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Add to cart CGC 9.8 $129.00 Paper: White Label #4484878008 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.87) will be charged at checkout.

"Assault on Sanctuary II" Secret Wars II crossover. Guest-starring Firelord. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Byrne. With Nebula threatening the entire universe, Captain America, the Wasp, and General Zedrao plan the assault on Thanos' former starship! Earth's Mightiest Heroes have not visited Sanctuary II, since the classic Avengers Annual 7, but now alongside the sinister Skrulls, the six avengers attack! Nebula has the awesome weaponry of Sanctuary II at her disposal, but the Skrull armada, Hercules, Captain Marvel, and Firelord are charging hard! Who will win the savage outer space shootout? And could unexpected help be coming somewhere from beyond? Story continues in Avengers Annual 14. Cameo appearances by Queen Adora, the Beyonder, and Thanos (General Zedrao in disguise). Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Starfox, and the Wasp. (Note: The first issue of the West Coast Avengers regular series was published this month.) Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $60.00 Paper: White Label #0266863005

"Earth and Beyond!" Secret Wars II crossover. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Story continues from Avengers Annual 14. After their epic adventure in the Andromeda Galaxy, the Avengers finally return to their Fifth Avenue Mansion. However, according to Jarvis the mansion had a visitor while they were gone...the Beyonder! One thing leads to another…and the shield-slinger and the Wasp confront the Beyonder in the nation's capital; and the next day Hercules and the Black Knight battle him at Project Pegasus! The Avengers can't beat the Beyonder, so they're going to ask him to join them. Really? A very interesting approach! Meanwhile after destroying Sanctuary II, Starfox announces his departure from the Avengers in order to pursue Nebula across the universe. Cameo appearance by Firelord. Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $325.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #2100469002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($9.75) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by NJ Comics

Return of Jean Grey: Part 1 of 3 - "What Lurks Below?" X-Factor tie-in. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. While attempting to escape from the police, the Enclave's charter jet skids off the runway and crashes into Jamaica Bay! The plane erupts into a giant fireball, but one piece of cargo safely sinks to the bottom of the bay. Captain Marvel is the first avenger on the scene and finds a strange energy cocoon half-buried in the bay floor. Did the cocoon come from the Enclave's plane or has it been resting at the bottom of the bay for several years? The Avengers investigate further and discover that a sentient being is inside the sunken capsule! After bringing the capsule back to Avengers Mansion, the mystery grows! Story continues in Fantastic Four 286. Cameo appearances by Jean Grey, Scourge, and the Melter. Flashback cameos by Adam Warlock and Her (aka Kismet). Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Sub-Mariner, and the Wasp. Last 65¢ issue. (Note: Jean Grey (aka Marvel Girl) previously appeared in Uncanny X-Men 100.) Story acontinues in Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #286. Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $129.00 Paper: White Label #3939843019 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.87) will be charged at checkout.

Return of Jean Grey: Part 1 of 3 - "What Lurks Below?" X-Factor tie-in. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. While attempting to escape from the police, the Enclave's charter jet skids off the runway and crashes into Jamaica Bay! The plane erupts into a giant fireball, but one piece of cargo safely sinks to the bottom of the bay. Captain Marvel is the first avenger on the scene and finds a strange energy cocoon half-buried in the bay floor. Did the cocoon come from the Enclave's plane or has it been resting at the bottom of the bay for several years? The Avengers investigate further and discover that a sentient being is inside the sunken capsule! After bringing the capsule back to Avengers Mansion, the mystery grows! Story continues in Fantastic Four 286. Cameo appearances by Jean Grey, Scourge, and the Melter. Flashback cameos by Adam Warlock and Her (aka Kismet). Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Sub-Mariner, and the Wasp. Last 65¢ issue. (Note: Jean Grey (aka Marvel Girl) previously appeared in Uncanny X-Men 100.) Story acontinues in Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #286. Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $65.00 Paper: White Label #3784601018

Return of Jean Grey: Part 1 of 3 - "What Lurks Below?" X-Factor tie-in. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. While attempting to escape from the police, the Enclave's charter jet skids off the runway and crashes into Jamaica Bay! The plane erupts into a giant fireball, but one piece of cargo safely sinks to the bottom of the bay. Captain Marvel is the first avenger on the scene and finds a strange energy cocoon half-buried in the bay floor. Did the cocoon come from the Enclave's plane or has it been resting at the bottom of the bay for several years? The Avengers investigate further and discover that a sentient being is inside the sunken capsule! After bringing the capsule back to Avengers Mansion, the mystery grows! Story continues in Fantastic Four 286. Cameo appearances by Jean Grey, Scourge, and the Melter. Flashback cameos by Adam Warlock and Her (aka Kismet). Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Sub-Mariner, and the Wasp. Last 65¢ issue. (Note: Jean Grey (aka Marvel Girl) previously appeared in Uncanny X-Men 100.) Story acontinues in Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #286. Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $99.00 Paper: White Label #4485129006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.97) will be charged at checkout.

Return of Jean Grey: Part 1 of 3 - "What Lurks Below?" X-Factor tie-in. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. While attempting to escape from the police, the Enclave's charter jet skids off the runway and crashes into Jamaica Bay! The plane erupts into a giant fireball, but one piece of cargo safely sinks to the bottom of the bay. Captain Marvel is the first avenger on the scene and finds a strange energy cocoon half-buried in the bay floor. Did the cocoon come from the Enclave's plane or has it been resting at the bottom of the bay for several years? The Avengers investigate further and discover that a sentient being is inside the sunken capsule! After bringing the capsule back to Avengers Mansion, the mystery grows! Story continues in Fantastic Four 286. Cameo appearances by Jean Grey, Scourge, and the Melter. Flashback cameos by Adam Warlock and Her (aka Kismet). Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Sub-Mariner, and the Wasp. Last 65¢ issue. (Note: Jean Grey (aka Marvel Girl) previously appeared in Uncanny X-Men 100.) Story acontinues in Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #286. Cover price $0.65.

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Return of Jean Grey: Part 1 of 3 - "What Lurks Below?" X-Factor tie-in. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. While attempting to escape from the police, the Enclave's charter jet skids off the runway and crashes into Jamaica Bay! The plane erupts into a giant fireball, but one piece of cargo safely sinks to the bottom of the bay. Captain Marvel is the first avenger on the scene and finds a strange energy cocoon half-buried in the bay floor. Did the cocoon come from the Enclave's plane or has it been resting at the bottom of the bay for several years? The Avengers investigate further and discover that a sentient being is inside the sunken capsule! After bringing the capsule back to Avengers Mansion, the mystery grows! Story continues in Fantastic Four 286. Cameo appearances by Jean Grey, Scourge, and the Melter. Flashback cameos by Adam Warlock and Her (aka Kismet). Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Sub-Mariner, and the Wasp. Last 65¢ issue. (Note: Jean Grey (aka Marvel Girl) previously appeared in Uncanny X-Men 100.) Story acontinues in Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #286. Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $225.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4329011019 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($6.75) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by NJ Comics

NOTE: Storm as an Avenger becomes reality in Avengers (2023 Marvel) #17.

