Avengers (Vol. 1)

**Line**: Assemble

**Status**: Concluded

## Details

**AVENGERS**

 Plotter: Shaggydoo

 Writer: Grant Morrison

 Artist: Jim Lee/Jerome Opena

 Location: NYC and anywhere they are needed.

 Tagline: Earth's Mightiest Heroes! The frontline against villains, tyrants, aliens, sorcerers, gods and monsters.

 Cast:

 1. Captain America

 2. Iron Man

 3. Thor

 4. Angela

 5. Luke Cage/Power Man

 6. Orson Randall/Iron Fist

 7. Prime

 Supporting: Hank Pym, Janet Van Dyne, Miraclewoman, Squirrel Girl

 Antagonists: Loki, Masters of Evil, Beyonder, Super-Skrull (Kl'rt), Ultron, Serpent Society

 Reserves:Blue Marvel, Arcanna, Crystar, Alien Legion, Killraven, Danielle Cage, Snake Eyes(G.I. Joe)

## Issues

### Avengers (#0-12)

**AVENGERS #0**

 Written by GRANT MORRISON

 Plot by SHAGGYDOO

 Art by JIM LEE/ JEROME OPENA

 They are the greatest assembly of superheroes ever: Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Blue Marvel, Angela, Prime, the Hank Pym project: Wasp, Luke Cage aka Power Man and Orson Randall aka the original Iron Fist. What they lack is the criminal mind. The ruthlessness, deceptive nature and immorality Loki has plenty of. The other Odinson offers his membership and the promise that with his aid the Avengers will control, eliminate and Master all Evil! Keeping your enemy close may tear the Avengers apart and will lead to Thor making a monumental decision to take action. Plus meet the other new recruit...Squirrel Girl!

40PGS./Rated T …$3.99

**AVENGERS #1**

 Written by GRANT MORRISON

 Plot by SHAGGYDOO

 Art by JIM LEE/ JEROME OPENA

 "Man of Steel" Part 1 of 3

• Thor is the new chairman of the Avengers, Loki has joined the Avengers and the team is divided. Thor knows his twisted brother cannot be trusted, but he also believes in the potential of greatness of having 2 Odinsons on the World's Greatest Team. Captain America, Iron Man, Angela, Luke Cage, Orson Randall and Squirrel Girl have a major confrontation with the 2 brothers, but a bigger problem awaits. Look up in the sky.... it's not a bird....it's not a plane, it is a new foreign power house Super hero with a 'S' on his chest and he hates the U.S.A....enter: Super Sapien!

• Henry Pym continues his experiments using his "Pym Particles" and bio-tech to create the greatest superhero ever...the Wasp, but will it cost him the woman he loves?

32PGS./Rated T $2.99

AVENGERS #2 \*\*\*Dawn of the Devil Tie-in\*\*\*

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by JIM LEE/ JEROME OPENA

"Man of Steel" Part 2 of 3

CONTINUED FROM MASTERS OF KUNG-FU #2.

Thor, Angela, Iron Man, Luke Cage, Orson Randall, Prime and Loki (?!!?)...the Avengers. After a confrontation with Thor over Loki's membership, Captain America has taken leave from the team. However, the team is joined by the all-new, powerhouse aka Wasp. Janet Van Dyne/Wasp has super-strength, powerful wings, extra-sensory, power-blast, size-changing and most importantly her scientist supreme fiance communicating through cyber-link..okay that could get annoying. The team is soon in an epic battle with a superman from the Middle-East who calls himself Super-Sapien, but his true identity leads to more questions than answers.

Captain America believes Loki is major threat being on the Avengers and has formed his own New Avengers: Squirrel Girl, Falcon's falcon Redwing, Miraclewoman and...Kick-Ass(?!?) Can Cap lead this "Kooky Quartet" to take down Loki, even if it means destroying the Avenger?!?

Finally, the devil Mephisto arrives and makes the Avengers an offer they can't refuse: "No More Super-Villains!"

