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Tales to Astonish Part 4 of 4. "Return of the Ant-Man" Script by Steve Englehart. Art by Al Milgrom (layouts) and Mike Machlan (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom and Mike Machlan. The Avengers are back in Hungary to bring their European adventure to a close! However the west coast team is not leaving Budapest until they discover the truth about Hank Pym's first wife! But Quicksilver and another one of Ant-Man's past enemies, the Voice, stand in their way! Once the Voice turns all the avengers against Hank, the former Ant-Man and Giant Man is on his own! Can Dr. Pym remember everything that made him a hero? And pull off an improbable victory? Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Mockingbird, Dr. Pym, Moon Knight, Scarlet Witch, Tigra, Vision, Wonder Man, and the Wasp. (Notes: Elements of the story continue in Solo Avengers #16. Quicksilver was presumed to be under the control of Maximus the Mad during this time period. This four-part story was reprinted in 2013 in the Avengers West Coast Omnibus #2. The hardcover collects issues #17 thru #41.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

"Avengers Disassemble!" Script by Steve Englehart. Art by Al Milgrom (layouts) and Mike Machlan (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom and Mike Machlan. Earth's Mightiest Heroes are coming apart at the seams! Due to the gigantic rift between Hawkeye and Mockingbird over the death of the Phantom Rider! And after a big argument at the west coast compound; Mockingbird, Tigra, and Moon Knight leave the team! Which means none of them are around when Mantis suddenly appears! What a shock! Clint, Wanda, and the Vision haven't seen her since the end of the Celestial Madonna saga years ago (in Giant-Size Avengers #4). But she's here now and ready to fight! What is going on? Appearances by the Voice, Wonder Man, Hank Pym, and the Wasp. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

"Redemption" Script by D.G. Chichester and Margaret Clark. Pencils by Tom Morgan. Inks by Dave Hunt. Cover by Tom Morgan. While the Avengers fly to New Jersey (following the events of West Coast Avengers Annual #3), Simon Williams reflects upon a battle the west coast team fought (in happier times) vs. a super-villain called the Defiler. Cameo appearances by Hawkeye, Mantis, Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. Flashback appearances by Hawkeye, Mockingbird, Dr. Pym, Iron Man, Tigra, and Wonder Man. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

"Upset!" Script by Steve Englehart. Art by Al Milgrom. Cover by Al Milgrom. Hawkeye, Mantis, Vision, and Wonder Man travel to Vietnam to help Mantis regain her memory! And after encountering the long-lost Swordsman, they uncover the truth about Mantis' reappearance! Meanwhile back in the United States; Mockingbird, Moon Knight, and Tigra land at the Newark airport after their battle against the High Evolutionary in West Coast Avengers Annual #3. And shockingly, the Phantom Rider is there to greet them! But the rider stops his attack and retreats upon seeing Khonshu! Cameo appearances by the Scarlet Witch and Giant-Man (aka Bill Foster). (Notes: This story explains what happened to Mantis after the events of Giant-Size Avengers #4. Mantis reunites with the Avengers years later in the Avengers Celestial Quest (2001) limited series. This issue completes Steve Englehart's enjoyable 3-year run as the writer of the West Coast Avengers series.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

"And Now the...Night Shift!" Guest-starring the Shroud. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Mike Gustovich. Cover by Al Milgrom. The Night Shift is upset that Mockingbird captured one of its members and took him to jail! So the strange collection of villains invades the west coast compound to teach the Avengers a lesson! Initially, the Brothers Grimm, Gypsy Moth, and the rest of the team have success! But once Wonder Man joins the fray, the tide turns against the ghoulish group! And now only the Shroud can save the Night Shift! Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Mockingbird, Moon Knight, Scarlet Witch, Tigra, Vision, and Wonder Man. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

"When Ghosts can Die, Even Gods can Fear!" Guest-starring Hellstorm. Plot by Tom DeFalco. Script by Ralph Macchio. Art by Tom Morgan. Cover by Tom Morgan. At last it's the final showdown between Mockingbird and the Phantom Rider! In an effort to end her ordeal, Mockingbird travels to the University of Nevada to confront Dr. Hamilton Slade! And wisely, she brings Tigra, Moon Knight, and Daimon Hellstrom with her! But three avengers and one ex-defender might not be enough against the Phantom Rider (aka Lincoln Slade)! The heroes need help from the original Phantom Rider -- the great Western gunfighter! Is that possible? Anything seems possible during this wild shootout in the Silver State! Appearances by Khonshu, Carter Slade, Lady Sif, Leir, and Seth. (Notes: The Phantom Rider returns years later in the Hawkeye and Mockingbird (2010) limited series. Moon Knight leaves the Avengers after this story. This issue includes a full-page ad for the upcoming Vision Quest story.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Vision Quest Part 1 of 4. "One of Our Androids is Missing!" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. The saga that will change the lives of the Vision and the Scarlet Witch forever begins on a quiet morning at the Avengers' west coast compound. Wanda wakes up in her bed, and her husband is missing! The west coast team conducts a frantic search of the property that yields no clues...until Mockingbird arrives on the scene! Where is the synthezoid avenger? Flashback cameos by the original Human Torch, Mad Thinker, Fantastic Four, Professor Phineas Horton, and Ultron. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Mockingbird, Dr. Pym, Scarlet Witch, Tigra, Vision, Wonder Man, and the Wasp. (Notes: This issue begins John Byrne's 1-year run as the writer and penciler of the West Coast Avengers series. This four-part story was reprinted in 2005 in the trade paperback: Avengers West Coast Vision Quest. The TPB collects issues #42 thru #50.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Vision Quest Part 2 of 4. "Vision Quest" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. In a stunning revelation, Mockingbird admits that she was duped into helping a shadowy government organization kidnap the Vision! And feeling guilty about her role in the scheme, Bobbi quickly leads the Avengers to the secret facility where the Vision is being held! But are Earth's Mightiest Heroes too late to save their friend and fellow avenger? The situation does not look good. Flashback cameos by Immortus, Mantis, and Quicksilver. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Mockingbird, Dr. Pym, Scarlet Witch, Tigra, Vision, Wonder Man, and the Wasp. (Note: This four-part story was reprinted in 2015 in the trade paperback: Avengers West Coast Vision Quest.) 32 pages.v Cover price $0.75.