"Time--And Time Again!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. The Conqueror is back! Wow, where has he been? Or perhaps the better question…When has he been? After a 10-year absence Kang the Conqueror returns to the pages of the Avengers! But it's not just one Kang, it's many Kangs! And rest assured…the Kang from the 41st century (that Earth's Mightiest Heroes know and love) is front and center! Meanwhile in the sub-basements underneath Avengers Mansion, Hercules, the Black Knight, and the Wasp work on boring a new tunnel to Hydro-Base. The tunneling is going great until the Hulk attacks! Then Giant-Man! Then the old Iron Man! It's like a rerun of the battle in Avengers issue 2 vs. the Space Phantom! Who could take the Avengers back in time? Who else, but the Master of Time! Cameo appearances by Iron Man, Storm, Colossus, and President Reagan in an alternate reality. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Sub-Mariner, and the Wasp. (Note: Kang previously appeared in the Avengers title in the classic Avengers 143.) Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $135.00 Paper: White Label #3964098008

NOTE: Storm as an Avenger becomes reality in Avengers (2023 Marvel) #17.

"Time--And Time Again!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. The Conqueror is back! Wow, where has he been? Or perhaps the better question…When has he been? After a 10-year absence Kang the Conqueror returns to the pages of the Avengers! But it's not just one Kang, it's many Kangs! And rest assured…the Kang from the 41st century (that Earth's Mightiest Heroes know and love) is front and center! Meanwhile in the sub-basements underneath Avengers Mansion, Hercules, the Black Knight, and the Wasp work on boring a new tunnel to Hydro-Base. The tunneling is going great until the Hulk attacks! Then Giant-Man! Then the old Iron Man! It's like a rerun of the battle in Avengers issue 2 vs. the Space Phantom! Who could take the Avengers back in time? Who else, but the Master of Time! Cameo appearances by Iron Man, Storm, Colossus, and President Reagan in an alternate reality. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Sub-Mariner, and the Wasp. (Note: Kang previously appeared in the Avengers title in the classic Avengers 143.) Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $34.00 Paper: White Newsstand Edition Label #4215753003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.02) will be charged at checkout.

NOTE: Storm as an Avenger becomes reality in Avengers (2023 Marvel) #17.

"Time--And Time Again!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. The Conqueror is back! Wow, where has he been? Or perhaps the better question…When has he been? After a 10-year absence Kang the Conqueror returns to the pages of the Avengers! But it's not just one Kang, it's many Kangs! And rest assured…the Kang from the 41st century (that Earth's Mightiest Heroes know and love) is front and center! Meanwhile in the sub-basements underneath Avengers Mansion, Hercules, the Black Knight, and the Wasp work on boring a new tunnel to Hydro-Base. The tunneling is going great until the Hulk attacks! Then Giant-Man! Then the old Iron Man! It's like a rerun of the battle in Avengers issue 2 vs. the Space Phantom! Who could take the Avengers back in time? Who else, but the Master of Time! Cameo appearances by Iron Man, Storm, Colossus, and President Reagan in an alternate reality. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Sub-Mariner, and the Wasp. (Note: Kang previously appeared in the Avengers title in the classic Avengers 143.) Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CGC 9.2 $40.00 Paper: White Label #4076200015 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.20) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by East York Collections

NOTE: Storm as an Avenger becomes reality in Avengers (2023 Marvel) #17.

"Time--And Time Again!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. The Conqueror is back! Wow, where has he been? Or perhaps the better question…When has he been? After a 10-year absence Kang the Conqueror returns to the pages of the Avengers! But it's not just one Kang, it's many Kangs! And rest assured…the Kang from the 41st century (that Earth's Mightiest Heroes know and love) is front and center! Meanwhile in the sub-basements underneath Avengers Mansion, Hercules, the Black Knight, and the Wasp work on boring a new tunnel to Hydro-Base. The tunneling is going great until the Hulk attacks! Then Giant-Man! Then the old Iron Man! It's like a rerun of the battle in Avengers issue 2 vs. the Space Phantom! Who could take the Avengers back in time? Who else, but the Master of Time! Cameo appearances by Iron Man, Storm, Colossus, and President Reagan in an alternate reality. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Sub-Mariner, and the Wasp. (Note: Kang previously appeared in the Avengers title in the classic Avengers 143.) Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CGC 7.0 $50.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s) Label #3955699009 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.50) will be charged at checkout.

NOTE: Storm as an Avenger becomes reality in Avengers (2023 Marvel) #17.

"Time--And Time Again!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. The Conqueror is back! Wow, where has he been? Or perhaps the better question…When has he been? After a 10-year absence Kang the Conqueror returns to the pages of the Avengers! But it's not just one Kang, it's many Kangs! And rest assured…the Kang from the 41st century (that Earth's Mightiest Heroes know and love) is front and center! Meanwhile in the sub-basements underneath Avengers Mansion, Hercules, the Black Knight, and the Wasp work on boring a new tunnel to Hydro-Base. The tunneling is going great until the Hulk attacks! Then Giant-Man! Then the old Iron Man! It's like a rerun of the battle in Avengers issue 2 vs. the Space Phantom! Who could take the Avengers back in time? Who else, but the Master of Time! Cameo appearances by Iron Man, Storm, Colossus, and President Reagan in an alternate reality. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Sub-Mariner, and the Wasp. (Note: Kang previously appeared in the Avengers title in the classic Avengers 143.) Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $125.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4312846001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.75) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by NJ Comics

"The Once and Future Kang!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. In timeless limbo Earth's Mightiest Heroes and their long-time foe, Kang the Conqueror, are captives of the chief council Kang! However, the Lion of Olympus cannot be held for long in a simple paralysis beam! When Hercules breaks free, chaos breaks loose! The Avengers assemble to battle the chief council Kang, while the 41st century Kang also attacks his Kang-brother! Confusing indeed! But in the land of limbo things are seldom what they seem. And eventually the true orchestrator of events is revealed! With Ravonna by his side, Immortus stops the fighting and makes everything all right. Or does he? The Avengers aren't so sure, but of course only time will tell. Flashback cameos by the Fantastic Four, Doctor Doom, and the Pharaoh Rama-Tut. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Sub-Mariner, and the Wasp. (Notes: Immortus appears next in Avengers West Coast 48. The significance of this three-part story was the return of Kang the Conqueror as a major villain for the Avengers. This issue sets the stage for many great future encounters.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $53.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4039484018 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.59) will be charged at checkout.

