Avengers (1998 3rd Series) comic books 2001-2003

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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 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.

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World Trust Part 4 of 4. "Chaos & Order" Script by Geoff Johns. Pencils by Kieron Dwyer. Inks by Rick Remender. Cover by Kieron Dwyer. Thanks to the timely arrival of the god of thunder, Earth's Mightiest Heroes defeat the Order half of the In-Betweener! And then Wanda mystically transports all the combatants to the In-Betweener's special realm! Because that's where Scorpio (with the Zodiac Key), the Chaos half (of the In-Betweener), and the capital cities of the world are waiting -- for the battle to save the planet Earth! Ant-Man, She-Hulk, and Redwing lead the attack against Scorpio, while the Vision and the Scarlet Witch clash with the In-Betweener! Are the stars aligned for an Avengers' victory? A fantastic finale! Cameo appearances by Jarvis and Peter Gyrich. (Note: The World Trust storyline was reprinted in 2003 in the trade paperback: Avengers by Geoff Johns; and again in 2010 in the hardcover: Avengers World Trust Premiere Edition.) 40 pages. Cover price $3.50.

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"The Powers That Be!" Script by Geoff Johns. Pencils by Gary Frank. Inks by Jon Sibal. Cover by Gary Frank and Jon Sibal. Earth's Mightiest Heroes have restored calm and normality to the world after stopping Scorpio's scheme for global subjugation. And to show its gratitude, the United Nations declares the Avengers a "sovereign entity" -- thus Avengers Mansion becomes Avengers Embassy! However some people in the U.S. government are not thrilled that the powerful team of super-heroes will no longer be reporting to them. So contingency plans are set in motion. In the meantime, Cap appoints the temperamental Peter Gyrich to be the Avengers' official U.N. liaison. And then he appoints the Falcon to keep an eye on Mr. Gyrich. Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Ant-Man, Jack of Hearts, Sub-Mariner, and Thor. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Iron Man, Falcon, Scarlet Witch, She-Hulk, Vision, Warbird, Wasp, and Yellowjacket. (Note: The last page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 92,547; average paid circulation 77,960.) 40 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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"Broken Hearts" Script by Geoff Johns. Pencils by Gary Frank. Inks by Jon Sibal. Cover by Gary Frank and Jon Sibal. These are difficult days for two recent additions to the Avengers: Ant-Man (aka Scott Lang) and the Jack of Hearts. First, Scott Lang is in court for a custody hearing involving his daughter Cassie. And unfortunately, the judge does not rule in his favor. The dejected avenger returns to Avengers Embassy and wants to become a permanent member of the team. Second, Jack Hart's medical condition is growing worse by the day, and he must spend more and more time inside the Zero Room. When the Jack of Hearts in frustration bursts through the roof of the Fifth Avenue mansion, the golden avenger gives chase and convinces Jack to return. Hopefully, both men's lives will get better in the weeks ahead. Cameo appearance by Peggy Lang. Avengers Lineup: Ant-Man, Iron Man, Jack of Hearts, Wasp, and Yellowjacket. (Note: This issue contains the same statement of ownership as issue #61.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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Standoff Part 3 of 3. "Standoff" Script by Geoff Johns. Pencils by Alan Davis. Inks by Mark Farmer. Cover by Alan Davis and Mark Farmer. Story continues from Iron Man (3rd series) #64. It's avenger vs. avenger in the war-torn country of Slokovia! And it's two of the all-time heavyweights: the Invincible Iron Man vs. the Mighty Thor! The new Lord of Asgard is in Slokovia to protect his followers from persecution! But Shell-Head can't let Thor overthrow the existing government and destabilize the entire region. Adding to the crisis is the fact that Latveria is next door to Slokovia! And Doctor Doom is keenly watching the events unfold. When Captain America tries to intervene in the epic fight, he experiences the power of mjolnir first hand! Can the Big Three resolve the situation in Slokovia...and save their long-time friendships at the same time? Alas, that doesn't seem possible. A tremendous issue! Cameo appearances by Ant-Man, Falcon, Scarlet Witch, She-Hulk, Balder the Brave, Enchantress, Lady Sif, and the Warriors Three. (Notes: The covers of Thor #58, Iron Man #64, and Avengers #63 form one large illustration. This three-part story was reprinted in 2003 in the trade paperback: Thor Gods on Earth.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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"Sight Unseen" Script by Geoff Johns. Pencils by Ivan Reis. Inks by Oclair Albert. Cover by Ivan Reis and Oclair Albert. Since the events of Avengers 181 several years ago, the relationship between Sam Wilson and Peter Gyrich has been strained. And their mutual animosity has only increased in recent days since Cap asked the Falcon to keep a close eye on Gyrich following his appointment as the Avengers' U.N. liaison. But after the Falcon and Redwing rescue two children -- who are neighbors of Gyrich -- from the clutches of the Scarecrow, the two men begin to reach an understanding. Maybe they can work together and help one another. And that could be very important as the U.S. Secretary of Defense presses Gyrich to reveal the Avengers' secrets! (Notes: This story was reprinted in 2013 in the trade paperback: Avengers by Geoff Johns The Complete Collection #2. The TPB collects issues #64 thru #76.