengers! Meanwhile light years away in outer space, Captain Marvel meets a new super-villain that will battle the Avengers for years to come! First appearance of Nebula. (Notes: The Savage Land first appeared in Uncanny X-Men (1st series) 10. The High Evolutionary attempts to restore the Savage Land in Uncanny X-Men Annual 12. This issue includes a full-page ad for the Secret Wars II Limited Series.) 36 pages Cover price $0.65.

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Direct Edition. "Holocaust in a Hidden Land!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Ka-Zar and Shanna. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Terminus is on a rampage through the Savage Land! And only Earth's Mightiest Heroes stand between the powerful alien and the utter destruction of the bottom of the world! Will the combined might of the Black Knight, shield-slinger, Starfox, Wasp, and Prince of Power be enough to prevent the annihilation of the hidden paradise? Or will Antarctica, centuries later, finally reclaim the Savage Land? A cold and bitter ending for Ka-Zar and the Avengers! Meanwhile light years away in outer space, Captain Marvel meets a new super-villain that will battle the Avengers for years to come! First appearance of Nebula. (Notes: The Savage Land first appeared in Uncanny X-Men (1st series) 10. The High Evolutionary attempts to restore the Savage Land in Uncanny X-Men Annual 12. This issue includes a full-page ad for the Secret Wars II Limited Series.) 36 pages Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $62.00 Paper: White Chipping to upper back side corner bracket. Label #3984341011

Direct Edition. "Holocaust in a Hidden Land!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Ka-Zar and Shanna. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Terminus is on a rampage through the Savage Land! And only Earth's Mightiest Heroes stand between the powerful alien and the utter destruction of the bottom of the world! Will the combined might of the Black Knight, shield-slinger, Starfox, Wasp, and Prince of Power be enough to prevent the annihilation of the hidden paradise? Or will Antarctica, centuries later, finally reclaim the Savage Land? A cold and bitter ending for Ka-Zar and the Avengers! Meanwhile light years away in outer space, Captain Marvel meets a new super-villain that will battle the Avengers for years to come! First appearance of Nebula. (Notes: The Savage Land first appeared in Uncanny X-Men (1st series) 10. The High Evolutionary attempts to restore the Savage Land in Uncanny X-Men Annual 12. This issue includes a full-page ad for the Secret Wars II Limited Series.) 36 pages Cover price $0.65.

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Direct Edition. "Holocaust in a Hidden Land!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Ka-Zar and Shanna. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Terminus is on a rampage through the Savage Land! And only Earth's Mightiest Heroes stand between the powerful alien and the utter destruction of the bottom of the world! Will the combined might of the Black Knight, shield-slinger, Starfox, Wasp, and Prince of Power be enough to prevent the annihilation of the hidden paradise? Or will Antarctica, centuries later, finally reclaim the Savage Land? A cold and bitter ending for Ka-Zar and the Avengers! Meanwhile light years away in outer space, Captain Marvel meets a new super-villain that will battle the Avengers for years to come! First appearance of Nebula. (Notes: The Savage Land first appeared in Uncanny X-Men (1st series) 10. The High Evolutionary attempts to restore the Savage Land in Uncanny X-Men Annual 12. This issue includes a full-page ad for the Secret Wars II Limited Series.) 36 pages Cover price $0.65.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 257D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #0234990008

Direct Edition. "Holocaust in a Hidden Land!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Ka-Zar and Shanna. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Terminus is on a rampage through the Savage Land! And only Earth's Mightiest Heroes stand between the powerful alien and the utter destruction of the bottom of the world! Will the combined might of the Black Knight, shield-slinger, Starfox, Wasp, and Prince of Power be enough to prevent the annihilation of the hidden paradise? Or will Antarctica, centuries later, finally reclaim the Savage Land? A cold and bitter ending for Ka-Zar and the Avengers! Meanwhile light years away in outer space, Captain Marvel meets a new super-villain that will battle the Avengers for years to come! First appearance of Nebula. (Notes: The Savage Land first appeared in Uncanny X-Men (1st series) 10. The High Evolutionary attempts to restore the Savage Land in Uncanny X-Men Annual 12. This issue includes a full-page ad for the Secret Wars II Limited Series.) 36 pages Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CGC 8.5 $63.00 Paper: White Label #4147681013 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.89) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Poka

Direct Edition. "Holocaust in a Hidden Land!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Ka-Zar and Shanna. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Terminus is on a rampage through the Savage Land! And only Earth's Mightiest Heroes stand between the powerful alien and the utter destruction of the bottom of the world! Will the combined might of the Black Knight, shield-slinger, Starfox, Wasp, and Prince of Power be enough to prevent the annihilation of the hidden paradise? Or will Antarctica, centuries later, finally reclaim the Savage Land? A cold and bitter ending for Ka-Zar and the Avengers! Meanwhile light years away in outer space, Captain Marvel meets a new super-villain that will battle the Avengers for years to come! First appearance of Nebula. (Notes: The Savage Land first appeared in Uncanny X-Men (1st series) 10. The High Evolutionary attempts to restore the Savage Land in Uncanny X-Men Annual 12. This issue includes a full-page ad for the Secret Wars II Limited Series.) 36 pages Cover price $0.65.

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Direct Edition. "Holocaust in a Hidden Land!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Ka-Zar and Shanna. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Terminus is on a rampage through the Savage Land! And only Earth's Mightiest Heroes stand between the powerful alien and the utter destruction of the bottom of the world! Will the combined might of the Black Knight, shield-slinger, Starfox, Wasp, and Prince of Power be enough to prevent the annihilation of the hidden paradise? Or will Antarctica, centuries later, finally reclaim the Savage Land? A cold and bitter ending for Ka-Zar and the Avengers! Meanwhile light years away in outer space, Captain Marvel meets a new super-villain that will battle the Avengers for years to come! First appearance of Nebula. (Notes: The Savage Land first appeared in Uncanny X-Men (1st series) 10. The High Evolutionary attempts to restore the Savage Land in Uncanny X-Men Annual 12. This issue includes a full-page ad for the Secret Wars II Limited Series.) 36 pages Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $68.00 Paper: White Label #4550261011 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.04) will be charged at checkout.

