Comic books in 'Operation Galactic Storm'

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2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Captain America (1968-1996 1st Series) #398-401, Avengers West Coast (1985-1994) #80-82, Quasar (1989-1994) #32-35, Wonder Man (1991-1994 1st Series) #7-9, Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #345-347, Iron Man (1968-1996 1st Series) #278-279, Thor (1962-1996 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) #445-446, What If (1989-1998 2nd Series) #55-56.

Cover By Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. Back Cover by Greg Capullo and Harry Candelario.

The Kree/Shi'ar War! When two of the galaxy's most ancient and powerful races clash, it's up to Earth's Mightiest Heroes to play cosmic peacekeeper! With Earth in the crossfire, the Avengers are drawn into the conflict - and end up as alien invaders on war-torn worlds of wonder! Assemblers East and West are embroiled in an epic too big for even two Avengers titles - one that will shake the team to its very foundations! Super heroes from three galaxies clash in a war filled with incredible action - including Thor vs. Gladiator of the Shi'ar Imperial Guard - and the Avengers will face repercussions that will haunt them for years!

Softcover, 488 pages, full color. NOTE: Book 22 of the Avengers Epic Collection - Years Covered: 1992.

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Written By Bob Harras, Tom Defalco, Mark Gruenwald, Len Kaminski, Gerard Jones, Dann Thomas, and Roy Thomas.

Art By Greg Capullo, Steve Epting, Pat Olliffe, Rurik Tyler, Jeff Johnson, Stephen B. Jones, Rik Levins, Dave Ross, Paul Ryan, Danny Bulanadi, Harry Candekario, Tim Dzon, Bob Wiacek, Dan Panosian, Tom Palmer, Fred Fredericks, Keith Williams, Jan Anton Harps, Art Nichols, and Bud LaRosa.

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"Storm Gathering" Operation: Galactic Storm Part 1 of 19. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Rik Levins. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Rik Levins and Danny Bulanadi. Operation: Galactic Storm begins here! A 19-issue crossover saga that will take Earth's Mightiest Heroes across the galaxies to stop two mighty empires from destroying the Solar System and one another! Ironically though, the grandiose adventure begins with a simple dream inside the head of Rick Jones. Disturbed by his strange dream about the star-spangled avenger and the Supreme Intelligence, Rick contacts Cap to arrange a meeting. The former partners sit down together at a roadside diner in Arizona to discuss Rick's kree-based nightmare…when suddenly a giant robot and a little robot attack! The Sentinel of Liberty leaps into action against the twin terrors (of Shi'ar origin) called Warstar! After a short battle, Captain America emerges victorious; however, Rick Jones is missing in action! The Living Legend realizes he may be onto something big. But how big? Cap will find out very soon! Story continues in Avengers West Coast 80. Cameo appearances by Delphi, Supremor, and the Supreme Intelligence. Second Story: "Silence of the Night" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Larry Alexander. Inks by Dan Panosian. Jack O'Lantern, Cutthroat, and Blackwing are on a mission to break Mother Night out of jail! But the villainess has already made bail, so instead the foursome return to skull-base to see the Red Skull. Unfortunately, one of them will very much regret doing so. Cameo appearances by Viper and Machinesmith. (Note: The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 271,213; average paid circulation 177,458.) 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

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Operation: Galactic Storm. Part 2 of 19. "Turn of the Sentry" Script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas. Pencils by David Ross. Inks by Tom Dzon. Cover by David Ross and Tim Dzon. Story continues from Captain America 398. Oracle, Electron, and Tempest of the Shi'ar Imperial Guard have kidnapped Rick Jones! And forced him to reveal the location of a secret Kree outpost in New Mexico! At the same time one state over, Captain America is stranded in Arizona after fighting a Shi'ar creature called Warstar! Cap calls the west count compound for help; and shortly thereafter Hawkeye and his team take off for the Desert Southwest! Eventually the Avengers locate Rick and the Kree outpost themselves; and then the desert donnybrook commences! Eight avengers vs. four imperial guardsmen vs. one big Kree Sentry! Wow, the Galactic Storm saga is just beginning! Story continues in Quasar #32. Cameo appearances by Mockingbird and Quasar. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Living Lightning, Scarlet Witch, Spider-Woman, Wonder Man, and the U.S. Agent. (Notes: This story was reprinted in 2006 in the trade paperback: Avengers Operation Galactic Storm. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 243,158; average paid circulation 152,442.) 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

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Misprinted with #1 on the cover. Operation Galactic Storm Part 3. After finding Dr. Minerva and Captain Atlas raiding Captain Mar-Vell's tomb, Quasar and Starfox are attacked by the Imperial Guard in "The Tomb of Mar-Vell". Story continues in Wonder Man #7. Script by Mark Gruenwald, pencils by Greg Capullo, inks by Harry Candelario. Rick Jones, Captain America, Wonder Man cameos. Capullo/Candelario cover. Cover price $1.25.

