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.
"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.]
32 pages. Cover price $1.00.
"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?
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.
"Death Has Eight Legs" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-man. Story by Roy and Dann Thomas. Art by David Ross and Tim Dzon.
It's Spider-man and the Avengers vs. Death Web (Antro, Arachne, Manipulator, Therak), and during the battle Spider-woman's daughter, Rachel, is kidnapped!
32 pages Cover price $1.25.
"Peace Dividend" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Wolverine. Story by Roy and Dann Thomas. Art by David Ross and Tim Dzon.
Wolverine is backpacking in the Canadian wilderness and runs into a military base that has been taken over by a renegade Russian scientist. Meanwhile, the Commission orders the U.S. Agent to investigate the same base. The Scarlet Witch and Wonder Man follow the U.S. Agent to Canada, and the four heroes battle the Bogatyri.
32 pages. Cover price $1.25.
"Ultron Unbound!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Roy and Dann Thomas. Art by David Ross and Tim Dzon.
Ultron busts out of the vault and develops another diabolical plan to destroy the Avengers. The adamantium robot lures four Avengers to San Diego, while he attacks the west coast compound. Only Hawkeye and the Scarlet Witch are there to protect the civilian staff and Spider-woman's daughter. The situation looks hopeless...is this the end?
32 pages. Cover price $1.25.
"Death Valley Daze" Part 2 of 3. Script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas. Pencils by David Ross. Inks by Tom Dzon. Cover by David Ross and Tim Dzon.
In the nick of time, the Vision arrives to save Wanda from the deadly bytes of Ultron! But despite the synthezoid's best efforts, Ultron defeats the Avengers and kidnaps Mockingbird! What is the adamantium robot planning? Is he going back to his playbook (from Avengers 162)? In the meantime, Hawkeye is very concerned about his wife and decides to become Goliath once more! A fantastic issue!
32 pages. Cover price $1.25.
"War Toy!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas. Pencils by David Ross. Inks by Tom Dzon. Cover by David Ross and Tim Dzon.
Ultron has finally done it! Created an adamantium mate! And now in Death Valley, Earth's Mightiest Heroes stand before two powerful robots: Ultron and War Toy! The Avengers courageously charge into battle against the potent pair, but gradually fall one by one! And that forces Dr. Pym to attempt a daring maneuver! Will his plan stop the twin adamantium terrors? First full appearance of Alkhema (aka War Toy).
32 pages. Cover price $1.25.
"Demonica Calling!" Guest-starring Darkhawk. Story by Roy and Dann Thomas. Art by David Ross, Tim Dzon, and Aaron McClellan.
Dr. Demonicus and the Pacific Overlords are back! And they have added Klaw and Morningstar to their ranks.
32 pages. Cover price $1.25.
"If Volcanic Winter Comes" Guest-starring the Raptor. Story by Roy Thomas. Cover by David Ross and Tim Dzon. Chapter 1: The Gathering. Art by Kris Renkewitz, Don Hudson, and John Lowe.
A teenage mutant (Gary Wilton) accidentally stumbles into Ultron's secret lair in San Francisco. Moments later the Avengers arrive and attack Ultron and Alkema (aka War Toy), but fall victim to Ultron's mesmeric ray. During the battle, Gary Wilton transforms into the Raptor and escapes! Chapter 2: Let Us Prey! Art by David Ross and Tim Dzon. The origin of the Raptor. Chapter 3: Northern Explosion! Art by Scott Kolins, Tim Dzon, and Maria Beccari. A hypnotized Hawkeye and Scarlet Witch travel to Alaska to set off a volcano, but Dr. Pym and the Wasp are there to stop them. Chapter 4: Mexican Bake-Off! Art by Larry Alexander and Mike Barreiro. Likewise in Mexico, Mockingbird and War Machine are preparing to blow-up a volcano, when the Living Lightning and Tigra arrive to oppose them. Chapter 5: Fuss and Feathers. Art by John Czop and Maria Beccari. This time it's a mesmerized Spider-woman and U.S. Agent vs. Iron Man and the Raptor. Chapter 6: More and Less Than Human. Art by Vince Russell and Fred Fredericks. Can all the Avengers stop Ultron from destroying the Earth? Special feature: 3 pages of pin-ups and a 2-page cover gallery.
First appearance of the Raptor. 64 pages. Cover price $2.95.
"If Volcanic Winter Comes" Guest-starring the Raptor. Story by Roy Thomas. Cover by David Ross and Tim Dzon. Chapter 1: The Gathering. Art by Kris Renkewitz, Don Hudson, and John Lowe.
A teenage mutant (Gary Wilton) accidentally stumbles into Ultron's secret lair in San Francisco. Moments later the Avengers arrive and attack Ultron and Alkema (aka War Toy), but fall victim to Ultron's mesmeric ray. During the battle, Gary Wilton transforms into the Raptor and escapes! Chapter 2: Let Us Prey! Art by David Ross and Tim Dzon. The origin of the Raptor. Chapter 3: Northern Explosion! Art by Scott Kolins, Tim Dzon, and Maria Beccari.
A hypnotized Hawkeye and Scarlet Witch travel to Alaska to set off a volcano, but Dr. Pym and the Wasp are there to stop them. Chapter 4: Mexican Bake-Off! Art by Larry Alexander and Mike Barreiro. Likewise in Mexico, Mockingbird and War Machine are preparing to blow-up a volcano, when the Living Lightning and Tigra arrive to oppose them. Chapter 5: Fuss and Feathers. Art by John Czop and Maria Beccari. This time it's a mesmerized Spider-woman and U.S. Agent vs. Iron Man and the Raptor. Chapter 6: More and Less Than Human. Art by Vince Russell and Fred Fredericks. Can all the Avengers stop Ultron from destroying the Earth? Special feature: 3 pages of pin-ups and a 2-page cover gallery.