"The Once and Future Kang!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. In timeless limbo Earth's Mightiest Heroes and their long-time foe, Kang the Conqueror, are captives of the chief council Kang! However, the Lion of Olympus cannot be held for long in a simple paralysis beam! When Hercules breaks free, chaos breaks loose! The Avengers assemble to battle the chief council Kang, while the 41st century Kang also attacks his Kang-brother! Confusing indeed! But in the land of limbo things are seldom what they seem. And eventually the true orchestrator of events is revealed! With Ravonna by his side, Immortus stops the fighting and makes everything all right. Or does he? The Avengers aren't so sure, but of course only time will tell. Flashback cameos by the Fantastic Four, Doctor Doom, and the Pharaoh Rama-Tut. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Sub-Mariner, and the Wasp. (Notes: Immortus appears next in Avengers West Coast 48. The significance of this three-part story was the return of Kang the Conqueror as a major villain for the Avengers. This issue sets the stage for many great future encounters.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $139.00 Paper: White Label #4484878009 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.17) will be charged at checkout.

25th Anniversary cover - Avengers: Under Siege: Part 3 of 8 - "Rites of Conquest!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Tom Palmer. The forces of evil are gathering! Baron Zemo II has assembled a team of powerful super-villains to accomplish something his late father never could: Destroy the Avengers! With Earth's Mightiest Heroes out on the town, Zemo's Masters of Evil attack Avengers Mansion! Goliath, Blackout, Moonstone, Yellowjacket, Mister Hyde, Tiger Shark, Bulldozer, Piledriver, Thunderball, and the Wrecker run roughshod over the Fifth Avenue Mansion! Perhaps it's a good thing that the Avengers weren't home during the attack. But it's definitely a bad thing that Jarvis was. The situation looks grave indeed. Cameo appearance by Paladin. (Note: Baron Zemo sends Whirlwind and the Trapster to ambush the star-spangled avenger in Captain America 324.) Cover price $0.75.

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25th Anniversary cover - Avengers: Under Siege: Part 3 of 8 - "Rites of Conquest!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Tom Palmer. The forces of evil are gathering! Baron Zemo II has assembled a team of powerful super-villains to accomplish something his late father never could: Destroy the Avengers! With Earth's Mightiest Heroes out on the town, Zemo's Masters of Evil attack Avengers Mansion! Goliath, Blackout, Moonstone, Yellowjacket, Mister Hyde, Tiger Shark, Bulldozer, Piledriver, Thunderball, and the Wrecker run roughshod over the Fifth Avenue Mansion! Perhaps it's a good thing that the Avengers weren't home during the attack. But it's definitely a bad thing that Jarvis was. The situation looks grave indeed. Cameo appearance by Paladin. (Note: Baron Zemo sends Whirlwind and the Trapster to ambush the star-spangled avenger in Captain America 324.) Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $90.00 Paper: White Label #3768900016

Avengers: Under Siege: Part 7 of 8 - "Revenge" Guest-starring Ant-Man. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. In one of the most inspiring battles in Avengers' history, the Wasp and Ant-Man score a major victory against Zemo's minions and preserve the Prince of Power's life! However, the next big challenge awaits! Taking back their Fifth Avenue headquarters! Before embarking on that mission though, the Wasp has to find more avengers! Fortunately, Captain Marvel escapes from the darkforce, the mighty Thor arrives, and the mysterious Doctor Druid appears! Are Earth's Mightiest Heroes finally on the comeback trail vs. the Masters of Evil? Yes or no the Avengers must hurry! Because the situation inside the mansion is deteriorating for the captives left at the mercy of Mister Hyde…who has no mercy! Cameo appearance by the Shroud. 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $79.99 Paper: White Label #4372785022 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.40) will be charged at checkout.

Avengers: Under Siege: Part 8 of 8 - "The Price of Victory!" Guest-starring Ant-Man and Doctor Druid. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. This is it! The Mighty Avengers vs. the Masters of Evil! Time to live free or die in Avengers Mansion! The Black Knight, Ant-Man, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Doctor Druid, Thor, and the Wasp vs. Goliath, the Wrecker, Blackout, Moonstone, Yellowjacket, and Baron Zemo! The spectacular slugfest rages through the mansion and reaches its fateful climax on the rooftop! The star-spangled avenger vs. Baron Zemo! Years ago the Sentinel of Liberty stopped the father's mad quest to destroy the Avengers! And now years later can Captain America do likewise and stop the son's? A powerful ending! Death of Blackout. Cameo appearances by Bulldozer, Piledriver, and Thunderball. (Notes: Baron Zemo II returns in Captain America 357. The Masters of Evil storyline is widely considered the masterpiece of Roger Stern's 5-year run on the Avengers title. This five-part story along with issues 270 and 271 were reprinted in 1998 in the trade paperback: Avengers Under Siege. This issue includes a one-page reprint of miscolored panels from issue 271.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $39.99 Paper: White Label #4372785021 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.20) will be charged at checkout.

"Pressure" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. The colossal confrontation with the Masters of Evil is over. The Avengers have won, but the losses are staggering. Avengers Mansion, the team's home since day one, has been destroyed. Hercules remains in a coma and Jarvis is slowly recovering from his injuries in the hospital. In the meantime the Black Knight and Doctor Druid relocate to Hydro-Base for combat training while the mansion is closed. However, their training session is dramatically interrupted by Tyrak! The giant Atlantean is still tough, so Captain Marvel, She-Hulk, and the Wasp join the fight too! After the battle Janet Van Dyne realizes that she's ready for a vacation and resigns as chairwoman. So once again the old order changeth! The new Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Doctor Druid, She-Hulk, and Thor! (Note: Tyrak previously appeared in Avengers 172.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $84.95 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4011787020 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.55) will be charged at checkout.