32PGS./Rated T $2.99

AVENGERS #3 \*\*\*Dawn of the Devil Tie-in\*\*\*

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by JIM LEE/ JEROME OPENA

"Man of Steel" Part 3 of 3

Mephisto has made an incredible offer to the Avengers. No more Super-villains. Angela, Prime, Wasp, Thor, Iron Man, Luke Cage and Loki(?!?) have to make the ultimate decision. However, Avengers don't make deals with demons...well maybe Loki does. Introducing Loki's other superheroe team...the Masters of Evil!?! Captain America pays a visit to imprisoned powerhouse formerly known as Super Sapien, but revealed to be Super Skrull. He wants him to join his New Avengers and along with Miraclewoman, Redwing, Kick-Ass and Squirrel Girl they want to take out the true threat to Earth..Loki. Even if it means going through his former teammates!

32PGS./Rated T $2.99

AVENGERS #4 \*\*\*Dawn of the Devil Tie-in\*\*\*

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by JIM LEE/ JEROME OPENA

"Masters of Evil" Part 1 of 3

The Avengers as we know it has been splintered and broken due to the machinations of Loki. The Iron Man drone has been destroyed, Wasp has been injured, Prime has lost his powers, Thor has lost Mjolnir and is trapped in his Donald Blake persona and Orson Randall has lost his connection to his chi which has aged him to near death. Don't worry the other mightiest "Super-Heroes" are still here and led by Loki: Ultron, Goliath, Executioner, Protor, Cybermancer, Titania and Sentry err Void..Sentry?. They master evil in the world as the MASTERS OF EVIL. The remaining active Avengers Luke Cage and Angela fight for their lives against their new rivals. It's time for the Captain America and the New Avengers to come to rescue: Black Widow, Kick-Ass, Miraclewoman, Redwing Super-Skrull and Squirrel Girl! Will it be enough and can Super-Skrull be trusted? What happens when Mephisto offers to join the Avengers?!? Hint: Angela goes apes#!t and Gandalf makes the demon hunter an offer she can't refuse! CONTINUED IN DARK AVENGERS #4!

AVENGERS #5 \*\*\*Dawn of the Devil Tie-in\*\*\*

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by JIM LEE

"Masters of Evil" Part 2 of 3

The Avengers have been divided and defeated. Their headquarters have been destroyed. Wasp has vanished (see SECRET WARS!). Captain America and Black Widow lead the "New Avengers" against the Masters of Evil. However, can they even hope to defeat a team that includes Loki, Sentry, Super Skrull and Ultron? Captain America never quits, Squirrel Girl thinks they can do it, Falcon and Redwing are ready, Kick-Ass is afraid and Miraclewoman is just insane. Due to Loki's machinations and manipulations the world actually believes the Masters of Evil are actually the good guys. Enter the Masters of Evils biggest nightmare, Mephisto playing superhero and yeah he wins...but at what cost?!?

32PGS./Rated T $2.99

AVENGERS #6 \*\*\*Dawn of the Devil Tie-in\*\*\*

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by JIM LEE

"Masters of Evil" Part 3 of 3

It was a great moment. The remaining Avengers along with their reserve members Blue Marvel, Demolition Man, Squirrel Girl and Black Widow actually work side by side with the Masters of Evil. In an epic battle they have defeated the powerful Mephisto. Then everything goes wrong. They discover this "Mephisto" was just a deception and a human pawn who now lies fatally wounded. Blue Marvel, D-Man, Titania and Super Skrull all are transported to a world far, far away (see SECRET WARS). Luke Cage has decided to leave the team and go back to basics. Iron Man and Captain America are both M.I.A. Black Widow leaves for a secret international mission. The Avengers need both legal help and more members. It's time to call their team lawyer Jen Walters aka She-Hulk and the young superhero that is all over the media...Spider-Man!

