Avengers (1963 1st Series) UK Edition comic books 1977-1979

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. "The Private War of Doctor Doom!" Part 4 of 4. Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Plot by Gerry Conway. Script by Jim Shooter. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Pablo Marcos (finishes). Cover by Jack Kirby and Al Milgrom. In order to stop Attuma's plan for world conquest, the Vision strikes a deal with Doctor Doom! The Avengers join forces with the ruler of Latveria and pursue Attuma into his undersea lair! At the same time (and with guidance from the Beast), Prince Namor, Wonder Man, and the Whizzer zero in on Attuma's citadel too! And in the depths of the Atlantic Ocean, Earth's Mightiest Heroes and the Avenging Son battle Attuma and Tyrak for the freedom of the world! Fortunately, Doctor Doom is there to help the good guys...or does the good doctor have something else in mind? Cameo appearance by Namorita. (Notes: Tyrak returns in Avengers 172. A subplot from this story involving Captain America continues in Super-Villain Team-Up 10.) 32 pages

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "A Ghost of Stone!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by Jack Kirby and Dan Adkins. It's Christmas Eve in Avengers Mansion! A wonderful time for celebrating with friends, exchanging gifts, and fending off blindside attacks! In surprising fashion the long-forgotten Black Knight busts into the mansion and knocks out the Beast, Yellowjacket, and Iron Man! And now the stone statue of Dane Whitman prowls the hallways looking for his next victims! Once the star-spangled avenger, Scarlet Witch, Wasp, and Wonder Man fall before the Black Knight...only one avenger remains! Can the stone-like Dane Whitman complete his quest for revenge against the Avengers? Or will the Vision crush the knight's distorted dream? Flashback cameos by the Defenders, Silver Surfer, Black Panther, Mantis, Swordsman, and Thor to recap the events of Avengers 118.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "When Avengers Clash! Part 1 of 2. Script by Jim Shooter. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Pablo Marcos (finishes). Cover by Jack Kirby and Dan Adkins. Ever since Simon Williams' amazing return from the dead six issues ago, tension has been building between Wonder Man and the Vision. And now things finally boil over in a big way! A horrified Scarlet Witch looks on as the two titans clash inside Avengers Mansion! It's a fight that neither man can win. And after it's over, the Avengers' morale sinks to a new low. Meanwhile north of the border, a brand new villain has seized control of a town in the Canadian Rockies. The Avengers need a big challenge to shake them out of the doldrums; and Graviton is poised to provide it! First appearance of Graviton. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wasp, Wonder Man, and Yellowjacket. 32 pages

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Siege by Stealth and Storm! Part 2 of 2. Script by Jim Shooter. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Pablo Marcos (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Avengers' assault on Graviton's airborne city has failed! And now the super-villain who can control gravity moves his floating city over the island of Manhattan! With eight avengers as prisoners, Graviton's plan to blackmail New York looks unstoppable! But dramatically two more avengers arrive on the scene! Can Thor and the Black Panther lift the Avengers to victory? Cameo appearance by Daredevil. (Notes: Graviton appears next in Marvel Two-in-One Annual 4. The first subplot of the Korvac Saga begins in this issue.)

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "The Trial! Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by George Perez. Ink by Pablo Marcos (finishes). Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. One of the classic Avengers issues of the bronze age! Since Wonder Man's shocking resurrection several issues ago, it was only a matter of time before a certain scythe-wielding super-villain showed up at Avengers Mansion. And the Grim Reaper does not disappoint! After Eric Williams ambushes the Avengers, the trial of Wonder Man and the Vision begins! A sensational story! Brief re-telling of the origins of the Vision and Wonder Man. Cameo appearances by Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Wasp, Whizzer, and Yellowjacket. Flashback cameos by Baron Zemo, the Enchantress, Executioner, original Human Torch, Space Phantom, and Ultron. (Notes: The Grim Reaper previously appeared in Avengers 108. He returns in issue 3 of the first (1982) Vision and Scarlet Witch Limited Series. This issue was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers. 32 pages

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Beware the Ant-Man!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Pablo Marcos. In incredible fashion the Avengers are attacked at their Fifth Avenue Mansion! And the assailant is none other than the Ant-Man! What in the world has happened to Hank Pym?!? Fortunately with help from the Wasp, the Avengers corral their diminutive teammate! But that only buys Earth's Mightiest Heroes a few more hours until the next attacker arrives...a certain adamantium attacker! It's a super showdown inside Avengers Mansion as eight avengers lay it all on the line against Ultron! Cameo appearances by Hawkeye and the Two-Gun Kid. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Black Panther, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wasp, and Wonder Man. (Notes: Ultron previously appeared in Fantastic Four 150.)