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Vision Quest Part 3 of 4. "Better a Widow..." Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. The Scarlet Witch is in a state of shock upon seeing the Vision's body lying on a laboratory table completely disassembled! A cabal of worldwide governments decided that the Vision had to be "erased" after the events of Avengers 253 & 254; and tragically, they have been successful in their endeavor. Earth's Mightiest Heroes are outraged, but can do little besides collect the Vision's body and (its assorted components) and return to their west coast compound. Thankfully, Dr. Henry Pym is the world's leading expert on biology and robotics. And he can reassemble the synthezoid avenger. But what about restoring the Vision's emotions and memories? In the meantime, the government assigns a new member to the West Coast Avengers: the U.S. Agent. Cameo appearances by Professor Phineas Horton and Raymond Sikorski. (Notes: Avengers Forever #8 reveals that one of the characters in the Vision Quest saga was not the person he appeared to be. This four-part story was reprinted in 2020 in the trade paperback: Avengers West Coast Vision Quest Epic Collection.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Vision Quest Part 4 of 4. "New Faces" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. The Vision has been reassembled thanks to the brilliance and hard work of Hank Pym. But complications remain. First, the Vision's appearance has changed due to the trauma his bio-synthetic skin suffered during his disassembly. And second, while Hank has restored the Vision's memories, he can't recreate the emotional attachment to them. For that the brain patterns of Simon Williams are needed. But when Wanda finds Simon and asks him to cooperate, he refuses. Then Wonder Man faces the wrath of the Scarlet Witch! Wow, the West Coast Avengers are approaching rock bottom. And the recent addition of the U.S. Agent is not helping. (Notes: The cover to this issue is an homage to John Buscema and George Klein's classic cover to Avengers (1st series) #57 -- the first appearance of the silver age Vision. The white Vision debuted in the MCU in the final episode of the WandaVision Disney+ series. The Vision Quest storyline was a distressing read for long-time fans of the Avengers. Several years later during the Gatherers saga, the Vision regains his red-hued body. [See Avengers 360.] The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 306,775; average paid circulation 178,125.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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First appearance of the Great Lakes Avengers in "Franchise" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. After the traumatic events of the Vision Quest storyline, the West Coast Avengers need some time off and some time away. So to that end, Hawkeye and Mockingbird travel to Milwaukee to check out a group of light-hearted, super-powered individuals calling themselves the Great Lakes Avengers! Are Earth's Mightiest Heroes going to open a Midwest branch? Cameo appearances by the Scarlet Witch, Tigra, and the U.S. Agent. GLA Lineup: Big Bertha, Dinah Soar, Doorman, Flatman, and Mr. Immortal. (Notes: The GLA appear next in Avengers 309. This issue was reprinted in 2016 in the Avengers Omnibus by John Byrne. The hardcover collects issues #42 thru #62.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

"With Friends Like These!" Part 1 of 3. Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. With the Avengers unable to further help the Vision recover his personality and emotions, the Scarlet Witch accepts an offer of assistance from a shadowy organization in Texas. At first Jeremiah Random and his associates are helpful to Wanda and the Vision; however, it's all a trap! But not for the Vision -- for the Scarlet Witch! Cameo appearances by the Black Panther, Captain America, She-Hulk, Hank Pym, Tigra, U.S. Agent, Wonder Man, and the Wasp. Last 75¢ issue. (Note: The title of the series changes from the West Coast Avengers to Avengers West Coast with this issue.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