"Pyrrhic Victory!" Guest-starring Firelord. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. In a depressing development, the Savage Land is gone. Earth's Mightiest Heroes could not save it. Where does Ka-Zar go from here? Back to the concrete jungles of New York City with the Avengers for the time being. After the heroes return to Avengers Mansion, a distress call comes in! The Amazing Spider-Man is battling Firelord in the South Bronx! Wow, can the web-slinger beat the former herald of Galactus? If the spectacular one cannot, Hercules is ready to help! Also in this issue, Captain Marvel finds herself caught in a war between Nebula and the Skrulls in the Andromeda Galaxy! Cameo appearances by Ka-Zar and Spider-Man (in his black costume). Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Starfox, and the Wasp. (Notes: The plot of this issue crosses over briefly with Amazing Spider-Man 270. Ka-Zar appears next in Iron Man 202.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $125.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #1394322007 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.75) will be charged at checkout.

"Pyrrhic Victory!" Guest-starring Firelord. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. In a depressing development, the Savage Land is gone. Earth's Mightiest Heroes could not save it. Where does Ka-Zar go from here? Back to the concrete jungles of New York City with the Avengers for the time being. After the heroes return to Avengers Mansion, a distress call comes in! The Amazing Spider-Man is battling Firelord in the South Bronx! Wow, can the web-slinger beat the former herald of Galactus? If the spectacular one cannot, Hercules is ready to help! Also in this issue, Captain Marvel finds herself caught in a war between Nebula and the Skrulls in the Andromeda Galaxy! Cameo appearances by Ka-Zar and Spider-Man (in his black costume). Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Starfox, and the Wasp. (Notes: The plot of this issue crosses over briefly with Amazing Spider-Man 270. Ka-Zar appears next in Iron Man 202.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 260 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4610966021

"Assault on Sanctuary II" Secret Wars II crossover. Guest-starring Firelord. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Byrne. With Nebula threatening the entire universe, Captain America, the Wasp, and General Zedrao plan the assault on Thanos' former starship! Earth's Mightiest Heroes have not visited Sanctuary II, since the classic Avengers Annual 7, but now alongside the sinister Skrulls, the six avengers attack! Nebula has the awesome weaponry of Sanctuary II at her disposal, but the Skrull armada, Hercules, Captain Marvel, and Firelord are charging hard! Who will win the savage outer space shootout? And could unexpected help be coming somewhere from beyond? Story continues in Avengers Annual 14. Cameo appearances by Queen Adora, the Beyonder, and Thanos (General Zedrao in disguise). Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Starfox, and the Wasp. (Note: The first issue of the West Coast Avengers regular series was published this month.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

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"Earth and Beyond!" Secret Wars II crossover. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Story continues from Avengers Annual 14. After their epic adventure in the Andromeda Galaxy, the Avengers finally return to their Fifth Avenue Mansion. However, according to Jarvis the mansion had a visitor while they were gone...the Beyonder! One thing leads to another…and the shield-slinger and the Wasp confront the Beyonder in the nation's capital; and the next day Hercules and the Black Knight battle him at Project Pegasus! The Avengers can't beat the Beyonder, so they're going to ask him to join them. Really? A very interesting approach! Meanwhile after destroying Sanctuary II, Starfox announces his departure from the Avengers in order to pursue Nebula across the universe. Cameo appearance by Firelord. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

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Return of Jean Grey: Part 1 of 3 - "What Lurks Below?" X-Factor tie-in. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. While attempting to escape from the police, the Enclave's charter jet skids off the runway and crashes into Jamaica Bay! The plane erupts into a giant fireball, but one piece of cargo safely sinks to the bottom of the bay. Captain Marvel is the first avenger on the scene and finds a strange energy cocoon half-buried in the bay floor. Did the cocoon come from the Enclave's plane or has it been resting at the bottom of the bay for several years? The Avengers investigate further and discover that a sentient being is inside the sunken capsule! After bringing the capsule back to Avengers Mansion, the mystery grows! Story continues in Fantastic Four 286. Cameo appearances by Jean Grey, Scourge, and the Melter. Flashback cameos by Adam Warlock and Her (aka Kismet). Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Sub-Mariner, and the Wasp. Last 65¢ issue. (Note: Jean Grey (aka Marvel Girl) previously appeared in Uncanny X-Men 100.) Story continues in Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #286. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

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Return of Jean Grey: Part 1 of 3 - "What Lurks Below?" X-Factor tie-in. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. While attempting to escape from the police, the Enclave's charter jet skids off the runway and crashes into Jamaica Bay! The plane erupts into a giant fireball, but one piece of cargo safely sinks to the bottom of the bay. Captain Marvel is the first avenger on the scene and finds a strange energy cocoon half-buried in the bay floor. Did the cocoon come from the Enclave's plane or has it been resting at the bottom of the bay for several years? The Avengers investigate further and discover that a sentient being is inside the sunken capsule! After bringing the capsule back to Avengers Mansion, the mystery grows! Story continues in Fantastic Four 286. Cameo appearances by Jean Grey, Scourge, and the Melter. Flashback cameos by Adam Warlock and Her (aka Kismet). Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Sub-Mariner, and the Wasp. Last 65¢ issue. (Note: Jean Grey (aka Marvel Girl) previously appeared in Uncanny X-Men 100.) Story continues in Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #286. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $129.00 Paper: White Label #3939843019 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.87) will be charged at checkout.

