Avengers Spotlight (1989 Marvel) comic books 1980-1989

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NOTE: For earlier issues see Solo Avengers (1987-1989 Marvel) #1-20.

"Grimm and Bear It" Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Don Heck and Tom Morgan. Cover by June Brigman and Roy Richardson. Hawkeye and the Orb are stranded in the desert after escaping from the Plantman's dome of life in the previous issue. The duo stumbles across a deserted town and fights more of the Plantman's henchmen. Final appearance of the Orb. Cameo appearances by Dr. Pym and Wonder Man. Second story: "The Comedy of Eros" Script by Peter Gillis. Pencils by Tom Artis. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Starfox travels to the planet named Rescorla to rescue a friend from the slave trade. Last 75¢ issue. (Note: The title of the series changes to Avengers Spotlight with this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

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"I've Been in the Desert with an Orb with No Shame" Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Don Heck. Cover by Ron Frenz and Mike Machlan. Hawkeye and Mockingbird are meeting with a marriage counselor, when the Brothers Grimm suddenly strike! After the two avengers finish off the ghoulish duo, Mad Dog and Bobcat attack next! Second story: "Once there was a Swordsman!" Script by Lou Mougin. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Don Heck and Jose Marzan. The Avengers West Coast review the origin of the Swordsman. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Scarlet Witch, Vision, and Wonder Man. First $1.00 issue. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"Tooth and Nail" Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Don Heck. Cover by Kieron Dwyer. The Avengers' ace archer is under assault from all angles! First, Mad Dog and Bobcat assail him, then the Bullet Biker and the Death Throws attack! Can Hawkeye defeat all these villains? Second story: "Second Debut" Plot and Script by John Byrne. Plot and Pencils by Kieron Dwyer. Inks by Karl Kesel. The Vision stops an armored car heist and realizes that the general public does not know now that he is still the same synthezoid avenger that for years wore the green and yellow costume. So the Vision makes an impromptu appearance on the Tonight Show to assure everyone that he is the same avenger. Cameo appearances by Johnny Carson and the Avengers West Coast. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"A Show of Hands" Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Don Heck. Cover by Steve Geiger. A mysterious villain has put up a bounty for one of Hawkeye's arms! Trick Shot helps Clint escape from the Death Throws, but then Hawkeye slips away into the sewer system and encounters Razor Fist! Second story: "Waste Not, Want Not" Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Gavin Curtis. Inks by Steve Buccellato. The origin of Firebird (aka Bonita Juarez) is revealed. (Note: The Avengers Spotlight series goes bi-monthly for the next 3 issues.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"Forewarned is Disarmed!" Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Tom Morgan. Cover by Joe Jusko and Jackson Guice. Crossfire is the mastermind behind the attacks on Hawkeye! Now the final showdown between Hawkeye and a dozen super-villains is set to take place in the Los Angeles sewer system! Fortunately, Mockingbird and Trick Shot arrive just in time to aid the Avengers' ace archer. Second story: "Best Seller!" Script by Glenn Herdling and Dwight Zimmerman. Pencils by Rod Ramos. Inks by Don Hudson. Rick Jones contemplates publishing his memoirs that include his days with the Avengers and his participation in the Kree-Skrull War. Many intergalactic nations are interested in Rick's forthcoming book. (Note: This issue contains a full-page ad for the Acts of Vengeance storyline that begins in Avengers Spotlight 26.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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Acts of Vengeance Crossover. "Tales from the Vault!" Script by Dwayne McDuffie. Pencils by Dwayne Turner. Inks by Chris Ivy. Cover by Keith Pollard. It's the prologue to the Acts of Vengeance storyline! A powerful stranger frees the Wizard from his prison cell inside the Vault, and then the Wizard proceeds to free the entire cell block of super-criminals! The Guardsmen at the Vault are quickly on the ropes and place a desperate call for help to...Avengers Island! Second story: "Tales from the Vault Part 2" Script by Dwayne McDuffie. Pencils by Dwayne Turner. Inks by Chris Ivy. Iron Man is the first superhero to arrive on the scene at the troubled Vault, and Hawkeye is the second. After the two avengers skirmish with one other, they get down to business and tackle a gang of super-villains including Orca, Scarecrow, and Whirlwind. Can Hawkeye and the golden avenger restore order to the Vault? 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"Hurting Inside" Acts of Vengeance crossover. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Don Heck. Cover by June Brigman and Roy Richardson. Boomerang is preparing for another battle against Iron Man, when suddenly a mysterious villain encourages him to fight Hawkeye instead. Is the ace archer ready to battle a new opponent? Second story: "Some Assembly Required" Script by Dwayne McDuffie. Pencils by Dwayne Turner. Inks by Chris Ivy. Hydro-Base along with Avengers Headquarters now lies at the bottom of the Hudson River. Stingray and several reserve Avengers including the Black Widow, the second Captain Marvel, Firebird, Hellcat, and Moondragon try to salvage what they can...and also defeat the Mad Thinker's Awesome Android! Cameo appearances by Captain America, Iron Man, Quasar, Thor, Wonder Man, U.S. Agent, and the original Human Torch. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.