"This Ancient Evil" Part 2 of 3. Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. In the Lone Star State, the Scarlet Witch is being "assimilated" by Jeremiah Random's mysterious organization. The secrets from the dawning of the universe have been implanted into Wanda's mind against her will. However Random's group made a big mistake when they destroyed Wanda and the Vision's quinjet last issue! Its destruction set off an emergency signal at Avengers Mansion! And now Captain America and She-Hulk are flying to Texas to investigate! The duo is looking for the Scarlet Witch! But when they find her...they may regret it! Cameo appearances by Nebula, Gunthar, Starfox, Immortus, Ann Raymond, Hank Pym, Wasp, Wonder Man, Hawkeye, Mockingbird, and the Great Lakes Avengers. First $1.00 issue. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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"Baptism of Fire!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the Great Lakes Avengers. Script by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne. The ancient force "That Which Endures" has taken control of Wanda Maximoff! The Sentinel of Liberty and She-Hulk tried to help her, but their valiant effort failed. Fortunately, more avengers are on the way to Texas! However, they are not from the east coast or west coast! It's the Great Lakes Avengers to the rescue with Hawkeye, Mockingbird, and the Vision by their side! Can they break the strange, supernatural hold on the Scarlet Witch? Cameo appearances by Hank Pym, Tigra, Wonder Man, and the Wasp. GLA Lineup: Big Bertha, Dinah Soar, Doorman, Flatman, and Mr. Immortal. (Note: Also this month the Vision reintroduces himself to the American public in Avengers Spotlight #23.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

"Return of the Hero" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. A distraught Ann Raymond travels to California seeking assistance from the Avengers. She thinks that her husband, the former superhero known as Toro, might still be alive! Toro was the WWII-era partner of the original Human Torch; and the revelations during the Vision Quest saga have raised doubts about Toro's and the original torch's fate. Intrigued by the mystery, the west coast team travels to an old cemetery! And when Wanda casts a hex over the torch's possible grave...the original Human Torch is reborn! Wow! And for the second time, the silver age Vision meets the golden age Human Torch! [See Giant-Size Avengers #3 for their first meeting.] Cameo appearances by Agatha Harkness, Tigra, Iron Man, Master Pandemonium, Immortus, and the Sub-Mariner. Flashback cameos by the Mad Thinker and Toro (aka Tom Raymond) to recap the events of Sub-Mariner (1st series) #14. Avengers Lineup: Hank Pym, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wasp, Wonder Man, and the U.S. Agent. (Notes: The original Human Torch previously appeared in Fantastic Four (1st series) Annual #4. Avengers Forever (1998) #8 provides the definitive history behind the torch's reawakening. The Avengers West Coast title is published bi-monthly for the next four issues.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

