Avengers (1998 3rd Series) comic books 2000

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"Harsh Judgments" Part 1 of 2. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by George Pérez. Inks by Al Vey and Dick Giordano. Cover by George Pérez. Story continues from Juggernaut: The Eighth Day #1. In recent days protesters have been gathering outside the gates of Avengers Mansion demanding that the Avengers diversify their roster. While inside the mansion, Cap and Shell-Head are discussing the protests when a visitor arrives: Quicksilver! Pietro warns his erstwhile teammates that the Triune Understanding may be instigating the ugly demonstrations! But before the assembled heroes can investigate the Triune further, the Exemplars dramatically appear in the skies above Manhattan! And then the Juggernaut emerges from a nearby building! Oh my, the Eighth Day saga is not over! Much to the chagrin of Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Jim Hammond, Duane Freeman, and Dr. Jane Foster. Special 8-page insert: Fast Lane Part 2 of 4. "Feel the Rush!" Starring Spider-Man. Script by Glenn Herdling. Pencils by Gregg Schigiel. Inks by Richard Case. (Notes: The Eighth Day storyline began in Iron Man (3rd series) #21 and continued in Thor (2nd series) #17, Iron Man #22, and Peter Parker Spider-Man #11. This two-part story was reprinted in 2004 in the trade paperback: Avengers Living Legends.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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"The Ninth Day" Part 2 of 2. Double-Sized issue. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Nova (aka Richard Ryder). Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by George Pérez. Inks by Al Vey. Cover by George Pérez. High above New York City, the awesome Exemplars hold the Juggernaut captive in their floating stone plaza! The nigh-omnipotent overlords plan to execute their prisoner and then conquer the Earth! So down below Iron Man and Giant-Man work feverishly to find a way to breach the plaza's defenses. In the meantime, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch have an emotional discussion about Pietro's involvement with Magneto in Genosha. A while later the Avengers are ready for their aerial assault! And knowing they need all the help they can get, Thor and Cap invite Hercules, Nova, and the web-slinger to join them! Can the heroes defeat seven opponents who are powerful juggernauts in their own right? Godspeed to Earth's Mightiest! Cameo appearances by Duane Freeman and Jarvis. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Firestar, Giant-Man, Hercules, Iron Man, Justice, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Wonder Man, and the Wasp. (Note: Avengers Forever (1998) #12 -- the final issue of the limited series -- was also published this month.) 48 pages. Cover price $2.99.

Dynamic Forces Signed Edition. Signed by George Perez, Al Vey, and Tom Smith. Limited to 1,500 copies. Includes Dynamic Forces certificate of authenticity. Giant-Sized Spectacular! "The Ninth Day!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man, Nova (Richard Ryder), Quicksilver and Hercules. Story by Kurt Busiek. Art by George Perez and Al Vey. The mighty Avengers assemble to tackle one of the greatest challenges ever laid before them. Can Earth's Mightiest Heroes, even with the Amazing Spider-Man and Nova the Human Rocket by their side, hope to defeat seven beings each with powers and abilities on par with that of the X-Men's long time foe, the unstoppable Juggernaut? It's a battle that will shake the earth, and heaven help mankind if the Juggernaut chooses the wrong side in this epic conflict. NOTE: See Iron Man (1997-2004 3rd Series) #21-22, Thor (1997-2004 2nd Series) #17, Peter Parker: Spider-Man #10, and Juggernaut: The Eighth Day #1 for the events that led up to this point. Cover price $2.99.