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "The Bride of Ultron!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Pablo Marcos. After defeating the Avengers last issue, Ultron stands triumphant! And now the adamantium monster has a diabolic plan to create a female companion for himself! It's very simple...transfer the life force of Janet Pym into the empty metalloid body of Jocasta! But the Avengers won't go down without a fight! Once the Black Panther, Iron Man, Thor, and Wonder Man locate Ultron inside an abandoned research center on Long Island, the blockbuster battle begins! Can Earth Mightiest Heroes stop the sinister scheme of their long-time foe? Or will the Wasp tragically become the unwilling bride of Ultron? An excellent two-part story! First appearance of Jocasta. Cameo appearances by Hawkeye and the Two-Gun Kid. (Notes: Ultron returns in Avengers 171.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "The Demi-God Must Die!" Guest-starring the Champions. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Pablo Marcos. Over the skies of New York City, Iron Man attacks the Champions! What has possessed the golden avenger to ambush his fellow super-heroes? That's what the Black Widow, Iceman, and Hercules would like to know! Shell-head make short work of the widow and Iceman, but the Lion of Olympus is a completely different matter! Iron Man and Hercules wage a fierce battle in the streets of Manhattan from Columbus Circle to Avengers Mansion! And inside the mansion...the true villain awaits! (Notes: The Champions appear next in Super-Villain Team-Up 14. Typhon returns in Avengers Annual 23. 32 pages

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "To Fall By Treachery!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by John Byrne (first work on the series). Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and John Tartaglione. The Lethal Legion is back! And their first order of business is smashing the Avengers! The two super groups clash not once, but twice! First during a bank robbery, and then several hours later outside Avengers Mansion! Without Iron Man and the Vision, can the remaining avengers beat the Living Laser, Power Man (aka Erik Josten), and Whirlwind? And even if they do, the new and improved Count Nefaria is waiting in the wings! Cameo appearance by the Whizzer (aka Robert Frank). Avengers Lineup: Beast, Black Panther, Captain America, Scarlet Witch, Wasp, Yellowjacket, and Wonder Man. Last 30¢ issue. (Notes: Count Nefaria previously appeared in Uncanny X-men 95. The letters page of Avengers 168 credits John Byrne with scripting page 14 of the story.) 32 pages

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Hammer of Vengeance!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Mike Esposito. Earth's Mightiest Heroes are in dire straits after the super-charged Count Nefaria dumps a 40-story building on top of them! And now the count is free to wreak havoc in the city as the Beast, Black Panther, Captain America, Scarlet Witch, Yellowjacket, and Wonder Man lie buried under tons of rubble! Fortunately though, the golden avenger arrives on the scene and digs out his teammates! But that only sets the stage for round two against the all-powerful Count Nefaria! The Avengers need help desperately! Is anyone else available? First appearance of Peter Gyrich. Cameo appearances by the Vision, Whizzer, and Thor. (Note: This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Cupcakes featuring Spider-Man and Mary Jane Watson vs. the Legal Eagle.)

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Day of the Godslayer!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Ernie Chan. In spectacular style the mighty Thor appears at Avengers Mansion and gives battle to Count Nefaria! But despite bringing down the thunder and lightning, the Prince of Asgard cannot defeat the powerful villain! However, after Yellowjacket revives the Vision, the Avengers assemble one more time! Can Iron Man, Wonder Man, Thor, Captain America, the Wasp, Yellowjacket, Vision, and Scarlet Witch finally take Nefaria down...for the count? First appearance of Django Maximoff. (Note: The initial subplot of the Yesterday Quest storyline begins in this issue.)