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Direct Edition. Operation Galactic Storm Part 3. After finding Dr. Minerva and Captain Atlas raiding Captain Mar-Vell's tomb, Quasar and Starfox are attacked by the Imperial Guard in "The Tomb of Mar-Vell". Story continues in Wonder Man #7. Script by Mark Gruenwald, pencils by Greg Capullo, inks by Harry Candelario. Rick Jones, Captain America, Wonder Man cameos. Capullo/Candelario cover. Cover price $1.25.

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Operation: Galactic Storm. Part 4 of 19. "Shared Space" Guest-starring Quasar and Starfox. Script by Gerard Jones. Pencils by Jeff Johnson. Inks by Dan Panosian. Cover by Jeff Johnson and Terry Austin. Story continues from Quasar #32. The Kree-Shi'ar war comes to the pages of the Wonder Man title! After the events of Avengers West Coast #80, Cap asks Simon to serve as Rick Jones' bodyguard! Reluctantly, Wonder Man agrees; and at the moment he's watching Rick at the Avengers' California compound! The day is going smoothly until Captain Atlas suddenly appears and Rick disappears! Oh my, what is going on? Apparently near the planet Saturn, Captain Atlas (with help from Doctor Minerva) has stolen the late Captain Marvel's nega-bands! And now he keeps switching places with Rick on Earth to avoid being captured by Quasar on Saturn! Wonder Man quickly tires of Atlas' game and can end it with one punch! Can Simon connect with the ever-changing Kree captain? Story continues in Avengers 345. Cameo appearances by the Scarlet Witch, Captain America, Alex Flores, Neal Saroyan, Ultimus, and the Supreme Intelligence. (Note: This story was reprinted in 2006 in the trade paperback: Avengers Operation Galactic Storm.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

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"Storm Gathering" Operation: Galactic Storm Part 5 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 7. The Avengers attack in outer space! Thor, Quasar, Sersi, and the Vision charge into the Milky Way to intercept the Shi'ar invasion fleet and rescue the Starcore crew! In an awesome display of their powers, the four mighty avengers storm the Shi'ar flagship and halt its advance! Several hours later inside Avengers Mansion, Captain America calls together more than twenty avengers to announce his plan to stop the Kree-Shi'ar war! Seven avengers will travel to Hala to negotiate with the Kree, while seven more avengers journey to Chandilar to reason with the Shi'ar! And the remaining avengers will guard the Earth! Iron Man and the star-spangled avenger will lead the Kree contingent. Wonder Man and the Scarlet Witch will guide the Shi'ar expedition! Good luck to both teams! They're going to need it! Story continues in Iron Man 278. Cameo appearances by Deathbird, Her, Hobgoblin (of the Imperial Guard), and Majestrix Lilandra. (Note: The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 280,254; average paid circulation 172,679.) 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

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Operation: Galactic Storm. Part 6 of 19. "Decisions in a Vacuum" Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Len Kaminski. Pencils by Paul Ryan. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by Paul Ryan and Bob Wiacek. Story continues from Avengers 345. The golden avenger is in the thick of Operation Galactic Storm as he joins six fellow avengers on a mission to the dangerous Kree empire! Earth's Mightiest Heroes have come to the Kree galaxy to negotiate peace between the Kree and the Shi'ar! However that might just be wishful thinking! Upon their arrival the septet of heroes infiltrate a large Kree space station and defeat a group of Shi'ar commandos! The mission is going great... until Shatterax arrives! Iron Man bravely engages the powerful Kree operative outside the station! But eventually realizes for the Avengers to win this battle...they'll have to lose it first! But don't tell that to Captain America! Story continues in Thor 445. First appearance of Shatterax. Cameo appearance by the Supreme Intelligence. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Crystal, Goliath (aka Clint Barton), Hercules, Iron Man, and Sersi. (Notes: This issue begins Len Kaminski's 3-year run as the writer of the Iron Man series. This story was reprinted in 2006 in the trade paperback: Avengers Operation Galactic Storm. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 277,525; average paid circulation 172,450.) 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