Return of Jean Grey: Part 1 of 3 - "What Lurks Below?" X-Factor tie-in. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. While attempting to escape from the police, the Enclave's charter jet skids off the runway and crashes into Jamaica Bay! The plane erupts into a giant fireball, but one piece of cargo safely sinks to the bottom of the bay. Captain Marvel is the first avenger on the scene and finds a strange energy cocoon half-buried in the bay floor. Did the cocoon come from the Enclave's plane or has it been resting at the bottom of the bay for several years? The Avengers investigate further and discover that a sentient being is inside the sunken capsule! After bringing the capsule back to Avengers Mansion, the mystery grows! Story continues in Fantastic Four 286. Cameo appearances by Jean Grey, Scourge, and the Melter. Flashback cameos by Adam Warlock and Her (aka Kismet). Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Sub-Mariner, and the Wasp. Last 65¢ issue. (Note: Jean Grey (aka Marvel Girl) previously appeared in Uncanny X-Men 100.) Story continues in Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #286. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $59.00 Paper: White Label #4550261016 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.77) will be charged at checkout.

Return of Jean Grey: Part 1 of 3 - "What Lurks Below?" X-Factor tie-in. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. While attempting to escape from the police, the Enclave's charter jet skids off the runway and crashes into Jamaica Bay! The plane erupts into a giant fireball, but one piece of cargo safely sinks to the bottom of the bay. Captain Marvel is the first avenger on the scene and finds a strange energy cocoon half-buried in the bay floor. Did the cocoon come from the Enclave's plane or has it been resting at the bottom of the bay for several years? The Avengers investigate further and discover that a sentient being is inside the sunken capsule! After bringing the capsule back to Avengers Mansion, the mystery grows! Story continues in Fantastic Four 286. Cameo appearances by Jean Grey, Scourge, and the Melter. Flashback cameos by Adam Warlock and Her (aka Kismet). Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Sub-Mariner, and the Wasp. Last 65¢ issue. (Note: Jean Grey (aka Marvel Girl) previously appeared in Uncanny X-Men 100.) Story continues in Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #286. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $49.99 Paper: White Label #4539265002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.50) will be charged at checkout.

Return of Jean Grey: Part 1 of 3 - "What Lurks Below?" X-Factor tie-in. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. While attempting to escape from the police, the Enclave's charter jet skids off the runway and crashes into Jamaica Bay! The plane erupts into a giant fireball, but one piece of cargo safely sinks to the bottom of the bay. Captain Marvel is the first avenger on the scene and finds a strange energy cocoon half-buried in the bay floor. Did the cocoon come from the Enclave's plane or has it been resting at the bottom of the bay for several years? The Avengers investigate further and discover that a sentient being is inside the sunken capsule! After bringing the capsule back to Avengers Mansion, the mystery grows! Story continues in Fantastic Four 286. Cameo appearances by Jean Grey, Scourge, and the Melter. Flashback cameos by Adam Warlock and Her (aka Kismet). Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Sub-Mariner, and the Wasp. Last 65¢ issue. (Note: Jean Grey (aka Marvel Girl) previously appeared in Uncanny X-Men 100.) Story continues in Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #286. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $225.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4329011019 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($6.75) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by NJ Comics

NOTE: Storm as an Avenger becomes reality in Avengers (2023 Marvel) #17.

"Time--And Time Again!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. The Conqueror is back! Wow, where has he been? Or perhaps the better question…When has he been? After a 10-year absence Kang the Conqueror returns to the pages of the Avengers! But it's not just one Kang, it's many Kangs! And rest assured…the Kang from the 41st century (that Earth's Mightiest Heroes know and love) is front and center! Meanwhile in the sub-basements underneath Avengers Mansion, Hercules, the Black Knight, and the Wasp work on boring a new tunnel to Hydro-Base. The tunneling is going great until the Hulk attacks! Then Giant-Man! Then the old Iron Man! It's like a rerun of the battle in Avengers issue 2 vs. the Space Phantom! Who could take the Avengers back in time? Who else, but the Master of Time! Cameo appearances by Iron Man, Storm, Colossus, and President Reagan in an alternate reality. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Sub-Mariner, and the Wasp. (Note: Kang previously appeared in the Avengers title in the classic Avengers 143.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CGC 7.0 $50.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #3955699009 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.50) will be charged at checkout.

NOTE: Storm as an Avenger becomes reality in Avengers (2023 Marvel) #17.

"Time--And Time Again!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. The Conqueror is back! Wow, where has he been? Or perhaps the better question…When has he been? After a 10-year absence Kang the Conqueror returns to the pages of the Avengers! But it's not just one Kang, it's many Kangs! And rest assured…the Kang from the 41st century (that Earth's Mightiest Heroes know and love) is front and center! Meanwhile in the sub-basements underneath Avengers Mansion, Hercules, the Black Knight, and the Wasp work on boring a new tunnel to Hydro-Base. The tunneling is going great until the Hulk attacks! Then Giant-Man! Then the old Iron Man! It's like a rerun of the battle in Avengers issue 2 vs. the Space Phantom! Who could take the Avengers back in time? Who else, but the Master of Time! Cameo appearances by Iron Man, Storm, Colossus, and President Reagan in an alternate reality. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Sub-Mariner, and the Wasp. (Note: Kang previously appeared in the Avengers title in the classic Avengers 143.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $125.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4312846001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.75) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by NJ Comics

Direct Edition. "The Once and Future Kang!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. In timeless limbo Earth's Mightiest Heroes and their long-time foe, Kang the Conqueror, are captives of the chief council Kang! However, the Lion of Olympus cannot be held for long in a simple paralysis beam! When Hercules breaks free, chaos breaks loose! The Avengers assemble to battle the chief council Kang, while the 41st century Kang also attacks his Kang-brother! Confusing indeed! But in the land of limbo things are seldom what they seem. And eventually the true orchestrator of events is revealed! With Ravonna by his side, Immortus stops the fighting and makes everything all right. Or does he? The Avengers aren't so sure, but of course only time will tell. Flashback cameos by the Fantastic Four, Doctor Doom, and the Pharaoh Rama-Tut. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Sub-Mariner, and the Wasp. (Notes: Immortus appears next in Avengers West Coast 48. The significance of this three-part story was the return of Kang the Conqueror as a major villain for the Avengers. This issue sets the stage for many great future encounters.) 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

