Avengers (1963 1st Series) comic books 1991-1993

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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.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"Starting Line-up!" Script by Larry Hama. Pencils by Paul Ryan. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. The old order changeth! After a long meeting at their headquarters, Earth's Mightiest Heroes finally decide upon their new roster! Captain America, Quasar, Sersi, She-Hulk, the Black Widow, Thor, and the Vision! Also at the meeting, Cap designates Rage as a probationary avenger, and the United Nations presents the Avengers with a new charter! But when the star-spangled avenger steps to the podium to publicly announce the new team, the Tetrarchs of Entropy appear! And in brilliant fashion, the powerful entities zap the septet of avengers back to the Dimension of Exile! Meanwhile across the East River, Ngh the Unspeakable makes friends with the local drug dealers! Appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Hawkeye, Mockingbird, Hank Pym, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Tigra, Wasp, Black Knight, Captain Marvel, Falcon, Hercules, Sandman, Spider-Man, Sub-Mariner and the Captain. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"In a Strange Land!" Script by Larry Hama. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. Once again the Avengers discover themselves banished to the Dimension of Exile! But this time the enemy is not Ngh the Unspeakable! It's the Tetrarchs of Entropy! Who are these near omniscient beings? Earth's Mightiest Heroes charge into battle to find out! Meanwhile back in New York City, Rage returns home after receiving his Avengers' security clearance. However, when he arrives at his grandmother's house in Brooklyn several large visitors are waiting for him! Namely Ngh and his horde of monsters! Oh my, who invited them to dinner?! Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Black Widow, Quasar, Rage, Sersi, She-Hulk, Thor, and the Vision. Appearances by the Black Knight, Captain Marvel, Falcon, Hercules, Sandman, and Spider-Man. (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 339,523; average paid circulation 207,516.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"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. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"The Many Faces of Doom" Part 1 of 2. Script by Larry Hama. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. The Avengers host a gala celebration for the grand opening of their new headquarters building! And many of their superhero friends through the years attend the joyous occasion! But it appears that one uninvited super-villain is also attending! Wow, who would be brazen enough to come to a gathering with 25-plus heroes present? Who else? Victor Von Doom! The erstwhile monarch of Latveria (and a few Doombots) boldly crash the party! What does Doctor Doom want? It can't be good! Cameo appearances by the Fantastic Four, President George Bush, Barbara Bush, Stan Lee, Daredevil, Doctor Strange, Nick Fury, Wolverine, the West Coast Avengers, and the New Warriors. (Note: This issue completes Paul Ryan's 2-year run as the primary penciler of the Avengers series.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"Life of the Party!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe (breakdowns), Tom Morgan (finishes), and Reggie Jones (finishes). Cover by Tom Morgan. Doctor Doom has taken control of Avengers headquarters! And the long-time foe of the Fantastic Four wants Thor and Sersi to give up the secrets of extra-dimensional travel…or he will blow up the building! While Dr. Doom pontificates on the main level; Captain America, Sandman, and the Vision battle Doombots in the sub-basement! During the Latverian monarch's ranting and raving, Rage wonders if this really is Dr. Doom or just another Doombot. The newest avenger decides to use a cupcake to test his theory! Could a common pastry spell defeat for Victor Von Doom? Appearances by the Fantastic Four, Daredevil, Doctor Strange, Nick Fury, Spider-Man, Wolverine, the West Coast Avengers, and the New Warriors. Cameo appearances by President George Bush and Barbara Bush. (Note: This issue includes a full-page ad for the Korvac Quest storyline running thru several 1991 Marvel annuals.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"First Encounter" Part 1 of 6. Guest-starring the Inhumans. Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Andy Kubert. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Andy Kubert. A gigantic spaceship crash lands on the moon…and just like that the Avengers' next great adventure is underway! After witnessing the crash, Quicksilver and Karnak rush to inspect the wreckage! However amid the twisted metal and debris, Pietro and his cousin-in-law find the Brethren and their powerful leader Thane Ector! Who are these mysterious aliens? And what is their malevolent mission? Sensing that something terrible might have happened to the search party, Crystal and Lockjaw teleport to Avengers Mansion! And minutes later Earth's Mightiest Heroes zoom into outer space towards the Inhumans' lunar homeland! Will the combined might of the Avengers and Inhumans be enough to best the Brethren? Cameo appearances by the Collector and the Watcher. Avengers Lineup: Black Widow, Captain America, Hercules, Quasar, Rage, Sersi, and the Vision. (Notes: This issue begins the six-part Collection Obsession storyline. This issue also starts Bob Harras' 4-year run as the writer for the Avengers series. The final page of the story features a monologue from the Watcher describing the fearful legacy of the Brethren. This issue includes a full-page ad for the Von Strucker Gambit storyline running thru three of Marvel's 1991 summer annuals.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"Bloody Encounter" Part 2 of 6. Script by Bob Harris. Pencils by Jeff Moore. Inks by Tom Palmer and Tony DeZuniga. Cover by Ron Lim and Tom Palmer. After crash landing on the moon and escaping from the Avengers and Inhumans, Thane Ector and the Brethren have spent the last three days marauding all over the world! But finally in France, the mightiest heroes on Earth catch up to them! On the streets of Paris, the star-spangled avenger, Black Widow, Prince of Power, Rage, Sersi, and the Vision clash with Thane Ector, Sybyl Dorn, the Fool, and the Brethren! In the City of Light, can the Avengers stop the Brethren's plans for conquest? Second chapter: "Collect and Proceed" Script by Bob Harris. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. While the battle against the Brethren rages on Earth; the Beast, Black Panther, Henry Pym, and Quasar are on the moon trying to revive the Collector! Perhaps the ancient elder of the universe knows something about Thane Ector that would help the Avengers defeat him! Or perhaps the Collector has his own plans for the Brethren and his long-time foes…the Avengers! (Notes: This issue begins Steve Epting's 4-year run as the penciler of the Avengers title. The Avengers series is bi-monthly for the next five issues.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"For Here We Make Our Stand!" Part 3 of 6. Script by Bob Harris. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Ron Lim and Tom Palmer. The Avengers are under attack on two heavenly bodies! On terra firma Thane Ector erects his citadel atop the World Trade Center! And sends his troops to run roughshod over the Black Knight, Shell-Head, Hercules, Rage, and the Vision! Meanwhile inside the Collector's ship on the moon, the Beast, Black Panther, and Quasar (all at miniature size) explore the vivarium from which the Brethren originally escaped! Will the trio of avengers find the answers they need…or just more questions? Back in New York City, Thane Ector breaks from the Brethren's standard conquering protocol by taking a female prisoner…Sersi. Could the enchanting Eternal be Ector's undoing? Cameo appearances by President George Bush, Crystal, and Lockjaw. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"Mud and Glory" Part 4 of 6. Script by Bob Harris. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Ron Lim and Tom Palmer. As the Brethren close in on their conquest of Earth, the Avengers close in on their closely-guarded secret! Inside Thane Ector's citadel, Sersi reads the Brethren's sacred scrolls to learn more about the alien race. However, her history lesson is interrupted by a furious, jealous, and attacking Sybyl Dorn! Meanwhile 250,000 miles away in the blue area of the moon, Henry Pym begins to put two and two together as T'Challa and Hank McCoy report their discoveries (through the myriad of ecosystems) on the Collector's ship! Could the Brethren's weakness be a simple matter of biology? And at Avengers Mansion, Crystal arrives ready to join the team! Cameo appearances by Nick Fury and the Watcher. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Black Knight, Black Panther, Black Widow, Captain America, Henry Pym, Hercules, Iron Man, Quasar, Rage, Sersi, and the Vision. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"Infectious Compulsions" Part 5 of 6. Script by Bob Harris. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Ron Lim and Tom Palmer. Hank Pym and his fellow avengers return to their Fifth Avenue headquarters with the Collector in tow and the secret of the Brethren exposed! Now Earth's Mightiest Heroes just need to develop a plan to beat the bacteria-based Brethren, and then this crisis will be over! Thanks to Sersi's influence, Thane Ector has second thoughts about his ruthless heritage…until he sees the Brethren's captor, the Collector, in the company of the Avengers! The sight of the ancient elder infuriates the leader of the Brethren, and he orders the final assault on Avengers Mansion! So the battle lines are drawn…twelve avengers and one collector vs. the Brethren for the life of the world! Cameo appearance by the Watcher. (Note: The cover incorrectly identifies this issue as part 4 of the Collection Obsession storyline. Avengers 338 is part 5. This issue includes a full-page ad for the first issue of the new X-men series.) 