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Cover pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Al Milgrom. The Gladiator and the Avengers guest star in Operation Galactic Storm part 7, "The War and the Warrior!", script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Patrick Olliffe, inks by Al Milgrom; Thor and his companions arrive in Shi'ar space but find themselves in the vicinity of an attack by a Kree starship; Gladiator mistakes them for the attackers and battles the Avengers; Thor winds up defeating Gladiator but has to destroy their only route home to do so. Bullpen Bulletins. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 256,992; average paid circulation 164,708. 36 pgs., full color. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

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"Twenty Million Light Years From Earth" Operation: Galactic Storm Part 8 of 19. Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Rik Levins. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Rik Levins and Danny Bulanadi. Story continues from Thor 445. Millions of miles from home, Earth's Mightiest Heroes are captives of the Kree! And per the standard protocol on Hala, the alien prisoners are to be dragged before a powerful foe from days gone by…Ronan the Accuser! But thanks to the quick thinking of Cap and Sersi, the Avengers escape prior to their appointment in Ronan's court! Now the septet of heroes is on the run with an entire planet's population looking for them! However, the Avengers can't stay in hiding for long. They must find the ruler of the Kree empire to persuade him or her to call off the war with the Shi'ar! So to that end Shell-Head and Goliath begin an aerial search for the capitol building, while Cap and his crew attempt to remain anonymous inside the city! Unfortunately though, Korath the Pursuer spies the Avengers boarding a hovercraft and attacks! With Earth's Mightiest Heroes' entire mission in jeopardy, the star-spangled avenger and Korath wage a death-defying duel in the skies over Hala! Can the Sentinel of Liberty knock out Korath and keep the intergalactic quest alive? Story continues in Avengers West Coast 81. Cameo appearances by Shatterax, Supremor, and Ultimus. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Crystal, Goliath (aka Clint Barton), Hercules, Iron Man, and Sersi. Second story: "Cross to Bear" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Larry Alexander. Inks by Dan Panosian. In an abandoned subway station, Cross Bones holds Diamondback captive! She doesn't know what's going to happen next. And neither does he. 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

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Operation: Galactic Storm. Part 9 of 19. "They Also Serve..." Script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas. Pencils by David Ross. Inks by Tom Dzon. Cover by David Ross and Tim Dzon. Story continues from Captain America 399. Earth's Mightiest Heroes continue their efforts to stop the Kree-Shi'ar War! One team of avengers has traveled to Hala; while another has journeyed to the Shi'ar homeworld! And a third team is stationed at Project Pegasus! In addition to serving as Earth's rearguard, the third group is also watching over several super-powered Shi'ar and Kree prisoners! Everything is quiet in upstate New York until Nightside and Scintilla of the Imperial Guard appear! The two guardsmen knock out Mockingbird and the U.S. Agent and free their comrades! But before they can all escape, the remaining six avengers arrive...and the mêlée begins! Can the earthbound heroes score a victory vs. the Shi'ar intruders? And what role will Captain Atlas and Dr. Minerva play in the fight? Story continues in Quasar #33. Cameo appearances by Quasar, Her, Warstar, Neutron, Starbolt, and Hobgoblin (of the Shi'ar Imperial Guard). Avengers Lineup: Falcon, Gilgamesh, Hank Pym, Mockingbird, She-Hulk, Spider-Woman, U.S. Agent, and the Wasp. (Note: This story was reprinted in 2017 in the trade paperback: Avengers Operation Galactic Storm Epic Collection.) 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

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Error newsstand edition, #2 on cover with #33 in indicia. Operation Galactic Storm Part 10. Quasar and Captain Atlas encounter the Imperial Guard and the Starjammers in "Spatial Deliveries". Story continues in Wonder Man #8. Script by Mark Gruenwald, pencils by Rurik Tyler, inks by Fred Fredricks. The Avengers, Empress Lilandra cameos. Greg Capullo/Harry Candelario cover. Cover price $1.25.