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"Under Cover of Night!" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Stuart Immonen. Inks by Wade von Grawbadger. Cover by Stuart Immonen and George Pérez. At the end of last issue, Captain America resigned from the Avengers. But now he's apparently changed his mind! Under the cover of darkness, Cap recruits four pseudo-avengers for a special mission! Silverclaw, Warbird, Ant-Man (aka Scott Lang), and Captain Marvel (aka Genis-Vell) join the star-spangled avenger for a raid on the Triune Understanding's headquarters in New York! However as the clandestine operation proceeds, Cap's behavior arouses suspicion! Then out of the blue, the Taskmaster materializes inside the Triune's HQ! And the free-for-all begins! Just like the Triune Understanding planned! Cameo appearances by Cassie Lang. Foggy Nelson, Jonathan Tremont, Lord Templar, Triathlon, and Rick Jones. Special 8-page insert: Fast Lane Part 3 of 4. "On the Edge" Starring Spider-Man and the Human Torch. Script by Glenn Herdling. Pencils by Gregg Schigiel. Inks by Richard Case. (Notes: Warbird and Ant-Man first fought the Taskmaster in Avengers 196. Also this month the Avengers guest-star in Fantastic Four (3rd series) #27 and #28.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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100-page monster - "New Order" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by George Pérez. Inks by Al Vey. Cover by George Pérez. The Avengers face another P.R. nightmare after the Triune Understanding's headquarters was mysteriously destroyed last night. And as a result, the team's pesky federal liaison thinks it's time to change the roster and make nice with the Triune's leader Jonathan Tremont. So to that end...Cap, Thor, Firestar, Justice, and Wonder Man exit stage left. And the new roster is: Goliath (aka Hank Pym), Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, She-Hulk, Warbird, Wasp, and Triathlon. Whoa, a member of the Triunes is officially on the team! How is that going to work out? Stay tuned. Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Ant-Man, Captain Marvel, Falcon, Firebird, Living Lightning, and Silverclaw. Second story: Reprint of Avengers 150. "Avengers Assemble!" Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Pérez. Inks by John Tartaglione and Duffy Vohland. Following the Serpent Crown saga, Earth's Mightiest Heroes gather to select a new roster. Third story: Reprint of Avengers 151. Script by Steve Englehart, Gerry Conway, and Jim Shooter. Pencils by George Pérez. Inks by John Tartaglione. "At Last: The Decision!" Fourth story: Reprint of the fourth story in Avengers Annual #19. "The Day the Strangers Came" Script by Kurt Busiek. Art by Richard Howell. The Avengers visit Mason City, Iowa, in Kurt Busiek's first Avengers story. Fifth story: Reprint of Avengers 101. "Five Dooms to Save Tomorrow!" Plot by Harlan Ellison. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Rich Buckler. Inks by Dan Adkins. 100 pages. Cover price $2.99.

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The Death-Song of Kulan Gath Part 1 of 3. "Long Shadows of Forgotten Spires" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by George Pérez. Inks by Al Vey. Cover by George Pérez. After receiving a distressing telegram from her home country, Silverclaw bursts into Avengers Mansion! The young hero needs to return to Costa Verde immediately to investigate a dire prophecy that might be coming true! And auspiciously for Silverclaw, the Avengers and their brand new lineup are ready to help! But upon arriving in the village of Kamekeri, Earth's Mightiest Heroes uncover an ancient evil from the Hyborian Age: Kulan Gath! Cameo appearances by Happy Hogan and Jarvis. Avengers Lineup: Goliath (aka Hank Pym), Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, She-Hulk, Silverclaw, Triathlon, Warbird, and the Wasp. Special 8-page insert: Fast Lane: "Back on Target" Part 4 of 4. Starring Spider-Man. Cameo appearances by the Avengers, Fantastic Four, and X-Men. Script by Glenn Herdling. Pencils by Gregg Schigiel. Inks by Richard Case. (Note: Kulan Gath previously appeared in Uncanny X-Men 190 & 191.