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"Final Redemption" Part 6 of 6. Guest-starring the Watcher. Script by Bob Harris. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Ron Lim and Tom Palmer. Shock follows shock in the pulse-pounding conclusion to the Collection Obsession! The ancient elder of the universe has turned the tables on both the Avengers and the Brethren! And now the conniving Collector transforms the Brethren into deadly bacteria to infect the Earth! Time is of the essence! The alien germs will contaminate the general population in a matter of minutes! Cap, Sersi, Quasar, and the Vision try to contain the outbreak, while Hercules, Iron Man, and Crystal trade blows with the Collector! However, the key to victory lies with Thane Ector and his Fool. In their final hour, can the Brethren overcome their legacy and rewrite their history in the stars? A powerful ending! Final appearance of the Brethren. Flashback cameo by the Celestials. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Black Knight, Black Panther, Black Widow, Captain America, Henry Pym, Hercules, Iron Man, Quasar, Rage, Sersi, and the Vision. (Note: The Avengers previously battled the Collector in Avengers 174.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"Clay Soldiers" Plot by David Michelinie. Script by Scott Lobdell. Pencils by Paul Abrams. Inks by R. Jones and Chuck Barnette. Cover by Ron Lim. While running across the street to see Captain America, a distraught woman is hit by a car! The shield-slinger rushes to provide first aid and hears the injured lady's desperate plea for help! Apparently the woman's husband has turned their home into a doomsday fortress! And is using their children as armed guards! Should the Avengers get involved in a high tech domestic dispute? The star-spangled avenger cannot resist! So under the cover of darkness, the Sentinel of Liberty, the winsome Wasp, and Jarvis invade the fortified estate! Who and what will they find inside? Cameo appearances by Hercules, Iron Man, and She-Hulk. Avengers Lineup: Captain America and the Wasp. 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"Rage of Angels" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the New Warriors. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Ron Lim and Tom Palmer. The city is on edge after a racial incident between the police and a suspect in custody! The rising tension in the streets has created a perfect opportunity for the Sons of the Serpent to fan the flames! With help from a mysterious benefactor, the serpents arm themselves with high tech weaponry and head to Brooklyn to wreak havoc! But in New York City's most populated borough, Earth's Mightiest Heroes, check that, the New Warriors challenge the serpents! Can the young super-heroes resist the urge to escalate the violence? Or will the Hate Monger convince them to fight the Sons of the Serpent…and the Avengers? First appearance of the new Hate Monger. Avengers Lineup: Black Widow, Captain America, Falcon, Rage, and the Vision. New Warriors Lineup: Firestar, Marvel Boy, Namorita, Night Thrasher, and Silhouette. (Notes: The Avengers previously battled the Sons of the Serpent in Avengers 73 and 74. The letters page includes a fan letter requesting a Marvel/DC crossover team-up between the Avengers and the Justice League. Twelve years later the fan got his wish.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"By Reason of Insanity?" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the New Warriors. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. The Avengers rush to Brooklyn to stop the violence in the streets! But the situation is already way out of control thanks to the Hate Monger! The Sons of the Serpent, the New Warriors, the police, and local thugs are throwing down in the Canarsie neighborhood! Fortunately though, the star-spangled avenger and his teammates drive off the serpents and restore order to the area. However, the Hate Monger is still at large! After researching the Sons of the Serpents' recent past, both super teams track the villains to the Richmond Enterprises Building! And once inside…the Avengers and the New Warriors tangle with the serpents and try to stop the hate (monger)! Flashback cameo by J. C. Pennysworth to recap the Serpents' prior appearance in Defenders (1st series) 22-25. (Note: Rage leaves the Avengers at the end of this issue.) 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

