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Avengers Forever (1998) comic books

  • Issue #1A
    Avengers Forever (1998) 1A

    "Destiny Made Manifest" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Carlos Pacheco. Inks by Jesús Merino. Cover by Carlos Pacheco and George Pérez. Following the events of Avengers (3rd series) #7 and Incredible Hulk (1st series) 470, Earth's Mightiest Heroes bring Rick Jones to the Blue Area of the Moon...hoping that the Supreme Intelligence can reverse his dying condition! Rick and the Supremor share a past history from the Kree/Skrull War, and maybe the Kree deity can cure him. However there are powerful beings across the universe greatly concerned too about the mortal state of Rick Jones! Namely Immortus, the guardian of the timestream! The Lord of Limbo sends Tempus to the moon to slay Rick, but Tempus' deathblow is stopped by none other than Kang the Conqueror! Wow! As Immortus and Kang clash in battle, the Supreme Intelligence empowers Rick Jones with the Destiny Force once again! And Rick (with help from Libra) summons forth seven avengers from the past, present, and future! This awesome twelve-part adventure is only just beginning! Cameo appearances by the Beast, Janet Van Dyne, Hank Pym, Clint Barton, Songbird, Genis-Vell (aka the third Captain Marvel), and the Time-Keepers. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Firestar, Giant-Man, Iron Man, Justice, and the Scarlet Witch. (Notes: Rick Jones previously used the Destiny Force in the classic Avengers (1st series) #97. This twelve-part award-winning epic was reprinted in 2001 in the trade paperback: Marvel's Finest Avengers Forever.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #1B
    Avengers Forever (1998) 1B
    • Paper: White
    • Variant Cover.
    • Label #0159150003
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    Westfield Exclusive Alternate Cover limited to 5,000 copies with Westfield Certificate of Authenticity. Cover pencils by Carlos Pacheco, inks by George Pérez. Destiny Made Manifest, script by Kurt Busiek, pencils by Carlos Pacheco, inks by Jesús Merino; A war is brewing between Kang and Immortus, starting with Immortus trying to kill Rick Jones; In order to defeat these two foes, the Supreme Intelligence empowers Rick Jones with the Destiny Force again; Using his power, Rick--with Libra's help--randomly selects 7 Avengers from the past, present and future to his aid. 1st Appearance (Cameo) and Origin of 3rd Captain Marvel. 36 pgs. $2.99.

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    $130 AVENGERS FOREVER #1 WESTFIELD VARIANT CGC 9.8 NM/M 1998 Kang Limited 5000
    $140 Avengers Forever #1 Westfield Kang Variant CGC 9.8 1st App Genis-Vell w/ COA
    $150 AVENGERS FOREVER #1 CGC 9.8 NM/MT WESTFIELD VARIANT KANG 1ST CAPTAIN MARVEL 1998
    $150 AVENGERS FOREVER #1 CGC 9.8 1ST APPEARANCE OF NEW CAPTAIN MARVEL VARIANT COVER

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  • Issue #2
    Avengers Forever (1998) 2

    "Now is the Time for All Good Men" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Carlos Pacheco. Inks by Jesús Merino. Cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesús Merino. On the Blue Area of the Moon, Rick Jones has pulled seven avengers from Earth's timestream to fight alongside Kang the Conqueror! Three avengers from the past: Captain America, Hawkeye, and Yellowjacket! Two avengers from the present: Giant-Man and the Wasp! And two avengers from the future: Captain Marvel (aka Genis-Vell) and Songbird! The seven heroes don't understand why they are helping Kang, but they valiantly charge into battle against Immortus' time troops! After their victory, the Avengers take stock of their situation and determine where, correction, when everyone is from! The Wasp assumes the leadership role, and the team is soon on its way to its next destination: Chronopolis! Appearances by Libra and the Supreme Intelligence. (Note: This twelve-part Avengers saga was reprinted in 2009 in the hardcover: Avengers Forever.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.99.

