Avengers (1998 3rd Series) comic books

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Wizard special edition - Ultron Unlimited Prelude - "Our Top Story Tonight" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Stuart Immonen. Inks by Wade von Grawbadger. Cover by Stuart Immonen and Wade von Grawbadger. While the cameras roll, Earth's Mightiest Heroes battle the new Firebrand and the eco-terrorist group Flaming Sword! Meanwhile, Wanda and Simon visit the facility that's holding Simon's brother: the Grim Reaper! But upon their arrival, they find the hospital ransacked and the reaper missing! Story continues in Avengers #19. Cameo appearances by Triathlon, Ultron, and Alkhema. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Firestar, Iron Man, Justice, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Vision, and Wonder Man. Special feature: "The History of Ultron" 4-page text article (with clip art). (Notes: This story takes place after the events of Avengers #18. Printed on glossy paper. No advertisements inside. This issue was reprinted in 2001 in the trade paperback: Avengers Ultron Unlimited.) 16 pages.

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Heroes Return - The Morgan Conquest Part 1 of 3. "Once An Avenger..." Double-Sized issue. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by George Pérez . Inks by Al Vey. Wraparound cover by George Pérez . Following the events of the Heroes Reborn The Return (1997) limited series, Earth's Mightiest Heroes are alive and well in the Marvel Universe (aka Earth-616)! But at the moment, they are scattered across the globe and fighting strange monsters! Eventually, the Asgardian monsters disappear and every avenger makes his or her way to Avengers Mansion in New York! And once the heroes assemble, Thor tells a dire tale about the Norn Stones and the Twilight Sword! In response the Avengers split into teams and take off for different parts of the world. And just like that Earth's Mightiest Heroes' next great saga begins! Cameo appearances by Morgan Le Fay and Mordred the Evil. (Notes: The Avengers' chronology continues from Avengers (2nd series) #13. The special one-shot Avengers Rough Cut (1998) #1 provides information about the development of the story and art. This issue features a gatefold cover with a short paragraph about each avenger. This story was reprinted in 2000 in the trade paperback: Avengers The Morgan Conquest. This issue includes a statement of ownership: average print run 209,931; average paid circulation 166,046.) 48 pages. Cover price $2.99.

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Special Sunburst variant cover - Heroes Return - Once an Avenger! [The Morgan Conquest]: Part 1 of 3 - "And there came a Day...!" Story by Kurt Busiek. Art by George Perez and Al Vey. One year ago the greatest heroes in the Marvel Universe, the Avengers and Fantastic Four, fought the mutant menace known as Onslaught and were sucked into an alternate universe. Earth's Mightiest Heroes have returned from the pocket universe of the Heroes Reborn just in time for an adventure so epic that it will take the greatest assemblage of Avengers ever put together. Every hero who has ever been a member of the team must unite to face a force so dangerous that it threatens the very fabric of reality. Cover price $2.99.

Dynamic Forces Edition signed by George Perez and limited to 1500 copies with DF certificate of authenticity. Special Sunburst variant cover - Heroes Return - Once an Avenger! [The Morgan Conquest]: Part 1 of 3 - "And there came a Day...!" Story by Kurt Busiek. Art by George Perez and Al Vey. One year ago the greatest heroes in the Marvel Universe, the Avengers and Fantastic Four, fought the mutant menace known as Onslaught and were sucked into an alternate universe. Earth's Mightiest Heroes have returned from the pocket universe of the Heroes Reborn just in time for an adventure so epic that it will take the greatest assemblage of Avengers ever put together. Every hero who has ever been a member of the team must unite to face a force so dangerous that it threatens the very fabric of reality.

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Heroes Return - Once an Avenger! [The Morgan Conquest]: Part 2 of 3 - "The Call!" Story by Kurt Busiek. Art by George Perez and Al Vey. Earth's Mightiest Heroes - Donar, Iron Knight, Gypsy Witch, Yeoman America, and the rest - awake in a world that seems so familiar, yet somehow feels wrong. One by one their memories begin to surface. But how can only a handful of Avengers hope to defeat the sorceress Morgan Le Fay when they'll have to first defeat an army of their own comrades? Cover price $1.99.