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The Gatherers Saga: Part 1 of 18 - "First Night" Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. A new era begins for Earth's Mightiest Heroes as Crystal and Luna move into Avengers Mansion and the new Thor (aka Erik Masterson) joins the team! After a distress call comes in from the Human Torch, the new lineup of Avengers springs into action for the first time! The Vision leads Crystal, Hercules, Thor, and the Black Knight to Four Freedoms Plaza to rescue the Fantastic Four! But en route to the FF's famous headquarters, the quintet of avengers are ambushed by…the Swordsman! Hold on, how is that possible? The Swordsman died years ago! For the Avengers…the mystery is only just beginning. Cameo appearances by Lockjaw, Marilla, Quicksilver, Magdalene, and the Swordsman (aka Philip Javert from Earth-374). Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Black Widow, Captain America, Crystal, Hercules, Thor, and the Vision. Last $1.00 issue. (Note: This issue begins the Gatherers saga that will run through the Avengers title for the next 3 years. The original Swordsman perished in Giant-Size Avengers 2.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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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 a 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. 32 pages

NOTE: The Gatherers Saga continues in Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #348.

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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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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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"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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The Gatherers Saga: Part 3 of 18 - "Familial Connections" Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Kirk Jarvinen. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. Who is the woman the Vision is kissing on the cover?! Could this be the long-awaited reunion of the Vision and the Scarlet Witch? Alas, not quite. During a peaceful evening inside Avengers Mansion, the synthezoid avenger receives a visitor! It's Laura Lipton…the widow of the man whose brain patterns have recently been programmed inside the Vision's mind. She has a favor to ask for her dying father-in-law, Dr. Miles Lipton…please bring back, if only briefly, the personality and memories of his son Alex. The Vision initially declines the request, but after Crystal's persuasion he accepts. So the Vision and Crystal journey with Laura to Long Island for a heart-rending night for everyone involved. While helping an old friend, will the Vision rediscover some of his own long-lost emotions? Cameo appearances by Proctor, Magdalene, Binary, and Luna. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Black Widow, Crystal, Hercules, and the Vision. (Notes: Miles Lipton and Laura Lipton previously appeared in Avengers Spotlight 40. Laura Lipton appears next in issue 3 of the first (1994) Vision Limited Series. This issue was widely praised in the fan letters published in Avengers 351 and 352.) 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

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The Gatherers Saga: Part 4 of 18 - "Death Wager" Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. In an act of benevolence, Hercules, Crystal, and Thor visit a local children's hospital to raise the spirits of its young patients! However in a simultaneous act of malevolence, two of Hercules' rival gods make plans to ruin the happy day! Ares and Hera descend on New York City to extract their revenge on the Son of Zeus! And while the Prince of Power entertains the children, Ares possesses the body of Thor and attacks! Hercules is stunned by the rage of his friend Eric Masterson! But to protect Crystal, the nurses, and the youngsters nearby, the Lion of Olympus roars into battle against the god of thunder! Will the Avengers realize what's happening before anyone gets hurt? First appearance of Taylor Madison. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Black Widow, Crystal, Hercules, Thor, and the Vision. (Note: Ares and Hera previously appeared in Avengers 285.) 32 pages

NOTE: The Gatherers Saga continues in Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #355.

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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.) 64 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. 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

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"Son of Darkness" Part 1 of 3. Script by Len Kaminski. Pencils by M.C. Wyman. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by M.C. Wyman and Tom Palmer. The Grim Reaper is back! Not completely alive, but unfortunately not completely dead either! After causing several catastrophes in New York City, the Avenger's long-time foe challenges Earth's Mightiest Heroes to meet him in the Colorado Rockies! With trepidation the Avengers answer the reaper's rocky mountain challenge! What foreboding danger awaits in the centennial state? Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Crystal, Hercules, Sersi, and the Vision. (Notes: The Grim Reaper previously appeared in Avengers West Coast 68. This is his first appearance in the Avengers title since the classic Avengers 160. This issue begins the three-part Fear the Reaper storyline.) 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

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"To Wake The Dead" Part 2 of 3. Script by Len Kaminski. Pencils by M.C. Wyman. Inks by Ariane. Cover by M.C. Wyman and Tom Palmer. With a sweep of his scythe, the Grim Reaper whisks the Avengers away to the Dimension of Death! And upon their arrival, the Black Knight, Vision, Prince of Power, Crystal, and Sersi discover…they are not alone! The ghastly reaper has resurrected nine former foes of the Avengers…to give them one more chance to settle the score! Baron Zemo, Count Nefaria, and the Star Stalker lead their grisly comrades into battle against the stunned super-heroes! The Avengers are fighting for their lives! But the Legion of the Unliving are fighting for their deaths! 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

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"The Conqueror Worm" Part 3 of 3. Script by Len Kaminski. Pencils by M.C. Wyman. Inks by Alexandrov and Ariane. Cover by M.C. Wyman and Tom Palmer. In the catacombs beneath the Grim Reaper's castle, the Avengers clash with the Legion of the Unliving! Hercules vs. Count Nefaria! The Black Knight vs. Baron Zemo! The Vision vs. Necrodamus! Crystal vs. Inferno! And Sersi vs. Nebulon! Earth's Mightiest Heroes fight valiantly against their departed foes, but make little progress! Can anyone breakthrough and get to the Grim Reaper himself? Because therein lies the path to survival, escape, and victory! (Note: The Grim Reaper returns in Wonder Man 22.) 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

