Avengers (1998 3rd Series) comic books 2000-2002

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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.

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"No Rest for the Weary" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Jack of Hearts. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Al Vey. Cover by Steve Epting and Al Vey. The Maximum Security crisis is over! But Earth's Mightiest still have a few more aliens to round up. In the meantime, a woman named Peggy Chandler barges into Avengers Mansion! Shockingly, she accuses Triathlon of stealing the powers of her missing husband -- the 1950's superhero knows as the 3-D Man! However before Delroy can respond, Lord Templar and Pagan attack! Where did they come from? The Avengers plus the Jack of Hearts immediately counterattack to save their Fifth Avenue home! But then the Wasp receives an urgent call from Captain America! Cap is in Slorenia and desperately needs help against the Bloodwraith. Can Earth's Mightiest Heroes divide and conquer on two different continents? Cameo appearances by Jonathan Tremont, Jarvis, and Yellowjacket. Avengers Lineup: Goliath, Iron Man, Photon, Scarlet Witch, Triathlon, Vision, Warbird, Wonder Man, and the Wasp. (Note: This issue was published with a pullout poster (as a 2-page insert) of the Avengers by Alan Davis and Mark Farmer.) 36 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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"Scorched Earth" Part 2 of 2. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Al Vey. Cover by Steve Epting and Al Vey. The sins of the past haunt Earth's Mightiest Heroes in war-ravaged Slorenia. At the conclusion of Avengers Unplugged #6, the Avengers decided to let Sean Dolan (aka the Bloodwraith) go free. No one knew that someday Dolan would join the volunteers trying to rebuild Slorenia (and bring the cursed ebony blade with him). But he did. And now the Bloodwraith has reemerged, and his cursed sword is drawing power from all the restless souls killed by Ultron! Slorenia is already a disaster. Can the Scarlet Witch prevent it from becoming an unmitigated one? Meanwhile back in New York, Triathlon and the Jack of Hearts rally the remainder of the team to a surprising victory over Lord Templar and Pagan! Did somebody throw the match? Cameo appearances by Jonathan Tremont and Yellowjacket (as Goliath). (Note: This two-part story was reprinted in 2007 in the hardcover: Avengers Assemble #4.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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Kang War Prelude Part 1 of 3. "Above and Beyond" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Alan Davis. Inks by Mark Farmer. Cover by Alan Davis and Mark Farmer. A new era begins for Earth's Mightiest Heroes! As Captain America rejoins the Avengers to recharge the team for the 21st century! And one of Cap's first moves is bringing Thor and Quicksilver back into the fold! The shield-slinger also changes the Avengers' modus operandi from reactive to proactive in pursuing super-villains! Will these bold changes work? The new-look Avengers' first test is coming up in a small village in Greece next issue! Cameo appearances by Diablo, Kang, Scarlet Centurion, Taskmaster, Jarvis, Hank Pym, Jack of Hearts, Living Lightning, Photon, Quasar, Firebird, and the Black Knight. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Triathlon, Thor, Vision, Warbird, Wonder Man, Yellowjacket (as Goliath), and the Wasp. (Notes: Alan Davis pencils issues #38 thru #43. This three-part story was reprinted in 2005 in the trade paperback: Avengers Above and Beyond.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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Kang War Prelude Part 2 of 3. "Condition: Green" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Alan Davis. Inks by Mark Farmer. Cover by Alan Davis and Mark Farmer. The Mighty Avengers arrive in Kalkhimithia, Greece and find a mess -- a mess of hulks that is! In a bizarre development, each resident of the village has been turned into a hulk! And now nine avengers battle 3,000 rampaging hulks! The odds don't favor Earth's Mightiest Heroes, but these hulks are not very smart. Yellowjacket (in disguise as Goliath) discovers that the hulks can be forced to merge with one another...and that will reduce their total number! However the Wasp and Shell-Head aren't sure Hank's idea is a good one, but they go along with it anyway! And shortly thereafter the 3,000 hulks become one giant humongous hulk! So now what? Meanwhile back in Manhattan, Diablo destroys a building near Avengers Mansion! And only one stateside avenger is available to confront him: Silverclaw! Is the youngest avenger ready to tangle with the Master of Alchemy? Cameo appearances by Kang, Scarlet Centurion, Jarvis, Triathlon, Wonder Man, Bruce Banner, and Angela Lipscomb. 