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Painted cover by Ray Lago. Heroes Return - The Morgan Conquest Part 2 of 3. "Once An Avenger... The Call" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by George Pérez . Inks by Al Vey. Thanks to the Asgardian Twilight Sword and the Scarlet Witch's hex power, Morgan Le Fay has created her own medieval reality on the Earth! And the Mighty Avengers are serving as her special honor guard to keep the peace! However Captain America is able to break free of Morgan's mind control! And he starts searching for other avengers to join him. First Cap reaches Hawkeye, then the Wasp and Photon, and finally Quasar and Justice! Will six avengers be enough to defeat the Queen's Vengeance? Meanwhile in Morgan's dungeon, Wanda desperately sends a mystical call for help... to anyone who will listen! Cameo appearances by Mordred the Evil and Wonder Man. (Notes: The Avengers previously battled Morgan Le Fay in Avengers 240 & 241. This issue features a gatefold cover. This three-part story was reprinted in 2000 in the trade paperback: Avengers The Morgan Conquest.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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Heroes Return - The Morgan Conquest Part 3 of 3. "Once An Avenger... Fata Morgana" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by George Pérez . Inks by Al Vey. Cover by George Pérez . Wonder Man is back among the living! And just in time to help the Scarlet Witch, Captain America, and Thor lead the final charge against Morgan Le Fay! Nine avengers assault Morgan's castle to wrest the Twilight Sword from her clutches! And once the other avengers break free from the sorceress' mind control, the closing act in this medieval drama starts! Forty avengers vs. Morgan Le Fay! An awesome battle! A sensational issue! Cameo appearances by Mordred the Evil and Kro. (Notes: Wonder Man was presumed dead in Force Works (1994) #1. This issue features a gatefold cover. This three-part story was reprinted in 2004 in the hardcover: Avengers Assemble #1. The hardcover collects issues #1 thru #11.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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The Morgan Conquest Epilogue - "Too Many Avengers!" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by George Pérez . Inks by Al Vey and Bob Wiacek. Cover by George Pérez . Earth's Mightiest Heroes return to New York following their triumphant battle against Morgan Le Fay. And the first thing on the Avengers' agenda is trimming the active roster down to a manageable size! The founding members agree upon a roster of seven! And it looks like an all-time great one: Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Vision, Scarlet Witch, Hawkeye, and Warbird (aka Carol Danvers)! Plus Justice and Firestar as reserve members! Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Duane Freeman, and Whirlwind. (Notes: This issue was published with a pullout poster (as an 8-page insert) by George Pérez . This issue features a gatefold cover. This story was reprinted in 2000 in the trade paperback: Avengers The Morgan Conquest.) Special comment: Easily one of my all-time favorite rosters ever assembled. - Odinson, Lonestar Comics Archivist. 40 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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"Accusation Most Foul" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Squadron Supreme. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by George Pérez . Inks by Al Vey. Cover by George Pérez . The new Avengers lineup has its first mission! Rescue a commercial airliner that has crashed at sea with personnel from Project Pegasus onboard! Earth's Mightiest Heroes (minus the injured Vision) zoom to the North Atlantic and begin helping the survivors. But their rescue operation is interrupted by the Squadron Supreme! The squadron thinks the Avengers are imposters, and they want to bring them to justice! Wow, the Avengers haven't tangled with the Squadron Supreme since the classic Serpent Crown saga years ago! However a rematch is beckoning! Here we go! Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Duane Freeman, and Imus Champion. Squadron Supreme Lineup: Dr. Spectrum, Hyperion, Haywire, Moonglow, Power Princess, Shape, Skylark, and the Whizzer. (Notes: The Serpent Crown saga took place in Avengers (1st series) 141-144 and 147-149. This issue features a gatefold cover. This two-part story was reprinted in 2016 in the hardcover: Squadron Supreme Classic Omnibus.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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"Earth's Mightiest Frauds?" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Squadron Supreme. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by George Pérez . Inks by Al Vey, Bob Wiacek, and Bruce Patterson. Cover by George Pérez . After an inconclusive battle last issue, the Avengers are determined to show the world they are not imposters! So the team flies to Project Pegasus to confront the Squadron Supreme! When Earth's Mightiest Heroes arrive on site, they receive a cold reception from the Blue Shield and the facility administrator! Is something corrupt (or is the Corruptor) at work inside Project Pegasus? Several minutes later the squadron returns to its temporary home! And once Wanda summons Wonder Man, round two between the Avengers and the Squadron Supreme commences! And this time there will be a winner! Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Imus Champion, and the Vision. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Warbird, and Wonder Man. (Notes: The Avengers meet the Squadron Supreme again in Avengers (3rd series) Annual 1998. Also this month the Avengers battle the Destroyer in Thor (2nd series) #1 & #2. The Live Kree or Die storyline begins next month in Iron Man (3rd series) #7 with a key appearance by Carol Danvers. This issue features a gatefold cover which serves as an homage to George Perez's classic cover to Avengers 141.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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Live Kree or Die Part 4 of 4. "The Court Martial of Carol Danvers" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by George Pérez . Inks by Al Vey. Cover by George Pérez . Story continues from Quicksilver (1997) #10. These are difficult times for Carol Danvers after suffering a loss of power (from her days as Binary) and then turning to alcohol for comfort. And following Warbird's major mistake (in part 3), the Avengers have no choice but to convene a court martial. Fortunately, the painful proceedings are interrupted when an emergency call comes into the mansion! The Lunatic Legion is still threatening the Earth from their lunar base! So the Avengers (plus Firestar and Justice) rocket to the moon to make sure the citizens of Earth live free... instead of live Kree! An exceptional issue! Cameo appearance by the Supreme Intelligence. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Vision, Wonder Man, and Warbird. (Notes: Warbird appears next in Iron Man (3rd series) #11. This issue features a gatefold cover. This story was reprinted in 2020 in the trade paperback: Avengers Live Kree or Die.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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First appearances of Triathlon and Silverclaw in "Turbulence!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by George Pérez. Inks by Al Vey. Cover by George Pérez. Edwin Jarvis, the Avengers' long-time butler, anxiously waits at the international terminal of Kennedy airport. For several years he has sponsored a child from the Central American country of Costa Verde. And at last she is visiting the United States! However the happy meeting is delayed after Moses Magnum's shock troops attack the terminal! Earth's Mightiest Heroes quickly respond, but find themselves under duress from Silverclaw and Magnum's high-tech weaponry! Fortuitously, a new superhero suddenly arrives on the tarmac: Triathlon! Can he turn the battle in the Avengers' favor? Cameo appearances by Jake Olson and Wonder Man. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Firestar, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Justice, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: This issue features a gatefold cover. This two-part story was reprinted in 2001 in the trade paperback: Avengers Clear and Present Dangers. The TPB collects issues #8 thru #15.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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"The Villain Who Fell from Grace with the Earth" Part 2 of 2. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by George Pérez. Inks by Al Vey. Cover by George Pérez. In the Caribbean Sea, the Mighty Avengers infiltrate Moses Magnum's floating entertainment resort! The heroes know that Magnum is onboard somewhere with the seismic cannon (that his troops stole from the airport last issue). But what the Avengers don't know is that Moses Mangum's powers have been augmented by Apocalypse! And those powers are currently out of control! When Hawkeye and Triathlon reach the central lab, the seismic struggle erupts! Moses Magnum vs. Earth's Mightiest Heroes plus Silverclaw and Triathlon! Will the Eastern Seaboard survive? Cameo appearance by Jarvis. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Firestar, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Justice, Scarlet Witch, Vision, and Wonder Man. (Notes: After the battle Hawkeye leaves the team to find the Thunderbolts. See Thunderbolts (1997) #20 and #21. This issue features a gatefold cover.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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"Pomp & Pageantry" Part 1 of 2. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by George Pérez. Inks by Al Vey. Cover by George Pérez. The Scarlet Witch is troubled by her surprising ability to conjure Wonder Man in times of crisis. So Wanda travels to Whisper Hill to consult with her friend and mentor Agatha Harkness! Meanwhile in New York, the city throws a parade for the Avengers! What a wonderful day for Earth's Mightiest Heroes! But during the dedication ceremony in Central Park, the Grim Reaper appears! What? How? And the reaper is not alone! He's brought seven dead avengers with him! Captain Marvel, Doctor Druid, Hellcat, Mockingbird, Swordsman, Thunderstrike, and Wonder Man! Unbelievable! This day of celebration has turned into a day of horror! Retelling of the Scarlet Witch's origin. Cameo appearances by the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Daredevil, Bruce Banner, Imus Champion, Ultron, and the X-Men. (Notes: This issue features a gatefold cover. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 236,730; average paid circulation 166,903.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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"...Always An Avenger!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by George Pérez. Inks by Al Vey and Bob Wiacek. Cover by George Pérez. The world has gone mad! As seven dead avengers ambush the Scarlet Witch when she returns to Avengers Mansion! While in Central Park, the Grim Reaper holds seven living avengers captive! The situation looks frightful for Earth's Mightiest Heroes unless Wanda somehow reaches Wonder Man... and permanently pulls him to the side of the living! Can the Scarlet Witch outmaneuver the Grim Reaper? And put the dead back to rest? Cameo appearances by the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Daredevil, Jarvis, and Agatha Harkness. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Firestar, Giant-Man, Iron Man, Justice, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Vision, Wonder Man, and the Wasp. (Notes: A subplot from the story involving Mockingbird continues in Thunderbolts Annual 2000. This issue features a gatefold cover. This two-part story was reprinted in 2001 in the trade paperback: Avengers Clear and Present Dangers.) 40 pages. Cover price $0.99.

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"Old Entanglements" Guest-starring the Thunderbolts. Double-Sized Anniversary issue. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by George Pérez. Inks by Al Vey and Bob Wiacek. Wraparound cover by George Pérez. It's the second meeting between Earth's Mightiest Heroes and the Thunderbolts! And fortunately for the Avengers, both Wonder Man and the Vision have returned to the active roster! Something of which the Scarlet Witch is keenly aware! Nevertheless, when the mansion's computers locate Hawkeye's communicard in Arizona, the Avengers rush to the Grand Canyon State! And upon finding the Thunderbolts exploring the old Dominus Base, the Avengers attack! Some of the T-Bolts participated in the Masters of Evil's destruction of Avengers Mansion several years ago! And payback is now underway! But maybe Hawkeye and Firebird can diffuse the situation and get everyone focused on the real threat: Dominex! An outstanding issue! Cameo appearances by Hank Pym, Tony Stark, and Jarvis. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Firebird, Firestar, Justice, Scarlet Witch, Vision, and Wonder Man. Thunderbolts Lineup: Atlas, Hawkeye, Jolt, MACH-1, Moonstone, and Songbird. (Notes: The T-Bolts and Avengers first met in Thunderbolts #12. This issue features a gatefold cover.) 48 pages. Cover price $2.99.

Variant Cover. Double-Sized Anniversary Issue. "Old Entanglements!" Guest-starring the Thunderbolts. Story by Kurt Busiek. Art by George Perez, Al Vey, and Bob Wiacek. Once upon a time there was the Masters of Evil, and army of the world's deadliest super villains, and they almost destroyed the Avengers forever (see Avengers (1st Series) #273-277). Now, the Masters are "reformed" and they are the new super team known as the Thunderbolts. So why are they still fighting the Avengers, and why is Hawkeye their team leader? Old habits die hard. Get ready for the titanic battle years in the making. Cover price $2.99.