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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Red Zone Part 1 of 6. "Panic Attack" Script by Geoff Johns. Pencils by Olivier Coipel. Inks by Andy Lanning. Painted cover by J.G. Jones. A beautiful day at the Mount Rushmore National Memorial is interrupted by the sudden appearance of a red dust cloud over the famous sculptures. In a matter of minutes, the strange cloud drifts over the Visitors Center and into the nearby town of Keystone. Tragically, almost every person exposed to the cloud is dead or dying. Casualties in South Dakota are in the thousands. What has happened? Is this a bioterrorist attack? Enter Earth's Mightiest Heroes. Captain America leads a team of seven avengers into Keystone and quickly develops a course of action. Warbird will go to Custer State Park and assist the evacuation, while the other avengers don protective gear and head into the cloud at the base of Mount Rushmore. Godspeed to all. Avengers Lineup: Ant-Man, Captain America, Jack of Hearts, Scarlet Witch, She-Hulk, Vision, and Warbird. 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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Red Zone Part 2 of 6. "Infections" Script by Geoff Johns. Pencils by Olivier Coipel. Inks by Andy Lanning. Painted cover by J.G. Jones. Below the magnificent Mount Rushmore, six brave avengers wade into the red cloud of death. Cap, Wanda, Ant-Man, and She-Hulk -- in their respective hazmat suits -- plus the Vision and the Jack of Hearts carefully walk through the forest among the dead...until they make a shocking discovery. This catastrophe might have been a research accident...not an intentional act by a foreign or domestic enemy. In the meantime at the Centers for Disease Control, Iron Man and the Black Panther quarrel with the surly Secretary of Defense about the best response to the disaster unfolding in South Dakota. Cameo appearances by Dr. Bill Foster, Peter Gyrich, and Warbird. (Notes: This six-part story was reprinted in 2010 in the hardcover: Avengers Red Zone. The Marvel Premiere Edition collects issues #65 thru #70.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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Red Zone Part 3 of 6. "Unclassified" Script by Geoff Johns. Pencils by Olivier Coipel. Inks by Andy Lanning. Painted cover by J.G. Jones. Earth's Mightiest Heroes are stunned to find a secret bioweapons lab below Mount Rushmore. They can't believe the deadly dust cloud was caused by a government research project gone awry. From inside the lab, Ant-Man contacts Tony Stark at Stark Enterprises and relays the information about Project Bloodwash. But before the golden avenger or T'Challa can do anything, they are attacked by the Secretary of Defense's special ops unit! What is going on? Why doesn't the Department of Defense want to work with the Avengers? In the meantime back in South Dakota, the conditions inside the red zone are wearing down Cap's team. They need to get out of the biolab and into fresh air -- before it's too late. Cameo appearances by Peter Gyrich and Redwing. Avengers Lineup: Ant-Man, Black Panther, Captain America, Iron Man, Jack of Hearts, Scarlet Witch, She-Hulk, Vision, and Warbird. 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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Red Zone Part 4 of 6. "The Great Escape" Script by Geoff Johns. Pencils by Olivier Coipel. Inks by Andy Lanning. Painted cover by J.G. Jones. Deep inside the red zone, Earth's Mightiest Heroes are in deep trouble. She-Hulk becomes exposed to the red dust and reverts to Jennifer Walters. The Vision is seriously injured. Cap and Ant-Man are down, and the Jack of Hearts is out. Leaving only the Scarlet Witch to crawl from the wreckage of the underground lab...and seek help. Meanwhile outside the Pentagon, the Secretary of Defense ambushes the Falcon and Peter Gyrich. In fact he shoots both of them! And then he says something in German. Oh no! Cameo appearances by the Black Panther, Tony Stark, Warbird, Redwing, and the Red Skull. 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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Red Zone Part 5 of 6. "The Great Escape" Script by Geoff Johns. Pencils by Olivier Coipel. Inks by Andy Lanning. Painted cover by J.G. Jones. On the outskirts of our nation's capital, the Red Skull stands triumphant! His master plan to infiltrate the U.S. government and release the red dust cloud over South Dakota has been a smashing success. And with Earth's Mightiest Heroes a shambles, the sinister skull looks unbeatable. Is the dawn of the Fourth Reich on the horizon? In the meantime at Mount Rushmore, Warbird arrives to rescue the battered and bruised avengers. Just the Scarlet Witch and the Living Legend are still on their feet. Wanda stays in South Dakota to stop the spread of the deadly cloud, while the Sentinel of Liberty heads east to Virginia -- for a showdown against the Red Skull! Appearances by Pepper Potts and Peter Gyrich. Avengers Lineup: Ant-Man, Black Panther, Captain America, Falcon, Iron Man, Jack of Hearts, Scarlet Witch, Vision, and Warbird. (Note: The first issue of the JLA Avengers limited series -- the long-awaited Marvel-DC crossover -- was also published this month.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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Red Zone Part 6 of 6. "The Great Escape" Script by Geoff Johns. Pencils by Olivier Coipel. Inks by Andy Lanning. Painted cover by J.G. Jones. Inside the dark halls of the Pentagon; Captain America, Iron Man, the Falcon, and the Black Panther wage a bloody battle for freedom against the Red Skull. But once the evil mastermind subdues the first three avengers, only the King of Wakanda is left standing. Wow, it's the Black Panther vs. the Red Skull in hand-to-hand combat to the finish! Can T'Challa turn back the skull's demented dream for America? Meanwhile in South Dakota, the Scarlet Witch casts a massive hex to hold the Red Zone in stasis. The long road to recovery has begun! Appearances by President George W. Bush, Peter Gyrich, Redwing, Jarvis, Ant-Man, Jack of Hearts, Warbird, and the Vision. 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