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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Kang War Prelude Part 3 of 3. "Thoom" Guest-starring Bruce Banner. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Alan Davis. Inks by Mark Farmer. Cover by Alan Davis and Mark Farmer. In Southern Europe the mightiest heroes on Earth face a green and gamma-irradiated crisis! The last remaining hulk is gigantic and near-unstoppable! But Yellowjacket has a new plan! However the Avengers must get the real Hulk (aka Bruce Banner) to Greece to make it work! Is there enough time for a transatlantic trip? Leave that to Quicksilver and then hope for the best! In the meantime in New York, Wonder Man and Triathlon join the fight against Diablo! While high above the Earth, Kang the Conqueror and the Scarlet Centurion prepare for war! Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Doc Samson. Angela Lipscomb, Firebird, and the Black Knight. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Silverclaw, Thor, Triathlon, Warbird, Wonder Man, Vision, Yellowjacket (as Goliath), and the Wasp. (Note: This three-part story was reprinted in 2007 in the hardcover: Avengers Assemble #4.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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Kang War Part 1 of 15. "The High Ground" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Alan Davis. Inks by Mark Farmer. Cover by Alan Davis and Mark Farmer. And so it begins! The star-spanning, senses-shattering war vs. Kang that will take the Avengers to the edge and beyond to save the world! The Conqueror makes his opening move by sending his son, the Scarlet Centurion, to United Nations Plaza in New York to announce Kang's impending arrival. But six avengers are there to greet him! And the first battle of the Kang War erupts! The Vision, Iron Man, Triathlon, Warbird, Yellowjacket (as Goliath), and the Wasp vs. the Scarlet Centurion! Meanwhile across the globe in Siberia, another group of avengers responds to a nuclear accident. And the Black Knight, Captain America, Firebird, Quicksilver, and Thor have no idea what they're about to face! Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Wonder Man, and the Scarlet Witch. (Notes: This month Marvel begins including legacy numbering on its covers. Volume 3 issue #41 is Avengers legacy issue 456. This fifteen-issue saga was reprinted in 2002 in the trade paperback: Avengers The Kang Dynasty.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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Kang War Part 2 of 15. "No More Tomorrows" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Alan Davis. Inks by Mark Farmer. Cover by Alan Davis and Mark Farmer. With a powerful blast from outer space, Kang destroyed the United Nations Building at the end of last issue! And now with the Scarlet Centurion by his side and a very captive audience to his front, the Conqueror makes a series of doom and gloom predictions about the future of mankind. The Avengers and the world's leaders including the U.N. Secretary-General are stunned by what they hear! Could any of these extinction events actually come to pass? In the meantime in Russia, the first of Kang's dire warnings appears to be true -- courtesy of the Presence! Cameo appearances by Attuma, Darkstar, Steel Guardian, Vanguard, and Starlight. Avengers Lineup: Iron Man, Triathlon, Vision, Warbird, Yellowjacket (as Goliath) and the Wasp in New York; Black Knight, Captain America, Firebird, Quicksilver, and Thor in Russia. (Notes: Another of Kang's prophecies comes to reality in the special one-shot: Avengers The Ultron Imperative published in November 2001. This fifteen-part story was reprinted in 2007 in the hardcover: Avengers Assemble #5.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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Kang War Part 3 of 15. "Global Presence" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Alan Davis. Inks by Mark Farmer. Cover by Alan Davis and Mark Farmer. The world is on fire! The Avengers are in crisis! And Kang the Conqueror is pleased! Chaos has broken out across the globe following Kang's announcement of global conquest and his invitation for disenfranchised people to join him. At the moment the worst plight is in Siberia! Where Cap, Pietro, Firebird, Thor, and the Black Knight wage a desperate struggle for survival against the Presence and his radioactive soldiers! While in Canada; the Wasp, Wanda, Triathlon, Yellowjacket, and the Jack of Hearts fight against Attuma, Torg, and the Atlantean invasion force! And in China; the Vision, Black Widow, Silverclaw, Warbird, and She-Hulk confront an uprising of Deviants! Avengers Assemble everywhere! Cameo appearances by the Black Panther, Duane Freeman, Starlight, Steel Guardian, Vanguard, Stingray, and the Scarlet Centurion. (Notes: The plotline involving Yellowjacket and the Wasp continues in Avengers Annual 2001. The Presence previously appeared in Quasar #60.