Avengers West Coast (1985) comic books in grades to VG

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Direct Edition. "Teammates!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. The Avengers West Coast team explodes on the scene with their own monthly series. This new team, with leader Hawkeye, consists of Mockingbird, former S.H.I.E.L.D. agent and Hawkeye's wife, Iron Man, founding member of the original team and now in his new red and silver Centurion Armor, Wonder Man, super humanly strong and renown actor, and Tigra, a cat-woman whose appetite for men is rivaled only by her speed and agility. When Hank Pym (former Giant-Man) comes to visit his ex-teammates, the Man-Ape attacks freeing the ionically powered Goliath (he was captured in Iron Man Annual #7). Things get worse when one of the Avenger's oldest foes leads the attack. Ultron, the nigh-unstoppable killing machine has come for his father. 48 pages. Cover price $1.25.

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Newsstand Edition. "Teammates!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. The Avengers West Coast team explodes on the scene with their own monthly series. This new team, with leader Hawkeye, consists of Mockingbird, former S.H.I.E.L.D. agent and Hawkeye's wife, Iron Man, founding member of the original team and now in his new red and silver Centurion Armor, Wonder Man, super humanly strong and renown actor, and Tigra, a cat-woman whose appetite for men is rivaled only by her speed and agility. When Hank Pym (former Giant-Man) comes to visit his ex-teammates, the Man-Ape attacks freeing the ionically powered Goliath (he was captured in Iron Man Annual #7). Things get worse when one of the Avenger's oldest foes leads the attack. Ultron, the nigh-unstoppable killing machine has come for his father. 48 pages. Cover price $1.25.

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Newsstand Edition. "A Bird in the Hand!" Guest-starring Thing , Firebird, and the Rangers. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. As the Avengers, Thing, and Firebird return from the land of the Cat-People, they are confronted by Firebird's former team the Rangers (last seen in Incredible Hulk #265). Ghost Rider (original), Red Wolf, Shooting Star, and Texas Twister are here and it's not for a social call. It's the West Coast Avengers vs. the Rangers. Cover price $0.75.

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"Zodiac Attack!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Al Milgrom and Mike Machlan. The West Coast Avengers battle the Zodiac Life Model Decoys at a cattle auction in Wichita, Kansas. Afterwards, Scorpio devises a new plan to infiltrate and defeat the West Coasters. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Mockingbird, Dr. Pym, Iron Man, Moon Knight, Tigra, and Wonder Man. Cover price $0.75.