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    $140 Avengers Forever #2 - CGC 9.6 (1998, Marvel) 1st Genis-Vell , Captain Marvel

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  • Issue #3
    Avengers Forever (1998) 3

    "The City at the Heart of Forever" Plot by Kurt Busiek and Roger Stern. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Carlos Pacheco. Inks by Jesús Merino. Cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesús Merino. The Avengers arrive in Chronopolis and find the timeless city under siege! Immortus has sent a fleet of ships to destroy Kang's stronghold! But the septet of super-heroes stops the first wave! And that gives Kang a chance to explain what's happening! Immortus wants the "Heart of Forever" -- a trans-chronal engine that allows Chronopolis to exist in every timestream. However Kang vows never to let his older self possess it! But when Immortus' second wave attacks, Chronopolis' defenders fall back! And the Mighty Avengers must decide whether to fight to the death with Kang or flee in the time machine with Rick Jones! Appearances by Libra and Tempus. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Captain Marvel (aka Genis-Vell), Giant-Man, Hawkeye, Songbird, Wasp, and Yellowjacket. 32 pages. Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #4A
    Avengers Forever (1998) 4A

    "Running Out of Time" Plot by Kurt Busiek and Roger Stern. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Carlos Pacheco. Inks by Jesús Merino. Cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesús Merino. Earth's Mightiest Heroes (and Rick Jones) are adrift in the Sphinx time machine after Immortus' stunning victory last issue. The self-styled guardian of the timestream destroyed Chronopolis, vanquished Kang, and magnificently created the Forever Crystal. And at this moment the time-lost Avengers are downcast about their plight. However Hank Pym -- both of his identities on this mission -- notices three "temporal imbalances" on the timestream! And those three chronal anomalies could be clues to Immortus' next steps! The Wasp divides the Avengers into three teams! And they quickly depart to 1873 Arizona, 1959 California, and 21st century New York, respectively! What trials and tribulations await them? Appearances by Libra, Kid Colt, Rawhide Kid, and the Two-Gun Kid. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Captain Marvel, Giant-Man (aka Hank Pym), Hawkeye, Songbird, Wasp, and Yellowjacket (aka Hank Pym). (Note: The inside back cover lists the annotations and sources for issues #1 thru #4.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #4B
    Avengers Forever (1998) 4B

    Old West variant cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Tom Plamer. Running Out of Time, script by Roger Stern (Plot) and Kurt Busiek (Plot & Script), pencils by Carlos Pacheco, inks by Jesus Merino; While taking refuge in the time machine, the Avengers pick up 3 time anomalies and decide to split their forces and investigate them; Yellowjacket, Hawkeye and Songbird go to Tombstome in the old west; Captain Marvel and the Wasp journey to the 1950s; and Giant Man and Captain America journey to the future. For his own safety, Rick stays in the time machine. 36 pgs. $2.99. Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #4C
    Avengers Forever (1998) 4C

    Time Sphinx variant cover, art by Bone creator Jeff Smith. (Note: Ted the Bug from the Bone comic in Jeff's signature! Does this count as a cameo cover appearance of Ted the Bug?). Running Out of Time, script by Roger Stern (Plot) and Kurt Busiek (Plot & Script), pencils by Carlos Pacheco, inks by Jesus Merino; While taking refuge in the time machine, the Avengers pick up 3 time anomalies and decide to split their forces and investigate them; Yellowjacket, Hawkeye and Songbird go to Tombstome in the old west; Captain Marvel and the Wasp journey to the 1950s; and Giant Man and Captain America journey to the future. For his own safety, Rick stays in the time machine. 36 pgs. $2.99. Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #4D
    Avengers Forever (1998) 4D

    1950s Avengers variant cover art by Frank Quitely. Running Out of Time, script by Roger Stern (Plot) and Kurt Busiek (Plot & Script), pencils by Carlos Pacheco, inks by Jesus Merino; While taking refuge in the time machine, the Avengers pick up 3 time anomalies and decide to split their forces and investigate them; Yellowjacket, Hawkeye and Songbird go to Tombstome in the old west; Captain Marvel and the Wasp journey to the 1950s; and Giant Man and Captain America journey to the future. For his own safety, Rick stays in the time machine. 36 pgs. $2.99. Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #5
    Avengers Forever (1998) 5

    "Past Imperfect...Future Tense!" Plot by Kurt Busiek and Roger Stern. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Carlos Pacheco. Inks by Jesús Merino. Cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesús Merino. The time-traveling Avengers investigate the three temporal imbalance points that hold the keys to uncovering Immortus' master plan! At the first imbalance point in 21st century New York, Captain America and Giant-Man fight alongside a modern group of avengers to stop an invasion from Mars! While at the second chronal anomaly in 1959 California, Captain Marvel (aka Genis-Vell) and the Wasp enter into a confusing battle against another group of avengers that includes the 3-D Man and Marvel Boy! And at the third imbalance point in 1873 Arizona; Hawkeye, Songbird, and Yellowjacket run into Kang and a trio of Space Phantoms! Will any of Earth's Mightiest Heroes find what they are looking for? Appearances by Immortus and Rick Jones. 32 pages. Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #6A
    Avengers Forever (1998) 6A