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. The Korvac Saga: Part 1 of 10 - "Tomorrow Dies Today!" Guest-starring the Guardians of the Galaxy. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. The Korvac Saga begins! A sensational storyline that sends Earth's Mightiest Heroes on a ten-issue odyssey to save the universe! The epic adventure begins with a simple distress call from Nick Fury. An enormous spaceship is orbiting the Earth! Where did it come from and who does it belong to? The Avengers blast off in a quinjet to find out! After boarding the giant ship, the Beast bumps into the Guardians of the Galaxy! Why have Charlie-27, Martinex, Nikki, Starhawk, Vance Astro, and Yondu come to the 20th century? It's a long story, that's only just beginning! Meanwhile back in New York City, the Wasp's first fashion show is interrupted by the Porcupine! Fortunately, Nighthawk and Yellowjacket are in attendance to fight the prickly villain! But someone else is present too...a mysterious man named Michael. More will be heard from him later...much more. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Vision, Wasp, Wonder Man, and Yellowjacket. (Notes: Korvac previously appeared in Thor Annual 6. The 10-issue Korvac Saga takes place in Avengers 167-168 and 170-177. Roger Stern is also credited with scripting this issue.)

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. The Korvac Saga: Part 2 of 10 - "First Blood" Guest-starring the Guardians of the Galaxy. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. The Avengers along with Charlie-27, Martinex, Nikki, Starhawk, and Yondu return to their Fifth Avenue mansion to begin the search for Korvac. But inside the mansion a new foe is waiting...Mr. Peter Gyrich! The federal government's special agent reads the riot act to Iron Man for the lax security at Avengers headquarters! After Gyrich exits, the star-spangled avenger gives Shell-head a piece of his mind too, until the Scarlet Witch intervenes to cool down the situation. Meanwhile, Starhawk travels to Queens and engages Michael (aka Korvac) in a life-and-death battle of cosmic proportions! And also in this issue, Hawkeye and the Two-Gun Kid are enjoying a train ride in Colorado, when suddenly the Two-Gun Kid disappears! Cameo appearances by Vance Astro, Doctor Strange, Captain Marvel, the Silver Surfer, Peter Parker, and Mary Jane Watson.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "If We Should Fail -- The World Dies Tonight" Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Dave Hunt (finishes). Cover by Dave Cockrum and Joe Sinnott. The Black Panther, Captain America, and Iron Man are spending a relaxing afternoon at Avengers Mansion, when all of a sudden an armored intruder attacks! The three avengers quickly halt Jason Beere's reckless assault. However, before he collapses the megalomaniac mumbles something about four neutron bombs scattered throughout the world! The shield-slinger travels to Peru to disarm the first bomb, Shell-head to Moscow for the second one, and T'challa to the Arctic Circle for the third. But where, oh where, is the fourth bomb? (Notes: Jason Beere appears next in Iron Man 115. This issue was a fill-in story during the Korvac Saga.) 32 pages

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. The Korvac Saga: Part 3 of 10 - "Though Hell Should Bar the Way!" Plot and Script by Jim Shooter. Plot and Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. Janet Pym is tired of having the deactivated Jocasta at her home, so she convinces her husband, Hank Pym, to bring the one-time bride of Ultron to Avengers Mansion. That seems like a good idea, until Jocasta comes to life! Luckily, the Beast, Scarlet Witch, Vision, and Wonder Man are present to help the Wasp and Yellowjacket corral the runaway bride! But the golden avenger and the star-spangled avenger stop their teammates in mid-attack! Why does Iron Man want Jocasta to go free? Could it have something to do with a certain adamantium groom? Meanwhile, another avenger mysteriously disappears...this time it's Quicksilver! Cameo appearances by Crystal, Hawkeye, and the Guardians of the Galaxy. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Vision, Wasp, Wonder Man, and Yellowjacket. (Notes: This issue was reprinted in 1999 in Ultron Unleashed 1. The letters page includes a letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. )

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. The Korvac Saga: Part 4 of 10 - "Where Angels Fear to Tread" Guest-starring Ms. Marvel. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. Earth's Mightiest Heroes are in hot pursuit of Jocasta through the streets of Manhattan! During the chase the Avengers pick up an ally, Ms. Marvel, and locate the female robot's final destination...a convent! Is Ultron hiding out among the nuns? The evil one is full of surprises! And the next one is for the Scarlet Witch, the most dangerous avenger to the adamantium monster! It's another classic battle between the Avengers and Ultron! An excellent issue! (Notes: Ultron returns in Avengers 202. This issue was reprinted in 1999 in Ultron Unleashed 1. The letters page includes a letter from comics editor Kevin Dooley.)