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The Gatherers Saga: Part 5 of 18 - "When Come the Gatherers!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. The Gatherers are on the prowl again! And their target this time is T'Challa! But not exactly the one Earth's Mightiest Heroes know! It's T'Challa the Coal Tiger! An avenger is his own right, but from an alternative universe! Proctor's plan calls for the Gatherers to capture the Coal Tiger and then kill the Black Panther (aka T'Challa the king of Wakanda)! However to do that, the Gatherers will have to stop by Avengers Mansion to learn the panther's whereabouts! And this time the Avengers will be ready for Magdalene, Cassandra, Sloth, and the Swordsman! A bruising battle waits! Cameo appearances by Sprite and Taylor Madison. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Black Widow, Crystal, Hercules, Sersi, Thor, and the Vision. 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

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The Gatherers Saga: Part 6 of 18 - "Death in a Gathering Place!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. The action is fast and furious in Wakanda as the battle between the Avengers and the Gatherers shifts to the African continent! The Gatherers reach the heart of Africa first, but T'Challa the Coal Tiger escapes from their grasp and bumps into…T'Challa the Black Panther! The king of Wakanda is stunned by the appearance of the Coal Tiger! However, the panther's questions will have to go unanswered, because the Gatherers are moving in for the kill! Four against one! Does the Black Panther stand a chance? In the nick of time though, Lockjaw teleports Hercules, Sersi, Thor, and the Vision into the nearby jungle…and the desperate fight to save both T'Challas begins! Can Earth's Mightiest Heroes finally corral the Gatherers? Or will a noble warrior perish under the African sun? An excellent story…with a final act of anguish. Cameo appearances by the Black Knight, Black Widow, and Proctor. 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

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The Gatherers Saga: Part 7 of 18 - "The Night Visitors" Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. Earth's Mightiest Heroes take a break from their ongoing struggle with the Gatherers and host a formal dinner party to celebrate their coming together as a team. As a guest of Hercules, Taylor Madison attends the formal dinner at the mansion too. However the festive evening comes to an abrupt halt when a most unexpected guest drops in! The Watcher! Oh my, what is the cryptic meaning of the omnipotent one's visit? The Avengers know it can't be good! But only time will tell. In the meantime several avengers express their concern about Sersi's recent behavior…and the growing romantic triangle among Crystal, Dane Whitman, and the enchanting Eternal. First appearance of Scanner (aka Screener). Cameo appearances by the Swordsman, Lockjaw, Hera, Zeus, Scanner, Luna, and the Watcher. (Note: This issue includes a full-page pin-up (by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer) of the alternate cover to Avengers 357.) 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

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The Gatherers Saga: Part 8 of 18 - "Arkon's Asylum" Part 1 of 2. Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. The magnificent one is back! The Imperion of Polemachus materializes in New York City with Thundra and Astra by his side! Why has Arkon come to Earth again? The Avengers want answers! And after a titanic tussle with the Prince of Power, Arkon explains his sad situation. The energy rings of Polemachus are burning out of control and threatening to destroy all life on the planet! A renegade priest wants to use human sacrifice to solve the problem! But that solution is unacceptable to Arkon…and Earth's Mightiest Heroes! With a bolt from the blue, the high priest teleports Arkon and his new allies back to Polemachus! And that's where the Avengers' date with destiny looms next issue! Cameo appearances by the Swordsman, Proctor, Magdalene, Cassandra, and Sloth. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Black Widow, Crystal, Hercules, Sersi, and the Vision. (Note: Arkon previously appeared in Avengers West Coast 75.) 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

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The Gatherers Saga: Part 9 of 18 - "Gift of the Gods" Part 2 of 2. Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. It's a race against time for Earth's Mightiest Heroes! The Avengers have 24 hours to repair Polemachus' energy rings or the human sacrifices will begin! A calculated mix of brain power, cosmic power, and raw power are needed to get the job done! Will the Black Knight's plan to save Polemachus work? And if yes, does that mean there won't be any sacrifices? A disturbing conclusion! Meanwhile, Proctor sends his Gatherers on another mission…and the target this time is one of the current avengers! Cameo appearances by Proctor, Magdalene, Cassandra, Sloth, Tabula Rasa, Taylor Madison, and Luna. (Note: Arkon and Thundra return in Quicksilver 2 & 3.) 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