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Direct Edition. "The Once and Future Kang!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. In timeless limbo Earth's Mightiest Heroes and their long-time foe, Kang the Conqueror, are captives of the chief council Kang! However, the Lion of Olympus cannot be held for long in a simple paralysis beam! When Hercules breaks free, chaos breaks loose! The Avengers assemble to battle the chief council Kang, while the 41st century Kang also attacks his Kang-brother! Confusing indeed! But in the land of limbo things are seldom what they seem. And eventually the true orchestrator of events is revealed! With Ravonna by his side, Immortus stops the fighting and makes everything all right. Or does he? The Avengers aren't so sure, but of course only time will tell. Flashback cameos by the Fantastic Four, Doctor Doom, and the Pharaoh Rama-Tut. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Sub-Mariner, and the Wasp. (Notes: Immortus appears next in Avengers West Coast 48. The significance of this three-part story was the return of Kang the Conqueror as a major villain for the Avengers. This issue sets the stage for many great future encounters.) 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $55.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #2116936024 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.65) will be charged at checkout.

Avengers/Alpha Flight Crossover: Part 1 of 3 - "Assault on Atlantis" Guest-starring Alpha Flight. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Story continues from Alpha Flight 39 (part 1). Attuma rules Atlantis! And with a special prisoner under his control…Marrina! The Sub-Mariner tried to overthrow Attuma earlier and failed. So now the Avenging Son has called upon his mighty friends to help! In the depths of the Atlantic Ocean, Earth's Mightiest Heroes attack Attuma's legions! After defeating the first wave of defenders and linking up with Alpha Flight, total victory appears close at hand! The battle ends after Prince Namor pummels Attuma and Northstar frees Marrina! Everyone should be happy, but tragically something changed inside of Marrina during her captivity. And as a result more adversity lies ahead for the Prince of Atlantis! (Note: The Sub-Mariner's pursuit of Marrina continues in Alpha Flight 40.) 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

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"Pressure" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. The colossal confrontation with the Masters of Evil is over. The Avengers have won, but the losses are staggering. Avengers Mansion, the team's home since day one, has been destroyed. Hercules remains in a coma and Jarvis is slowly recovering from his injuries in the hospital. In the meantime the Black Knight and Doctor Druid relocate to Hydro-Base for combat training while the mansion is closed. However, their training session is dramatically interrupted by Tyrak! The giant Atlantean is still tough, so Captain Marvel, She-Hulk, and the Wasp join the fight too! After the battle Janet Van Dyne realizes that she's ready for a vacation and resigns as chairwoman. So once again the old order changeth! The new Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Doctor Druid, She-Hulk, and Thor! (Note: Tyrak previously appeared in Avengers 172.) 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $71.00 Paper: White Label #4646849003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.13) will be charged at checkout.

Command Decision" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. After the departure of the Wasp last issue, Earth's Mightiest Heroes are in need of a new leader! In a surprising development, the popular choice among the team is Captain Marvel! Is the Crescent City avenger ready to lead? Monica Rambeau is not so sure! But after she helps Captain America pull off a daring underground rescue of trapped children, Captain Marvel says bring it on! Retelling of Captain Marvel's origin from Amazing Spider-Man Annual 16. Cameo appearances by Hercules, Hermes, and Moonstone. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Doctor Druid, She-Hulk, and Thor. (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 412,900; average paid circulation 237,241.) 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

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"Faithful Servant" Script by Bob Harras. Art by Bob Hall (breakdowns) and Kyle Baker (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Jarvis lies in a hospital bed while he recovers from his severe injuries sustained at the hands of the Masters of Evil. Once his body heals, the Avengers' long-time butler has a big decision to make! Permanently retire or return to the Avengers? Before Jarvis makes up his mind, he takes a walk down memory lane from the earliest days of the Avengers to the present time. The loyal butler reflects upon his first meetings with Thor, the Wasp, the Hulk, and Hawkeye; his first conversations with Captain America, the Vision, and Mantis; and his first encounter with Ultron. Jarvis also recalls some of the Avengers (who like himself) fell upon hard times such as Henry Pym, Quicksilver, the Swordsman, and Iron Man. But when the time of reflection is over, Jarvis reaches a decision! What will it be? An inspiring story! Cameo appearance by Tony Stark. (Notes: This issue provides an excellent recap of the history of the Avengers from Jarvis' perspective. This issue also contains new behind-the-scenes details of events that took place inside the mansion.) 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

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"By Gods Betrayed!" Part 1 of 5. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Someone in a very high place is very upset with Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Enraged that his son was beaten into a coma, the mighty Zeus sends his fellow gods to punish the Avengers! Artemis, Dionysus, and Hermes attack the Avengers in Manhattan, while Ares and Hephaestus battle Thor in majestic Olympus! Unfortunately, these battles are complete mismatches. And the Avengers suddenly find themselves standing before Zeus in the royal court of Olympus! But Earth's Mightiest Heroes won't be there for long…after Zeus gives them a one-way ticket to Hades! Ready or not, the Avengers are about to embark on their very own Greek odyssey! Cameo appearances by Hercules and Zeus. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Doctor Druid, She-Hulk, and Thor. 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

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"By Gods Betrayed!" Part 1 of 5. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Someone in a very high place is very upset with Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Enraged that his son was beaten into a coma, the mighty Zeus sends his fellow gods to punish the Avengers! Artemis, Dionysus, and Hermes attack the Avengers in Manhattan, while Ares and Hephaestus battle Thor in majestic Olympus! Unfortunately, these battles are complete mismatches. And the Avengers suddenly find themselves standing before Zeus in the royal court of Olympus! But Earth's Mightiest Heroes won't be there for long…after Zeus gives them a one-way ticket to Hades! Ready or not, the Avengers are about to embark on their very own Greek odyssey! Cameo appearances by Hercules and Zeus. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Doctor Druid, She-Hulk, and Thor. 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