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"Lords & Leaders" Guest-starring the New Warriors. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by George Pérez. Inks by Al Vey and Scott Koblish. Cover by George Pérez. Justice and Firestar join their former teammates in raiding an A.I.M. warehouse in the Bronx! And the battle is going great until Lord Templar appears! Nobody knows who he is, but Firestar soon realizes the New Warriors can't beat him! One thing leads to another...and the Avengers' new deputy leader, the Scarlet Witch, leads Thor, Wonder Man, and the Vision on a rescue mission to the northernmost borough! Will the combined might of ten super-heroes be enough to topple Lord Templar? First appearance of Lord Templar. Cameo appearances by Tony Stark and Hank Pym. New Warriors Lineup: Night Thrasher, Nova, Rage, and Speedball. (Notes: This issue was reprinted in 2005 in the hardcover: Avengers Assemble #2. The hardcover collects issues #12 thru #22.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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"Hi, Honey...I'm Home!" Guest-starring the Beast. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by George Pérez. Inks by Al Vey. Cover by George Pérez. The bouncing Beast comes to Avengers Mansion to visit his long-lost friend Simon Williams! Hank McCoy is overjoyed that Wonder Man is alive! And the two friends quickly depart the mansion for a night on the town! However Simon and Hank's fun evening comes to a screeching halt, when a new super-villain called Pagan begins trashing Times Square! Every available avenger responds to the scene and tests their faith against the powerful Pagan! Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Duane Freeman, Hank Pym, and Ultron. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Firestar, Justice, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Vision, and Wonder Man. 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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"The Three-Fold Path" Guest-starring Triathlon. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by George Pérez. Inks by Al Vey, Scott Koblish, and Jerry Ordway. Cover by George Pérez. For several days the Avengers have been trying to locate Lord Templar. And thanks to Iron Man's special tracking device, they trace his energy signature to Southeast Texas! But the energy trail leads to the Triune Understanding's new temple! Which is being dedicated today with support from Triathlon! So when Earth's Mightiest Heroes arrive at the temple confusion abounds! And then Pagan suddenly emerges from underground! And next Lord Templar appears! Oh my, it's a three-way shootout in the Lone Star State! Cameo appearances by the Wrecker, Bulldozer, Piledriver, Thunderball, Doomsday Man, and Ultron. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Firestar, Iron Man, Justice, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Vision, and Wonder Man. (Notes: Jerry Ordway inked page 14 featuring the Wrecking Crew to set up his three-part story beginning next issue. This story was reprinted in 2001 in the trade paperback: Avengers Clear and Present Dangers.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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"Mistaken Identity" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Photon and the Black Knight. Script by Jerry Ordway. Pencils by Jerry Ordway. Inks by Al Gordon. Cover by Jerry Ordway. The Doomsday Man hires the Wrecking Crew to capture Ms. Marvel (aka Carol Danvers)! However the Wrecker and his compatriots are not the smartest super-villains in the Marvel Universe! And they travel to New Orleans to apprehend the former Captain Marvel (aka Monica Rambeau) instead! After a brief clash with the belligerent crew, Monica alerts her former teammates! And amid the madness of Mardi Gras, the Avengers battle the Wrecking Crew in the Crescent City! Cameo appearances by Frank Rambeau, Jarvis, Warbird, and the Wasp. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Firestar, Iron Man, Justice, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Vision, and Wonder Man. (Notes: Monica Rambeau changed her superhero name to Photon after the events of Avengers Unplugged #5. This three-part story was reprinted in 2005 in the hardcover: Avengers Assemble #2.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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Variant Cover by Jerry Ordway & George Perez. "Mistaken Identity!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Photon and the Black Knight. Story by Jerry Ordway. Art by Jerry Ordway and Al Gordon. The robotic menace known as the Doomsday Man has recruited the always dangerous Wrecking Crew to apprehend Ms. Marvel. But the only Ms. Marvel the Crew is familiar with is Monica Rambeau, the energized heroine who served with the Avengers during the Masters of Evil assault on Avengers Mansion (see Avengers (1st Series) #273-277). Sit back and enjoy this tale of mistaken identity. Cover price $1.99.