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The Gatherers Saga: Part 10 of 178 - "Alternate Visions" Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Bronze foil embossed cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. Inside the citadel of the Gatherers, Proctor holds his newest avenger captive! The Vision! What diabolical plan does Proctor have in store for the synthezoid avenger? A simple one really. Transplant the Vision's artificial mind into another Vision from an alternative reality! And send the new "evil" Vision to kill the Avengers! A synthetic wolf in sheep's clothing! With Earth's Mightiest Heroes in disarray (after Sersi's rash behavior last issue), will the Vision's teammates even notice the change? First appearance of the Anti-Vision. Cameo appearances by Captain America, Lockjaw, and the Swordsman. Backup feature: "Overviews" Script by Bob Harras. Art by Hector Collazo. Designs by Suzanne Gaffney. The Black Widow brings Cap up-to-date on everything he's missed with the Avengers over the past several weeks. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Black Widow, Crystal, Hercules, Sersi, and the Vision. (Notes: This issue begins the 30th anniversary celebration of the Avengers. The Vision returns to his familiar red-hued body for the first time since West Coast Avengers 40. This issue includes a two-page Avengers pin-up by Ron Frenz and Tom Palmer. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 267,483; average paid circulation: 175,025.) 48 pages Cover price $2.95.

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The Gatherers Saga: Part 11 of 18 - "Family Responsibility" Guest-starring Ikaris and Sprite. Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. Ikaris arrives at Avengers Mansion with an attitude and demands an audience with his troubled cousin Sersi! After a brief set-to with the Avengers, Ikaris talks to Sersi and learns that she has designated Dane Whitman as her "Gann Josin." What exactly does that mean? To his dismay the Black Knight will find out soon enough! Later on in the Avengers' conference room, Ikaris abruptly performs the steps to mind-link Dane and Sersi. Now they are "soulmates." The Black Knight doesn't know what to do next. And neither does Crystal. Meanwhile, the Anti-Vision continues biding his time…waiting for the perfect opportunity to slay the Swordsman and anyone else who gets in his way! Cameo appearance by Proctor. Flashback cameos by the Celestials and the Uni-Mind. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Black Widow, Captain America, Crystal, Hercules, Sersi, and the Vision. 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

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The Gatherers Saga: Part 12 of 18 - "A Vision Revealed!" Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Gordon Purcell. Inks by Steve Alexandrov and Fred Fredericks. Cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. After several days of scheming, the Anti-Vision finally makes his move! The proverbial Trojan horse in Avengers Mansion waits until nightfall to begin his attack! Acting under Proctor's orders, the Anti-Vision knocks out his primary target, the Swordsman, first! Then the synthetic imposter glides upstairs to Crystal's bedroom! Is the inhuman elemental on Proctor's target list too? No, she's just number one on the Anti-Vision's list for other reasons! However, the gatherer's personal agenda brings him into conflict with all of the Avengers! Has the Anti-Vision's reach…exceeded his intangible grasp? Cameo appearance by Luna. (Note: This issue is among Gordon Purcell's first artwork for Marvel.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

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The Gatherers Saga: Part 13 of 18 - "A Gathering of Hate!" Double-size issue. Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Silver foil embossed cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. It's all-out action in the Andes Mountains as Earth's Mightiest Heroes have at long last located Proctor's secluded citadel! The Black Knight leads the charge inside and in mere seconds the epic battle erupts! Seven fighting-mad avengers vs. Cassandra, Sloth, Magdalene, Tabula Rasa, and Proctor! The rage and fury of Dane Whitman and the Prince of Power push the Gatherers back on their heels, but the awesome power of Proctor stalls the Avengers' march to victory! During the furious fight, new details emerge about the relationship between Sersi and Proctor; and the Black Knight's connection to both of them! Could Sersi somehow be a greater threat to the Avengers than Proctor? First appearance of Deathcry. Cameo appearances by the Watcher, Empress Lilandra, Henry Pym, Bill Foster, and the Swordsman. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Black Widow, Captain America, Crystal, Hercules, Sersi, and the Vision. Second feature: One-page pin-up of the Vision vs. Proctor by Art Nichols and Hector Collazo. Third feature: One-page pin-up of the Blood Wraith. Fourth feature: One-page pin-up of Captain America vs. the Gatherers. Fifth feature: One-page pin-up of Sersi by Brian Pelletier and Tom Palmer. Sixth feature: One-page pin-up of the Anachronauts by Dan Panosian. Seventh feature: Two-page pin-up of the Avengers vs. the Gatherers by Art Nichols, Hector Collazo, and Harry Candelario. (Note: The letters page previews George Perez's 30th anniversary Avengers poster in the typeset background.) 48 pages. Cover price $2.95.