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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Kang War Part 4 of 15. "Down Among the Dead Men!" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Manuel Garcia. Inks by Bob Layton. Cover by Andy Kubert. In the forbidden zone of Siberia, only Thor and Firebird stand between the Presence and global disaster! As Cap, Quicksilver, and the knight have been turned into radioactive soldiers. The god of thunder is enraged over the fate of his long-time comrades! And if killing the Presence is his only option, mjolnir is ready to oblige! Meanwhile in the Middle Kingdom, Warbird proposes a one-on-one battle between the Avengers champion and the Deviants champion...for the leadership of the Deviant Army! Carol Danvers will face the nine-foot tall, purple-hued deviant called Glomm. Warbird's gambit is risky! Does she have a puncher's chance? Cameo appearances by the Scarlet Centurion, Kang, Whirlwind, Bulldozer, Wonder Man, Starlight, Steel Guardian, Duane Freeman, and Valerie Cooper. Avengers Lineup: Hercules, Jack of Hearts, Scarlet Witch, Stingray in Canada; Black Knight, Captain America, Firebird, Quicksilver, and Thor in Russia; Black Widow, She-Hulk, Silverclaw, Vision, and Warbird in China; Wasp, Goliath, and Triathlon in New York. 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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Kang War Part 5 of 15. "Life During Wartime" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Manuel Garcia. Inks by Bob Layton. Cover by Andy Kubert. The first phase of the Kang War is over. And the Earth is still free -- thanks to the Avengers quelling uprisings in Canada, China, and Russia. But the Conqueror and the Scarlet Centurion are busy plotting their next strike against the planet! In the meantime, the Pentagon doesn't want to wait for Kang's next attack. The generals would like to go on the offensive via an army of Sentinels! But Cap and the Wasp ask for more time before the Sentinels are unleashed. The Pentagon gives the battle-weary Avengers four days, and the clock is running! Cameo appearances by Tony Stark, Warlord Kro, Jarvis, and the Master of the World. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Firebird, Jack of Hearts, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Triathlon, Vision, Warbird, Yellowjacket, and the Wasp. (Note: After the events of Avengers Annual 2001, Hank Pym officially returns to his Yellowjacket identity.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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Kang War Part 6 of 15. "Absolute Mastery" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Manuel Garcia. Inks by Bob Layton. Painted cover by Ariel Olivetti. In Western Europe Kang's ground invasion from outer space begins! However the United Nations was expecting an attack, and they have assembled a large army in France to fight the Conqueror's 50,000 shock troops! Four avengers including Thor, Hercules, She-Hulk, and Firebird plus Le Peregrine and Micromax provide the super-powered defense of the continent. Will that be enough? Meanwhile in North America, a new threat has emerged -- the Master of the World! The long-time foe of Alpha Flight has taken matters into his own hands and erected giant barriers around key cities in the United States and Canada! Is he a potential ally vs. Kang? The Wasp has her doubts, so she dispatches a special team to the Arctic to investigate the Master. Quicksilver, Silverclaw, Yellowjacket, and Warbird are heading into the cold! Also, Cap prepares to lead another team of avengers on a surprise assault of Kang's Damocles Base. Cameo appearances by Tony Stark, Jarvis, Jonathan Tremont, Black Knight, Jack of Hearts, Photon, Scarlet Witch, Stingray, Triathlon, Vision, Wonder Man, and the Scarlet Centurion. (Notes: The Master of the World previously appeared in Heroes for Hire (1st series) #12. The legacy number on the cover is in error. It should read issue 461.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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Kang War Part 7 of 15. "In the Heart of Battle" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Manuel Garcia. Inks by Bob Layton. Cover by Kieron Dwyer. Near the Arctic Circle, Warbird lies in the snow after the Master of the World defeated her small team of avengers. Carol Danvers is alone; the freezing cold is draining her powers; and a pack of plodex wolves is closing in. Warbird needs a miracle to survive! And lo and behold one arrives in scarlet armor: Marcus, the son of Kang! But he looks and talks just like another man that Carol knew from years ago: Marcus, the son of Immortus! Oh no, is the nightmare from Avengers issue 200 coming back to haunt the former Ms. Marvel? The Scarlet Centurion insists he is not that Marcus. But Carol is not convinced. Warbird is caught between a frozen rock and a hard place with wolves all around! A terrific issue! Cameo appearances by the Living Lightning, Quasar, Marrina, Quicksilver, Silverclaw, and Yellowjacket. Flashback cameo by Marcus Immortus to recap the controversial events of Avengers 200. (Note: The 9/11 WTC ribbon adorns the cover for the first time.