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"Whom the Gods Would Destroy!" Part 3 of 5. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Trapped on the Pathway to Infinity, Earth's Mightiest Heroes face Pluto and the hordes of Hades in a desperate life-and-death struggle! But thanks to the awesome power of Captain Marvel and the Prince of Asgard, the Avengers dramatically escape the Netherworld and return to Olympus! Hold on though, that's like jumping out of the frying pan and into the fire! Are the seven avengers ready to battle Zeus again? Wisely the crescent city avenger decides on a different course of action…diplomacy! And with great success the Sub-Mariner and Thor recruit Aphrodite, Athena, Apollo, and Hephaestus to their side! But the treacherous Ares is still pushing his father to crush the Avengers! Will the four Olympians be able to calm the rage of Zeus? Cameo appearances by Artemis, Hercules, Prometheus, and the Wasp. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Doctor Druid, She-Hulk, Sub-Mariner, and Thor. (Note: Ares previously battled Earth's Mightiest Heroes in the classic Avengers 100.) 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

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"Battleground: Olympus" Part 4 of 5. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. All efforts of diplomacy with Zeus have failed! And now Earth's Mightiest Heroes and the gods of Olympus are ready to rumble! On the undercard: the Sub-Mariner, Captain Marvel, and She-Hulk vs. Ares, Artemis, and Dionysus! And the main event: The Lord of Olympus vs. the Prince of Asgard! Wow! Zeus vs. Thor! A once-in-a-generation clash of the immortals! Can even the Son of Odin quell the fury of the Lord of the Lightning? In spectacular fashion the mighty thunder god tries his best! Meanwhile elsewhere in Olympus, the Wasp convinces Hera and Hermes to help the Avengers, while Prometheus attempts to revive Hercules! A sensational action issue! Cameo appearances by Aphrodite, Apollo, and Athena. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Doctor Druid, She-Hulk, Sub-Mariner, Thor, and the Wasp. 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

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Direct Edition. "Twilight of the Gods!" Part 5 of 5. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. The senses-shattering slugfest rages on! The Avengers have knocked out the other Olympians and now turn their full attention to the King of Olympus…Zeus himself! Can the Lord of the Lightning withstand the combined might of the Sub-Mariner, Captain Marvel, She-Hulk, Black Knight, and Thor? Surprisingly the mighty Zeus begins to waver under the onslaught from the five powerful avengers and the mystic enchantment of the knight's ebony blade! Unbelievable! Could the Lord of Olympus actually fall in battle to mortal men and women? However, the Son of Cronus and Rhea hasn't ruled Olympus for eons, because he was a lightweight! And even when Hercules joins the fight, Zeus will not yield! Can anyone or anything break the stalemate? It's a truly momentous outcome for the pantheon of Olympus! Cameo appearances by Apollo, Ares, Athena, Dionysus, Hera, Hermes, Neptune, Prometheus, and Marrina. (Notes: This five-part story blends magnificently with the classic Greek mythology. This issue completes Roger Stern's outstanding 5-year run as the writer of the Avengers series.) 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

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Direct Edition. "Shadows of the Future Past!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Walt Simonson. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. The Avengers and Marrina attend a gala affair at the Lincoln Center in New York City! But when Earth's Mightiest Heroes step out on the town, trouble is usually not far behind! During the high class party, Marrina samples a small fish and is suddenly transformed into a wild raging beast! And then Namor's wife jumps into the East River and swiftly swims away! What just happened? Captain Marvel and her teammates aren't sure, so they return to Hydro-Base to plot a course of action. Meanwhile over the next several days, a series of oceanic disasters occurs all over the world! Apparently a leviathan of biblical proportions is rampaging across the seas! Could there be a connection to Marrina? The Avengers hope not, but the Sub-Mariner fears so! Cameo appearance by Kang the Conqueror and Ravonna. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain Marvel, Doctor Druid, She-Hulk, Thor, and the Sub-Mariner. First $1.00 issue. (Notes: Kang previously appeared in Avengers 269. Walt Simonson begins his 1-year stint as the writer for the Avengers series.) 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