"I Sing of Arms and Heroes..." Part 1 of 2. Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. The ranks of the West Coast Avengers are growing as Iron Man and the original Human Torch join the team! The golden age torch receives a warm reception, but Shell-Head gets a cold one. Meanwhile across the compound, Agatha Harkness pays a visit to the Vision and the Scarlet Witch to talk to them about their children. The aging witch from Whisper Hill says that Tommy and Billy disappear when Wanda stops thinking about them. Whoa, is this true? However before Wanda can respond, Master Pandemonium suddenly attacks! The Avengers swiftly leap into action against his demon horde! But during the mêlée, Master Pandemonium kidnaps the twins! Where on Earth or elsewhere has he taken them? Cameo appearances by Ann Raymond and Immortus. (Note: Agatha Harkness previously appeared in issue #5 of the second Vision and the Scarlet Witch (1985) limited series.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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"Fragments of a Greater Darkness" Part 2 of 2. Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. In horrifying fashion, Master Pandemonium has incorporated the souls of the Vision and Wanda's children into his body! And now in his demonic dimension, Earth's Mightiest Heroes wage a truly desperate battle to save the twins! But can the Avengers save two children who may have never really existed? As the fight rages, the west coast team discovers the true villain behind this terrible circumstance: Mephisto! And with help from Agatha Harkness and Ebony, the Scarlet Witch defeats the dark lord! But if ever there were a hollow victory in Avengers' history...this would be it. A sorrowful ending for all. Cameo appearances by Ann Raymond, Tigra, Ghaur, and Llyra. Avengers Lineup: Hank Pym, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wasp, Wonder Man, U.S. Agent, and the original Human Torch. (Notes: The loss of the Scarlet Witch's children will have dire consequences for Earth's Mightiest Heroes years later in the Avengers Disassembled storyline in Avengers (3rd series) 500-503. The West Coast Avengers appear next chronologically in Marvel Super Heroes (1990 2nd series) #9; and then in Avengers Annual #18 and Avengers West Coast Annual #4 for the Atlantis Attacks saga.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Acts of Vengeance crossover - "The Plan Proceeds!" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Keith Williams. Cover by John Byrne. The West Coast Avengers are reeling following the distressing events of last issue. The Scarlet Witch is comatose after losing her children, and the emotionless Vision wants to transfer to the east coast team. And then out of the blue the U-Foes attack! Why are the Hulk's usual adversaries ambushing the Avengers in Southern California? It's all part of the Acts of Vengeance! Ironclad, Vapor, Vector, and X-Ray vs. Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Story continues in Avengers (1st series) 312. Cameo appearances by Magneto, Loki, Ann Raymond, and Immortus. Avengers Lineup: Dr. Pym, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wasp, Wonder Man, and the original Human Torch. (Notes: This issue was reprinted in 2020 in the trade paperback: Acts of Vengeance Avengers. The TPB collects AWC issues #53 thru #55.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Acts of Vengeance crossover - "The Troubled Earth" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Paul Ryan. Cover by John Byrne. Story continues from Avengers 312. The Mole Man is the next unexpected super-villain to attack the Avengers! On three separate fronts, the Fantastic Four's long, long-time foe sends his subterranean creatures to strike the west coast team. In the skies above Los Angeles, Shell-Head and the U.S. Agent clash with Giganto! While a mile underground, Wonder Man and the golden age torch tackle the Mole Man and his minions! And over the Rocky Mountains, the flying Tricephalous knocks the Avengers' quinjet (that was returning from New York) out of the sky! Death seems certain for Hank, Jan, and Wanda; until a magnetic savior arrives on the scene! Why is Magneto suddenly helping the West Coast Avengers? Story continues in Avengers 313. Cameo appearances by Loki, Captain America, Quasar, and the Vision. (Notes: The cover is an homage to the cover of Fantastic Four (1st series) #1. This issue was reprinted in 2011 in the hardcover: Acts of Vengeance Omnibus.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Acts of Vengeance conclusion - "The Breaking Strain" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Paul Ryan. Cover by John Byrne. Story continues from Avengers 313. Marvel's Acts of Vengeance crossover event reaches its apex as the true mastermind is revealed: Loki, the god of evil! Loki was the first villain the Avengers ever fought! And he might be their last if the east coast and west coast teams cannot halt his sinister scheme! Nine avengers led by the Mighty Thor charge into battle vs. the lord of lies! Can Earth's Mightiest Heroes deny Loki his ultimate act of vengeance? Meanwhile in California, the Scarlet Witch undergoes a dark and dramatic transformation courtesy of her father -- the Master of Magnetism! Appearances by the Kingpin, Mandarin, Magneto, Red Skull, Wizard, Agatha Harkness, Wonder Man, U.S. Agent, and Immortus. Avengers Lineup vs. Loki: Captain America, Dr. Pym, Falcon, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Mockingbird, Thor, Vision, and the Wasp. (Note: Avengers Spotlight #29 serves as the epilogue for the Acts of Vengeance storyline.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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Direct Edition. "Darker Than Scarlet" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Paul Ryan. Cover by John Byrne. One of the key issues of the Avengers West Coast title! As the Scarlet Witch unlocks the full potential of her reality altering powers! But unfortunately for Earth's Mightiest Heroes, Wanda's awakening has come under the supervision of her father Magneto! Years ago John Byrne co-wrote the classic Dark Phoenix saga! Is the Scarlet Witch following the same tragic path? Cameo appearances by Agatha Harkness, Quicksilver, Lockjaw, Ann Raymond, Immortus, Iron Man, and the original Human Torch. Avengers Lineup: Dr. Pym, Wasp, Wonder Man, and the U.S. Agent. Second story: "Reunion" Script and pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Paul Ryan. At Avengers Mansion in New York, Captain America and the golden age Human Torch meet for the first time since the end of World War II (as part of the Atlantis Attacks storyline). Cameo appearances by Sersi and Iron Man. (Notes: Wanda's turn to the dark side will haunt Earth's Mightiest Heroes years later in the Avengers Disassembled storyline in Avengers (3rd series) 500-503 and during the House of M (2005) limited series. This issue was reprinted in 2008 in the trade paperback: Avengers West Coast Darker Than Scarlet.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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Newsstand Edition. "Darker Than Scarlet" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Paul Ryan. Cover by John Byrne. One of the key issues of the Avengers West Coast title! As the Scarlet Witch unlocks the full potential of her reality altering powers! But unfortunately for Earth's Mightiest Heroes, Wanda's awakening has come under the supervision of her father Magneto! Years ago John Byrne co-wrote the classic Dark Phoenix saga! Is the Scarlet Witch following the same tragic path? Cameo appearances by Agatha Harkness, Quicksilver, Lockjaw, Ann Raymond, Immortus, Iron Man, and the original Human Torch. Avengers Lineup: Dr. Pym, Wasp, Wonder Man, and the U.S. Agent. Second story: "Reunion" Script and pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Paul Ryan. At Avengers Mansion in New York, Captain America and the golden age Human Torch meet for the first time since the end of World War II (as part of the Atlantis Attacks storyline). Cameo appearances by Sersi and Iron Man. (Notes: Wanda's turn to the dark side will haunt Earth's Mightiest Heroes years later in the Avengers Disassembled storyline in Avengers (3rd series) 500-503 and during the House of M (2005) limited series. This issue was reprinted in 2008 in the trade paperback: Avengers West Coast Darker Than Scarlet.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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"Family Reunion" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Paul Ryan. Cover by John Byrne. Wow! Magneto, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch are together again! And this time they have the power to conquer the world! However the Avengers are clinging to the hope that somehow someone can reach Wanda and make her remember that she is a hero -- an avenger. So to that end, the west coast team blasts off toward Magneto's rebuilt Asteroid M to confront their wayward teammate! But how can just five avengers defeat Magneto, much less the dark Scarlet Witch? Cameo appearance by Iron Man. Avengers Lineup: Dr. Pym, Wasp, Wonder Man, U.S. Agent, and the original Human Torch. (Notes: This issue completes John Byrne's 1-year run as the writer and penciler of the Avengers West Coast series. This story was reprinted in 2022 in the trade paperback: Avengers West Coast Darker Than Scarlet Epic Collection. The TPB collects AWC issues #53 thru #64.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