"If Wishes Were Horses" Part 1 of 4. Script by Walt Simonson. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. The cataclysmic clash with the Leviathan is over! But Earth's Mightiest Heroes have suffered staggering losses. Marrina has tragically perished. Prince Namor has left the team in anguish. Captain Marvel is badly emaciated. And the Black Knight begins suffering from the curse of the ebony blade. Needless to say morale is near an all-time low as only Doctor Druid, She-Hulk, and Thor can answer the call to duty. Right now the Avengers would be extremely vulnerable to an attack from one of their long-time foes! And inauspiciously Ravonna and about a half dozen Kangs have something in the works! The beautiful time traveler's instrument of deception is none other than…the Avengers' new chairman, Doctor Druid! Cameo appearances by Frank Rambeau and Maria Rambeau. (Notes: Captain Marvel's serious medical condition ends her long service on the Avengers' active roster dating back to Avengers 227. Her recovery takes place in Captain Marvel (2nd series) 1.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"If Wishes Were Horses" Part 1 of 4. Script by Walt Simonson. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. The cataclysmic clash with the Leviathan is over! But Earth's Mightiest Heroes have suffered staggering losses. Marrina has tragically perished. Prince Namor has left the team in anguish. Captain Marvel is badly emaciated. And the Black Knight begins suffering from the curse of the ebony blade. Needless to say morale is near an all-time low as only Doctor Druid, She-Hulk, and Thor can answer the call to duty. Right now the Avengers would be extremely vulnerable to an attack from one of their long-time foes! And inauspiciously Ravonna and about a half dozen Kangs have something in the works! The beautiful time traveler's instrument of deception is none other than…the Avengers' new chairman, Doctor Druid! Cameo appearances by Frank Rambeau and Maria Rambeau. (Notes: Captain Marvel's serious medical condition ends her long service on the Avengers' active roster dating back to Avengers 227. Her recovery takes place in Captain Marvel (2nd series) 1.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $150.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case Label #1259437023 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.50) will be charged at checkout.

"Futures Imperfect!" Part 4 of 4. Script by Walt Simonson. Art by John Buscema (layouts) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. It's the cataclysmic conclusion to the Avengers' space-time encounter with Ravonna! Earth's Mightiest Heroes and Kang Nebula (aka Ravonna) streak towards the time bubble in their specially-modified quinjet! But unbeknownst to the evil leader of this mission…three stowaway Kangs are onboard too! With Ravonna on the verge of success and the universe on the verge of disaster, the Kangs finally free the Avengers from the mindbenders that were controlling their actions! And inside the quinjet's crowded cabin; the Black Knight, She-Hulk, and Thor battle Ravonna and Doctor Druid for the life of the universe! Can the three avengers beat Kang Nebula and save all of time? They must! But even if the Avengers win, they still might lose everything! Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Doctor Druid, She-Hulk, and Thor. (Notes: She-Hulk leaves the Avengers and appears next in Fantastic Four 321. Thor and the Black Knight's next adventure takes place in Thor 396. The mysterious time bubble, Ravonna, and Doctor Druid return in Fantastic Four 337 and 338.) Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $199.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case Label #1259437005 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.97) will be charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. "Yearning to Breathe Free!" Guest-starring Puma. Script by Danny Fingeroth. Art by Rich Buckler (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. In their civilian identities, Steve Rogers, Sigurd Jarlson, and Gilgamesh tour historic Ellis Island. The three avengers' visit to the island is proceeding normally until it's interrupted by Thomas Fireheart! Wow, where did Puma come from? And who is he chasing through the Great Hall? Apparently one of the maintenance workers is a former member of Puma's tribe! And he has the awesome ability to open portals to other dimensions! After Puma attacks him, the frightened Charles accidentally opens a portal to the Crossroads! And the cosmic-radiated U-Foes bust through! All of sudden the battle lines are drawn: Ironclad , Vapor, Vector, and X-Ray vs. Captain America, Gilgamesh, Thor, and Puma! Can the Avengers round up the U-Foes? And do it without destroying a beloved national treasure? First appearance of Portal (aka Charles Little Sky). Flashback cameo by the Hulk. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Gilgamesh, and Thor. (Notes: The U-Foes previously appeared in Incredible Hulk 305 and appear next in Avengers West Coast 53. This story takes place during the time period when Ellis Island and its Great Hall were undergoing major renovation.) Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $195.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Slab: Scuffing on front of case Label #1394322021 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.85) will be charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. "Yearning to Breathe Free!" Guest-starring Puma. Script by Danny Fingeroth. Art by Rich Buckler (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. In their civilian identities, Steve Rogers, Sigurd Jarlson, and Gilgamesh tour historic Ellis Island. The three avengers' visit to the island is proceeding normally until it's interrupted by Thomas Fireheart! Wow, where did Puma come from? And who is he chasing through the Great Hall? Apparently one of the maintenance workers is a former member of Puma's tribe! And he has the awesome ability to open portals to other dimensions! After Puma attacks him, the frightened Charles accidentally opens a portal to the Crossroads! And the cosmic-radiated U-Foes bust through! All of sudden the battle lines are drawn: Ironclad , Vapor, Vector, and X-Ray vs. Captain America, Gilgamesh, Thor, and Puma! Can the Avengers round up the U-Foes? And do it without destroying a beloved national treasure? First appearance of Portal (aka Charles Little Sky). Flashback cameo by the Hulk. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Gilgamesh, and Thor. (Notes: The U-Foes previously appeared in Incredible Hulk 305 and appear next in Avengers West Coast 53. This story takes place during the time period when Ellis Island and its Great Hall were undergoing major renovation.) Cover price $1.00.