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Direct Edition. "And Flights of Angels" Part 3 of 3. Script by Walt Simonson. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. The Leviathan's rampage continues unabated across the Atlantic Ocean! The scheming Doctor Druid thinks that Marrina (aka the Leviathan) should be killed, but the Avengers with help from Henry Pym make one final attempt to save her! Incredibly Dr. Pym's plan seems to work after the Black Knight fires a special dart down the Leviathan's throat! But sadly Marrina transforms back into the giant sea serpent several minutes later. And then the Avengers finally accept the reality that all means necessary must be used to stop her! To that end the Mighty Thor brings down the thunder and lightning from the heavens, but again to little effect! Thus leaving Earth's Mightiest Heroes with only one weapon left to use…the Black Knight's ebony blade! Will Dane Whitman stab Marrina and invoke the blood curse of the blade? Or will the Avenging Son use the blade to slay the Leviathan himself? A poignant ending to one of the Avengers' saddest tales. Death of Marrina. Cameo appearances by Kang the Conqueror, Ravonna (disguised as Nebula), and Henry Pym. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain Marvel, Doctor Druid, She-Hulk, Thor, and the Sub-Mariner. (Notes: The Sub-Mariner appears next in Marvel Comics Presents 7 and searches for Marrina's progeny in Solo Avengers 17. This issue includes a full-page ad for the Evolutionary War storyline set to run through Marvel's 1988 annuals. The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher Charles Novinskie.) 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"If Wishes Were Horses" Part 1 of 4. Script by Walt Simonson. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. The cataclysmic clash with the Leviathan is over! But Earth's Mightiest Heroes have suffered staggering losses. Marrina has tragically perished. Prince Namor has left the team in anguish. Captain Marvel is badly emaciated. And the Black Knight begins suffering from the curse of the ebony blade. Needless to say, morale is near an all-time low as only Doctor Druid, She-Hulk, and Thor can answer the call to duty. Right now, the Avengers would be extremely vulnerable to an attack from one of their long-time foes! And inauspiciously Ravonna and about a half dozen Kangs have something in the works! The beautiful time traveler's instrument of deception is none other than…the Avengers' new chairman, Doctor Druid! Cameo appearances by Frank Rambeau and Maria Rambeau. (Notes: Captain Marvel's serious medical condition ends her long service on the Avengers' active roster dating back to Avengers 227. Her recovery takes place in Captain Marvel (2nd series) 1.) 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"If Wishes Were Horses" Part 1 of 4. Script by Walt Simonson. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. The cataclysmic clash with the Leviathan is over! But Earth's Mightiest Heroes have suffered staggering losses. Marrina has tragically perished. Prince Namor has left the team in anguish. Captain Marvel is badly emaciated. And the Black Knight begins suffering from the curse of the ebony blade. Needless to say, morale is near an all-time low as only Doctor Druid, She-Hulk, and Thor can answer the call to duty. Right now, the Avengers would be extremely vulnerable to an attack from one of their long-time foes! And inauspiciously Ravonna and about a half dozen Kangs have something in the works! The beautiful time traveler's instrument of deception is none other than…the Avengers' new chairman, Doctor Druid! Cameo appearances by Frank Rambeau and Maria Rambeau. (Notes: Captain Marvel's serious medical condition ends her long service on the Avengers' active roster dating back to Avengers 227. Her recovery takes place in Captain Marvel (2nd series) 1.) 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"Beggars Would Ride!" Part 2 of 4. Script by Walt Simonson. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Ravonna plucks a giant mechanical dinosaur from the time stream and sends it to attack Washington D.C.! Once Doctor Druid becomes aware of the Mechanisaurus Rex in the nation's capital, he sends the Mighty Thor to intercept it! But the good (and conniving) doctor doesn't want the thunder god to destroy it, he wants the dinosaur to destroy the thunder god! Who put this guy in charge?! During the battle against the futuristic dinosaur, Thor sends a call for help back to Hydro-Base! Dr. Druid stops She-Hulk from leaving for Washington, but the nearly immobile Black Knight manages to escape! Can the knight's 12th century ebony blade carve up a 41st century dinosaur? Meanwhile, the council of Kangs finally realizes what Ravonna (aka Kang Nebula) is planning! And begin mobilizing to prevent her from acquiring the most powerful weapon in the universe! Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Doctor Druid, She-Hulk, and Thor. (Notes: In a situation similar to Captain Marvel's plight, the blood curse of the ebony blade eventually ends Dane Whitman's time on the Avengers' active roster for several years. The knight's story continues in the four-part Black Knight Limited Series (published in 1990) and Avengers Spotlight 39. The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher Charles Novinskie.) 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"Futures Imperfect!" Part 4 of 4. Script by Walt Simonson. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. It's the cataclysmic conclusion to the Avengers' space-time encounter with Ravonna! Earth's Mightiest Heroes and Kang Nebula (aka Ravonna) streak towards the time bubble in their specially modified quinjet! But unbeknownst to the evil leader of this mission…three stowaway Kangs are onboard too! With Ravonna on the verge of success and the universe on the verge of disaster, the Kangs finally free the Avengers from the mindbenders that were controlling their actions! And inside the quinjet's crowded cabin; the Black Knight, She-Hulk, and Thor battle Ravonna and Doctor Druid for the life of the universe! Can the three avengers beat Kang Nebula and save all of time? They must! But even if the Avengers win, they still might lose everything! Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Doctor Druid, She-Hulk, and Thor. (Notes: She-Hulk leaves the Avengers and appears next in Fantastic Four 321. Thor and the Black Knight's next adventure takes place in Thor 396. The mysterious time bubble, Ravonna, and Doctor Druid return in Fantastic Four 337 and 338.) 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

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"Inferno 2" Inferno crossover. Giant-Sized Anniversary Issue. Script by Walt Simonson. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. It's the tricentennial issue of Earth's Mightiest Heroes! And the all-out action begins in Central Park as Nanny places Franklin Richards in a red suit of armor and orders him to attack his parents! However with the recent arrival of Gilgamesh in Manhattan, the four heroes on the scene make short work of Nanny and Orphan-Maker and end their first crisis! But in the afterglow of victory, the demon lord N'astirh swoops in and grabs Franklin! So now Reed and Sue have to find their son all over again (and battle the Inferno demons wreaking havoc in New York City along the way)! During the search for Franklin, the emerging team of Avengers gains three allies! The Mighty Thor, the Growing Man, and Kang the Conqueror! Is Kang going to help his long-time foes? Yes, but only to ensure his own survival! Once the Growing Man leads the quintet of super-heroes to the World Trade Center, the final fight for Franklin takes place! The Captain, Gilgamesh, Thor, Mr. Fantastic, and the Invisible Woman vs. N'astirh and his demon horde! Atop the twin towers, will a new team of Avengers rise up from the ashes of Inferno? And restore the glory of days gone by? Avengers Assemble! Cameo appearances by the Black Knight, Goblin Queen, and S'ym. First backup feature: Three-page gallery of everyone who has been an avenger from issue 1 to issue 300; and a listing of the issues in which they appeared. Second backup feature: One-page gallery of the new support staff of Avengers Island. Third backup feature: Two-page biography of Jarvis. Fourth backup feature: One-page layout of Avengers Park (at the former site of Avengers Mansion). Second story: "The Coming of the Accursed Avengers!" Script by Ralph Macchio. Art by Walt Simonson. The origin of the Avengers as told from Loki's perspective. New Avengers Lineup: The Captain, Gilgamesh, Thor, Mr. Fantastic, and the Invisible Woman. (Notes: The Avengers' cover logo returns to the classic bronze age style. This issue completes John Buscema's outstanding 4-year run as the primary artist (breakdowns & layouts) for the Avengers series.) 68 pages Cover price $1.75.