"The Day the Earth Moved!" Script by Fabian Nicieza. Pencils by Tom Morgan. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Tom Morgan. In an act of mercy, Magneto sent the defeated avengers safely back to Earth at the end of last issue. But before the west coast team can regroup and go back into space, a massive earthquake strikes Los Angeles! The Avengers immediately begin citywide rescue operations and in the process discover the cause of the calamity: Vibro! Can Shell-Head, Wonder Man, Hank Pym, and the winsome Wasp vanquish Vibro and save the city? Cameo appearances by the U.S. Agent and the original Human Torch. (Notes: Vibro previously appeared in Captain America 340. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 289,150; average paid circulation 181,165.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

"Get Smart" Script by Danny Fingeroth. Pencils by Gary Hartle and Brad Vancata (pp. 21-22). Inks by Chris Ivy and Brad Vancata (pp. 21-22) Cover by Lee Weeks. It's an offbeat tale in an alternate reality as Loki gives Hydro-Man the gift of intelligence! And now with a superior intellect, Morris Bench can better utilize his water-based powers to go toe-to-toe with the Avengers! The new and improved Hydro-Man begins his crime spree in a high-rise office building, and the Avengers respond! Hawkeye, Wonder Man, and Hank Pym expect an easy victory, but instead tragedy strikes...and then Immortus intervenes! What is the self-styled Master of Time plotting? 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

"Personal Magnetism" Script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas. Pencils by Paul Ryan. Inks by Danny Bulandi. Cover by Paul Ryan. High above the Earth on Asteroid M, Quicksilver pleads with his father and twin sister to halt their plans of world conquest for mutantkind! However no one tells the Master of Magnetism or the dark Scarlet Witch what to do! So Pietro reverts to sleight of hand instead of his usual sleight of foot! In dramatic fashion Lockjaw appears inside Asteroid M and teleports Wanda, Pietro, and Magneto down to Earth and into a trap laid by the Avengers! Thus the stage is set for a battle for the ages: the Mighty Avengers vs. Magneto and the Scarlet Witch! But when the two sides first met, Iron Man was not present with the west coast team. Will the golden avenger tip the second encounter in favor of Earth's Mightiest Heroes? Meanwhile, Immortus is once again lurking in the shadows watching and waiting. Avengers Lineup: Dr. Pym, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Wonder Man, Wasp, and the U.S. Agent. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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"The Immortus Imperative" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas. Pencils by Paul Ryan. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Paul Ryan. Out of the blue, Immortus appears inside the Avengers' west coast compound! And when the assembled heroes rush forward to attack, he transports them to his timeless dimension of Limbo! The Master of Time wants to control the Scarlet Witch, but to do that he must subdue her teammates first. So enter the Legion of the Unliving! Earth's Mightiest Heroes battle the undead in the depths of Limbo for all time! Meanwhile back at the Avengers' compound, Agatha Harkness uncovers the details of Immortus' grand scheme. And it includes the revelation that the Scarlet Witch is a powerful Nexus Being. Cameo appearance by Lockjaw. Flashback cameos by the Time-Keepers, Kang the Conqueror, and the Vision. Legion of the Unliving: Grim Reaper, Swordsman, Toro, Left-Winger, Right-Winger, Iron Man of 2020, the original Black Knight, and Oort, the Living Comet. (Notes: R.J.M. Lofficier contributed to the script. The first version of the Legion of the Unliving appeared in the classic Avengers 132. Avengers Forever (1998) #8 provides further insight into Immortus' machinations. The last page features a full-page ad for the upcoming Terminus Factor storyline that will run through the Avengers summer annuals.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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"The Witching Hour!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas. Pencils by Paul Ryan. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Paul Ryan. At last the final chapter in the Scarlet Witch's ordeal -- that began twenty issues ago -- is here! In the dimension of Limbo, the Avengers and Agatha Harkness clash with Immortus and Tempus to free Wanda! The timeless battle waxes and wanes until the Time-Keepers (or Time-Twisters) dramatically appear! Oh my, what do they want and whose side are they on? Regardless of the answers, time has run out. The fight is over. Did the Avengers win? Did Immortus lose? Only time will tell. Cameo appearance by Lockjaw. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Dr. Pym, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Wasp, Wonder Man, and the U.S. Agent. (Notes: Elements of the plot concerning the Time-Keepers continue in What If (2nd series) #35. The Scarlet Witch reflects upon the events of the past 20 issues in a backup story in Avengers West Coast Annual #7. This two-part story was reprinted in 2008 in the trade paperback: Avengers West Coast Darker Than Scarlet.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