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"There is a Fire Down Below" Part 2 of 3. Script by John Byrne. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. While swimming into Upper New York Bay, the Sub-Mariner is ambushed by a legion of Lava Men! However, Prince Namor has plenty of company at the bottom of the bay! Namely his fellow avengers! Trapped within a rocky sphere, the Avengers desperately try to break free before suffocating! Thanks to the Prince of Asgard, Earth's Mightiest Heroes and the Avenging Son escape their undersea prisons! But then they find themselves in the subsurface lair of Jinku…staring at a giant lava monster! Meanwhile as Hydro-Base teeters on the brink of plunging into the bay, Jarvis sends a distress call to the Avengers' west coast branch! Cameo appearance by the West Coast Avengers. Flashback cameo by N'astirh. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Gilgamesh, Quasar, She-Hulk, Thor, and the Sub-Mariner. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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Direct Edition. "Journey" Guest-starring Sersi. Script by John Byrne. Pencils by Paul Ryan. Inks by Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. The Avengers' clash with the Lava Men is over. But the team has suffered a serious casualty…Gilgamesh. The Forgotten One has slipped into a coma and appears near death. Who on Earth can save him? The star-spangled avenger knows of one possibility! The mesmerizing Sersi…the enchanting Eternal who resides in New York City! After Sersi tends to Gilgamesh, she realizes that his only hope for recovery lies in Olympia…the Eternals' majestic homeland! Will the Avengers find the answers in Olympia? Or just more questions? Appearances by the Lava Men, Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Women, West Coast Avengers, Uni-Mind, and the Eternals. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Gilgamesh, Quasar, She-Hulk, Thor, and the Sub-Mariner. (Notes: Sersi and the shield-slinger previously worked together in Captain America 355 and 357. This issue begins Sersi's long association with the Avengers that runs through issue 375.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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Direct Edition. "Spiders and Stars!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by John Byrne. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. Order has been restored to the universe! But the lady that caused the chaos is still on the loose! Earth's Mightiest Heroes and the wondrous wall-crawler blast off into outer space to rendezvous with Nebula's massive starship on the other side of the moon! Shell-Head and the synthezoid avenger arrive at the spaceship first and begin working their way through Nebula's guard force! And minutes later Cap, Thor, Spidey, and Sersi join the attack! Meanwhile inside the ship's command center, Starfox's pleasure power puts Nebula and her henchmen under his spell! By all accounts it looks like the Avengers will finish this caper without expending too much energy! But stranger things have happened in outer space…very strange! Cameo appearance by the Stranger. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Iron Man, Sersi, Starfox, Thor, and the Vision. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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Direct Edition. "Spiders and Stars!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by John Byrne. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. Order has been restored to the universe! But the lady that caused the chaos is still on the loose! Earth's Mightiest Heroes and the wondrous wall-crawler blast off into outer space to rendezvous with Nebula's massive starship on the other side of the moon! Shell-Head and the synthezoid avenger arrive at the spaceship first and begin working their way through Nebula's guard force! And minutes later Cap, Thor, Spidey, and Sersi join the attack! Meanwhile inside the ship's command center, Starfox's pleasure power puts Nebula and her henchmen under his spell! By all accounts it looks like the Avengers will finish this caper without expending too much energy! But stranger things have happened in outer space…very strange! Cameo appearance by the Stranger. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Iron Man, Sersi, Starfox, Thor, and the Vision. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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Direct Edition. "Business as Usual" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Plot by John Byrne. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. The Stranger barges into Nebula's starship demanding an audience with the self-styled granddaughter of Thanos! Why does the cosmic-powered giant want Nebula? Because the galactic thief has stolen the powerful Infinity Union! The Avengers don't know precisely what the Infinity Union can do, but they do realize the urgency to keep it away from Nebula! To that end Earth's Mightiest Heroes split up and search the Stranger's massive spaceship for the deadly device! By chance the Amazing Spider-Man finds the awesome Infinity Union first! But watch out web-slinger…it may be booby-trapped! Cameo appearance by Quasar. (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 330,300; average paid circulation 201,600.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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Direct Edition. "A Vengeful God!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. Nebula does it again! After almost destroying the cosmos with the universal compressor three issues ago, the vengeful super-villainess steals the power of the Infinity Union and threatens stellar genocide once more! But just like last time, the Mighty Avengers stand in her way! On the Stranger's gigantic planet-ship; the star-spangled avenger, golden avenger, synthezoid avenger, Asgardian, Eternal, and amazing one fight to the finish against Nebula! With help from the Stranger, can Earth's Mightiest Heroes bring the universe back from the brink one more time? Cameo appearance by Quasar. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Iron Man, Sersi, Starfox, Thor, and the Vision. (Note: Nebula returns in Silver Surfer 38.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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Direct Edition. "A Vengeful God!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. Nebula does it again! After almost destroying the cosmos with the universal compressor three issues ago, the vengeful super-villainess steals the power of the Infinity Union and threatens stellar genocide once more! But just like last time, the Mighty Avengers stand in her way! On the Stranger's gigantic planet-ship; the star-spangled avenger, golden avenger, synthezoid avenger, Asgardian, Eternal, and amazing one fight to the finish against Nebula! With help from the Stranger, can Earth's Mightiest Heroes bring the universe back from the brink one more time? Cameo appearance by Quasar. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Iron Man, Sersi, Starfox, Thor, and the Vision. (Note: Nebula returns in Silver Surfer 38.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"Wind from the East" Part 1 of 3. First appearance of Rage. Script by Larry Hama. Pencils by Paul Ryan. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Paul Ryan. Earth's Mightiest Heroes move into their brand new headquarters on Fifth Avenue! And shortly thereafter a visitor comes knocking on the front door! It's a new superhero named Rage! Where did he come from and what are his super-powers? Meanwhile at Metropolitan Hospital, a visitor from the Soviet Union arrives. It's Lieutenant Ramskov, one of the heroes from the deadly Chernobyl accident in 1986. The comatose survivor must have a bone marrow transplant due to his exposure to severe levels of radiation! The hospital doctor begins working on her Russian patient, when suddenly LT Ramskov wakes up and goes berserk! The orderlies have no chance of containing the radioactive Ramskov, but perhaps the Mighty Avengers do! Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Iron Man, Sersi, She-Hulk, and Thor. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"Powers That Be!" Part 3 of 3. Origin of Rage. Script by Larry Hama. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. In the Dimension of Exile, the Avengers are under attack! The gruesome Grogg, Orm, Ffurg, Xa, and Ngh (the Unspeakable) assail the Avengers and gain the early momentum! But during the battle, Xa switches sides and helps the good guys defeat the indigenous monsters! That seems rather odd. Were Ngh and his minions really trying to kill the Avengers? Or just using them as the means for escape from this desolate dimension? The Avengers think all is well and bring Xa back to Earth for medical attention. But that's a decision they'll regret…starting next issue! Cameo appearance by Diamondback. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Iron Man, Sersi, She-Hulk, and Thor. (Note: This issue includes a full-page ad for Incredible Hulk 377.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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Direct Edition. "Pediments of Clay" Script by Larry Hama. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. The three-way showdown in Brooklyn is set! Ngh and his brood of monsters vs. the Avengers vs. the Tetrarchs of Entropy! And poor Granny Staples is caught in the middle! As the battle rages in New York City's largest borough, the thunder god and the enchanting Eternal scour the Dimension of Exile looking for something to stop the tetrarchs! Surprisingly, what (or who) they find may turn the tide back in Brooklyn! Can Thor and Sersi's mysterious guest neutralize Ngh and temper the tetrarchs? The Avengers and Granny Staples sure hope so! Cameo appearances by Doctor Strange and Doctor Doom. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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Direct Edition. The Gatherers Saga: Part 2 of 18 - "Echoes of the Past" Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. On a rooftop in the shadows of Four Freedoms Plaza, the Avengers come face to face with their past! The Swordsman is back! And along with his powerful ally Magdalene…out for blood! Once the Avengers overcome their initial shock and disbelief, they attack in unison! The Prince of Power, Vision, and Crystal battle Magdalene, while the Black Knight challenges the Swordsman! Dane Whitman wins his dazzling duel, but the remaining avengers go down to defeat! And thus round one against the Gatherers ends in a unsatisfying stalemate for all. When and where will Proctor and his Gatherers strike next? First appearance of Proctor. Cameo appearances by Sersi, Dr. Peter Corbeau, and the Watcher. First $1.25 issue. 32 pages

NOTE: The Gatherers Saga continues in Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #348.