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Direct Edition. "Yearning to Breathe Free!" Guest-starring Puma. Script by Danny Fingeroth. Art by Rich Buckler (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. In their civilian identities, Steve Rogers, Sigurd Jarlson, and Gilgamesh tour historic Ellis Island. The three avengers' visit to the island is proceeding normally until it's interrupted by Thomas Fireheart! Wow, where did Puma come from? And who is he chasing through the Great Hall? Apparently one of the maintenance workers is a former member of Puma's tribe! And he has the awesome ability to open portals to other dimensions! After Puma attacks him, the frightened Charles accidentally opens a portal to the Crossroads! And the cosmic-radiated U-Foes bust through! All of sudden the battle lines are drawn. Ironclad, Vapor, Vector, and X-Ray vs. Captain America, Gilgamesh, Thor, and Puma! Can the Avengers round up the U-Foes? And does it without destroying a beloved national treasure? First appearance of Portal (aka Charles Little Sky). Flashback cameo by the Hulk. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Gilgamesh, and Thor. (Notes: The U-Foes previously appeared in Incredible Hulk 305 and appear next in Avengers West Coast 53. This story takes place during the time period when Ellis Island and its Great Hall were undergoing major renovation.) 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

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Direct Edition. Acts of Vengeance crossover - "The Weakest Point" Script by John Byrne. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. A dozen flying robots interrupt a peaceful afternoon on Avengers Island! Are the robots trying to kill Earth's Mightiest Heroes? No, not really. They just want to sink Hydro-Base to the bottom of the harbor...by poking large holes in the floating island's support system! The Avengers should be able to stop these rambunctious robots; however, only oneavenger is home...Quasar! Left with no other choice, Quasar rallies the mansion's staff to defend the island! Can the likes of Peggy Carter, Fabian Stankowicz, and Michael O'Brien keep Hydro-Base afloat? Or will the Avengers' beloved mansion descend to a watery grave? Cameo appearances by the Mandarin, Loki, Doctor Doom, Starfox, and Nebula. (Notes: Hydro-Base first appeared in Sub-Mariner #61. The Avengers moved to Hydro-Base in Avengers 278. The letters page contains the results of the fans' 1989 favorite avenger poll.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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Direct Edition. "Business as Usual" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Plot by John Byrne. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. The Stranger barges into Nebula's starship demanding an audience with the self-styled granddaughter of Thanos! Why does the cosmic-powered giant want Nebula? Because the galactic thief has stolen the powerful Infinity Union! The Avengers don't know precisely what the Infinity Union can do, but they do realize the urgency to keep it away from Nebula! To that end Earth's Mightiest Heroes split up and search the Stranger's massive spaceship for the deadly device! By chance the Amazing Spider-Man finds the awesome Infinity Union first! But watch out web-slinger…it may be booby-trapped! Cameo appearance by Quasar. (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 330,300; average paid circulation 201,600.) 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

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Direct Edition. "A Vengeful God!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. Nebula does it again! After almost destroying the cosmos with the universal compressor three issues ago, the vengeful super-villainess steals the power of the Infinity Union and threatens stellar genocide once more! But just like last time, the Mighty Avengers stand in her way! On the Stranger's gigantic planet-ship; the star-spangled avenger, golden avenger, synthezoid avenger, Asgardian, Eternal, and amazing one fight to the finish against Nebula! With help from the Stranger, can Earth's Mightiest Heroes bring the universe back from the brink one more time? Cameo appearance by Quasar. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Iron Man, Sersi, Starfox, Thor, and the Vision. (Note: Nebula returns in Silver Surfer 38.) 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"Powers That Be!" Part 3 of 3. Origin of Rage. Script by Larry Hama. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. In the Dimension of Exile, the Avengers are under attack! The gruesome Grogg, Orm, Ffurg, Xa, and Ngh (the Unspeakable) assail the Avengers and gain the early momentum! But during the battle, Xa switches sides and helps the good guys defeat the indigenous monsters! That seems rather odd. Were Ngh and his minions really trying to kill the Avengers? Or just using them as the means for escape from this desolate dimension? The Avengers think all is well and bring Xa back to Earth for medical attention. But that's a decision they'll regret…starting next issue! Cameo appearance by Diamondback. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Iron Man, Sersi, She-Hulk, and Thor. (Note: This issue includes a full-page ad for Incredible Hulk 377.) 40 pages Cover price $1.00.

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Direct Edition. "Pediments of Clay" Script by Larry Hama. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. The three-way showdown in Brooklyn is set! Ngh and his brood of monsters vs. the Avengers vs. the Tetrarchs of Entropy! And poor Granny Staples is caught in the middle! As the battle rages in New York City's largest borough, the thunder god and the enchanting Eternal scour the Dimension of Exile looking for something to stop the tetrarchs! Surprisingly, what (or who) they find may turn the tide back in Brooklyn! Can Thor and Sersi's mysterious guest neutralize Ngh and temper the tetrarchs? The Avengers and Granny Staples sure hope so! Cameo appearances by Doctor Strange and Doctor Doom. 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

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Direct Edition. The Gatherers Saga: Part 2 of 18 - "Echoes of the Past" Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. On a rooftop in the shadows of Four Freedoms Plaza, the Avengers come face to face with their past! The Swordsman is back! And along with his powerful ally Magdalene…out for blood! Once the Avengers overcome their initial shock and disbelief, they attack in unison! The Prince of Power, Vision, and Crystal battle Magdalene, while the Black Knight challenges the Swordsman! Dane Whitman wins his dazzling duel, but the remaining avengers go down to defeat! And thus, round one against the Gatherers ends in an unsatisfying stalemate for all. When and where will Proctor and his Gatherers strike next? First appearance of Proctor. Cameo appearances by Sersi, Dr. Peter Corbeau, and the Watcher. First $1.25 issue. 36 pages The Gatherers Saga continues in Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #348. Cover price $1.25.