"When Lives the Lightning" First appearance of Living Lightning. Script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas. Pencils by Paul Ryan. Inks by Danny Bulandi. Cover by Paul Ryan. In the Santa Ana Mountains, Miguel Santos discovers the hidden lair of the defunct Legion of Living Lightning. And while restarting the legion's old equipment, he accidentally gains the power to generate lightning! The Living Lightning begins testing his powers and flying around Los Angeles -- which attracts the attention of Dr. Pym, the Wasp, and the original Human Torch! Can the trio of avengers quickly short circuit their new adversary? In the meantime, the remainder of the west coast team including the Scarlet Witch rests and recovers after their recent encounters with Immortus and Terminus (see Avengers West Coast Annual #5). Cameo appearances by the Vision, Quasar, Agatha Harkness, Ann Raymond, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, Wonder Man, and the U.S. Agent. Flashback cameo by the Hulk to recap his clash with the legion in Tales to Astonish (1st series) #99. (Note: Living Lightning runs into a former member of the legion in a backup story in Avengers West Coast Annual #7.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

"Show and Tell" Guest-starring the Great Lakes Avengers. Script by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by Chris Wozniak. Inks by Danny Bulandi. Cover by Chris Wozniak. In New York Captain America receives a distress call originating from an amusement park in the Midwest. While in Southern California, the golden age Human Torch receives a similar call. Both WWII-era heroes rush to the park and wage a confusing battle against the Great Lake Avengers! What is going on? It's all part of a bizarre plan to steal Captain America's shield -- by a teenager who found the mystic ruby of cyttorak! Cameo appearance by Wonder Man. GLA Lineup: Big Bertha, Dinah Soar, Doorman, Flatman, and Mr. Immortal. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

"Whatsoever a Man Soweth" Part 1 of 4. Story by Roy and Dann Thomas. Art by Paul Ryan and Danny Bulanadi. The Avengers' old enemy, the Grim Reaper, has come back from the dead, and his first encounter is with the Scarlet Witch and Wonder Man. Meanwhile, a certain adamantium robot plots his revenge. (Note: This issue begins The Reaper and The Robot storyline.) Back up story: "Toro, Toro, Toro" Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Story by Roy and Dann Thomas. Art by Rik Levins and Keith Williams. The original Human Torch searches for the body of his former partner. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

"Tunnel Vision" Part 2 of 4. Story by Roy and Dann Thomas. Art by Paul Ryan and Danny Bulanadi. While Wonder Man searches Los Angeles for his brother (aka the Grim Reaper); Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and Tigra hunt for a mysterious villain that is turning normal people into humanoid robots. The trio successfully find Ultron-13...and they will wish that they had not! Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Dr. Pym, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Tigra, U.S. Agent, Wasp, and Wonder Man. Back up story: "That Shall He Also Reap!" Story by Roy Thomas. Art by Rick Levins and Keith Williams. The Grim Reaper fights the Mandrill. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

"Converging Trajectories" Part 3 of 4. Story by Roy and Dann Thomas. Art by Paul Ryan and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Paul Ryan and Keith Williams. Ultron-13 transforms three Avengers (Hawkeye, Quicksilver, Tigra) into humanoid robots and sends them to fight the remaining Avengers. Can Iron Man's uni-beam and the Scarlet Witch's hex power save the day? Meanwhile, the Grim Reaper and Ultron-13 join forces to implement their master plan against Los Angeles. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

"California Screaming!" Part 4 of 4. Story by Roy and Dann Thomas. Art by Paul Ryan and Danny Bulanadi. It's the final showdown for the Avengers vs. Ultron-13 and the Grim Reaper! The deadly duo is planning to sabotage the Rose Bowl parade and turn the civilian populace into robots. Can the Avengers stop them in time? (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 316,550; average paid circulation 206,933.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"Grudge Match!" Story by Roy and Dann Thomas. Art by Paul Ryan and Danny Bulanadi. Tension has been building for months between Hawkeye and the U.S. Agent, and the animosity finally boils over into a full-scale one-on-one battle! Meanwhile, a new group of villains begins to implement their sinister plot. Cameo appearance by the East Coast Avengers. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

"The Big One" Part 1 of 5. Guest-starring Spider-woman. Story by Roy and Dann Thomas. Art by Steve Butler and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Tom Morgan. The Pacific Overlords storyline begins in this issue. Spider-woman (aka Julia Carpenter) runs into Dr. Demonicus' underlings at Newport Beach. After being defeated, she turns to the Avengers for help. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Dr. Pym, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Tigra, Wasp, and Wonder Man. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

"And Die in Infamy!" Part 2 of 5. Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner and Sunfire. Story by Roy and Dann Thomas. Art by David Ross, Tom Morgan, and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Tom Morgan. The Avengers decide to split up to find Dr. Demonicus' pacific base. Hawkeye and Spider-woman travel to Hawaii and team up with the Sub-Mariner to fight Pele and Sunfire at the USS Arizona Memorial. 32 pages

NOTE: "The cover for this issue is an homage to the art by Dave Cockrum for the cover of Uncanny X-Men(1963-2011 1st Series) #101." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

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"Chaos and Chrysanthemums" Part 3 of 5. Story by Roy and Dann Thomas. Art by David Ross, Danny Bulanadi, and Tim Dzon. Cover by Tom Morgan. The quest to find Dr. Demonicus' pacific base continues. Iron Man, Tigra, and the Wasp travel to Japan looking for answers and find Irezumi, the Tattoo Man. Meanwhile, Dr. Demonicus holds the Living Lightning prisoner in his underwater base, and the U.S. Agent returns to the Avengers compound. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