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. The Korvac Saga: Part 5 of 10 - "Holocaust in New York Harbor!" Guest-starring Ms. Marvel. Script by Jim Shooter. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finishes). Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. There's good news and bad news for the Avengers! First, the good: Ultron has been defeated! But the bad: teammates continue to disappear left and right, and Korvac remains unaccounted for! When the Avengers return to their mansion, the situation just gets worse! A furious Peter Gyrich revokes the team's national priority status! And Tyrak is tearing up the New York harbor! What a mess! Shell-head dispatches Hawkeye, Ms. Marvel, the Vision, Scarlet Witch, and Wonder Man to stop Tyrak; while the other avengers work on the bizarre disappearances! It's 100% crisis management for Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Cameo appearances by the Black Panther, Captain America, Crystal, Jocasta, Moondragon, Quicksilver, Two-Gun Kid, Ultron, and the Collector. (Notes: Tyrak previously appeared in Avengers 156. This issue briefly crosses over with Marvel Team-Up 69 and 70.)

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. The Korvac Saga: Part 6 of 10 - "Threshold of Oblivion!" Plot by Jim Shooter. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Diverse Hands (finishes). Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. Avengers are vanishing one after another with no end in sight! Is someone collecting super-heroes? In an attempt to replenish the roster, Iron Man brings in the Black Panther, Black Widow, Hercules, and Captain Marvel to help. But to no avail as T'challa, the Scarlet Witch, Wonder Man, and Yellowjacket all disappear from the mansion next! So the Avengers are down to their final four...Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. Is that going to be enough against an elder of the universe? Meanwhile, Michael (aka Korvac) continues his preparations for conquering the cosmos. Cameo appearances by Django Maximoff, Robert Frank (aka the Whizzer), Nick Fury, Charlie-27, Nikki, Starhawk, Vance Astro, the Watcher, Odin, Zeus, Mephisto, and Eternity. (Notes: The Collector previously appeared in Incredible Hulk 198. The letters page of Avengers 179 lists the inkers for this issue.) 32 pages

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. The Korvac Saga: Part 7 of 10 - "Captives of the Collector!" Plot by Jim Shooter. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Dave Wenzel. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. Finally, the Avengers come face-to-face with the Collector after teleporting to his orbiting spaceship! However, the elder of the universe is overjoyed to see Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp; because his collection is almost complete! The four heroes furiously attack the Collector trying to achieve a quick victory; but the crafty elder subdues the thunder god, Shell-head, and the Wasp. Leaving the Avengers' Ace Archer as the last man standing! Can a mere mortal with a bow and arrows defeat an ancient elder of the universe? This may be Hawkeye's longest long shot ever! Cameo appearances by Michael (aka Korvac), the Black Panther, Black Widow, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Jocasta, Moondragon, Quicksilver, and the Two-Gun Kid. (Note: The Collector returns to existence in the Contest of Champions Limited Series issue 3.)

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. The Korvac Saga: Part 8 of 10 - "The End...And the Beginning!" Guest-starring Captain Marvel and Ms. Marvel. Plot by Jim Shooter. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Dave Wenzel. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Terry Austin. With a horrific bolt from the blue, Michael incinerated the Collector last issue! Now Earth's Mightiest Heroes fully realize what an awesome foe they are up against! After returning to their Fifth Avenue Mansion, Iron Man begins directing the search for Korvac. But while the 17 heroes impatiently wait for battle, old animosities from days gone by resurface. Tempers flare among Quicksilver, Hawkeye, Moondragon, and the Vision! The Avengers better get focused on Michael...because he's sure focused on them! Origin of Michael (aka Korvac). Cameo appearances by the Black Widow, Hercules, the Two-Gun Kid, Charlie-27, Martinex, and Starhawk.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. The Korvac Saga: Part 9 of 10 - "The Destiny Hunt!" Guest-starring Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel, and Starhawk. Plot by Jim Shooter. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Dave Wenzel. Inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by John Romita, Jr. and Terry Austin. Iron Man, Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel, Moondragon, and Jocasta are scouring the city, the planet, and the cosmos looking for Michael (aka Korvac)! Where is their omnipotent opponent? The Avengers trace residual energy from Michael's cosmic blast (that destroyed the Collector) to Forest Hills Gardens in Queens! Is the most powerful villain in the universe hanging out in middle suburbia? Once Earth's Mightiest Heroes step foot inside Michael's home, the battle lines are drawn...for the cataclysmic confrontation coming up next issue! Avengers Assemble! Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Black Widow, Captain America, Hawkeye, Hercules, Iron Man, Moondragon, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Vision, Wasp, Wonder Man, and Yellowjacket. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson.)