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1st appearance of Starforce - "Assassination" Operation: Galactic Storm Part 12 of 19. Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. Story continues from Wonder Man 8. Earth's Mightiest Heroes have battled their way across Kree-Lar and are now within striking distance of the capitol citadel of the Kree empire! Inside the majestic edifice, Ael-Dann and Dar-Benn plot the empire's next move vs. the Shi'ar and listen to Ronan's plan to recapture the Avengers! However, unbeknownst to the Kree rulers and the alien invaders from Earth, the Supreme Intelligence is orchestrating the drama that is about to unfold! The former cerebral leader of the Kree assembles his own super team of warriors called Starforce! And also paves the way for a Shi'ar assassin to slip inside the capitol citadel! When all parties arrive at the heart of Kree-Lar, the cross-cosmos clash begins! The Black Knight, Captain America, Crystal, Sersi, and the Prince of Power vs. Atlas, Korath, Minerva, Shatterax, Supremor, and Ultimus! However the battle that will truly change everything takes place when Deathbird strikes! Is the Supreme Intelligence planning to save the Kree empire..by destroying it first? Story continues in Iron Man 279. 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

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1st appearance of Starforce - "Assassination" Operation: Galactic Storm Part 12 of 19. Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. Story continues from Wonder Man 8. Earth's Mightiest Heroes have battled their way across Kree-Lar and are now within striking distance of the capitol citadel of the Kree empire! Inside the majestic edifice, Ael-Dann and Dar-Benn plot the empire's next move vs. the Shi'ar and listen to Ronan's plan to recapture the Avengers! However, unbeknownst to the Kree rulers and the alien invaders from Earth, the Supreme Intelligence is orchestrating the drama that is about to unfold! The former cerebral leader of the Kree assembles his own super team of warriors called Starforce! And also paves the way for a Shi'ar assassin to slip inside the capitol citadel! When all parties arrive at the heart of Kree-Lar, the cross-cosmos clash begins! The Black Knight, Captain America, Crystal, Sersi, and the Prince of Power vs. Atlas, Korath, Minerva, Shatterax, Supremor, and Ultimus! However the battle that will truly change everything takes place when Deathbird strikes! Is the Supreme Intelligence planning to save the Kree empire..by destroying it first? Story continues in Iron Man 279. 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

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1st appearance of Starforce - "Assassination" Operation: Galactic Storm Part 12 of 19. Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. Story continues from Wonder Man 8. Earth's Mightiest Heroes have battled their way across Kree-Lar and are now within striking distance of the capitol citadel of the Kree empire! Inside the majestic edifice, Ael-Dann and Dar-Benn plot the empire's next move vs. the Shi'ar and listen to Ronan's plan to recapture the Avengers! However, unbeknownst to the Kree rulers and the alien invaders from Earth, the Supreme Intelligence is orchestrating the drama that is about to unfold! The former cerebral leader of the Kree assembles his own super team of warriors called Starforce! And also paves the way for a Shi'ar assassin to slip inside the capitol citadel! When all parties arrive at the heart of Kree-Lar, the cross-cosmos clash begins! The Black Knight, Captain America, Crystal, Sersi, and the Prince of Power vs. Atlas, Korath, Minerva, Shatterax, Supremor, and Ultimus! However the battle that will truly change everything takes place when Deathbird strikes! Is the Supreme Intelligence planning to save the Kree empire..by destroying it first? Story continues in Iron Man 279. 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

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"Alternate Visions" Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Embossed cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. Inside the citadel of the Gatherers, Proctor holds his newest avenger captive! The Vision! What diabolical plan does Proctor have in store for the synthezoid avenger? A simple one really. Transplant the Vision's artificial mind into another Vision from an alternative reality! And send the new "evil" Vision to kill the Avengers! A synthetic wolf in sheep's clothing! With Earth's Mightiest Heroes in disarray (after Sersi's rash behavior last issue), will the Vision's teammates even notice the change? First appearance of the Anti-Vision. Cameo appearances by Captain America, Lockjaw, and the Swordsman. Backup feature: "Overviews" Script by Bob Harras. Art by Hector Collazo. Designs by Suzanne Gaffney. The Black Widow brings Cap up-to-date on everything he's missed with the Avengers over the past several weeks. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Black Widow, Crystal, Hercules, Sersi, and the Vision. (Notes: This issue begins the 30th anniversary celebration of the Avengers. The Vision returns to his familiar red-hued body for the first time since West Coast Avengers 40. This issue includes a two-page Avengers pin-up by Ron Frenz and Tom Palmer. 48 pages Cover price $2.95.

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The Gatherers Saga: Part 13 of 18 - "A Gathering of Hate!" Double-size issue. Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Silver foil embossed cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. It's all-out action in the Andes Mountains as Earth's Mightiest Heroes have at long last located Proctor's secluded citadel! The Black Knight leads the charge inside and in mere seconds the epic battle erupts! Seven fighting-mad avengers vs. Cassandra, Sloth, Magdalene, Tabula Rasa, and Proctor! The rage and fury of Dane Whitman and the Prince of Power push the Gatherers back on their heels, but the awesome power of Proctor stalls the Avengers' march to victory! During the furious fight, new details emerge about the relationship between Sersi and Proctor; and the Black Knight's connection to both of them! Could Sersi somehow be a greater threat to the Avengers than Proctor? First appearance of Deathcry. Cameo appearances by the Watcher, Empress Lilandra, Henry Pym, Bill Foster, and the Swordsman. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Black Widow, Captain America, Crystal, Hercules, Sersi, and the Vision. Second feature: One-page pin-up of the Vision vs. Proctor by Art Nichols and Hector Collazo. Third feature: One-page pin-up of the Blood Wraith. Fourth feature: One-page pin-up of Captain America vs. the Gatherers. Fifth feature: One-page pin-up of Sersi by Brian Pelletier and Tom Palmer. Sixth feature: One-page pin-up of the Anachronauts by Dan Panosian. Seventh feature: Two-page pin-up of the Avengers vs. the Gatherers by Art Nichols, Hector Collazo, and Harry Candelario. (Note: The letters page previews George Perez's 30th anniversary Avengers poster in the typeset background.) 48 pages. Cover price $2.95.