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Direct Edition. Operation: Galactic Storm. Part 10 of 19. "Spatial Deliveries" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Rurik Tyler. Inks by Fred Fredericks. Cover by Greg Capullo and Harry Candelario. Story continues from Avengers West Coast #81. The outer space action starts with a bang as Quasar and Her battle members of the Shi'ar Imperial Guard near the planet Mercury! And after defeating Neutron and Starbolt, the quantum crusader enters the stargate and travels to the Shi'ar galaxy! But once Quasar arrives, everything goes haywire! First, he runs into more hostile Imperial Guardsmen! And then the Protector of the Universe bumps into Binary and the Starjammers! Wow, how many super-powered people are in this tale? Meanwhile on Chandilar, Earth's Mightiest Heroes demand an audience with the Majestrix Lilandra! Story continues in Wonder Man #8. Cameo appearances by Kayla Ballantine, Captain Atlas, Shatterax, Epoch, Electron, Hobgoblin, Oracle, Scintilla, Tempest, Warstar, Glom, Moondancer, Onslaught, Solar Wind, Voyager, and the Angler. Avengers Lineup: Captain Marvel (aka Monica Rambeau), Living Lighting, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Vision, and Wonder Man. (Notes: During 1992 the Quasar title was published direct edition only. However for the three issues that featured Operation Galactic Storm; Marvel published special newsstand editions. This issue was reprinted as Quasar #2 (aka Quasar #33B). This issue was also reprinted in 2006 in the trade paperback: Avengers Operation Galactic Storm.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

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Operation: Galactic Storm. Part 11 of 19. "Death Adrift" Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Gerard Jones. Pencils by Jeff Johnson and Stephen B. Jones. Inks by Jan Anton Harps and Art Nichols. Cover by Jeff Johnson and Terry Austin. Story continues from Quasar #33. Millions of miles from Earth, Wonder Man and his fellow avengers find themselves in the Shi'ar galaxy standing before Empress Lilandra! The heroes have come to convince the Majestrix to stop the Kree-Shi'ar war, but she has something very different in mind! Lilandra asks the Starjammers to transport the Shi'ar's massive nega-portal to the Kree galaxy! Corsair refuses; but Raza, Ch'od, and Hepzibah agree! As the Starjammers begin towing the nega-portal toward the closest stargate, Simon and the Vision leap aboard! Wonder Man thinks the Shi'ar are covering up the true purpose of the nega-portal and wants to disable it at all costs! So while Simon and the Vision are working together, will the sensitive subject of the Scarlet Witch come up? Oh yes it will... and it might jeopardize everything! Story continues in Avengers 346. Avengers Lineup: Captain Marvel (aka Monica Rambeau), Living Lightning, Scarlet Witch, Starfox, Thor, Wonder Man, and the Vision. (Note: This story was reprinted in 2017 in the trade paperback: Avengers Operation Galactic Storm Epic Collection.) 32 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. 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

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Operation: Galactic Storm. Part 13 of 19. "Bad Judgment" Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Len Kaminski. Pencils by Paul Ryan. Inks by Bob Wiacek and Keith Williams. Cover by Paul Ryan and Bob Wiacek. Story continues from Avengers 346. On the Kree homeworld of Hala, the Avengers' diplomatic mission is on the brink of disaster! Cap, Crystal, Hercules, Sersi, and the Black Knight have been arrested and sentenced to death for the murders of the Kree emperors! Although it was Deathbird that actually killed them! Only Shell-Head (in his space armor) and Goliath remain free in the capital city! With nothing left to lose, Tony comes up with a desperate plan! Goliath will try to locate Deathbird, while the golden avenger attempts to free his doomed teammates! And as shown on the brilliant cover, that means an epic battle awaits: the Invincible Iron Man vs. Ronan the Accuser! What a matchup! Story continues in Thor 446. Cameo appearance by the Supreme Intelligence. (Note: This issue was reprinted in 2017 in the Avengers Operation Galactic Storm Epic Collection.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