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. The Korvac Saga: Part 10 of 10 - Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel, and the Guardians of the Galaxy guest star in "The Hope...and the Slaughter!" Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by Dave Wenzel. Inks by Pablo Marcos and Ricardo Villamonte. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Terry Austin. This is it! The earth-shattering conclusion to the Korvac Saga! No less than 21 super-heroes bravely attack the cosmic-powered Michael (aka Korvac)! However, as the ferocious battle rages, the Avengers' and Guardians' casualties mount. Nikki, Quicksilver, and Yellowjacket are among the first to fall. And after Michael knocks out Hercules and Captain Marvel, the hope for victory gives way to despair. But an inspiring counter-attack by Captain America and Wonder Man buys Iron Man, Starhawk, Thor, and the Vision just enough time for one final push! Will this be the Avengers' finest hour? Or perhaps their final hour? Truly an epic issue! Cameo appearances by the Watcher, Eternity, Heimdall, Mephisto, Odin, and Zeus. (Notes: This 10-issue storyline (along with a new epilogue) was reprinted in 1991 in the trade paperback: The Korvac Saga. What If (1st series) 32 explores an alternate reality where the outcome of the battle is reversed.)

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "The Martyr Perplex!" Script by Steve Gerber. Art by Carmine Infantino (breakdowns) and Rudy Nebres (finishes). Cover by John Buscema. It's an off-beat tale as the bombastic Beast returns to the Avengers! Hank McCoy spends a fun evening out on the town, but the night ends with a bizarre encounter with a death-like wraith! What was that strange creature that confronted Hank? A curious Beast must investigate! Cameo appearances by Captain America, the Wasp, and Wonder Man. (Note: The Manipulator appears again in Captain America 242.)

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Slowly Slays the Stinger!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Tom DeFalco. Art by Jim Mooney (breakdowns) and Al Gordon (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard and Rudy Nebres. Earth's Mightiest Heroes attend a benefit fundraiser for the New York Museum of Natural History. However, the peaceful event is disrupted by the sudden arrival of the Bloodhawk! Once the Avengers corral the surprise attacker, the Bloodhawk and his elderly traveling companion reveal the purpose of their visit. They need the museum's ancient he-who-protects totem to avert a crisis on the small South Sea Island of Muara! Feeling sympathetic towards Bloodhawk's cause, the Beast, Thor, and the Vision travel to Muara to explore the situation. Meanwhile, a new villain is lurking around Avengers Mansion! After subduing the Black Panther earlier in the evening, the Stinger sets his sights on T'challa's teammates! Avengers Lineup: Beast, Black Panther, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Vision, Wasp, Wonder Man, and Yellowjacket.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Berserkers' Holiday!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Dan Adkins. The Avengers are in action on two fronts! The thunder god, Beast, and Vision battle the rampaging colossus on the South Sea Island of Muara, while back at Avengers Mansion the remaining avengers are captives of the surprising Stinger! The power of Thor and the dexterity of the Beast lead to victory in the South Sea! And when the three heroes and Bloodhawk return to Manhattan, it's time to even the score with the Stinger! (Note: This issue includes a full-page ad for the Micronauts (1st) series with art by Michael Golden.)

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "On the Matter of Heroes!" Part 1 of 2. Written by David Michelinie. Art by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Gene Day (finishes). Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. A new era for 'Earth's Mightiest Heroes' begins, and the first order of business is selecting the seven members of the new roster. But this time the federal government is going to help the Avengers choose! Peter Gyrich announces the selections: the Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wasp,...and the Falcon! Hold on, is the Falcon even an avenger? That's what Hawkeye would like to know! Meanwhile, the old man from Vladivostok, Django Maximoff, finally arrives in New York City. And the lives of Pietro and Wanda will never be the same again. Cameo appearances by the Guardians of the Galaxy, Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel, Black Widow, Hercules, and Moondragon. Note: John Byrne begins his 1-year stint as the regular artist on the series. Note: First appearance of Scott Lang (the second Ant-Man).