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The Gatherers Saga: Part 14 of 18 - "Call Her Deathcry!" Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. As dramatically depicted on the cover, Earth's Mightiest Heroes are in dire straits following their escape from Proctor's citadel in the Andes Mountains! Battling fatigue, harsh winds, and freezing temperatures; the Avengers desperately trek across the snow-covered terrain in search of salvation. And incredibly they find it courtesy of the Shi'ar empire! Deathcry arrives in the Andes with her starship to rescue the entire team plus Magdalene! However, after the Shi'ar warrior's arrival, something else arrives too. Something large, robotic, and decidedly alien in nature! A Kree Sentry! And not just one, but a dozen! So the South American soirée is set! Six avengers, one gatherer, and one Shi'ar vs. a squadron on Sentries...to the death! First appearances of Admiral Galen Kor, Dylon Cir, and Kona Lor. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Black Widow, Captain America, Crystal, Hercules, and the Vision. Back-up story, "Unbidden Memories." Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by J.B. Jones. Inks by Andrew Paquette. While her teammates are fighting in the Andes, Sersi remains at Avengers Mansion fighting her demons. Cameo appearance by Proctor. (Notes: This issue features Marvel's Maximum Anniversary X-Perience! The 15-page insert celebrates the 30th anniversaries of both the X-Men and the Avengers.) 48 pages.

NOTE: The Gatherers Saga continues in Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #372.

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"For An Empire Lost" Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. Are the sins of the past coming back to haunt Earth's Mightiest Heroes? After surviving their South American excursion, the Avengers realize that a group of Kree militants is planning to obliterate the Earth as payback for Operation Galactic Storm (in which the Kree empire was destroyed). But the Avengers don't know how the Kree plan to carry out their revenge…nor where they are hiding! Auspiciously though, a SHIELD spy satellite detects an omni-wave transmission in upstate New York! Could this be where Admiral Galen Kor and the clandestine Kree base are located? The Black Widow sends the Black Knight, Crystal, Deathcry, Hercules, and the Vision to investigate! However the heroes' fact-finding mission turns into a doomsday mission when an electromagnetic pulse knocks their quinjet out of the sky! And that leaves the Kree free to extract their revenge…via another Nega-Bomb! Second feature: Two-page pin-up of the Avengers by Hector Hernandez and Andrew Paquette. Third feature: Two-page pin-up of the Gatherers by Brian Pelletier and Fred Fredericks. Fourth feature: One-page pin-up of the Black Panther by Samuel Clarke Hawbaker. Fifth feature: One-page pin-up of Arkon and Thundra by Brian Pelletier and Greg Adams. Sixth feature: One-page pin-up of Colossus and Wolverine vs. Captain America, Crystal, and Hercules by Michael Avon Oeming. (Notes: This issue was published with the "Hunt for Magneto" Genesis trading card #7 inside. The issue may or may not contain the card now.) 32 pages. MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE CARD Cover price $1.25.

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Giant-size issue with gold foil embossed cover. "The First Rule!" Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Gold foil embossed cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. This is it! Everything is on the line! The Mighty Avengers must stop the renegade Kree from exploding the Nega-Bomb…or the entire Earth will be destroyed! On a South Pacific island, the Kree are in complete control with three avengers and Deathcry as their prisoners! And the countdown clock is ticking down to detonation! But Earth's Mightiest Heroes have not yet begun to fight! The Black Widow, Magdalene, Sersi, Cap, and the rejuvenated Giant-Man (aka Hank Pym) rush to the pacific island base! And that's where the tremendous power of the Lion of Olympus and the enchanting Eternal begin to turn the tide! Can the Avengers sweep the Kree militants out to sea? And also find a way to contain the catastrophic Nega-Bomb? It's all or nothing for Earth's Mightiest Heroes! An excellent issue! Cameo appearance by the Collector. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Black Widow, Captain America, Crystal, Giant-Man, Hercules, Sersi, and the Vision. Second story: "Swordplay" Guest-starring the Bloodwraith and Deadpool. Script by Glenn Herdling. Pencils by Mike Gustovich. Inks by Ariane Lenshoek. Story continues in part from Avengers Annual 22. The Bloodwraith breaks up a bank robbery and fights two new super-villains called Foam and Flame! But the bloodlust of the ebony blade overwhelms the wraith and brings him into conflict with Deadpool! And their battle in the streets draws the attention of the Black Knight! Cameo appearance by Crystal. Final appearance of Victoria Bentley. (Notes: Admiral Galen Kor and his cohorts appear next in Avengers Strikefile. The back cover contains a pin-up of Captain America. This issue includes a full-page ad for the Avengers Sugar Babies Special Edition.) Cover price $3.95.