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"Dead Run!" Guest-starring the Shroud. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Al Milgrom and Mike Machlan. Taurus (aka Cornelius Van Lunt) is on the run and turns to the Shroud for help. Moon Knight tracks down Taurus and a fierce one-on-one fight ensues on the ground and in the air. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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"None So Blind..." Script by Al Milgrom. Art by Al Milgrom (layouts) and Mike Machlan (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom and Mike Machlan. The West Coast Avengers are abducted by an alien race called the Sligs! And while in another dimension, each avenger must fight individually vs. a powerful robot called the Examiner! The Sligs want to collect data on the protectors of the Earth before mounting an invasion! But the aliens think twice after their analysis reveals the awesome composite avenger! Cameo appearances by the Vision and the Scarlet Witch. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Mockingbird, Dr. Pym, Iron Man, Moon Knight, Tigra, and Wonder Man. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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"The Friday Night Frights!" Script by Steve Englehart. Art by Al Milgrom (layouts) and Mike Machlan (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom and Mike Machlan. The Phantom Rider is back! And Mockingbird can't believe it! How is he alive in the present day at the Avengers' west coast compound? Didn't he fall down a cliff to his death in 1876? To unravel the mystery, Mockingbird will have to survive her own cliff-hanging moment first! Meanwhile, Arkon the Magnificent has also appeared at the Avengers' compound! And he wants revenge against Wonder Man! Why? Because Simon has been starring in Hollywood's movies about the Imperion of Polemachus! And Arkon considers that blasphemy! Cameo appearances by the Texas Twister, Black Knight, Captain Marvel, Doctor Druid, She-Hulk, and the Sub-Mariner. (Notes: This issue was reprinted in 2013 in the Avengers West Coast Omnibus #2. The hardcover collects issues #17 thru #41.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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"Buried Monsters!" Script by Steve Englehart. Art by Al Milgrom (layouts) and Tony DeZuniga (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom and Mike Machlan. In light of Hawkeye's having to dismiss the golden avenger from the team (see Iron Man 229), the Wasp arrives in California to give the west coasters a good old-fashioned pep talk! And while Janet van Dyne is talking, Mockingbird is busy trying to find any living relatives of the 19th century Phantom Rider! One thing leads to another... and the West Coast Avengers fly to the Grand Canyon for vacation. And while there they witness the reawakening of one of the great giant monsters of Marvel's past: Yetrigar! Oh my, can the Avengers defeat the beast that once fought the King of Monsters to a standstill? Appearance by Hamilton Slade. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Mockingbird, Dr. Pym, Moon Knight, Tigra, Wonder Man, and the Wasp. (Note: Yetrigar previously appeared in Godzilla (1977 Marvel) #10 and #11.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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"Return of the Hero" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. A distraught Ann Raymond travels to California seeking assistance from the Avengers. She thinks that her husband, the former superhero known as Toro, might still be alive! Toro was the WWII-era partner of the original Human Torch; and the revelations during the Vision Quest saga have raised doubts about Toro's and the original torch's fate. Intrigued by the mystery, the west coast team travels to an old cemetery! And when Wanda casts a hex over the torch's possible grave...the original Human Torch is reborn! Wow! And for the second time, the silver age Vision meets the golden age Human Torch! [See Giant-Size Avengers #3 for their first meeting.] Cameo appearances by Agatha Harkness, Tigra, Iron Man, Master Pandemonium, Immortus, and the Sub-Mariner. Flashback cameos by the Mad Thinker and Toro (aka Tom Raymond) to recap the events of Sub-Mariner (1st series) #14. Avengers Lineup: Hank Pym, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wasp, Wonder Man, and the U.S. Agent. (Notes: The original Human Torch previously appeared in Fantastic Four (1st series) Annual #4. Avengers Forever (1998) #8 provides the definitive history behind the torch's reawakening. The Avengers West Coast title is published bi-monthly for the next four issues.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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Newsstand Edition. "Darker Than Scarlet" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Paul Ryan. Cover by John Byrne. One of the key issues of the Avengers West Coast title! As the Scarlet Witch unlocks the full potential of her reality altering powers! But unfortunately for Earth's Mightiest Heroes, Wanda's awakening has come under the supervision of her father Magneto! Years ago John Byrne co-wrote the classic Dark Phoenix saga! Is the Scarlet Witch following the same tragic path? Cameo appearances by Agatha Harkness, Quicksilver, Lockjaw, Ann Raymond, Immortus, Iron Man, and the original Human Torch. Avengers Lineup: Dr. Pym, Wasp, Wonder Man, and the U.S. Agent. Second story: "Reunion" Script and pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Paul Ryan. At Avengers Mansion in New York, Captain America and the golden age Human Torch meet for the first time since the end of World War II (as part of the Atlantis Attacks storyline). Cameo appearances by Sersi and Iron Man. (Notes: Wanda's turn to the dark side will haunt Earth's Mightiest Heroes years later in the Avengers Disassembled storyline in Avengers (3rd series) 500-503 and during the House of M (2005) limited series. This issue was reprinted in 2008 in the trade paperback: Avengers West Coast Darker Than Scarlet.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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Newsstand Edition. "The Immortus Imperative" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas. Pencils by Paul Ryan. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Paul Ryan. Out of the blue, Immortus appears inside the Avengers' west coast compound! And when the assembled heroes rush forward to attack, he transports them to his timeless dimension of Limbo! The Master of Time wants to control the Scarlet Witch, but to do that he must subdue her teammates first. So enter the Legion of the Unliving! Earth's Mightiest Heroes battle the undead in the depths of Limbo for all time! Meanwhile back at the Avengers' compound, Agatha Harkness uncovers the details of Immortus' grand scheme. And it includes the revelation that the Scarlet Witch is a powerful Nexus Being. Cameo appearance by Lockjaw. Flashback cameos by the Time-Keepers, Kang the Conqueror, and the Vision. Legion of the Unliving: Grim Reaper, Swordsman, Toro, Left-Winger, Right-Winger, Iron Man of 2020, the original Black Knight, and Oort, the Living Comet. (Notes: R.J.M. Lofficier contributed to the script. The first version of the Legion of the Unliving appeared in the classic Avengers 132. Avengers Forever (1998) #8 provides further insight into Immortus' machinations. The last page features a full-page ad for the upcoming Terminus Factor storyline that will run through the Avengers summer annuals.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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"Converging Trajectories" Part 3 of 4. Story by Roy and Dann Thomas. Art by Paul Ryan and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Paul Ryan and Keith Williams. Ultron-13 transforms three Avengers (Hawkeye, Quicksilver, Tigra) into humanoid robots and sends them to fight the remaining Avengers. Can Iron Man's uni-beam and the Scarlet Witch's hex power save the day? Meanwhile, the Grim Reaper and Ultron-13 join forces to implement their master plan against Los Angeles. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"Grudge Match!" Story by Roy and Dann Thomas. Art by Paul Ryan and Danny Bulanadi. Tension has been building for months between Hawkeye and the U.S. Agent, and the animosity finally boils over into a full-scale one-on-one battle! Meanwhile, a new group of villains begins to implement their sinister plot. Cameo appearance by the East Coast Avengers. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"Operation: Overlords" Part 5 of 5. Guest-starring Sunfire. Story by Roy and Dann Thomas. Art by David Ross and Tim Dzon. Cover by Tom Morgan. It's the wild finish to the Pacific Overlords storyline! Seven Avengers plus Spider-woman, Sunfire, and the Living Lightning make their last stand vs. Dr. Demonicus and his minions. Can the Avengers triumph? 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"Make Way for the Night Shift!" Infamous Monsters of Hollywood Part 1 of 4.Script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas. Pencils by David Ross. Inks by Tom Dzon. Cover by David Ross. The Night Shift is on the prowl and stalking Earth's Mightiest Heroes! On a Hollywood movie set; Hangman, Gypsy Moth, and the Brothers Grimm attack Wonder Man and his friends! And a while later in Malibu, the Night Shift ambushes Hawkeye, Spider-Woman, and the U.S. Agent! The Avengers win the first fight, but not the second! Who put the Night Shift back to work? Cameo appearances by Satannish, Stella Houston, Mockingbird, and the Wasp. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Iron Man, Living Lightning, Scarlet Witch, Spider-Woman, Wonder Man, and the U.S. Agent.(Notes: Jason Roland previously appeared in the first story of Tower of Shadows (1969) #5 - also written by Roy Thomas. The west coast team previously clashed with the Night Shift in West Coast Avengers #40.) 32pages. Cover price $1.00.

