Written by Tom Defalco and Ron Frenz. Art by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom.
"And Now Argo the Almighty" The new Avengers encounter Argo, searching for his missing father, Hercules; There is more information on what happend to the Old Avengers; featuring J2, Stinger, Thunderstrike, Mainframe, American Dream, Freebooter, Bluestreak, The Crimson Curse, Argo (Son of Hercules, 1st app), Scott Lang, S.H.I.E.L.D., and Hercules.
36 pages. Cover price $1.99.
Written by Tom Defalco and Ron Frenz. Art by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom.
The Gift, Stinger and the newer Avengers go to Latveria after Doctor Doom and finds that it's really Kristoff; featuring J2, Stinger, Thunderstrike, Mainframe, American Dream, Freebooter, Bluestreak, The Crimson Curse; Fantastic Five (Ben Grimm/Thing, Psi-Lord/Franklin Richards, Johnny Storm/Human Torch, Lyja, Big Brain), Scott Lang, Doctor Doom (Kristoff), and S.H.I.E.L.D.
36 pages. Cover price $1.99.
Written by Tom Defalco and Ron Frenz. Art by Ron Frenz and Brett Breeding.
Who Shall Be Worthy?, Four new members join the new Avengers just in time to save the Black Panther's son Cola Tiger from the Soldiers of the Serpent; featuring J2, Stinger, Thunderstrike, Mainframe, Jubilee, Jarvis, Soldiers of the Serpent, Vibraxis (Black Panther's Brother), T'Chaka/Coal Tiger (Son of the Black Panther); 1st app. of American Dream, Freebooter, Bluestreak, and The Crimson Curse.
36 pages. Cover price $1.99.
Orange cover. Cover and art by Ron Frenz and Brett Breeding. Written by Tom Defalco and Ron Frenz.
The new Avengers help Bill Foster fight the Kree Sentry; His son gains powers and becomes the Earth Sentry; featuring J2, Stinger, Thunderstrike, Mainframe, Scott Lang, Intergalactic Sentry 666, and Earth Sentry (1st app).
36 pages. Cover price $1.99.
This issue covers Avengers (1st series) 61 thru 122 and Annuals 3 thru 5.
Each issue reviewed in the index has a half-page summary and reprint of the original cover. Index reviewers and contributors include Timothy Adams, Peter Garcia, Doug Highsmith, Chuck Huber, and Murray Ward. Cover by Stuart Immonen and Wade Von Grawbadger. The wraparound cover features a montage of favorite avengers and their classic foes including Kang, Magneto, and Ultron. Both the front and back inside covers continue the character cross-index by Ronald Bialkowski.
32 pages Cover price $1.95.
This issue covers Avengers (1st series) 1 thru 60 and Annuals 1 & 2. Each issue reviewed in the index has a half-page summary and reprint of the original cover.
Index reviewers and contributors include Mark Gruenwald, George Olshevsky, Peter Sanderson, and Murray Ward. Cover by Ray Lago. The wraparound cover portrays the silver age Avengers including the original five and Rick Jones. Also depicted on the cover are long-time villains such as Baron Zemo, Kang, Loki, and Ultron. The front inside cover contains an essay from Murray Ward describing the format of the index. The back inside cover features a character cross-index by Ronald Bialkowski. (Notes: This is the second Avengers Index published by Marvel. The first one was published in 1987 in square bound binding, but only covered up to issue 145. There are six issues in the 1994 Avengers Index.)
32 pages Cover price $1.95.
"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.
"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!
48 pages. Cover price $3.50.
"Lo, There Shall Come...an Accounting!" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Yanick Paquette. Inks by Ray Snyder. Painted cover by Luke Ross.
For Kurt Busiek's final script of the Avengers 3rd series, tax accountants from the Maria Stark Foundation stop by Avengers Mansion. They are here today to receive a full accounting about two quinjets and two office buildings -- that were destroyed during a recent battle in St. Louis vs. the Elements of Doom. Some of the avengers are happy to talk to the accountants while some are not. Will Earth's Mightiest Heroes receive a tax break or tax penalty?
32 pages. Cover price $2.25.
"Under Cover of Night!" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by Stuart Immonen. Inks by Wade von Grawbadger. Cover by Stuart Immonen and George Pérez.
At the end of last issue, Captain America resigned from the Avengers. But now he's apparently changed his mind! Under the cover of darkness, Cap recruits four pseudo-avengers for a special mission! Silverclaw, Warbird, Ant-Man (aka Scott Lang), and Captain Marvel (aka Genis-Vell) join the star-spangled avenger for a raid on the Triune Understanding's headquarters in New York! However as the clandestine operation proceeds, Cap's behavior arouses suspicion! Then out of the blue, the Taskmaster materializes inside the Triune's HQ! And the free-for-all begins! Just like the Triune Understanding planned! Cameo appearances by Cassie Lang. Foggy Nelson, Jonathan Tremont, Lord Templar, Triathlon, and Rick Jones. Special 8-page insert: Fast Lane Part 3 of 4. "On the Edge" Starring Spider-Man and the Human Torch. Script by Glenn Herdling. Pencils by Gregg Schigiel. Inks by Richard Case. (Notes: Warbird and Ant-Man first fought the Taskmaster in Avengers 196. Also this month the Avengers guest-star in Fantastic Four (3rd series) #27 and #28.)
