Avengers (1998 3rd Series) comic books 2002

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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.