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Honor Thy Father!" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom and Bob Layton. Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch have mysteriously collapsed inside Avengers Mansion. Dr. Donald Blake tries to diagnose their condition, but he doesn't realize that Wanda's and Pietro's souls have been transferred into miniature dolls! How did Django Maximoff do that? Fortunately, Jocasta picks up a trail of mystic energy that leads to a rundown rooming house in the Bowery. And inside a small guest room, the Avengers wage a bizarre battle against apparitions of the Toad, Nighthawk, and Princess Python! Can the Avengers free Wanda and Pietro from the clutches of the nivashi stone? Final 35¢ issue. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Iron Man, Jocasta, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Vision, Wasp, Wonder Man, and Yellowjacket. (Notes: This issue reveals several details about the upbringing of Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch along with Django Maximoff's involvement in the events of Spider-Woman (1st series) 12. This issue was reprinted in 1994 in the trade paperback: The Yesterday Quest. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek. The letters page also contains a statement of ownership: average print run 370,012; average paid circulation 162,996.) 32 pages.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Death on the Hudson!"" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Diverse Hands. Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. The Avengers and the Absorbing Man throw down on the docks! No less than eight avengers will try to stop the rampaging Crusher Creel from destroying New York harbor! The Beast, Iron Man, Ms. Marvel, and the Vision all get their shots, but the Absorbing Man is one tough customer! This is going to take a team effort! (Notes: The Absorbing Man returns in Incredible Hulk 261. Terry Austin, Klaus Janson, and Joe Rubinstein are thought to be among the inkers contributing to this issue.) 32 pages

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "The Yesterday Quest!" Part 1 of 3. Plot by Mark Gruenwald and Steven Grant. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Dan Green. Cover by George Perez and Terry Austin. Ever since their first appearance in Uncanny X-Men 4 many years ago, the origin of Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch has been a mystery to both comic readers and the siblings alike. After Wanda and Pietro arrive in Transia with Django Maximoff, clues to the twins' birthplace and birth parents begin to emerge. Modred the Mystic, the Darkhold, Bova the cow-woman, the High Evolutionary's former citadel, and Wundagore Mountain are all pieces to the puzzle. And the truth seems to lie at the top of the mountain. But there's something else at the top of Wundagore Mountain. Something ancient, something evil. Cameo appearance by Bova. Flashback cameos by Robert Frank, Madeline Frank, and the Toad. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Falcon, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Jocasta, Ms. Marvel, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Vision, and the Wasp. (Notes: Mark Gruenwald's participation in this three-part story was an indication of the storyline's importance to the continuity of the Marvel Universe. Modred previously appeared in Marvel Two-in-One 33. This issue includes a full-page ad for the Man-Thing's guest appearance in Micronauts 7.) 32 pages

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Nights of Wundagore!" Part 2 of 3. Plot by Mark Gruenwald and Steven Grant. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Dan Green. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The situation in Transia has taken a turn for the worse! While Bova tells Pietro about his childhood, Wanda wages a life-and-death struggle against Modred the Mystic atop Wundagore Mountain! Unfortunately, the battle goes poorly and an elder demon from centuries ago possesses the Scarlet Witch! Recognizing the imminent danger, Quicksilver makes a mad dash to the only telephone in the village...and places a desperate call to Avengers Mansion! Can the lightning-fast avenger contain his sister's destructive rampage while the other avengers travel to Transia? Hope is fading by the minute! Flashback cameos by the High Evolutionary, Magda, Jonathan Drew, Robert Frank, and Madeline Frank. 32 pages

