Direct Edition. "Down to Earth!" Part 1 of 8. Guest-starring Green Lantern (Guy Gardner) and Green Lantern (John Stewart). Batman and Justice League cameos. Story by Gerard Jones. Art by Pat Broderick and Bruce Patterson. It's the long awaited return of the DCU's greatest cosmic heroes! For years Hal Jordan has been one the DCU's best and most stalwart champions for justice. Now the greatest Green Lantern has reached a crossroads and must make a decision that will change the course of the rest of his life. Plus, where has John Stewart been?
The Thing and Nova team-up in this 52-page King-Sized Annual in a story titled "When Strikes the Monitor!" written by Marve Wolfman with art by Sal Buscema, Giacoia and Hunt.
Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Among Us Walks... a Goliath!," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia (as Frankie Ray); Giant-Man returns to the line-up, but with a new name, Goliath, and a more limited size-changing power; The Avengers defeat the Collector, who has kidnapped the Wasp; reprinted from The Avengers (1963 series) #28. 36 pgs., full color.
Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Four Against the Floodtide!," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia (as Frank Ray); Attuma has captured three Avengers and Hawkeye must rescue them, after he defeats the Beetle, who has broken into Avengers Mansion; reprinted from The Avengers (1963 series) #27. 36 pgs., full color.
Cover pencils by Don Heck and John Romita (alterations), inks by Frank Giacoia and John Romita (alternations). "The Voice of the Wasp," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia (as Frank Ray); The winsome Wasp flies to New York to warn that the savage Sub-Mariner is bent on its destruction. Enroute she is trapped by Attuma, Namor's arch-foe, who is himself planning the destruction of the surface-dwellers. Jan notifies the Avengers who arrive - sans Hawkeye - and are roundly beaten; reprinted from The Avengers (1963 series) #26. 36 pgs., full color.
Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. Cover inks by Dick Ayers. "Enter… Dr. Doom!" Story by Stan Lee. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Dick Ayers. Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver receive a letter from their aunt in Latveria and decide to visit. When they arrive, they are jailed and discover it is a trap set up by Doctor Doom to defeat the Avengers. He believes defeating them will instill fear into the Fantastic Four, making them easier to defeat. Story and cover reprinted from (Avengers 1963 1st series) number 25. Full color. 32 pages.
Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Wally Wood. "The Road Back," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Wally Wood
Forced to disband the Avengers, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and Scarlet Witch cannot find work until the Ringmaster hires them. Unable to control them, he tells the police that they tried to rob his Circus...
Cover pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia. "This Hostage Earth!," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; The Mole Man wants to destroy all life by increasing the Earth's rotational speed, then captures an investigating Giant-Man; The Avengers save their teammate and foil the Mole Man's deadly plan; reprinted from The Avengers (1963 series). The Avengers #12 cover reprint, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. 36 pgs., full color.
Cover by Rich Buckler. Out of the Ashes, script by Roy Thomas, art by Rich Buckler and Alfred Alcala; a recapping of events surrounding the original Human Torch from the death of Hitler through end of the 1940s; aerial combat action. The Man Who Lit the Torch article by Jim Steranko. 36 pgs., full color.
Cover by Rich Buckler and Danny Bulanadi. The Lighted Torch, script by Roy Thomas, art by Rich Buckler and Danny Bulanadi; The 50-year history of the Torch, from his creation in the 1940s, to his entombment, to his shocking present! 36 pgs., full color.
Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Hellfire Helix Hex!," script by John Warner, art by Sonny Trinidad
Bloodstone's origin is continued with Brad Carter seeing a portion of it, but not the conclusion when the Bloodstone is shattered into many pieces; Bloodstone battles the Possessor to the death.
Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. Origin and 1st appearance of Bloodstone in "Dweller From the Depths!," script by John Warner, pencils by Mike Vosburg, inks by Bob McLeod
Ulysses Bloodstone battles a creature the Possessor calls from the sea. "Part Two: The Lurker Within," script by John Warner, art by Pat Boyette; Bloodstone fights the Possessor and during the battle the Possessor attempts to possess Bloodstone and is able to reach into Bloodstone's mind and see his life before he obtained the bloodstone.
Last 30-cent issue. Cover pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Tom Palmer. Cry Murder -- Cry Modok!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finished art), inks by Tom Palmer.
Ms. Marvel takes on Modok and Deathbird but both end up eluding her grasp. 36 pgs.
Cover pencils by John Buscema and Marie Severin (alterations), inks by Frank Giacoia and Marie Severin (alteration). ...And Grotesk Shall Slay Thee!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Jim Mooney (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finished art), inks by Joe Sinnott.
Ms. Marvel tries to keep the powerful Cavourite crystal out of the hands of Grotesk but fails.
"Dread Night of the Dreadnought!" Guest-starring Nick Fury. Script by David Michelinie and D. Minds (plot). Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and M. Hands (finishes). Cover by Bob Layton.
After giving control of Stark International back to its founder, Colonel Nick Fury arrives at Project 13 to find it under siege by the robotic killing machine known as the Dreadnought!
Newsstand Edition. "Pieces of Hate!" Part 2 of 5. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Bob Layton.
The treacherous triad of the Blizzard, Melter, and Whiplash has Shell-Head on the ropes in an Atlantic City casino!
Direct Edition. "Pieces of Hate!" Part 2 of 5. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Bob Layton.
The treacherous triad of the Blizzard, Melter, and Whiplash has Shell-Head on the ropes in an Atlantic City casino!
Newsstand Edition. "Casino Fatale!" Part 1 of 5. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Bob Layton.
After conducting an all-systems test of his armor, Tony takes Beth to Atlantic City for an evening of fun at his favorite casino!
"Journey!" Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Carmine Infantino. Inks by Bob Layton. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Bob Layton.
The Invincible Iron Man is finally on his way home to New York! And along the way Tony Stark reflects on how it all began in the jungles of Vietnam several years ago! Meanwhile, Justin Hammer moves onto the next phase of his plan to destroy Stark International! Retelling of Iron Man's origin. Cameo appearances by the Sub-Mariner, Bethany Cabe, and Jim Rhodes. Flashback cameos by the original Avengers.
"A Ruse By Any Other Name..." Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Bob Layton.
The Prince of Atlantis pulls a drowning Iron Man from the ocean after his armor unexpectedly malfunctions! Once Shell-Head regains his senses, he compares notes with Namor; and both heroes realize they've been duped! First appearance of Jonas Hale.
"Then There Came a War!" Part 4 of 5. Guest-starring Jack of Hearts. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Terry Austin.
It's an all-out assault on Stark International! As the Guardsman, Jack of Hearts, and Iron Man clash with the minions of Midas!
"Triad!" Part 2 of 5. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Frank Giacoia.
The golden avenger is reeling after Midas' stunning takeover of Stark International last issue! Fortunately, Tony has the loving arms of Madame Masque to help him regain his bearings!