32PGS./Rated T $2.99

AVENGERS #7

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by JIM LEE

"ASSEMBLE" Part 1 of 2

The Avengers have recently lost several members and their#1 new recruit it the Amazing Spider-Man. Spidey has always consider joining, but life always got in the way. However due to his recent money/career problems, Peter needs the resources being an Avenger provides and he has some free-time. The Avengers make a housecall to the web-slinger in a not so friendly manner. Thor, Falcon, Squirrel Girl, Prime test Spider-Man to his limits with a 4 on 1 game of tag and he's always it. Lucky for Spidey both Prime and especially Squirrel Girl are his #1 fans.

Tony Stark has dinner with Jennifer Walters aka She-Hulk. He wants to hire her as the Avengers lawyer and he wants She-Hulk to join the Avengers. However, Jen has plans of her own. What is initially undeniable chemistry turns into the date from Hell in an instant. However, in this chess match both may get what they want.

With Captain America missing in action, a call is made to another super-soldier. He's been a Secret Avenger for years, but now this "Real American Hero" is ready for the call of duty.

The lack of control of the Avengers has lead the U.S. government to create their own team. The President has a meeting with the Sentry and Iron Patriot to discuss the ULTIMATES?!?

32PGS./Rated T $2.99

AVENGERS #8

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by JIM LEE

"ASSEMBLE" Part 2 of 2

Meet the NEW AVENGERS. Iron Man, Thor, Spider-Man, She-Hulk, Falcon, Prime and Squirrel Girl. Now the New Avengers meet a "secret" Avenger who has been a part of team in a clandestine manner since the team's inception, enter....SNAKE EYES! Of the Avengers, only Captain America knew of this mysterious, unstoppable one-man army existence. For those in the know, his track record is legendary, his combat skills unequaled and he is several moves ahead of any opposition. However none of the Avengers trust this living masked enigma who doesn't say a word, but whose actions speak volumes. The Avengers are soon confronted by Nick Fury Jr and another group of superheroes: Sentry, Iron Patriot, Wiccan, Hulkling, Ronin, Stature and Alpha...the ULTIMATES! They are the government's answer to the Avengers and the country isn't big enough for the both of them!

32PGS./Rated T $2.99

AVENGERS #9

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by JIM LEE

"ULTIMATES"

The Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force.....ULTIMATES. Sentry, Wiccan, Hulkling, Stature, Ronin (Kate Bishop), Alpha and the mysterious Iron Patriot. They are under the watch of Nick Fury Jr and the leadership of the Black Widow. They are governments special forces team of super powered men and woman ready to serve their country. They have great powers, but they may have to work on great responsibility as most of them aren't drinking age. The Avengers have lost their government liason, privileges and access. Now the Ultimates want the Avengers to cease and desist...by any means necessary! This leads to all out superhero smackdown. She-Hulk vs Hulkling, Wiccan vs Thor, Iron Man vs Iron Patriot, Spider-Man vs Alpha and the battle of Supermen..Prime vs Sentry! However, the action is nonstop between the leaders Snake Eyes and Black Widow. It is an intense dance of high-level martial arts, weaponry and the knowledge of each other weakness. It's almost as if they know each other...

32PGS./Rated T $2.99

AVENGERS #10

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by JIM LEE

"GROUNDED"Part 1 of 4

By order of the order of the President, Nick Fury Jr and Peter Gyrich present the Avengers and order to cease and desist activities. The government's team of superheroes the Ultimates now receive possession of the Avengers HQ and access to Quinnjets. Tony Stark and Avenger;s lawyer Jennifer Walters aka She-Hulk decides to take their case to save their case directly to the Whitehouse...BIG MISTAKE.

A seemingly crazed soldier from another world has been spying on the Avengers, but Snake Eyes is watching. Leading to wall frenetic battle between silent Avenger and the warrior from another world....Killraven! He warns the Avengers that Earth has been invaded by Martians and government leaders and media outlets are their first targets. Without the use of Quinjets, Snake Eyes, Spider-Man, Killraven and Squirrel Girl have to utilize the best equipped/armed vehicle for transport on their way to the Daily Bugle...the Spider-Mobile! CONTINUED IRON MAN #10.