    "In the Meantime, the In-Between Times" Plot by Kurt Busiek and Roger Stern. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Carlos Pacheco. Inks by Jesús Merino. Cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesús Merino. With mere seconds to spare, Captain Marvel and the Wasp escape from 1959 California just as Immortus prunes the timeline! While in the mid-21st century, Captain America and Giant-Man travel to Wakanda to make their final stand against the Martians! And in 1873 Arizona; Songbird tells Hawkeye and Yellowjacket not to interfere in the clash between Kang and the Western Gunfighters! Because Earth's Mightiest Heroes will win that battle later (in the classic Avengers 143). Eventually, all seven avengers rendezvous back at the Sphinx time machine. Where they realize the only way to beat Immortus...is to take the fight to Immortus...starting next issue! Appearances by Rick Jones, Kang, Kid Colt, Rawhide Kid, Ringo Kid, Two-Gun Kid, and the Night Rider. (Note: This twelve-part series was reprinted in 2011 in the trade paperback: Avengers Forever.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #6B

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    Cover is NOT Cap kneeling in front of Avenger's Statues. In the Meantime... In Between Times…, script by Roger Stern (co-script) and Kurt Busiek (plot)(co-script), pencils by Carlos Pacheco, inks by Jesus Merino; As they finish their endeavors, the Avengers regroup, compare notes, and decide to take the battle to Immortus himself. 36 pgs. $2.99. Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #7
    Avengers Forever (1998) 7

    "Into a Limbo...Large and Broad" Plot by Kurt Busiek and Roger Stern. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Carlos Pacheco. Inks by Jesús Merino. Cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesús Merino. Earth's Mightiest Heroes storm into Limbo to challenge the Master of Time! But once inside Immortus' timeless fortress, the Avengers become confused and separated! And when Immortus sends his army against the heroes, they must retreat back to their time machine! However one avenger of his own volition stays behind at Immortus' castle! Who and why? Did he learn something negative about his future? And then suddenly decide to switch sides in the Destiny War? Only time will tell. Appearances by Rick Jones, Tempus, and Libra. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Captain Marvel (aka Genis-Vell), Giant-Man, Hawkeye, Songbird, Wasp, and Yellowjacket. (Note: This twelve-part series was reprinted in 2018 in the trade paperback: Avengers Forever.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #8
    Avengers Forever (1998) 8

    "The Secret History of the Avengers" Plot by Kurt Busiek and Roger Stern. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Carlos Pacheco. Inks by Jesús Merino. Cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesús Merino. One of the definitive issues in the annals of the Avengers! Before departing Limbo with his teammates last issue, Hawkeye grabbed a syncho-staff from Immortus' castle. And now back on the Sphinx time machine, Clint tries to make the staff talk! And shockingly, the staff morphs into the Space Phantom, and the phantom -- with no love lost for Immortus -- begins talking! And what a tale he tells about Immortus' manipulations of Earth's Mightiest Heroes through the years! Revelations about the Vision. Secrets of the Scarlet Witch. Confessions from The Crossing (in Avengers 390-395) and Galactic Storm (in Avengers 345-347). Plus much more! Wow! Then in a flash of light, Immortus appears inside the Sphinx, and the Avengers fall! Flashback cameos by the Time-Keepers, Enchantress, Executioner, Mephisto, Mad Thinker, Ultron, and the original Human Torch. (Notes: Avengers Forever #8 is simply a must-read for long-time fans of the Avengers. The inside back cover lists the annotations and sources for issues #5 thru #7.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #9
    Avengers Forever (1998) 9