40 pages. Cover price $1.99.
This special one-shot issue reprints Avengers (1997 3rd series) issue 1 with pencils only -- no inks, coloring, or lettering. "Once an Avenger... " Heroes Reborn. Plot by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by George Perez.
This issue provides Avengers' fans with an inside look at how Busiek's plot notes and Perez' pencils come together to develop the story. The inside front cover explains the new direction for Earth's Mightiest Heroes and provides background information on Busiek and Perez. The inside back cover lists the credits for the issue. There are not any advertisements inside. Wraparound cover. (Note: Around the same time, Marvel also published Captain America Sentinel of Liberty Rough Cut (1998) #1 and Thor (1998-2004 2nd Series) Rough Cut Edition #1.)
48 pages. Cover price $2.99.
World War 3 - Part 2 of 4. "Winning and Losing" Guest-starring the Fantastic Four, Stormwatch, Wetworks, and the WildCATs. Script by James Robinson. Pencils by Michael Ryan. Inks by Saleem Crawford and Sal Regla. Cover by Richard Bennett and Tom Laney.
Story continues from Fantastic Four (2nd series) #13. It's a convoluted tale of merging universes and alternate realities! After the stunning conclusion to the four-part Heroes Reunited story, the Heroes Reborn universe merged with the Wildstorm universe! And the various superheroes were mixed and matched on different teams! And now with the joint universe under attack from the Skrulls, Daemonites, and Doctor Doom; the heroes must develop a two-pronged strategy to "unlock" the two universes! Story continues in Iron Man (2nd series) #13. (Notes: This issue completes the second volume of the Avengers. Earth's Mightiest Heroes appear next in the Heroes Reborn: The Return limited series published in December 1997; and then in Avengers (3rd series) #1 published in February 1998. The cover of each issue of the four-part story forms a larger illustration. This issue features a gatefold cover.)
32 pages. Cover price $1.99.
"Shadow Victory!" Part 4 of 4. Script by Walt Simonson. Pencils by Michael Ryan. Inks by Saleem Crawford and Sal Regla. Cover by Michael Ryan and Sal Regla.
The evil Trickster absorbs the remaining energy from the gamma core reactor and grows to the size of a giant! With no other options left, the Enchantress and the renegade Thor join forces with the Avengers to stop Loki once and for all! It's going to take all the strength & skill and heart & soul Earth's Mightiest Heroes can muster to defeat the near-omnipotent god of lies! Avengers Assemble in the Heroes Reborn Universe! Final appearances of the Heroes Reborn versions of Agatha Harkness, Enchantress, Hellcat, and Loki. Avengers Lineup: Ant-Man, Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Wasp. (Note: This issue features a gatefold cover detailing the current storyline.)
40 pages. Cover price $1.99.
"Shadow War!" Part 3 of 4. Script by Walt Simonson. Pencils by Michael Ryan. Inks by Saleem Crawford and Sal Regla. Cover by Michael Ryan.
The Mighty Thor arrives on Avengers Island! However the Prince of Asgard thinks he has reached Valhalla instead! Auspiciously, his long-time teammates let him know he's actually standing in the reactor containment room of the Avengers' old headquarters! After consulting with Reed Richards; the golden avenger theorizes that some people in this confusing universe are genuine articles, while others have been manufactured from the strange energy emanating from the dormant reactor! But which is which? When the Avengers return to their mansion, Loki's gang attacks! The Enchantress, Scarlet Witch, Hawkeye, and Thor vs. the Wasp, Ant-Man, Captain America, Iron Man, and the true god of thunder! Cameo appearance by Agatha Harkness. (Notes: The Thor fighting on Loki's side is the one freed from amber in the first issue of the series. This issue features a gatefold cover detailing the current storyline. This issue also includes a 3-page preview of the upcoming Quicksiljver (1997) series.)
40 pages. Cover price $1.99.
Live Kree or Die Part 4 of 4. "The Court Martial of Carol Danvers" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by George Pérez . Inks by Al Vey. Cover by George Pérez .
Story continues from Quicksilver (1997) #10. These are difficult times for Carol Danvers after suffering a loss of power (from her days as Binary) and then turning to alcohol for comfort. And following Warbird's major mistake (in part 3), the Avengers have no choice but to convene a court martial. Fortunately, the painful proceedings are interrupted when an emergency call comes into the mansion! The Lunatic Legion is still threatening the Earth from their lunar base! So the Avengers (plus Firestar and Justice) rocket to the moon to make sure the citizens of Earth live free... instead of live Kree! An exceptional issue!