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1st appearance of Starforce - "Assassination" Operation: Galactic Storm Part 12 of 19. Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. Story continues from Wonder Man 8. Earth's Mightiest Heroes have battled their way across Kree-Lar and are now within striking distance of the capitol citadel of the Kree empire! Inside the majestic edifice, Ael-Dann and Dar-Benn plot the empire's next move vs. the Shi'ar and listen to Ronan's plan to recapture the Avengers! However, unbeknownst to the Kree rulers and the alien invaders from Earth, the Supreme Intelligence is orchestrating the drama that is about to unfold! The former cerebral leader of the Kree assembles his own super team of warriors called Starforce! And also paves the way for a Shi'ar assassin to slip inside the capitol citadel! When all parties arrive at the heart of Kree-Lar, the cross-cosmos clash begins! The Black Knight, Captain America, Crystal, Sersi, and the Prince of Power vs. Atlas, Korath, Minerva, Shatterax, Supremor, and Ultimus! However, the battle that will truly change everything takes place when Deathbird strikes! Is the Supreme Intelligence planning to save the Kree empire. By destroying it first? Story continues in Iron Man 279. 36 pages Cover price $1.25.

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1st appearance of Starforce - "Assassination" Operation: Galactic Storm Part 12 of 19. Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. Story continues from Wonder Man 8. Earth's Mightiest Heroes have battled their way across Kree-Lar and are now within striking distance of the capitol citadel of the Kree empire! Inside the majestic edifice, Ael-Dann and Dar-Benn plot the empire's next move vs. the Shi'ar and listen to Ronan's plan to recapture the Avengers! However, unbeknownst to the Kree rulers and the alien invaders from Earth, the Supreme Intelligence is orchestrating the drama that is about to unfold! The former cerebral leader of the Kree assembles his own super team of warriors called Starforce! And also paves the way for a Shi'ar assassin to slip inside the capitol citadel! When all parties arrive at the heart of Kree-Lar, the cross-cosmos clash begins! The Black Knight, Captain America, Crystal, Sersi, and the Prince of Power vs. Atlas, Korath, Minerva, Shatterax, Supremor, and Ultimus! However, the battle that will truly change everything takes place when Deathbird strikes! Is the Supreme Intelligence planning to save the Kree empire. By destroying it first? Story continues in Iron Man 279. 36 pages Cover price $1.25.

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1st appearance of Starforce - "Assassination" Operation: Galactic Storm Part 12 of 19. Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. Story continues from Wonder Man 8. Earth's Mightiest Heroes have battled their way across Kree-Lar and are now within striking distance of the capitol citadel of the Kree empire! Inside the majestic edifice, Ael-Dann and Dar-Benn plot the empire's next move vs. the Shi'ar and listen to Ronan's plan to recapture the Avengers! However, unbeknownst to the Kree rulers and the alien invaders from Earth, the Supreme Intelligence is orchestrating the drama that is about to unfold! The former cerebral leader of the Kree assembles his own super team of warriors called Starforce! And also paves the way for a Shi'ar assassin to slip inside the capitol citadel! When all parties arrive at the heart of Kree-Lar, the cross-cosmos clash begins! The Black Knight, Captain America, Crystal, Sersi, and the Prince of Power vs. Atlas, Korath, Minerva, Shatterax, Supremor, and Ultimus! However, the battle that will truly change everything takes place when Deathbird strikes! Is the Supreme Intelligence planning to save the Kree empire. By destroying it first? Story continues in Iron Man 279. 36 pages Cover price $1.25.

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"Repercussions" Giant-Size issue. Double foldout cover. Flip-book. Guest-starring Professor Xavier, Cyclops, and the Starjammers. Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. Did the Avengers think their killing of the Supreme Intelligence (three issues ago) would go unnoticed by the cosmos? If Earth's Mightiest Heroes did, they are in for a rude awakening! Light years from terra firma, a surviving Kree admiral makes a deal with Hepzibah and Raza Longknife to assassinate the Black Knight! To that end the two starjammers convince their teammates to journey to Earth under the false pretense of visiting Binary in Avengers Mansion. While the Starjammers and Avengers get acquainted, Raza slips away to slay Dane Whitman! Upstairs in the hangar bay, Raza finds his prey! And in the blink of an eye, Dane comes face-to-face with his judge, jury, and executioner! It's a savage showdown for survival between Raza Longknife and the Black Knight! Cameo appearance by Dr. Valerie Cooper. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Black Widow, Crystal, Hercules, Quicksilver, Sersi, Thor, and the Vision. Second Story: "The Butler Did It!" Script by John Lewandowski. Pencils by Kevin Kobasic. Inks by Ariane. Jarvis and Marilla continue battling for control of the kitchen! Special Feature: Two-page layout and description of the new Avengers Mansion by Eliot Brown and Nel Yomtov. Reprint Story (flip-book): "In Battle Joined!" Guest-starring the X-Men. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and George Tuska. Reprint of Avengers (1st series) 53. The Avengers and the X-Men clash with one another…and then Magneto! (Notes: The front foldout cover features a full-page reprint of the cover to Avengers issue 1 and quarter-page reprints of the covers to Avengers 11, 25, 38, 57, 87, 100, 103, and 136. The back cover features a reprint of the cover to Avengers 53. The back foldout cover features a full-page reprint of the cover to Avengers 110 and quarter-page reprints of the covers to Avengers 175, 187, 196, 200, 225, 239, 279, and 310. The Avengers series is bi-monthly for the next five issues.) 72 pages Cover price $2.50.

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"Retribution!" Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Kevin West. Inks by Bud LaRosa. Cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. In shocking fashion last issue, Raza stabbed the Black Knight during their duel in the hangar bay! And upon discovering their fallen teammate, Earth's Mightiest Heroes lash out at the Starjammers! Hercules and Thor drive Raza and Ch'od out of the mansion and temporarily defuse the situation! But the Avengers still want vengeance! So, the Black Widow sends the Vision, Prince of Power, thunder god, Sersi, and Binary to chase the renegade Starjammers, while Crystal oversees Dane's emergency medical treatment! When the Avengers catch up to the runaway space pirates, the battle is short and sweet! How will Raza slime his way out of this mess? And back at the mansion, another treacherous starjammer makes her move to finish the job on the wounded knight! With "friends" like the Starjammers, the Avengers don't need any enemies! Cameo appearances by Cyclops, Professor Xavier, Lockjaw, Luna, and Quicksilver. 36 pages Cover price $1.25.