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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Kang War Part 8 of 15. 100-page Monster - "War Plan A" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Kieron Dwyer. Inks by Rick Remender. Cover by Kieron Dwyer. At last Earth's Mightiest Heroes counterattack against the Conqueror! Captain America leads the Scarlet Witch, Photon, and the Jack of Hearts in a spaceborne assault of Kang's Damocles Base. The foursome must pierce the force field surrounding the orbital base -- otherwise their mission is in vain! The Sentinels will be launched next! Meanwhile in Texas; the Vision, Triathlon, Firestar, Justice, and Jonathan Tremont blast off into outer space on the Triune Understanding's prayer-ship. The Triunes believe a great triple-evil is approaching the Earth! And only they can destroy it! Finally at the Arctic Circle; Warbird, Quicksilver, Silverclaw, and Yellowjacket make their final stand vs. the Master. Will the quartet of avengers find a way to defeat the Master of the World at the top of the world? Cameo appearances by Tony Stark, Jarvis, Living Lightning, Quasar, Firebird, Thor, Wasp, and the Scarlet Centurion. Second story: Reprint of Avengers 98. "Let Slip the Dogs of War!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith. Inks by Sal Buscema. Third story: Reprint of Avengers 99. "They First Make Mad!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith. Inks by Tom Sutton. Fourth story: Reprint of Avengers 100. "Whatever Gods There Be!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith. Inks by Joe Sinnott and Syd Shores. 100 pages. Cover price $3.50.

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Kang War Part 9 of 15. "There Are No Words..." 'Nuff Said issue. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Kieron Dwyer. Inks by Rick Remender. Cover by Kieron Dwyer. At the outset of the war, Kang warned the world's leaders not to engage him outside the field of battle -- not to attack his orbiting command base. But after the Avengers' assault failed, the United States launched 75 Sentinels toward Kang's Damocles base. However the Conqueror seized control of the massive robots! And now the Sentinels are attacking Washington D.C.! The Wasp frantically summons all avengers to the nation's capital, but only Firebird, Thor, and Wonder Man are able to respond! The four heroes bravely battle the Sentinels, however once Kang brings Damocles' firepower to bear on the city...the situation turns hopeless. Is Kang about to conquer the world? The terrifying cover does not lie! Cameo appearances by the Scarlet Centurion, President George W. Bush, and Warlord Kro. (Notes: Marvel titles were published this month with wordless stories as part of the 'Nuff Said event. This issue includes a 6-page text feature detailing the plot for Avengers #49. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 107,992; average paid circulation 82,849.) 40 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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Kang War Part 10 of 15. "Book of Revelations" Double-Sized issue. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Kieron Dwyer. Inks by Rick Remender. Cover by Kieron Dwyer. It's a day the planet's mightiest heroes never thought would come: Kang has conquered the Earth. But strangely enough, there is actually a bigger threat to the universe at the moment: the triple-evil from deep outer space! And a very unusual mix of super-heroes and villains will band together to combat it! The star-spangled avenger leads a remnant of free avengers into battle alongside Jonathan Tremont, Lord Templar, Pagan, and the golden age 3-D Man. The Avengers' encounter with the ternary-evil takes many twists and turns! Eventually, everything comes down to the old 3-D Man and the new one: Triathlon! Can Harold, Charles, and Delroy turn a triple play and retire the triple-evil forever? Origin of Jonathan Tremont. Retelling of 3-D Man's origin. Flashback cameos by Peggy Chandler and the Trion. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Firestar, Justice, Jack of Hearts, Living Lightning, Photon, Quasar, Triathlon, and the Vision. (Note: The 3-D Man first appeared in Marvel Premiere (1972) #35. This fifteen-part saga was reprinted in 2012 in the trade paperback: Avengers Assemble #5. The TPB collects issues #41 thru #56.) 48 pages. Cover price $3.50.