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"Hurray for Hollyweird!" Infamous Monsters of Hollywood Part 2 of 4. Script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas. Pencils by David Ross. Inks by Tom Dzon. Cover by David Ross and Tom Dzon. Three avengers are missing! And the golden avenger has a clever plan to find them! The Living Lightning and Iron Man help Digger escape from prison! And the daft member of the Night Shift inadvertently leads them right to the Tower of Shadows! Once inside Miguel and Shell-Head locate their teammates and then discover the ghoulish mastermind orchestrating the events: Satannish! Wow, what is Doctor Strange's long-time foe doing in Los Angeles? The answer won't matter if the Avengers can't escape the Tower of Shadows alive! Flashback cameo by Jason Roland to recap the events of Tower of Shadows #5. Night Shift Roster: Hangman, Brothers Grimm, Dansen Macabre, Digger, Gypsy Moth, Misfit, Needle, Tatterdemalion, and Tick-Tock. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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"There's No Business Like..." Infamous Monsters of Hollywood Part 3 of 4. Script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas. Pencils by David Ross. Inks by Tom Dzon. Cover by David Ross and Tom Dzon. Despite being kidnapped by the Night Shift last issue, Wonder Man agrees to star in a new movie with them! And while the filming takes place, Simon's fellow avengers scour L.A. to find him! Meanwhile, the golden avenger travels across the country to Greenwich Village! And he hopes to procure mystical help for the upcoming battle vs. Satannish! Cameo appearances by Dr. Strange, Wong, Stella Houston, and Rachel Carpenter. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Iron Man, Living Lightning, Mockingbird, Scarlet Witch, Spider-Woman, Wonder Man, and the U.S. Agent. Last $1.00 issue. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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"Fade Out" Infamous Monsters of Hollywood Part 4 of 4. Guest-starring Doctor Strange. Script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas. Pencils by David Ross. Inks by Tom Dzon. Cover by David Ross and Tom Dzon. At the Griffith Park Observatory, the cameras roll for the final showdown between the West Coast Avengers and the Night Shift! Earth's Mightiest hold their own vs. the motley crew until Satannish materializes over the battlefield! And upon seeing the powerful demon, the Scarlet Witch summons the Master of the Mystic Arts to even the sides! Will the added might of the Sorcerer Supreme be enough to send Satannish and the Night Shift...to the cutting room floor? Cameo appearances by Stella Houston and President George H.W. Bush. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Iron Man, Living Lightning, Mockingbird, Scarlet Witch, Spider-Woman, Wonder Man, and the U.S. Agent. First $1.25 issue. (Note: The Hangman returns in Avengers West Coast #98.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