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"Voyeuristic Visions" Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Jim Hall. Inks by Don Hudson. Cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. During a quiet night at Avengers Mansion, the Vision waxes nostalgic about happier times from days gone by. Years ago the synthezoid avenger had a wife and children and felt emotions like an ordinary man. But since the sad events of the Vision Quest storyline, the Vision's emotions have been very slow in returning, if at all. Is it possible that one day things could change? Perhaps with help from friends like Crystal, Giant-Man, and Deathcry; the Vision's repressed feelings will break through! Meanwhile during that same quiet night at the mansion, a mysterious duo teleports into Crystal's bedroom chambers and kidnaps Luna! And that villainous act signals the beginning of the next great adventure for Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Cameo appearances by Fabian Cortez, Luna, Lockjaw, and Taylor Madison. Flashback cameos by Ultron and Ant-Man. Second feature: One-page pin-up of Crystal and Quicksilver by Samuel Clarke Hawbaker. (Note: The Vision Quest storyline took place in West Coast Avengers 42-45.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

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"Family Legacy" Bloodties Part 1 of 5. Guest-starring Nick Fury and the X-Men. Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. In diabolical fashion last issue, Fabian Cortez kidnapped Luna! And now the deranged acolyte has taken her to the embattled island of Genosha! Where a full-scale civil war is raging between humans and mutates! Once Crystal discovers her daughter's disappearance, the furious Avengers rush to their quinjets to fly to Genosha! But they are blocked by Nick Fury and an army of SHIELD agents! What is going on?! Meanwhile in Westchester County, Peter Gyrich gives the U.S. Agent a special assignment to escort Professor X and the Beast to Genosha! Once there Charles Xavier will attempt to broker a peace agreement between the warring factions! But just in case that isn't possible, the Uncanny X-Men are coming along too! Story continues in X-Men 26. Cameo appearances by Val Cooper and Marilla. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Black Widow, Captain America, Crystal, Giant-Man, Hercules, Sersi, Hawkeye, Scarlet Witch, Spider-Woman, U.S. Agent, War Machine, and the Vision. X-Men Lineup: Beast, Bishop, Cyclops, Gambit, Iceman, Jean Grey, Quicksilver, Rogue, and Storm. (Note: The Bloodties saga was reprinted in 1995 in a trade paperback titled Avengers-X-Men Bloodties.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

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"Of Kith and Kin" Bloodties Part 5 of 5. Giant-Size issue. Guest-starring Nick Fury and the X-Men. Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Steve Epting and Jan Duursema. Inks by Tom Palmer. Silver foil embossed cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. Story continues from Uncanny X-Men 307. Earth's Mightiest Heroes and the incomparable X-Men lay it all on the line to save Genosha and little Luna from the evil of Exodus! After eliminating Fabian Cortez, Magneto's powerful protégé takes Luna as his own hostage and challenges Crystal, Pietro, Wanda, and Jean Grey to fight him if they dare! Luna's parents battle valiantly to rescue their daughter, but are unable to overcome Exodus' incredible psi-powers! And now the malevolent mutant is poised to begin a new genesis on Genosha! However there are still four avengers and nine x-men in Hammer Bay ready to make one last charge! Will the super-heroes' combined might be enough to stop (the) Exodus? For the sake of Genosha, it must! Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Black Widow, Captain America, Crystal, Giant-Man, Hercules, Sersi, Hawkeye, Scarlet Witch, Spider-Woman, U.S. Agent, War Machine, and the Vision. X-Men Lineup: Archangel, Beast, Bishop, Cyclops, Gambit, Iceman, Jean Grey, Psylocke, Quicksilver, Rogue, and Storm. (Notes: Exodus battles Earth's Mightiest Heroes again in Avengers 381. This issue features a 14-page insert previewing upcoming storylines in the Punisher and New Warriors titles. The Bloodties saga was reprinted in 1995 in a trade paperback titled Avengers-X-Men Bloodties.) 64 pages. Cover price $2.95.