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Kang War Part 11 of 15. "Prisoners A Love Story" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Brent Anderson. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Kieron Dwyer. These are dark days in the United States of America and on the planet Earth. Kang is consolidating his power, building new citadels, squashing rebellions, and establishing prisoner-of-war camps. After being captured by Kang's soldiers, Wonder Man is thrown into a prison facility in Los Angeles...where he runs into a familiar and pretty face: the Scarlet Witch! Simon and Wanda are happy to see one another again, but the bleak conditions inside the camp damper any feelings of joy. However the man of wonder and the mutant sorceress have been avengers for a very long time. They are resourceful, brave, and determined. Perhaps if one of them could escape, the Avengers' comeback vs. the Conqueror would begin! Cameo appearances by the Human Torch, Mr. Fantastic, Thing, Darkhawk, She-Hulk, Spider-Man, and Wolverine. Flashback cameo by the Wasp to revisit the formal surrender to Kang at the end of Avengers #49. (Notes: This issue includes a 2-page text tribute to mark the passing of legendary Avengers artist John Buscema. This fifteen-issue saga was reprinted in 2002 in the trade paperback: Avengers The Kang Dynasty). 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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Kang War Part 12 of 15. "Counter Attack" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Ivan Reis. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Kieron Dwyer. At the Master of the World's former headquarters in Northern Canada, a group of free avengers cracks the code on the master's technology. And now Tony Stark believes the master's weapons systems can be used to strike back against Kang. At first the Wasp is reluctant to put other American cities in the crosshairs, but the president assures her the risk is worth it. So the Wasp contacts the Deviants, Atlanteans, and the Russians to set up a global counterattack against the Conqueror! Once the worldwide revolt begins, the Avengers hasten to shut down Kang's orbiting base -- before its firepower annihilates more cities. Good luck to Earth's Mightiest! Meanwhile in outer space, Triathlon maneuvers the triple-evil's pyramid in position to attack Damocles Base...and give the Conqueror a big surprise! Cameo appearances by President George W. Bush, the 3-D Man, Namorita, Starlight, the Presence, and the Scarlet Centurion. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Firebird, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Silverclaw, Stingray, Thor, Warbird, Wonder Man, Wasp, and Yellowjacket in Canada; Captain America, Firestar, Justice, Jack of Hearts, Living Lightning, Photon, Quasar, Triathlon, and the Vision in outer space. 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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Kang War Part 13 of 15. "The Last Castle" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Kieron Dwyer. Inks by Rick Remender. Cover by Kieron Dwyer. The all-out assault on Kang's Damocles Base is underway! The Avengers and their allies attack on multiple fronts to destroy the Conqueror's powerful orbiting warship! Triathlon and Captain America fight Kang from the triple-evil's pyramid, while the Wasp and Yellowjacket direct fire skyward from the Master of the World's Arctic citadel. Their combined efforts -- plus those of Jonathan Tremont and the Presence -- weaken the base's force field and create an opening for the Avengers' strike force! Thor, Iron Man, Warbird, and the Vision breach the sword-shaped base's exterior and wreak havoc inside! And suddenly the Conqueror is on the ropes -- his Damocles Base in jeopardy of falling from orbit! The Scarlet Centurion escapes in a chronal pod, but Kang vows to go down with the ship! The Conqueror's last stand is coming next issue! Cameo appearances by the 3-D Man and Starlight. 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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Kang War Part 14 of 15. "A Good Day to Die" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Kieron Dwyer. Inks by Rick Remender. Cover by Kieron Dwyer. With a fiery explosion, Damocles Base crash-lands in Maryland. And through indomitable spirit, Kang emerges from the wreckage with his sword in hand ready for battle. But the star-spangled avenger is ready too -- ready to end the fighting and end the suffering of the people on Earth. So in the final act of this epic war, Kang the Conqueror battles Captain America one-on-one! Will the red, white, and blue avenger bring down the curtain on the Kang Dynasty? A while later in the aftermath, a tragic ending befalls one of the key participants in the war. But it's not Kang or one of the avengers. It's someone else -- who learns the bitter cost of betrayal. Appearances by the Scarlet Centurion and the 3-D Man. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Firebird, Hercules, Iron Man, Jack of Hearts, Hercules, Scarlet Witch, She-Hulk, Stingray, Thor, Triathlon, Vision, Warbird, Wasp, Wonder Man, and Yellowjacket. 