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"Now Strikes the Starforce!" Operation: Galactic Storm Part 14 of 19. Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Patrick Olliffe. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom. Story continues from Iron Man 279. A quintet of avengers travels to the Shi'ar throneworld for an audience with Empress Lilandra! The heroes from Earth hope to convince the Majestrix Shi'ar to end the intergalactic war against the Kree and recall the Nega-Bomb! Is that wishful thinking? After a testy hearing in front of the royal court and the Shi'ar Imperial Guard, all parties retire to their quarters while Lilandra ponders the Avengers' bold request! However, a short time later another quintet of adventurers arrives on the throneworld! Ronan, Ultimus, Shatterax, Korath, and Supremor! These Kree warriors would also like to see Lilandra! Or perhaps more specifically: kill Lilandra! When the Kree Starforce gets the jump on the Imperial Guard; the Scarlet Witch, Living Lightning, Captain Marvel, Starfox, and Thor spring into action! Can Earth's Mightiest Heroes save the Majestrix from her Kree executioners? Avengers Assemble! Story continues in Captain America 400. Cameo appearances by Wonder Man and the Vision. 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

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"Murder by Decree!" Giant-Size issue. Double foldout cover. Flip-book. Operation: Galactic Storm Part 15 of 19. Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Rik Levins. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Rik Levins and Dan Panosian. Story continues from Thor 446 It's the 400th anniversary issue of Captain America! And the star-spangled avenger is in dire straits on Hala after his teammates shockingly abandoned him (in order to pursue the Nega-Bomb)! The Living Legend stands before the Supreme Intelligence expecting the worst…when suddenly the Cobra attacks! Hold on, how did the Cobra find his way to the Kree homeworld? There's no time for answers as Batroc strikes next! Then Flag-Smasher, Viper, Cross Bones, and the Red Skull! Six against one! Can the Sentinel of Liberty beat his six deadliest foes? And outsmart the Supreme Intelligence along the way? Story continues in Avengers West Coast 82. Cameo appearances by the Black Knight, Crystal, Goliath (aka Clint Barton), Hercules, Iron Man, and Sersi. Second Story: "Out in the Cold" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Larry Alexander. Inks by Kathryn Bolinger. While serving as part of Earth's rearguard, the Falcon and the U.S. Agent respond to a challenge from Flag Smasher! The anarchist is holding D-Man hostage and demanding an audience with the red-white-and-blue avenger! But since Cap is on another world, Flag Smasher is going to have two heroes respond to his challenge instead of one! Cameo appearances by Gilgamesh, Hank Pym, Mockingbird, She-Hulk, Spider-Woman, and the Wasp. Third Story: "Crossing Back: The Origin of Diamondback!" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Rik Levins. Inks by Dan Panosian. While being held prisoner by Cross Bones, Rachel Leighton recounts how it all began years ago. Reprint Story (flip-book): "Captain America Joins the Avengers!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby. Reprint of Avengers (1st series) 4. (Notes: The front foldout cover features a full-page reprint of the cover to Captain America Comics 1 (1941) and quarter-page reprints of the covers to Captain America 100, 111, 132, 143, 188, 200, 228, and 241. The back cover features a reprint of the cover to Avengers 4. The back foldout cover features a full-page reprint of the cover to Tales of Suspense 58 and quarter-page reprints of the covers to Captain America 248, 254, 286, 300, 321, 332, 378, and 383.) 80 pages Cover price $2.25.

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Operation: Galactic Storm. Part 16 of 19. "Shi'ar Hatred!" Script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas. Pencils by David Ross. Inks by Tom Dzon. Cover by David Ross and Tim Dzon. Story continues from Captain America 400. On the Shi'ar homeworld of Chandilar, the Avengers make one last effort to negotiate peace with Empress Lilandra! But before they can, another battle breaks out against the Imperial Guard! However once the fight is over, the Shi'ar Majestrix at last agrees to recall the nega-bomb and show mercy to the Kree Starforce! There's just one problem though: the nega-bomb is missing! Oh no, where in the universe is it? Only the Skrulls know! Because they just stole it! Story continues in Quasar #34. Cameo appearances by Antro, Arachne, Therak, Hank Pym, Mockingbird, Spider-Woman, U.S. Agent, Vision, Wonder Man, and the Wasp. Avengers Lineup: Captain Marvel, Living Lightning, Scarlet Witch, Starfox, and Thor. Starforce Lineup: Korath, Ronan, Shatterax, Supremor, and Ultimus, (Note: This story was reprinted in 2006 in the trade paperback: Avengers Operation Galactic Storm.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

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Newsstand Edition. Operation Galactic Storm Part 17. Quasar, Her and Binary try to save the sun, while Kayla lashes out at the Angler in "The Scorched Sun". Story continues in Wonder Man #9. Script by Mark Gruenwald, pencils by Rurik Tyler, inks by Keith Williams. Super-Skrull, Jarvis cameos. Greg Capullo/Harry Candelario cover. Cover price $1.25.