"Demonica Rising" Part 4 of 5. Story by Roy and Dann Thomas. Art by David Ross, George Freeman, and Tim Dzon. Cover by Tom Morgan. The story continues in Australia as Dr. Pym, the Scarlet Witch, and Wonder Man fight Jawbreaker and Cybertooth. Unfortunately, those three Avengers plus Iron Man and the Wasp become captives of Dr. Demonicus. The situation continues to worsen as Dr. Demonicus raises his own island from the pacific floor. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

"Operation: Overlords" Part 5 of 5. Guest-starring Sunfire. Story by Roy and Dann Thomas. Art by David Ross and Tim Dzon. Cover by Tom Morgan. It's the wild finish to the Pacific Overlords storyline! Seven Avengers plus Spider-woman, Sunfire, and the Living Lightning make their last stand vs. Dr. Demonicus and his minions. Can the Avengers triumph? 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

"Hostages to Fortunes" Guest-starring the Fantastic Four. Double-Sized issue. Script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Herb Trimpe and Charles Barnett III (assists). Cover by Herb Trimpe. The Avengers and the Fantastic Four spend the day at a new amusement park in Los Angeles! The superhero teams have come to the park for the benefit of Franklin Richards and Rachel Carpenter! And everybody is having a great time until they're drawn into a war between the powerful femizon from the future, Thundra, and the warlord Arkon! The FF and Earth's Mightiest Heroes can't stop the conflict, so they must take sides! The end of the battle royal will shock everyone! Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Iron Man, Living Lightning, Scarlet Witch, Spider-Woman, Wonder Man, and the U.S. Agent. (Notes: Arkon and Thundra appear next in Avengers 358 & 359. They meet their ultimate fate in JLA Avengers (2003) #1. This issue was reprinted in 2012 in the trade paperback: Avengers West Coast Along Came A Spider-Woman.) 48 pages Cover price $1.50.

"Make Way for the Night Shift!" Infamous Monsters of Hollywood Part 1 of 4.Script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas. Pencils by David Ross. Inks by Tom Dzon. Cover by David Ross. The Night Shift is on the prowl and stalking Earth's Mightiest Heroes! On a Hollywood movie set; Hangman, Gypsy Moth, and the Brothers Grimm attack Wonder Man and his friends! And a while later in Malibu, the Night Shift ambushes Hawkeye, Spider-Woman, and the U.S. Agent! The Avengers win the first fight, but not the second! Who put the Night Shift back to work? Cameo appearances by Satannish, Stella Houston, Mockingbird, and the Wasp. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Iron Man, Living Lightning, Scarlet Witch, Spider-Woman, Wonder Man, and the U.S. Agent.(Notes: Jason Roland previously appeared in the first story of Tower of Shadows (1969) #5 - also written by Roy Thomas. The west coast team previously clashed with the Night Shift in West Coast Avengers #40.) 32pages. Cover price $1.00.

"Hurray for Hollyweird!" Infamous Monsters of Hollywood Part 2 of 4. Script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas. Pencils by David Ross. Inks by Tom Dzon. Cover by David Ross and Tom Dzon. Three avengers are missing! And the golden avenger has a clever plan to find them! The Living Lightning and Iron Man help Digger escape from prison! And the daft member of the Night Shift inadvertently leads them right to the Tower of Shadows! Once inside Miguel and Shell-Head locate their teammates and then discover the ghoulish mastermind orchestrating the events: Satannish! Wow, what is Doctor Strange's long-time foe doing in Los Angeles? The answer won't matter if the Avengers can't escape the Tower of Shadows alive! Flashback cameo by Jason Roland to recap the events of Tower of Shadows #5. Night Shift Roster: Hangman, Brothers Grimm, Dansen Macabre, Digger, Gypsy Moth, Misfit, Needle, Tatterdemalion, and Tick-Tock. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

"There's No Business Like..." Infamous Monsters of Hollywood Part 3 of 4. Script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas. Pencils by David Ross. Inks by Tom Dzon. Cover by David Ross and Tom Dzon. Despite being kidnapped by the Night Shift last issue, Wonder Man agrees to star in a new movie with them! And while the filming takes place, Simon's fellow avengers scour L.A. to find him! Meanwhile, the golden avenger travels across the country to Greenwich Village! And he hopes to procure mystical help for the upcoming battle vs. Satannish! Cameo appearances by Dr. Strange, Wong, Stella Houston, and Rachel Carpenter. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Iron Man, Living Lightning, Mockingbird, Scarlet Witch, Spider-Woman, Wonder Man, and the U.S. Agent. Last $1.00 issue. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