32 pages. Cover price $1.99.
"Shadowbox" Part 2 of 4. Script by Walt Simonson. Pencils by Michael Ryan. Inks by Saleem Crawford and Sal Regla. Cover by Michael Ryan and John Tighe.
Earth's Mightiest Heroes make short work of the Masters of Evil outside Avengers Mansion! In fact the heroes' victory was so easy that both Cap and Shell-Head realize something is very wrong with the reality around them! To delve further into the mystery; Ant-Man and the Wasp join Iron Man and Captain America at Avengers Island! Does the secret of this universe lie inside the deactivated nuclear reactor? Meanwhile, Loki is busy gathering allies to battle the Avengers! And his new team includes his mjolnir-wielding half-brother!
40 pages. Cover price $1.95.
"Help!" Plot by Rob Liefeld and Jeph Loeb. Script by Jeph Loeb. Pencils by Ian Churchill. Inks by Jonathan Sibal and Lary Stucker, and Norm Rapmund. Cover by Ian Churchill and Lary Stucker.
Plot continues from Captain America (1996 2nd series) #6. After the destruction of Avengers Island, Tony Stark offers his family's mansion to the Avengers! Earth's Mightiest Heroes gladly accept and begin setting up their operations inside! About an hour later, Thor and Iron Man hear a loud knock on the front door and welcome their first visitors! The Lethal Legion! Whoa, cancel the housewarming party! The Enchantress, Executioner, Wonder Man, and Ultron-5 are here to tear the mansion apart!
40 pages. Cover price $1.95.
"Help!" Plot by Rob Liefeld and Jeph Loeb. Script by Jeph Loeb. Pencils by Ian Churchill. Inks by Jonathan Sibal and Lary Stucker, and Norm Rapmund. Cover by Ian Churchill and Lary Stucker.
Plot continues from Captain America (1996 2nd series) #6. After the destruction of Avengers Island, Tony Stark offers his family's mansion to the Avengers! Earth's Mightiest Heroes gladly accept and begin setting up their operations inside! About an hour later, Thor and Iron Man hear a loud knock on the front door and welcome their first visitors! The Lethal Legion! Whoa, cancel the housewarming party! The Enchantress, Executioner, Wonder Man, and Ultron-5 are here to tear the mansion apart!
40 pages. Cover price $1.95.
Industrial Revolution Part 1 of 2. "A Hard Day's Night!" Guest-starring the Fantastic Four, Iron Man, and the Hulk. Plot by Rob Liefeld and Jeph Loeb. Script by Jeph Loeb. Pencils by Ian Churchill. Inks by Jonathan Sibal and Lary Stucker. Cover by Ian Churchill.
Plot continues from Fantastic Four (1996 2nd series) #6. With Avengers Island on the brink of nuclear disaster, Bruce Banner journeys to the Baxter Building to seek assistance from Reed Richards! And without hesitation Mr. Fantastic agrees to help shut down the damaged gamma core! So the FF and Bruce rush back to the island! However Iron Man is already on-site and planning to take care of the reactor himself! While the FF, Shell-Head, and the Avengers discuss what to do next; Bruce loses control and transforms once again into the Hulk! Oh no, the heroes have just gone from the frying pan into the fire! Story concludes in Iron Man (1996 2nd series) #6. Cameo appearances by the Heroes Reborn versions of Loki and Nick Fury. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Hellcat, Swordsman, and Thor. (Note: This issue features a 3-page preview of the upcoming events in the Spider-titles.)
40 pages. Cover price $1.95.
Liefeld Cover - Part 2 of 2 - "...Let No Man Tear Asunder!" Guest-starring the Hulk. Written by Rob Liefeld and Jeph Loeb. Art by Rob Liefeld, Ian Churchill, and Chap Yaep. Cover by Rob Liefeld.
The Avengers have fallen, all save one - the mighty Thor! Be can even a thunder god stand before the unbridled fury of the Incredible Hulk. Hulk vs. Thor! 'Nuff Said!
32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.95.
"Let No Man Tear Asunder!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Hulk. Plot by Rob Liefeld and Jeph Loeb. Script by Jeph Loeb. Pencils by Rob Liefeld, Ian Churchill, and Chap Yaep (breakdowns). Inks by Jonathan Sibal, Joe Weems, and Lary Stucker. Cover by Ian Churchill.
Wow! The Mighty Thor and the Incredible Hulk battle from cover-to-cover on Avengers Island! And neither the Prince of Asgard nor the Green Goliath is holding anything back! But while the powerhouses trade blows, the gamma core reactor on the island melts down! It won't matter who wins the fight, if the Eastern United States becomes a nuclear wasteland! Cameo appearances by Captain America and the Vision. (Note: Elements of the story continue in Fantastic Four (1996 2nd series) #6.)
40 pages. Cover price $1.95.