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "The Call of the Mountain Thing!" Part 3 of 3. Plot by Mark Gruenwald and Steven Grant. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Dan Green. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. One of the classic Avengers issues of the bronze age! Chthon has possessed the Scarlet Witch! And now Wanda is wreaking havoc across Central Europe! Six avengers are on the way to help Quicksilver, but the likes of Thor, Iron Man, and the Vision are not among them! Does this group of avengers have the raw power to defeat Modred the Mystic and Chthon? After the Falcon, Wasp, Ms. Marvel, Wonder Man, and Cap fall to the elder demon; the end of the world appears close at hand! But the resourceful Hank McCoy finds a piece of Wundagore Mountain's history. And in stunning fashion, one of the knights of Wundagore rides again! Will the Beast lead the charge to an inspiring victory? Or will Chthon's master plan succeed? Avengers Assemble! Cameo appearance by Bova. Final appearance of Django Maximoff. Flashback cameos by Morgan Le Fey, Magnus, Magda, Agatha Harkness, and the High Evolutionary. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Falcon, Ms. Marvel, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, the Wasp, and Wonder Man. (Notes: Uncanny X-Men 125 provides the final clue concerning the true identity of Pietro and Wanda's father. In the Vision and the Scarlet Witch Limited Series (1st series) issue 4, the long-awaited reunion between father (super-villain) and children (avengers) takes place. This three-part story was reprinted in 1994 in the trade paperback: The Yesterday Quest. The letters page includes a letter from comics editor Cat Yronwode.) 32 pages

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Elementary, Dear Avengers!" Plot by Jim Shooter. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by John Byrne (breakdowns), Dan Green (finishes), and Frank Springer (finishes). Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. After finishing their epic adventure against Chthon last issue, Earth's Mightiest Heroes stop by the Great Refuge to drop off Quicksilver. Since the next leg of their journey will pass over the Soviet Union, the shield-slinger contacts a nearby MiG fighter to request authorization to navigate Russian airspace. But while Cap is conversing with the pilot, the MiG suddenly explodes! How did that happen? The Avengers decide to investigate and land at a Soviet nuclear power plant...without permission! Is this the end of détente? However, the red army is not the enemy! It's the periodic table! Seven avengers go to school against Carbon, Phosphorus, Chlorine, Radium, and Vanadium! Cameo appearances by Crystal, Black Bolt, Gorgon, Karnak, and the Darkhold. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Falcon, Ms. Marvel, Scarlet Witch, the Wasp, and Wonder Man. (Notes: In this issue Crystal reveals that she is pregnant. Her baby, Luna, is born in Fantastic Four 240. The Elements of Doom return many years later in Thunderbolts 6.)

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Wings and Arrows!" Plot by Steven Grant, Mark Gruenwald and Roger Stern. Script by Steven Grant. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Dan Green. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The Avengers' titanic tussle with Arsenal (in Avengers Annual 9) is over. And now the team is getting back to normal and re-establishing the government-mandated seven person roster. But Clint Barton is not on that roster, so the Avengers' former ace archer must find another job. Hawkeye receives a nice lead from Jarvis and lands a security position with Cross Enterprises! However trouble isn't too far behind, and just a few days later Hawkeye gets to strut his stuff vs. the Shi'ar warrior...Deathbird! Cameo appearances by Peter Gyrich and Jocasta. (Notes: Deathbird appears next in Uncanny X-Men 155.) 32 pages

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Heart of Stone" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Daredevil. Script by Steven Grant. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Dan Green. Cover by John Byrne and Dan Green. Peter Gyrich is fed up with the Avengers constantly changing roster! So he drags Earth's Mightiest Heroes before a special Senate hearing to break up the team! Will the federal government succeed in doing what the likes of Kang, Ultron, and the Grim Reaper have failed to do through the years? Meanwhile as the Senate proceedings take place, a strange grey creature violently moves thru the New York subway system towards Manhattan! Who's going to stop the mysterious monster once it emerges on the streets? Are the Avengers available...or will red tape keep them in the courtroom? Cameo appearance by the Grey Gargoyle. Flashback cameos by Graviton and Ultron. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Falcon, Ms. Marvel, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wasp, and Wonder Man. (Note: The Grey Gargoyle previously appeared in Thor 259.) 32 pages

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Battleground: Pittsburgh!" Part 2 of 2. Plot assist by the Pittsburgh Comix Club. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Sal Buscema (layouts), Dan Green (finishes), and Frank Miller (assists). Cover by Frank Miller and Bob McLeod. Inferno is on the loose in the Steel City! Wonder Man and Shell-head couldn't stop him! And now Captain America leads the rest of the Avengers to the Liberty Bridge to battle the fiery villain! But Inferno stays one step ahead of Earth's Mightiest Heroes and tears up the Duquesne Incline on his way to Mount Washington! Will the Avengers ever catch up to the raging Inferno? (Notes: The letters page in Avengers 197 credits Frank Miller with assisting with the pencils. This issue includes a sideways full-page ad featuring Batroc the Leaper promoting Crazy Magazine.)