"Fade Out" Infamous Monsters of Hollywood Part 4 of 4. Guest-starring Doctor Strange. Script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas. Pencils by David Ross. Inks by Tom Dzon. Cover by David Ross and Tom Dzon. At the Griffith Park Observatory, the cameras roll for the final showdown between the West Coast Avengers and the Night Shift! Earth's Mightiest hold their own vs. the motley crew until Satannish materializes over the battlefield! And upon seeing the powerful demon, the Scarlet Witch summons the Master of the Mystic Arts to even the sides! Will the added might of the Sorcerer Supreme be enough to send Satannish and the Night Shift...to the cutting room floor? Cameo appearances by Stella Houston and President George H.W. Bush. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Iron Man, Living Lightning, Mockingbird, Scarlet Witch, Spider-Woman, Wonder Man, and the U.S. Agent. First $1.25 issue. (Note: The Hangman returns in Avengers West Coast #98.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Operation: Galactic Storm. Part 2 of 19. "Turn of the Sentry" Script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas. Pencils by David Ross. Inks by Tom Dzon. Cover by David Ross and Tim Dzon. Story continues from Captain America 398. Oracle, Electron, and Tempest of the Shi'ar Imperial Guard have kidnapped Rick Jones! And forced him to reveal the location of a secret Kree outpost in New Mexico! At the same time one state over, Captain America is stranded in Arizona after fighting a Shi'ar creature called Warstar! Cap calls the west count compound for help; and shortly thereafter Hawkeye and his team take off for the Desert Southwest! Eventually the Avengers locate Rick and the Kree outpost themselves; and then the desert donnybrook commences! Eight avengers vs. four imperial guardsmen vs. one big Kree Sentry! Wow, the Galactic Storm saga is just beginning! Story continues in Quasar #32. Cameo appearances by Mockingbird and Quasar. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Living Lightning, Scarlet Witch, Spider-Woman, Wonder Man, and the U.S. Agent. (Notes: This story was reprinted in 2006 in the trade paperback: Avengers Operation Galactic Storm. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 243,158; average paid circulation 152,442.) 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

Operation: Galactic Storm. Part 9 of 19. "They Also Serve..." Script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas. Pencils by David Ross. Inks by Tom Dzon. Cover by David Ross and Tim Dzon. Story continues from Captain America 399. Earth's Mightiest Heroes continue their efforts to stop the Kree-Shi'ar War! One team of avengers has traveled to Hala; while another has journeyed to the Shi'ar homeworld! And a third team is stationed at Project Pegasus! In addition to serving as Earth's rearguard, the third group is also watching over several super-powered Shi'ar and Kree prisoners! Everything is quiet in upstate New York until Nightside and Scintilla of the Imperial Guard appear! The two guardsmen knock out Mockingbird and the U.S. Agent and free their comrades! But before they can all escape, the remaining six avengers arrive...and the mêlée begins! Can the earthbound heroes score a victory vs. the Shi'ar intruders? And what role will Captain Atlas and Dr. Minerva play in the fight? Story continues in Quasar #33. Cameo appearances by Quasar, Her, Warstar, Neutron, Starbolt, and Hobgoblin (of the Shi'ar Imperial Guard). Avengers Lineup: Falcon, Gilgamesh, Hank Pym, Mockingbird, She-Hulk, Spider-Woman, U.S. Agent, and the Wasp. (Note: This story was reprinted in 2017 in the trade paperback: Avengers Operation Galactic Storm Epic Collection.) 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

Operation: Galactic Storm. Part 16 of 19. "Shi'ar Hatred!" Script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas. Pencils by David Ross. Inks by Tom Dzon. Cover by David Ross and Tim Dzon. Story continues from Captain America 400. On the Shi'ar homeworld of Chandilar, the Avengers make one last effort to negotiate peace with Empress Lilandra! But before they can, another battle breaks out against the Imperial Guard! However once the fight is over, the Shi'ar Majestrix at last agrees to recall the nega-bomb and show mercy to the Kree Starforce! There's just one problem though: the nega-bomb is missing! Oh no, where in the universe is it? Only the Skrulls know! Because they just stole it! Story continues in Quasar #34. Cameo appearances by Antro, Arachne, Therak, Hank Pym, Mockingbird, Spider-Woman, U.S. Agent, Vision, Wonder Man, and the Wasp. Avengers Lineup: Captain Marvel, Living Lightning, Scarlet Witch, Starfox, and Thor. Starforce Lineup: Korath, Ronan, Shatterax, Supremor, and Ultimus, (Note: This story was reprinted in 2006 in the trade paperback: Avengers Operation Galactic Storm.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

"The Hyena's Last Laugh" Guest-starring Machine Man. Story by Roy & Dann Thomas. Art by Herb Trimpe. The Hyena, a golden age villain from the 1940's, is back to get his revenge on the original Human Torch. (Note: This issue includes a 1-page pin-up previewing next issue's Death Web storyline that guest-stars Spider-man.) 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

"Along Came a Spider" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-man. Story by Roy Thomas. Art by David Ross and Tim Dzon. Peter Parker follows a murder case to a political convention in Los Angeles. The Avengers happen to be there too, and then suddenly Death Web attacks! Also, the origin of Spider-woman is revealed. Avengers Line up: Hawkeye, Iron Man, Living Lightning, Scarlet Witch, Spider-woman, U.S. Agent, and Wonder Man) 32 pages Cover price $1.25.