    "Break: The Reflections of the Conqueror" Plot by Kurt Busiek and Roger Stern. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Carlos Pacheco. Inks by Jesús Merino. Cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesús Merino. After narrowly escaping the destruction of Chronopolis six issues ago, Kang retreated to his secret hideaway. And now the Conqueror spends his time pondering his life's history. And what a lengthy and complex history it is! From his early days as the Pharaoh Rama-Tut to his inaugural battle vs. the Avengers. From his first meeting with Ravonna to his quest for the Celestial Madonna. It's an incredibly journey thru the Marvel Universe! And at its end, the Conqueror reaches one absolute conclusion: he will not become Immortus! And if that means allying himself with the seven time-lost Avengers -- he will. Origin of Kang. Cameo appearances by Rick Jones and the Supreme Intelligence. Flashback cameos by the Fantastic Four, Doctor Doom, Grandmaster, Tempus, Alioth, Immortus, He Who Remains, and the Time-Keepers. (Note: This issue was reprinted in 2001 in the trade paperback: Marvel's Finest Avengers Forever.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.99.

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    $199 Avengers Forever #9 CGC 9.8 Origin of Kang / Immortus | RARE 1999 White Pages
    $200 1999 AVENGERS FOREVER #9 KANG ORIGIN LOW CENSUS RARE NEWSSTAND VARIANT CGC 9.6

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  • Issue #10
    Avengers Forever (1998) 10

    "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow" Plot by Kurt Busiek and Roger Stern. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Carlos Pacheco. Inks by Jesús Merino. Cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesús Merino. Immortus hauls the Avengers before the trio of Time-Keepers to face judgment! The venerable Time-Keepers believe that the human race is the biggest threat to the long-term survival of the multiverse. And the only solution is to destroy almost every timeline and subsequently kill billions of people. Oh no, that would be terrible! Yellowjacket is shocked by the Time-Keepers' plan and abruptly switches sides again! Can the septet of avengers defeat the nigh-omnipotent Time-Keepers? Auspiciously, help is on the way in the forms of Kang the Conqueror, Rick Jones, and the Supreme Intelligence! Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Captain Marvel, Giant-Man, Hawkeye, Songbird, Yellowjacket, and the Wasp. (Note: The inside back cover lists the annotations and sources for issues #8 and #9.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #11
    Avengers Forever (1998) 11

    "The Destiny War!" Plot by Kurt Busiek and Roger Stern. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Carlos Pacheco. Inks by Jesús Merino. Cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesús Merino. The Destiny War explodes as Kang and Rick Jones enter the fray against the Time-Keepers! The Conqueror's brazen attack forces the timeless trio to retreat to their lair at the end of time! However Kang and the Avengers are able to follow them! And then and there the final act in this cosmic drama commences! The Time-Keepers seize Immortus' forever crystal to power their chrono-cannon (which will destroy the other timelines). But in a twist of fate, the keepers need more time to calibrate the cannon. So they bring an army of avengers from corrupted timelines to fight Kang and Earth's Mightiest! The situation looks hopeless until the Destiny Force manifests inside Rick, Cap, Giant-Man, Hawkeye, Songbird, Yellowjacket, and the Wasp! And all of sudden the human race has a chance! The fate of everyone and everything will be decided next issue! Appearances by Captain Marvel (aka Genis-Vell), Immortus, Libra, and the Supreme Intelligence. (Note: The brilliant back cover montage was designed by John Roshell of Comicraft.) 40 pages. Cover price $2.99.

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    $55 Avengers Forever #11 CBCS Graded 9.4 Kang vs. Immortus Mini-Series 1999

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  • Issue #12
    Avengers Forever (1998) 12

    "Avengers Assemble" Plot by Kurt Busiek and Roger Stern. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Carlos Pacheco. Inks by Jesús Merino. Cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesús Merino. This is it! The mind-blowing conclusion to the Avengers Forever limited series. At the Time-Keepers' citadel at the end of time, the battle rages to save all of time! The powerful Time-Keepers and their army of evil avengers (from corrupted timelines) are on one side! While Kang, Rick Jones, and the seven time-lost avengers plus an army of good avengers (from heroic timelines) are on the other! Who will win this epic war? When in doubt bet on the Destiny Force and the man called the Conqueror! What a finish! Avengers Assemble! Final appearance of the Time-Keepers. Appearances by Libra, Immortus, and the Supreme Intelligence. (Notes: Captain Marvel (aka Genis-Vell) appears next in Captain Marvel Wizard #0 and then in Captain Marvel (1999 4th series) #1. Subplots from Avengers Forever continue in the Avengers Infinity (2000) limited series and the Maximum Security (2000) limited series. The last page lists the annotations and sources for issues #10 thru #12. The back cover serves as a cover gallery for the series.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.99.