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The Gatherers Saga: Part 13 of 18 - "A Gathering of Hate!" Double-size issue. Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Silver foil embossed cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. It's all-out action in the Andes Mountains as Earth's Mightiest Heroes have at long last located Proctor's secluded citadel! The Black Knight leads the charge inside and in mere seconds the epic battle erupts! Seven fighting-mad avengers vs. Cassandra, Sloth, Magdalene, Tabula Rasa, and Proctor! The rage and fury of Dane Whitman and the Prince of Power push the Gatherers back on their heels, but the awesome power of Proctor stalls the Avengers' march to victory! During the furious fight, new details emerge about the relationship between Sersi and Proctor; and the Black Knight's connection to both of them! Could Sersi somehow be a greater threat to the Avengers than Proctor? First appearance of Deathcry. Cameo appearances by the Watcher, Empress Lilandra, Henry Pym, Bill Foster, and the Swordsman. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Black Widow, Captain America, Crystal, Hercules, Sersi, and the Vision. Second feature: One-page pin-up of the Vision vs. Proctor by Art Nichols and Hector Collazo. Third feature: One-page pin-up of the Blood Wraith. Fourth feature: One-page pin-up of Captain America vs. the Gatherers. Fifth feature: One-page pin-up of Sersi by Brian Pelletier and Tom Palmer. Sixth feature: One-page pin-up of the Anachronauts by Dan Panosian. Seventh feature: Two-page pin-up of the Avengers vs. the Gatherers by Art Nichols, Hector Collazo, and Harry Candelario. (Note: The letters page previews George Perez's 30th anniversary Avengers poster in the typeset background.) 48 pages. Cover price $2.95.

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"The Final Threat" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Captain Marvel and Adam Warlock. Script by Jim Starlin. Art by Jim Starlin (breakdowns) and Joe Rubinstein (finishes). Cover by Jim Starlin. One of the epochal annuals of the bronze age! A stormy night at Avengers Mansion is interrupted by the sudden arrival of Captain Marvel and Moondragon. The duo feels that the universe is in imminent danger! Their fears are confirmed moments later when Adam Warlock also arrives and delivers troubling news: Thanos has a new plan for obliterating the universe! The evil Titan sends a giant space armada to attack Earth, while he prepares to blow up the sun via his massive star gem! However, the mightiest heroes on Earth intercept the fleet and set their sights on destroying Thanos' instrument of stellar genocide! Tragically though, Warlock falls in battle vs. the mad Titan. Leaving the trio of Iron Man, Thor, and Captain Marvel as the final hope of the universe! Can the Kree warrior, thunder god, and golden avenger triumph over Thanos? Story continues in Marvel Two-in-One Annual 2. Deaths of Gamora, Pip, and Warlock. Avengers lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: First appearances of the Space Gem, the Mind Gem, and the Reality Gem, and the first time all six Infinity Gems were in a story. Thanos previously appeared in Warlock 15. This annual was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers.) Cover price $0.60.

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"The Final Threat" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Captain Marvel and Adam Warlock. Script by Jim Starlin. Art by Jim Starlin (breakdowns) and Joe Rubinstein (finishes). Cover by Jim Starlin. One of the epochal annuals of the bronze age! A stormy night at Avengers Mansion is interrupted by the sudden arrival of Captain Marvel and Moondragon. The duo feels that the universe is in imminent danger! Their fears are confirmed moments later when Adam Warlock also arrives and delivers troubling news: Thanos has a new plan for obliterating the universe! The evil Titan sends a giant space armada to attack Earth, while he prepares to blow up the sun via his massive star gem! However, the mightiest heroes on Earth intercept the fleet and set their sights on destroying Thanos' instrument of stellar genocide! Tragically though, Warlock falls in battle vs. the mad Titan. Leaving the trio of Iron Man, Thor, and Captain Marvel as the final hope of the universe! Can the Kree warrior, thunder god, and golden avenger triumph over Thanos? Story continues in Marvel Two-in-One Annual 2. Deaths of Gamora, Pip, and Warlock. Avengers lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: First appearances of the Space Gem, the Mind Gem, and the Reality Gem, and the first time all six Infinity Gems were in a story. Thanos previously appeared in Warlock 15. This annual was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers.) Cover price $0.60.

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"The Final Threat" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Captain Marvel and Adam Warlock. Script by Jim Starlin. Art by Jim Starlin (breakdowns) and Joe Rubinstein (finishes). Cover by Jim Starlin. One of the epochal annuals of the bronze age! A stormy night at Avengers Mansion is interrupted by the sudden arrival of Captain Marvel and Moondragon. The duo feels that the universe is in imminent danger! Their fears are confirmed moments later when Adam Warlock also arrives and delivers troubling news: Thanos has a new plan for obliterating the universe! The evil Titan sends a giant space armada to attack Earth, while he prepares to blow up the sun via his massive star gem! However, the mightiest heroes on Earth intercept the fleet and set their sights on destroying Thanos' instrument of stellar genocide! Tragically though, Warlock falls in battle vs. the mad Titan. Leaving the trio of Iron Man, Thor, and Captain Marvel as the final hope of the universe! Can the Kree warrior, thunder god, and golden avenger triumph over Thanos? Story continues in Marvel Two-in-One Annual 2. Deaths of Gamora, Pip, and Warlock. Avengers lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: First appearances of the Space Gem, the Mind Gem, and the Reality Gem, and the first time all six Infinity Gems were in a story. Thanos previously appeared in Warlock 15. This annual was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers.) Cover price $0.60.

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"The Final Threat" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Captain Marvel and Adam Warlock. Script by Jim Starlin. Art by Jim Starlin (breakdowns) and Joe Rubinstein (finishes). Cover by Jim Starlin. One of the epochal annuals of the bronze age! A stormy night at Avengers Mansion is interrupted by the sudden arrival of Captain Marvel and Moondragon. The duo feels that the universe is in imminent danger! Their fears are confirmed moments later when Adam Warlock also arrives and delivers troubling news: Thanos has a new plan for obliterating the universe! The evil Titan sends a giant space armada to attack Earth, while he prepares to blow up the sun via his massive star gem! However, the mightiest heroes on Earth intercept the fleet and set their sights on destroying Thanos' instrument of stellar genocide! Tragically though, Warlock falls in battle vs. the mad Titan. Leaving the trio of Iron Man, Thor, and Captain Marvel as the final hope of the universe! Can the Kree warrior, thunder god, and golden avenger triumph over Thanos? Story continues in Marvel Two-in-One Annual 2. Deaths of Gamora, Pip, and Warlock. Avengers lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: First appearances of the Space Gem, the Mind Gem, and the Reality Gem, and the first time all six Infinity Gems were in a story. Thanos previously appeared in Warlock 15. This annual was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers.) Cover price $0.60.

