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.