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"Cage of Freedom" Part 2 of 3. Script by Jerry Ordway. Pencils by Jerry Ordway. Inks by Al Gordon. Cover by Jerry Ordway. After the Wrecking Crew botched their mission last issue, the Doomsday Man kidnapped Carol Danvers himself! And now he's taken Warbird to his underground lair and dressed her in Ms. Marvel's original costume! That is rather odd! But that's how he remembers her from their first encounter years ago in Ms. Marvel (1977 1st series) #4. Luckily, Iron Man is able to trace the Doomsday Man to the Bronx, and a rescue party is quickly on the way! Giant-Man, Shell-Head, Justice, and the Wasp vs. the Doomsday Man for the life of Warbird! Meanwhile, the rest of the avengers journey to Polemachus to find Photon and the Wrecking Crew. But what they find instead is a catastrophe in the making on Arkon's homeworld! Cameo appearances by Kerwin Korman, Dr. Jane Foster, Jarvis, and Thundra. (Notes: Also this month the Avengers make a key appearance in Black Panther (3rd series) #8. This issue includes an 8-page insert previewing Spider-Woman (1999 3rd series) #1 and Generation X #53.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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"The Battle for Imperion City!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Jerry Ordway. Pencils by Jerry Ordway. Inks by Al Vey (pp. 1-15), Jerry Ordway (pp. 16-21), and George Pérez (p. 22). Cover by Jerry Ordway. On the interdimensional world of Polemachus, Earth's Mightiest Heroes lay it all on the line to save Monica Rambeau! The Grand Vizier has imprisoned Photon in an energy cage, and the Wrecking Crew is drawing power from her like a battery! But once the Avengers reach the imperial palace, the final battle explodes! The Wrecker, Bulldozer, Piledriver, and Thunderball vs. the Black Knight, Cap, Firestar, Wanda, Vision, Thor, Wonder Man, Arkon, and Thundra! The Wrecking Crew is headed for an overload! Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Iron Man, Justice, Giant-Man, Warbird, and the Wasp. (Note: The Avengers appear next in the Avengers Wizard Edition also known as Avengers #0.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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Ultron Unlimited Part 1 of 4. "This Evil Renewed" Guest-starring the Black Panther. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by George Pérez. Inks by Al Vey. Cover by George Pérez. One of the greatest Avengers' stories begins with a disturbance at the quinjet manufacturing plant in Long Island! And since the facility is operated by Wakanda, the first person to arrive on the scene is none other than the Black Panther! T'Challa is shocked by the damage he observes! And then he sees the adamantium perpetrator! But it's not Ultron...it's Alkhema! Wow, what is she doing here? Earth's Mightiest Heroes quickly arrive at the plant, and the battle royal begins! However the Avengers' physical strength can't beat Alkhema! They need magic! So enter the Scarlet Witch! Wanda's hex power has defeated Ultron and his ilk before. Can she do it again? Cameo appearances by Jarvis and Ultron. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Firestar, Iron Man, Justice, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Vision, Wonder Man, and the Wasp. (Notes: Elements of the story continue from Avengers #0. Ultron and Alkhema previously appeared in Avengers West Coast Annual #8. This four-part story was reprinted in 2001 in the trade paperback: Avengers Ultron Unlimited.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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Ultron Unlimited Part 2 of 4. "This Evil Unfolding" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by George Pérez. Inks by Al Vey. Cover by George Pérez. In terrifying fashion Ultron has destroyed the country of Slorenia and murdered its entire population! Oh no, the adamantium monster has committed homicidal acts in the past, but never of this magnitude! What diabolical scheme is Ultron concocting among the ruins of Slorenia? Cap, Shell-Head, Thor, Firestar, and T'Challa spearhead a U.N. assault force to Europe to find out! In the meantime in New Jersey; the Wasp, Scarlet Witch, Vision, and Wonder Man visit the lab from which Hank Pym was abducted! But their tour is interrupted by an attacking army of ultrons! Ultron-1, Ultron-5, Ultron-6, Ultron-7, Ultron-12, Ultron-13! The whole gang is here! And the four heroes are in serious trouble! Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Justice, Alice Nugent, Alkhema, and the Grim Reaper. Final appearances of Black Brigade and Ember. (Notes: Iron Man and the Scarlet Witch previously visited Slorenia in Force Works #11 and #12. This four-part story was reprinted in 2005 in the hardcover: Avengers Assemble #2.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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Ultron Unlimited Part 3 of 4."This Evil Unveiled" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by George Pérez. Inks by Al Vey. Cover by George Pérez. In war-ravaged Slorenia, the Avengers attack! Thor, Captain America, and Iron Man tear into Ultron's robot army; while Firestar and the Black Panther attempt to locate the metal megalomaniac (and their missing teammates)! Eventually, in the skies over the parliament building, Earth's Mightiest Heroes confront their long-time foe! And the awesome battle erupts! The god of thunder, the King of Wakanda, the Sentinel of Liberty, the young fiery mutant, and the golden avenger vs. the utmost Ultron! Excelsior! Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Alkhema, and the Grim Reaper. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Firestar, Giant-Man, Iron Man, Justice, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Vision, Wonder Man, and the Wasp. 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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Ultron Unlimited Part 4 of 4. "This Evil Triumphant!" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by George Pérez. Inks by Al Vey. Cover by George Pérez. This is it! The cataclysmic conclusion to the Avengers' battle for the ages against Ultron! The adamantium robot has decided to create robotic progeny and give them a mixture of the brain patterns of his favorite avengers! Namely, Hank Pym, Janet van Dyne, Simon Williams, Wanda Maximoff, and the Vision! And horrifically, Ultron's plan is nearing fruition as his army of ultrons keeps Thor and the other avengers at bay! Meanwhile back in New York, Justice thinks he's found a way to beat Ultron! But he must bring two vibranium canisters across the ocean to his beleaguered teammates in Slorenia! Can Earth's Mightiest Heroes hold out that long against Ultron? The race is on to save the world! Appearances by Alkhema, Jarvis, and the Grim Reaper. Special 8-page insert: Fast Lane Part 1 of 4. "Media Blitz!" Starring Spider-Man. (Notes: This issue is dedicated to Roy Thomas -- the co-creator of Ultron. Elements of the plot involving Alkhema continue in the one-shot: Avengers the Ultron Imperative (2001) #1. This issue features a gatefold cover with ads. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 175,250; average paid circulation 123,078.) 44 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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"Showdown" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by George Pérez. Inks by Al Vey. Cover by George Pérez. The Avengers' mind-blowing battle vs. Ultron is over. Earth's Mightiest Heroes have survived and returned to their mansion to rest and recover. But during the final confrontation in Slorenia, the Vision confessed that he still loves the Scarlet Witch. Oh boy, there's just one big problem with his admission: Wanda and Simon are a couple now. Can this situation be resolved peacefully? Or will the Vision and Wonder Man do battle (like they did years ago in the classic Avengers 158)? Wanda hopes for the former; history suggests the latter. Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Carnivore, Conquest, Decay, Stonecutter, and the Juggernaut. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Firestar, Giant-Man, Iron Man, Justice, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Vision, Wonder Man, and the Wasp. (Notes: During this time period, the Avengers appear in the Galactus the Devourer (1999) limited series. This issue features a gatefold cover with ads. This story was reprinted in 2006 in the hardcover: Avengers Assemble #3. The hardcover collects issues #23 thru #34.) 40 pages. Cover price $1.99.

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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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Direct Edition. 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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Newsstand Edition. 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.