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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The Death-Song of Kulan Gath Part 2 of 3. "A Dream of Bitter Ash" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by George Pérez. Inks by Al Vey and Dick Giordano. Cover by George Pérez. In Kamekeri, Costa Verde, Kulan Gath reigns supreme! The sorcerer from millennia ago has transformed the Latin American village into a prehistoric paradise! And it's only the first step in his pernicious plan to ascend to godhood! Next he captures Peliali -- the faithful goddess of the Kamekeri people -- who also happens to be Silverclaw's mother! Realizing the gravity of the situation, the Wasp bravely sends her team into the village...and right into the clutches of Kulan Gath! The Avengers are trapped in a Hyborian nightmare with no escape in sight! Cameo appearance by Yellowjacket. Flashback cameo by Spider-Man to recap the events of Marvel Team-Up #79. (Note: This three-part story was reprinted in 2006 in the hardcover: Avengers Assemble #3.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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The Death-Song of Kulan Gath Part 3 of 3. "Conclusion!" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by George Pérez. Inks by Al Vey and Scott Hanna. Cover by George Pérez. Inside the village of Kamekeri, Kulan Gath prepares to execute Peliali (along with six captive avengers) and ascend to godhood via their blood! While outside Kamekeri, Iron Man and the Wasp lead Costa Verde's military forces in an all-out assault on the village! During the Hyborian sorcerer's gruesome ceremony, Goliath and Warbird break free from their bonds! And the fierce battle against Kulan Gath begins! The Avengers' momentum waxes and wanes throughout the fight. And the only hope for victory lies with the Kamekeri people themselves! Can Silverclaw rally her people against the barbarians of Kulan Gath? The ending is bittersweet for Earth's Mightiest Heroes. Cameo appearance by Yellowjacket. Avengers Lineup: Goliath, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, She-Hulk, Silverclaw, Triathlon, Warbird, and the Wasp. (Note: Kulan Gath returns in the Spider-Man Red Sonja (2007) limited series.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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Avengers/Thunderbolts crossover. "And So It Begins" Part 1 of 7. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by George Pérez. Inks by Al Vey. Cover by George Pérez. The Vision returns! And as shown on the cover, he's bringing double trouble with him in the forms of Madame Masque and the Grim Reaper! A peaceful afternoon at Avengers Mansion is interrupted by an emergency call from the synthezoid avenger! The Vision is in Chicago, and he's uncovered news about a large Maggia gathering taking place in the city. The Avengers are surprised to hear from their missing teammate, but nevertheless they respond to his summons! Rarely do Earth's Mightiest Heroes get involved with organized crime; however, tonight in the Windy City is an exception! Look out for the Dreadnoughts! Cameo appearances by the Beast, Yellowjacket, Duane Freeman, Caesar Cicero, Silvermane, Cyclone, and the Eel. Avengers Lineup: Goliath (aka Hank Pym), Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, She-Hulk, Triathlon, Vision, Warbird, and the Wasp. (Notes: Thunderbolts #42 is part 2 of the crossover. After returning from Chicago, the Avengers wage a terrific battle against the Hulk in Incredible Hulk Annual 2000.) 40 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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Avengers/Thunderbolts crossover. "Behind the Masque!" Part 3 of 7. Guest-starring the Black Widow. Script by Kurt Busiek. Art by George Pérez (layouts) and Paul Ryan (pencils). Inks by Al Vey. Cover by George Pérez. The golden avenger is shaken after the Avengers' deadly encounter with a bio-duplicate of Madame Masque in Chicago. So Iron Man asks the Black Widow to stop by the mansion and discuss a past incident involving another so-called Madame Masque. After Natasha tells the story about the gold coin, Iron Man is convinced that the original Madame Masque (aka Whitney Frost) is alive! But is she in danger? Or is she the danger? The questions become answers when the Grim Reaper discovers and then attacks Madame Masque's hideaway! However the Avengers have been tracking the reaper! And without hesitation they join the mêlée in the Nevada desert! Retelling of Madame Masque's origin. Cameo appearances by She-Hulk, Jarvis, Sharon Carter, Jasper Sitwell, Jonathan Tremont, Hank Pym (aka Yellowjacket), Masque, Benedict, Atlas, Wonder Man, and Count Nefaria. Flashback cameos by Masque and Benedict to recap the events surrounding the gold coin in Avengers (1st series) 399. (Note: The Black Widow appears next in Thunderbolts #43 -- part 4 of the crossover.) 