40 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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Kang War Part 15 of 15. "The Last Farewell" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Patrick Zircher. Inks by Scott Koblish. Cover by Kieron Dwyer. In one of their greatest victories ever, the Avengers have defeated Kang! The Conqueror has been vanquished. And the Earth is now free! However there are many follow-on tasks to do and loose ends to tie up. Starting with the court martial of Warbird for the slaying of the Master of the World. And after her acquittal, it's time for the Avengers to celebrate with a grand meal from the very halls of Asgard delivered by the Mighty Thor! Then Triathlon journeys to New Mexico to reunite the 3-D Man with his wife Peggy Chandler. Next Iron Man meets with the brother of Duane Freeman to express his deepest regrets. And finally several of Earth's Mightiest Heroes travel to Washington D.C. to pay their respects at the memorial -- for the thousands of lives lost during the destruction of the city. The Kang War epilogue runs the full gamut of emotions. Cameo appearances by Jarvis and Derek Freeman. (Note: This fifteen-part story was reprinted in 2002 in the trade paperback: Avengers The Kang Dynasty.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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"Lo, There Shall Come...an Accounting!" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Yanick Paquette. Inks by Ray Snyder. Painted cover by Luke Ross. For Kurt Busiek's final script of the Avengers 3rd series, tax accountants from the Maria Stark Foundation stop by Avengers Mansion. They are here today to receive a full accounting about two quinjets and two office buildings -- that were destroyed during a recent battle in St. Louis vs. the Elements of Doom. Some of the avengers are happy to talk to the accountants while some are not. Will Earth's Mightiest Heroes receive a tax break or tax penalty? Cameo appearance by Jarvis. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, She-Hulk, Silverclaw, Thor, Triathlon, Wonder Man, and the U.S. Agent. (Notes: This issue completes Kurt Busiek's incredible 5-year run as the writer of the Avengers 3rd series -- highlighted by the Morgan Conquest, the Ultron Unlimited saga, and the Kang War; and his detailed attention to Marvel continuity and the Avengers' rich history.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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World Trust Part 1 of 4. "New Alliances" Script by Geoff Johns. Pencils by Kieron Dwyer. Inks by Rick Remender. Cover by Kieron Dwyer. A new era begins for Earth's Mightiest Heroes! And it starts with a midtown skirmish against Mister Hyde! After Cap and his team return victorious to Avengers Mansion, they learn that Washington D.C. -- where the Wasp and Yellowjacket are visiting -- has disappeared! And so have many other capital cities across the globe! The situation is so dire that the Secretary-General of the U.N. reaches out to the Avengers...and relinquishes all command and authority to them! Wow, the Avengers are suddenly in charge of the world! Cameo appearances by Jarvis and Peter Gyrich. Avengers Lineup: Ant-Man (aka Scott Lang), Black Panther, Captain America, Falcon, Iron Man, Jack of Hearts, Scarlet Witch, She-Hulk, Vision, Warbird, Wasp, and Yellowjacket. (Note: This issue begins Geoff Johns' year-and-a-half run as the writer of the Avengers 3rd series.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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World Trust Part 2 of 4. "Assembled" Script by Geoff Johns. Pencils by Kieron Dwyer. Inks by Rick Remender. Cover by Kieron Dwyer. At the United Nations headquarters, Captain America speaks to the few remaining delegates and assures them that the Avengers will lead the world through this new crisis. Likewise in Europe, Iron Man addresses representatives of the European Union and implores them to stick together during this unprecedented calamity. Hours later while responding to a spatial vortex in the Atlantic Ocean, Earth's Mightiest Heroes rendezvous with a former avenger: the Sub-Mariner! Namor reports that not only are capital cities disappearing, but also large sections of the world's oceans. In the meantime at Avengers Mansion, the Scarlet Witch has taken seriously ill -- almost as if she is caught between life and death! Cameo appearances by the Black Knight, Hercules, Photon, Quicksilver, Nick Fury, Scorpio, and the In-Betweener. 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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World Trust Part 3 of 4. "Friends & Enemies" Script by Geoff Johns. Pencils by Kieron Dwyer. Inks by Rick Remender. Cover by Rags Morales. In a far away dimension, the Wasp and Yellowjacket come face to face with the villain responsible for the catastrophe unfolding on Earth! It's Scorpio! And he possesses the powerful Zodiac Key! Plus one half -- the Chaos half -- of the cosmic entity known as the In-Betweener. What kind of otherworldly foe is Scorpio? Meanwhile on Earth, the people of the world are trusting the Avengers to save them. But can the Avengers trust themselves? When T'Challa brings in Doctor Doom as a special consultant, tempers flare inside the mansion! However Von Doom actually provides useful information about the Zodiac Key. And when Wanda reveals that the Order half of the In-Betweener is currently in Virginia, Earth's Mightiest Heroes rush to his location! Is this half of the In-Betweener an ally or enemy? Cameo appearances by Peter Gyrich and Thor. Avengers Lineup: Ant-Man, Black Panther, Captain America, Falcon, Iron Man, Jack of Hearts, Scarlet Witch, She-Hulk, Sub-Mariner, Vision, Warbird, Wasp, and Yellowjacket. 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.