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"The Hyena's Last Laugh" Guest-starring Machine Man. Story by Roy & Dann Thomas. Art by Herb Trimpe. The Hyena, a golden age villain from the 1940's, is back to get his revenge on the original Human Torch. (Note: This issue includes a 1-page pin-up previewing next issue's Death Web storyline that guest-stars Spider-man.) 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

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"The Second Cold War" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Wolverine. Story by Roy and Dann Thomas. Art by David Ross and Tim Dzon. The Scarlet Witch, Wolverine, Wonder Man, and the U.S. Agent fight the Bogatyri to save North America! Cameo appearance by Captain America. 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

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"War Toy!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas. Pencils by David Ross. Inks by Tom Dzon. Cover by David Ross and Tim Dzon. Ultron has finally done it! Created an adamantium mate! And now in Death Valley, Earth's Mightiest Heroes stand before two powerful robots: Ultron and War Toy! The Avengers courageously charge into battle against the potent pair, but gradually fall one by one! And that forces Dr. Pym to attempt a daring maneuver! Will his plan stop the twin adamantium terrors? First full appearance of Alkhema (aka War Toy). Cameo appearances by Dr. Myron MacLain and the Mockingbird Imposter. Avengers Lineup: Hank Pym, Hawkeye, Scarlet Witch, Spider-Woman, Vision, Wonder Man, and the U.S. Agent. (Notes: Elements of the story were retconned in the 2008 Secret Invasion storyline. See the New Avengers Reunion (2009) limited series to learn Mockingbird's interim fate. This three-part story is a significant turning point for the Scarlet Witch as she realizes and accepts that her relationship with the Vision cannot go back to the way it was (prior to the Vision Quest storyline). Ultron and Alkhema return in Avengers West Coast Annual #8.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

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"When Goliaths Clash!" Story by Roy and Dann Thomas. Art by David Ross and Tim Dzon. The battle with Ultron in the previous three issues has taken its toll on the Avengers and left the west coast compound in a state of disrepair. Wonder Man has departed the Avengers due to events in his own title. The Living Lightning also leaves the group to focus on his college education. And now Goliath, the villain known formerly as Power Man, goes on a rampage across Los Angeles. It's up to Goliath (aka Hawkeye) and Mockingbird to stop him. Meanwhile, the Avengers get a visitor from Demonica. (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 231,767; average paid circulation 147,942.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

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"Genosha, Mon Amour" Bloodties Part 3 of 5. Guest-starring the X-Men. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by David Ross. Inks by Tim Dzon. Cover by David Ross and Tim Dzon. Story continues from X-Men #26. The Avengers have split into two groups to stop the bloodshed in Genosha! At the U.N. building in New York; the Black Widow, Giant-Man, Hawkeye, Hercules, Spider-Woman, and the Vision try to convince the U.N. Security Council to take action in Genosha! In the meantime six other avengers (along with the X-Men and Quicksilver) secretly slip into Genosha! Once there Crystal and Wanda break off from the main group to find Luna! While the remaining avengers clash with a new opponent: Exodus! War Machine takes the first shot at Exodus... and the awesome battle begins! Story continues in Uncanny X-Men 307. Appearances by the Beast, Black Knight, Captain America, Sersi, and the U.S. Agent. (Notes: This issue completes Roy Thomas' enjoyable 3-year run as the writer of the Avengers West Coast series. The Bloodties saga was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: Avengers/X-Men Bloodties. The storyline was reprinted again in 2012 in the hardcover: Avengers/X-Men Bloodties.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.