Avengers (1998 3rd Series) Annual comic books

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"To Challenge a Champion!" Guest-starring the Squadron Supreme. Plot by Kurt Busiek. Script by Kurt Busiek and Len Kaminski. Pencils by Carlos Pacheco. Inks by Matt Banning, Vince Russell, Bob Wiacek, Al Vey, and Paul Neary. Wraparound cover by Carlos Pacheco and George Pérez. Earth's Mightiest Heroes and the Squadron Supreme have fought one another twice in recent weeks! [See Avengers (3rd series) #5 & #6.] And now in Marin County, California, the teams have tracked down the villain who set them against each other! And he's a champion! Specifically, Imus Champion! The billionaire entrepreneur wants to test his mettle vs. the Avengers and the squadron! So Imus has developed a deadly plan involving nerve gas to force the heroes to fight him! Left with no choice, Captain America and Hyperion agree to his contest. But they secretly don't agree to his rules! Could the smallest avenger fell the mighty Champion? Cameo appearances by the Swordsman, Magdalene, Giant-Man (aka Hank Pym), Wonder Man, and the Vision. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Firestar, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Justice, Scarlet Witch, and Thor. (Notes: The Avengers previously battled Imus Champion in Avengers 109. The Squadron Supreme finally makes it back to their home (aka Earth-712) at the end of the story. This annual features a gatefold cover. This annual was reprinted in 2001 in the trade paperback: Avengers Supreme Justice.) 48 pages. Cover price $2.99.

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"Day of the Remains" Plot by Kurt Busiek. Script by John Francis Moore. Art by Leonardo Manco. Cover by Leonardo Manco. The Avengers' support staff took the team's defeat (and apparent deaths) at the hands of Onslaught very, very hard two years ago. In fact one member of the staff, Fabian Stankowicz, decided to take it upon himself to build a group of robots (from spare parts of Sentinels) to replace the Avengers. And now Fabian's "protectorate" is ready to guard New York City! But when the four powerful robots begin their aggressive patrolling, Earth's Mightiest Heroes take notice! And an awesome battle kicks off between the Mighty Avengers and the protectorate at the 59th Street Bridge! However Fabian built his robots super tough! And the actual key to victory lies with the Avengers' faithful butler: Edwin Jarvis! An excellent story! Cameo appearances by Peggy Carter, Michael O'Brien, and Pepper Potts. Flashback cameos by the Black Widow, Hercules, Moondragon, Quicksilver, She-Hulk, Scott Lang, Cassie Lang, War Machine, Angel, Beast, Iceman, Daredevil, and Dum Dum Dugan to recap how Natasha tried to rebuild the Avengers following the events of Onslaught Marvel Universe (1996) #1. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Firestar, Iron Man, Justice, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Vision, and Wonder Man. (Note: This issue was reprinted in 2005 in the hardcover: Avengers Assemble #2.) 48 pages. Cover price $3.50.

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"The Cat Came Back!" Guest-starring Hellcat and Moondragon. Script by Kurt Busiek. Art by Norm Breyfogle and Richard Howell (pp. 7-14). Cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesús Merino. After the remarkable events of Thunderbolts Annual 2000, Patsy Walker is back among the living! And during a television interview about her dramatic return, she runs into her old friend Hedy Wolfe! Hedy is glad to see her and quickly invites Patsy to visit their hometown of Centerville! However when Patsy arrives in town, she feels threatened by her surroundings. So the former Hellcat makes a call to her old friends at Avengers Mansion! The presumptuous Moondragon intercepts the call and relays it to the Thunderbolts too. And shortly thereafter a combination of heroes flies into Centerville ready for anything! But does that include a showdown with the Sons of the Serpent and Salem's Seven? Wow, Centerville has never seen a fight like this! Get the popcorn ready! Origin of Patsy Walker. Cameo appearance by Nicholas Scratch. Flashback cameos by Buzz Baxter, Daimon Hellstrom, Deathurge, and the Beast. Avengers/Thunderbolts Lineup: Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Hawkeye, and Songbird. (Notes: Hellcat appears next in the first issue of the Hellcat (2000) limited series. This annual includes a full-page ad for Lone Star Comics. This story was reprinted in 2007 in the hardcover: Avengers Assemble #4.) 48 pages. Cover price $3.50.

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"The Third Man" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Ivan Reis. Inks by Scott Hanna. Cover by Ian Churchill and Norm Rapmund. Plot continues from Avengers (3rd series) #43. Since the Avengers' encounter with Kulan Gath several months ago [See Avengers (3rd series) #29], there have been two Henry Pyms existing on Earth -- one as Yellowjacket and the other as Goliath. But no one among Earth's Mightiest Heroes was aware of this phenomenon until now! As the Kang War rages around the globe, both Hank Pyms lie inside Avengers Mansion in comatose states. Dr. Jane Foster and the Wasp don't know what to do to help them, but Triathlon has an idea. Could Jonathan Tremont and the Triune Understanding save Henry Pym's life(or lives)? The Avengers travel to Texas to give the Triunes a shot! Plot continues in Avengers (3rd series) #44. Avengers Lineup: Firestar, Justice, Hank Pym, Photon, Triathlon, and the Wasp. Second story: "House Cleaning" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Ian Churchill. Inks by Norm Rapmund. Jarvis takes a moment to revisit the controversial Crossing storyline from Avengers 1st series 390-395. And then he explains what happened to the Wasp, Teen Tony, and Iron Man from the end of the Avengers 1st series -- thru the Heroes Reborn Universe (Avengers 2nd series) -- and to the beginning of the Avengers 3rd series (Heroes Return). (Note: This annual was reprinted in 2002 in the trade paperback: Avengers The Kang Dynasty.) 48 pages. Cover price $2.99.