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"The Final Threat" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Captain Marvel and Adam Warlock. Script by Jim Starlin. Art by Jim Starlin (breakdowns) and Joe Rubinstein (finishes). Cover by Jim Starlin. One of the epochal annuals of the bronze age! A stormy night at Avengers Mansion is interrupted by the sudden arrival of Captain Marvel and Moondragon. The duo feels that the universe is in imminent danger! Their fears are confirmed moments later when Adam Warlock also arrives and delivers troubling news: Thanos has a new plan for obliterating the universe! The evil Titan sends a giant space armada to attack Earth, while he prepares to blow up the sun via his massive star gem! However, the mightiest heroes on Earth intercept the fleet and set their sights on destroying Thanos' instrument of stellar genocide! Tragically though, Warlock falls in battle vs. the mad Titan. Leaving the trio of Iron Man, Thor, and Captain Marvel as the final hope of the universe! Can the Kree warrior, thunder god, and golden avenger triumph over Thanos? Story continues in Marvel Two-in-One Annual 2. Deaths of Gamora, Pip, and Warlock. Avengers lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: First appearances of the Space Gem, the Mind Gem, and the Reality Gem, and the first time all six Infinity Gems were in a story. Thanos previously appeared in Warlock 15. This annual was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers.) Cover price $0.60.

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"The Final Threat" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Captain Marvel and Adam Warlock. Script by Jim Starlin. Art by Jim Starlin (breakdowns) and Joe Rubinstein (finishes). Cover by Jim Starlin. One of the epochal annuals of the bronze age! A stormy night at Avengers Mansion is interrupted by the sudden arrival of Captain Marvel and Moondragon. The duo feels that the universe is in imminent danger! Their fears are confirmed moments later when Adam Warlock also arrives and delivers troubling news: Thanos has a new plan for obliterating the universe! The evil Titan sends a giant space armada to attack Earth, while he prepares to blow up the sun via his massive star gem! However, the mightiest heroes on Earth intercept the fleet and set their sights on destroying Thanos' instrument of stellar genocide! Tragically though, Warlock falls in battle vs. the mad Titan. Leaving the trio of Iron Man, Thor, and Captain Marvel as the final hope of the universe! Can the Kree warrior, thunder god, and golden avenger triumph over Thanos? Story continues in Marvel Two-in-One Annual 2. Deaths of Gamora, Pip, and Warlock. Avengers lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: First appearances of the Space Gem, the Mind Gem, and the Reality Gem, and the first time all six Infinity Gems were in a story. Thanos previously appeared in Warlock 15. This annual was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers.) Cover price $0.60.

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"The Final Threat" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Captain Marvel and Adam Warlock. Script by Jim Starlin. Art by Jim Starlin (breakdowns) and Joe Rubinstein (finishes). Cover by Jim Starlin. One of the epochal annuals of the bronze age! A stormy night at Avengers Mansion is interrupted by the sudden arrival of Captain Marvel and Moondragon. The duo feels that the universe is in imminent danger! Their fears are confirmed moments later when Adam Warlock also arrives and delivers troubling news: Thanos has a new plan for obliterating the universe! The evil Titan sends a giant space armada to attack Earth, while he prepares to blow up the sun via his massive star gem! However, the mightiest heroes on Earth intercept the fleet and set their sights on destroying Thanos' instrument of stellar genocide! Tragically though, Warlock falls in battle vs. the mad Titan. Leaving the trio of Iron Man, Thor, and Captain Marvel as the final hope of the universe! Can the Kree warrior, thunder god, and golden avenger triumph over Thanos? Story continues in Marvel Two-in-One Annual 2. Deaths of Gamora, Pip, and Warlock. Avengers lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: First appearances of the Space Gem, the Mind Gem, and the Reality Gem, and the first time all six Infinity Gems were in a story. Thanos previously appeared in Warlock 15. This annual was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers.) Cover price $0.60.

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Direct Edition. First appearance of Rogue and Madelyne Pryor in "By My Friends Betrayed!" Spider-Woman, X-Men, Carol Danvers, and New Brotherhood of Mutants guest star. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by Michael Golden. Inks by Armando Gil. Cover by Al Milgrom. This action-packed annual has got it all, true believers: the first appearance of Rogue, the spectacular art of Michael Golden, the tragic return of Carol Danvers, and the stupendous struggle between the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and the mighty Avengers! Following the events of Uncanny X-Men #142, Mystique & her New Brotherhood of Evil Mutants attempt to break four of their members out of Ryker's Island prison! After Rogue and Mystique take down Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor, the rest of the Avengers and Spider-Woman catch up to the villains, and the epic clash erupts! Woven in and around the frantic action at Ryker's Island is the heartbreaking story of Carol Danvers' return to Earth. Her life has fallen apart since leaving for Limbo with Marcus Immortus in Avengers #200, and now, stripped of her powers and memories, Carol begins the long road to recovery. And the first step is an emotional confrontation with her former teammates! Notes: Marvel Super-Heroes #11 (Fall 1992) fills in the details of Carol Danvers' life between Avengers #200 and Avengers Annual #10. The Thing stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "A Lesson to Be Learned!" This issue was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

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Direct Edition. First appearance of Rogue and Madelyne Pryor in "By My Friends Betrayed!" Spider-Woman, X-Men, Carol Danvers, and New Brotherhood of Mutants guest star. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by Michael Golden. Inks by Armando Gil. Cover by Al Milgrom. This action-packed annual has got it all, true believers: the first appearance of Rogue, the spectacular art of Michael Golden, the tragic return of Carol Danvers, and the stupendous struggle between the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and the mighty Avengers! Following the events of Uncanny X-Men #142, Mystique & her New Brotherhood of Evil Mutants attempt to break four of their members out of Ryker's Island prison! After Rogue and Mystique take down Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor, the rest of the Avengers and Spider-Woman catch up to the villains, and the epic clash erupts! Woven in and around the frantic action at Ryker's Island is the heartbreaking story of Carol Danvers' return to Earth. Her life has fallen apart since leaving for Limbo with Marcus Immortus in Avengers #200, and now, stripped of her powers and memories, Carol begins the long road to recovery. And the first step is an emotional confrontation with her former teammates! Notes: Marvel Super-Heroes #11 (Fall 1992) fills in the details of Carol Danvers' life between Avengers #200 and Avengers Annual #10. The Thing stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "A Lesson to Be Learned!" This issue was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.