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Direct Edition. Operation: Galactic Storm. Part 17 of 19. "The Scorched Sun" Guest-starring Binary (aka Carol Danvers). Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Rurik Tyler. Inks by Keith Williams. Cover by Greg Capullo and Harry Candelario. Story continues from Avengers West Coast #82. Quasar has located the nega-bomb! The previously missing weapon of mass destruction is passing between stargates near the Earth's sun! Quasar can stop the bomb from reaching the Kree Galaxy; but if he interferes, the Skrulls will detonate it in the Milky Way Galaxy instead! In the meantime, another enormous problem is developing! Anti-matter is leaking from the nega-bomb and eating away the sun! If the sun dies, so does the Earth! Therefore Wendell Vaughn has to let the nega-bomb pass and go for broke trying to save the Milky Way's brightest star! Fortunately, Quasar has three powerful helpers: Binary, Her, and Epoch! Will their combined might be enough to save the galaxy? Story continues in Wonder Man #9. Cameo appearances by the Super-Skrull, Kayla Ballantine and the Angler. (Notes: During 1992 the Quasar title was published direct edition only. However for the three issues that featured Operation Galactic Storm; Marvel published special newsstand editions. This issue was reprinted as Quasar #3 (aka Quasar #34B). This issue was also reprinted in 2017 in the trade paperback: Avengers Operation Galactic Storm Epic Collection.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

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Operation: Galactic Storm. Part 18 of 19. "Big Decisions" Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Gerard Jones. Pencils by Jeff Johnson and Stephen B. Jones. Inks by Dan Panosian and Bud LaRosa. Cover by Jeff Johnson and Terry Austin. Story continues from Quasar #34. The clock is ticking on the nega-bomb! As the Skrulls' spaceship with the deadly device in tow has finally reached the Kree galaxy! Wonder Man is still inside the massive bomb trying desperately to shut it down! But one person, actually one synthezoid, stands in his way: the Vision! Why do the two heroes disagree on the proper course of action? Meanwhile, the Avengers' team on Hala and the Avengers' team on Chandilar zoom through space toward the nega-bomb! Will they or Simon be able to diffuse it in time? If not, the enormous bomb will go: Boom! Story concludes in Avengers 347. Cameo appearance by Empress Lilandra. (Note: This story was reprinted in 2006 in the trade paperback: Avengers Operation Galactic Storm.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

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"Empire's End" Double-Sized issue. Operation: Galactic Storm Part 19 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 9. In horrific fashion the Nega-Bomb has exploded and destroyed the Kree empire. Millions of Kree have perished and their once majestic cities lie in ruins. Across deep space the Avengers try desperately to locate one another and regroup. Quasar and Thor find the team that went to Hala (floating aimlessly in space) and then find Wonder Man and the Vision likewise. After rendezvousing with the team that traveled to the Shi'ar empire, all fourteen avengers fly to Hala to see the devastation firsthand and also search for Captain America. Miraculously, the shield-slinger and Deathbird have survived the wave of destruction! And once all the Avengers are together again, it appears that their Galactic Storm adventure is over. But not just yet. Iron Man and the Black Knight suggest killing the Supreme Intelligence for his role in the annihilation of the Kree empire! But hold on, since when are executions allowed in the Avengers' playbook? The star-spangled avenger refuses to consider that option, however several other avengers do. Each avenger must decide to either side with Cap or side with Shell-Head! Seven avengers including two of Cap's long-time teammates, the Scarlet Witch and Goliath (aka Hawkeye), stay with the Avengers' leader. But some of the most powerful heroes including Sersi and Wonder Man go with Iron Man! Unbelievable! Could Earth's Mightiest Heroes' mission of mercy conclude as a mission of murder? Appearances by Atlas, Minerva, and Majestrix Lilandra. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Crystal, Goliath, Hercules, Iron Man, Living Lightning, Quasar, Scarlet Witch, Sersi, Starfox, Thor, Wonder Man, and the Vision. (Notes: Elements of the story continue in Captain America 401 and Quasar 35. The Galactic Storm saga was reprinted in 2006 in a two-issue trade paperback. What If (2nd series) 55 and 56 explore an alternative reality in which the Avengers lost Operation: Galactic Storm.) 52 pages Cover price $1.75.