40 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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Avengers/Thunderbolts crossover. "Tainted Love" Part 5 of 7. Script by Kurt Busiek. Art by George Pérez (layouts) and Paul Ryan (pencils). Inks by Al Vey. Cover by George Pérez. In a shocking turn of events, Count Nefaria appears on the battlefield with Atlas and Wonder Man by his side! Wow, Earth's Mightiest Heroes haven't seen Nefaria in ages! But the powerful count is here now and attempting to capture his daughter: Madame Masque! The Avengers bravely fight Count Nefaria and his two ionic-powered accomplices and succeed in driving them away! Afterwards with her Nevada base destroyed, Madame Masque reluctantly agrees to go to Avengers Mansion. And that's where Tony Stark and Whitney Frost have a long, long overdue conversation. Can Iron Man convince Madame Masque to help the Avengers defeat her father? Story continues in Thunderbolts #44. Cameo appearances by the Grim Reaper, Jarvis, Masque, Benedict, Jasper Sitwell, Black Widow, and the Thunderbolts. Avengers Lineup: Goliath, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Triathlon, Vision, Warbird, and the Wasp. (Notes: The Avengers previously fought Count Nefaria in Avengers (1st series) 165 &166. The seven-part crossover event was reprinted in 2004 in the trade paperback: Avengers/Thunderbolts #1.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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Avengers/Thunderbolts crossover. "The Nefaria Protocols" Part 7 of 7. Guest-starring the Thunderbolts. Double-Sized issue. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by George Pérez. Inks by Al Vey. Cover by George Pérez. In Alberta, Canada, Count Nefaria stands on the brink of world domination!His ionic bomb is ready to explode and enslave millions of people around the globe! But sixteen super-heroes -- ten avengers, five thunderbolts, and one black widow -- are going for broke to stop the count's mad scheme! HoweverCount Nefaria is operating at peak power! And as the Avengers' attacks fail one by one, the fate of mankind rests upon the shoulders of Wonder Man, Atlas, and Madame Masque! Do they have what it takes to save the world? Cameo appearances by Jasper Sitwell, Masque, and Yellowjacket. (Notes: The Avengers appear next in Maximum Security #1 and #2. This issue completes George Pérez's sensational 3-year run as the artist of the Avengers 3rd series. His brilliant pencils and layouts provided a fresh yet classic look for Earth's Mightiest Heroes in the final years of the 20th century.) 48 pages. Cover price $2.99.

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Maximum Security Tie-In - "Interstellar Intrigues" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Al Vey, Mark McKenna, and Chris Ivy. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Jon Livesay. Story continues from Maximum Security #2. The Avengers Infinity Team led by Thor and Photon travel across the universe to speak to Majestrix Lilandra. They want to know why the intergalactic council has imposed an embargo on Earth and designated it a prison planet! Empress Lilandra provides an explanation for the council's actions, but the seven assembled heroes don't like it! However before the space-based Avengers can testify before the council, they are ambushed by the Ruul -- a new alien race! Or perhaps an old one in disguise! Meanwhile back on Earth at Avengers Mansion, the U.S. Agent prepares the Avengers for a direct attack on the Ruul's space station! Story concludes in Maximum Security #3. Cameo appearances by Peggy Chandler, Duane Freeman, Peter Gyrich, Val Cooper, and the Supreme Intelligence. Avengers Infinity Team: Thor, Moondragon, Photon, Quasar, Starfox, Tigra, and the Jack of Hearts. (Notes: The infinity team first appeared in the Avengers Infinity (2000) limited series. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 132.917; average paid circulation 97,835.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.