First appearance of the Raptor.
64 pages. Cover price $2.95.
The Siege tie-in - Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS. Art and Cover by MIKE DEODATO JR.
After years of mystery, the secrets of the Sentry are revealed! How deep is his madness and who is really in control of him? What is the limit of his power, if any? And what deadly mystery surrounds him causing mortals and gods to tremble in fear?
32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS. Art and Cover by MIKE DEODATO.
Oh hey, you know how Norman Osborn was once the Green Goblin but he got it under control and now he's one of the most powerful people in the free world? Oh, and you know that whole thing about him being a ticking time bomb who could snap at any minute? Yeah... you might want to check this issue out. The smash hit of the year continues!!
32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.
Dark Reign Tie-in - Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by MIKE DEODATO, with 3 painted pages by GREG HORN. Cover by DEODATO.
The explosive smash hit series from Brian Bendis and Mike Deodato continues!! The Dark Avengers are pitted against a foe they cannot defeat: A man with the power over every molecule in the world! Norman can't talk his way out of this one as the world gets turned upside down and no joke...someone dies. For reelz!!
32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.
Cover by MIKE DEODATO JR. The Siege tie-in - Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS. Art by MIKE DEODATO JR.
The secrets of the Sentry are revealed but is it too late? Is this a hero reborn or a eulogy? The most pivotal moment in this controversial character's life yet is here, and how it affects the siege on Asgard will leave you breathless.
32 pagse, full color. Cover price $3.99
The Siege tie-in - Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS. Art by MIKE DEODATO JR.
In the middle of SIEGE, Ms. Marvel and Hawkeye take center stage in a sick twisted battle, and launch their own agenda, revealing their true relationship, and their personal plans for Norman Osborn.
32 page, full color. Cover price $3.99.
The Siege: Epilogue - Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS. Art by MIKE DEODATO JR.
Series Finale!! What?! Marvel's number one ongoing series is coming to an end?! What could possibly happen in the last chapter of SIEGE that is so intense as to bring this crazy chapter in Marvel history to a close??!! Well, clearly we can't tell you here but there will be a funeral and the fate of Norman Osborn Will. Be. Decided!!
32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.
Cover by MIKE DEODATO. Dark Reign tie-in - Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils by MIKE DEODATO Young Guns.
The phenom that is the Dark Avengers continues. BATTLEGROUND LATVERIA as Morgana Le Fey attacks with all the power at her disposal. Meanwhile these new Avengers discover all the dirt and hidden secrets of their notorious pasts.
32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.
Dark Reign tie-in - Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS. Art by MIKE DEODATO.
When the public is reminded of Norman's terrible past, Norman's wheeling and dealing becomes a public concern. Plus, some of the Avengers are getting frisky with each other, and that can't be good. Plus the return of...the Cabal!
32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.
Cover by MARC SILVESTRI. Dark Reign - Dark Avengers/X-Men Utopia: Part 1 of 6 - Written by MATT FRACTION Pencils by MARC SILVESTRI
The Dark Avengers take on the Uncanny X-Men! Kicking off the 6-part crossover event, rising star Matt Fraction (UNCANNY X-MEN, INVINCIBLE IRON MAN) is joined by X-artist supreme Marc Silvestri (X-MEN: MESSIAH COMPLEX, CIVIL WAR: THE INITIATIVE ONE-SHOT) to bring you a story that shakes the foundations of the Marvel Universe. When mutant riots break out in San Francisco, Norman Osborn declares martial law and sends the Dark Avengers in to quell the riots and take down the X-Men. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. Don't miss the first Avengers/X-Men crossover in over 15 years!
48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.
Domination Factor Part 2 of 8 - "The Praxis Agenda" Script by Jerry Ordway. Pencils by Jerry Ordway. Inks by Dennis Janke. Cover by Jerry Ordway and Dennis Janke.
Earth's Mightiest Heroes respond to the sudden appearance of a 100-foot tall wooden creature standing in the Hudson River! And the twin to this colossal construct is standing several miles away in the East River! Together they are known as the Harbingers of the Everlasting Winter! The Avengers attack the mysterious creature in the Hudson, but can only fight it to a standstill. Then Doctor Strange unexpectedly appears and tells the heroes about the dire situation at hand! A powerful artifact called the "golden apple" has been sliced into 8 pieces and sent backward in time. And now each avenger must treacherously travel into his or her past and find one of the pieces! Godspeed to Earth's Mightiest!
40 pages. Cover price $2.50.
Domination Factor Part 4 of 8 - "Strange Tales" Script by Jerry Ordway. Pencils by Jerry Ordway. Inks by Dennis Janke. Cover by Jerry Ordway and Dennis Janke.
The first avenger to go back in time to search for one of the eight slices of the golden apple is Iron Man! And unfortunately, Shell-Head must travel to a very low point in his life: his second battle with alcoholism (circa Iron Man 176). Can Tony Stark find a piece of the apple while struggling to stay sober? In the meantime, the next avenger to return to the past is the Scarlet Witch! And Wanda has been thrown into a very turbulent time in her life: when she and Pietro rejoined Magneto's Brotherhood of Evil Mutants (see Avengers 1st series #49 and #53). Will the young witch find a golden slice while the Avengers battle the original X-Men? And finally, Thor and Captain America begin their quests into the past with danger all around!
32 pages. Cover price $2.50.