Auction Item: CBCS 9.8 View scans Auction opens June 10 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-1984276-019	Auction Item: CBCS 9.6 View scan Auction opens June 10 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Signed by J.G. Jones on 9/2/2016 at Baltimore Comic Con. Label #16-311A980-003	Add to cart Very Fine $2.60	Add to cart Very Fine $2.60
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"Whirlwinds" Script by Geoff Johns. Pencils by Steve Sadowski. Inks by Andrew Currie. Painted cover by J.G. Jones. On leave from the Avengers, Janet van Dyne and Henry Pym enjoy a Las Vegas getaway to rekindle their romance. Unfortunately, Hank misreads their newfound relationship and proposes to his former wife. However Janet declines his proposal, because she remembers the troubled days from their marriage. Auspiciously, the Wasp and Yellowjacket's awkward moment on the strip is halted -- by a blindside attack from Whirlwind! Their long-time foe still wants Janet, and his obsession knows no bounds. But the Wasp and the Yellowjacket remain a great team! And the Whirlwind doesn't stand a chance against them! Viva Las Vegas! 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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The Search for She-Hulk Part 1 of 4. "Hiding" Script by Geoff Johns. Art by Scott Kolins. Cover by Scott Kolins and Edgar Delgado. The Red Zone crisis is over. But the Avengers have one very large (and green) piece of unfinished business: where is the She-Hulk? During the chaos inside the biolab underneath Mount Rushmore, She-Hulk was exposed to the red dust and changed to her alter ego, Jennifer Walters. However moments later she changed back to She-Hulk and went crazy! And Earth's Mightiest Heroes have not seen her since. But a tip comes into the mansion that the Avengers' missing teammate might be in Idaho. So Captain America, Iron Man, and the Scarlet Witch travel to the Gem State to look for her. Who will they find there? A passive Jennifer Walters or a rampaging She-Hulk? 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.

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The Search for She-Hulk Part 2 of 4. "Savage Attack" Script by Geoff Johns. Art by Scott Kolins. Cover by Scott Kolins. In the town of Bone, Idaho, Earth's Mightiest Heroes find the She-Hulk! And she's on an unstoppable rampage! Her strength level is approaching that of her famous green cousin's -- the Hulk. The Sentinel of Liberty, Shell-Head, and Wanda try their best to contain She-Hulk and save the town of Bone, but they cannot! The job requires more avengers. Is anyone else available in the Pacific Northwest? Just one -- and he's really good with a bow and arrows! 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.