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Operation: Galactic Storm Aftermath. Quasar, Her and Makkari survey the aftermath of war on the Kree homeworld of Hala in "Empire Of Dust". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Mark Gruenwald, pencils by Greg Capullo, inks by Harry Candelario. The Shi'ar Starforce, the Mourners, Quagmire cameos. Capullo/Candelario cover. Cover price $1.25.

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Volume 1 -1st printing. Collects Captain America (1968-1996 1st Series) #398-399, Avengers West Coast (1985-1994) #80-81, Quasar (1989-1994) #32-33, Wonder Man (1991-1994 1st Series) #7-8, Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #345-346, Iron Man (1968-1996 1st Series) #278 and Thor (1962-1996 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) #445. Written by BOB HARRAS, TOM DEFALCO, MARK GRUENWALD, GERARD JONES, LEN KAMINSKI & ROY THOMAS. Art by GREG CAPULLO, STEVE EPTING, JEFF JOHNSON, STEPHEN B. JONES, RIK LEVINS, DAVE ROSS, PAUL RYAN & RURIK TYLER. Cover by STEVE EPTING. The Kree are one of the Fantastic Four's oldest enemies; the Shi'ar, one of the X-Men's oldest allies. But it's the Avengers who are caught in the middle when the two alien races wage a war to re-write Marvel's map of the universe! As two-legged WMDs land on Earth, the Avengers end up as alien invaders on wartorn worlds of wonder, both as a unit and individually! Featuring the Imperial Guard! Starforce! Deathbird! Thor vs. Gladiator! Super heroes from three galaxies and more clash in the first half of the story that shook the team to its foundations! Softcover, 280 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

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Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Iron Man (1968-1996 1st Series) #279, Thor (1962-1996 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) #446, Captain America (1968-1996 1st Series) #400-401, Avengers West Coast (1985-1994) #82, Quasar (1989-1994) #34-35, Wonder Man (1991-1994 1st Series) #9, Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #347, and What If (1989-1998 2nd Series) #55-56. Written by LEN KAMINSKI, TOM DEFALCO, MARK GRUENWALD, ROY & DANN THOMAS, GERARD JONES, BOB HARRAS & LEN KAMINSKI. Art by PAUL RYAN, PAUL OLLIFFE, RIK LEVINS, DAVE ROSS, RURIK TYLER, JEFF JOHNSON, STEPHEN B. JONES, STEVE EPTING, GREG CAPULLO, CRAIG BRASFIELD, JOHN CZOP, DARREN AUCK & DAVE SIMONS. Cover by RON FRENZ. One galaxy's heroes are another's villains, and two galaxies' worth of them collide head-on - with the Avengers in the middle of a war whose repercussions will haunt them for years! The events that split and shook Earth's Mightiest Heroes to their foundations end here, and intergalactic boundaries aren't the only lines being drawn! Plus: The tri-galaxy war devastates Earth far more literally when we see 'What If the Avengers Lost Operation: Galactic Storm?'! Softcover, 288 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

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What if the Avengers Lost Operation: Galactic Storm? Part 1 of 2. Story by Len Kaminski. Art by Craig Brasfield and Frank Turner. The Kree have fought the Fantastic Four and produced one of the most legendary heroes in Marvel's history, Captain Mar-Vell. The Shi'ar have fought against and with the X-Men. Now, these two intergalactic empires are at war and the Earth is caught in the middle. During the epic Operation: Galactic Storm storyline that ran through the Avengers and all related titles in the early nineties, it was the Avengers who assembled and put an end to this universal threat. But, what if the unthinkable happened, and Earth's Mightiest Heroes failed? For starters planet Earth is obliterated. Find out what happens next as presented by the Watcher. 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

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What if the Avengers Lost Operation: Galactic Storm? Part 2 of 2. Story by Len Kaminski. Art by John Czop, Darren Auck, Dave Simons, Craig Brasfield, Frank Turner, and Jim Amash. The intergalactic Kree Empire has destroyed planet Earth. Now, with all the Earth heroes dead, the surviving members of the Avengers must find new allies and put an end to the mad Emperor Ael-Dan. The final battle is here as presented by the Watcher. 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.