32PGS./Rated T $2.99

AVENGERS #11

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by JIM LEE

"Grounded"Part 3 of 4

Guest-starring, the HULK, ALIEN LEGION and KILLRAVEN!

By order of the President, the Avengers are no more. However, in one of Snake Eye's off the grid safe-houses a group of ex-Avengers listen to the dire warnings of 2 mysterious beings about an invasion from Mars. One is the charismatic, part serpentine leader of the ALIEN LEGION Sarigar and the other is the escaped Martian prisoner the warrior/metahuman Killraven. The White-House and the Pentagon have been taken over by shape-changing Martians. This includes the President, his cabinet and all congressman and military leaders of the U.S. Killraven wants to takeover the ex-Avengers and annex them into his own rag-tag unit the Freemen, while Alien Legion simply want to annihilate the Martian threat from Earth by any means necessary. Killraven and Sarigar disagree with each other's tactics and Tony Stark disagrees with both of them. This leads to major throwdown between the 3 factions only to be interrupted by the ex-Avengers new recruit...the INCREDIBLE HULK! However there are other unexpected guests, the Martian government controlled replacement for the Avengers...the ULTIMATES. They have been sent by the commander in chief..to destroy all!!

CONTINUED IRON MAN #11!

32PGS./Rated T $2.99

AVENGERS #12

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by JIM LEE

"Disassembled"

Their captain has been missing in action. Their architect has lost everything. Their scientist has been lost. The team no longer has it's government clearance and support. The remaining team is fractured. S.H.I.E.L.D. captures Snake Eyes, but who's playing who? Thor, Prime and Spidey have a major confrontation with Hulk and HULK SMASHES! Falcon has decided to go on reserve status as he under takes a secret mission. Where's has the Wasp been? Check her explosive return from SECRET WARS (SCI-FI LINE!).Captain Marvel has arrived and she has an offer She-Hulk, Wasp, Squirrel Girl and Killraven can't refuse and it's name is A-FORCE! However, the world needs AVENGERS. Black Panther has arrived with a plan and a PHOENIX! NEXT MONTH: NEW AVENGERS and A-FORCE!

32PGS./Rated T $2.99

### New Avengers (#13-17)

NEW AVENGERS #13

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by JIM LEE

"ASSEMBLY REQUIRED"

Tony Stark, arguably the most important man on planet has lost...everything (see IRON MAN). Due to his fall the Avengers are now un-sanctioned team and he has been missing for weeks. The "Silent Avenger" Snake-Eyes has fluidly traversed Tony Stark security and has invaded his former penthouse. What he discovers is a trashed household, with rambling notebooks, trash, food and alcohol throughout all of the rooms. There's no sign of Stark and it's almost as if someone else has lived here, maybe several. Snake-Eyes every move is being watched.

Meanwhile the Avengers Thor, Spider-Man and new member Hulk are facing the Asguardian-tech beast the Destroyer. With both Captain America and Iron Man missing, Hulk and Thor fight for leadership. It may be up to Spidey to play peacemaker as they try to stop the invincible goliath. However help arrives, as the Destroyer has never faced Wakanda-tech and the Black Panther. Nor has he every faced the Phoenix aka an all-grown up Rachel Summers back from the future and a spitting image of her mother. The biggest surprise is the arrival of gun-ho, cocky, Iron Man in his Hulk-Buster Armor and with a killer laugh! Who is in the armor? The Destroyer is dealt with by what may be the most dangerous team of AVENGERS...ever! They are all being watched by a very familiar looking group of mercenaries from our future that are dedicated to stop the most destructive period of time in history..the "AGE OF THE AVENGERS"!

NEXT MONTH: MERCS WITH MOUTHS 32PGS./Rated T $2.99

NEW AVENGERS #14

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by JIM LEE

"ASSEMBLY REQUIRED"

Tony Stark, arguably the most important man on planet has lost...everything (see IRON MAN). Due to his fall the Avengers are now un-sanctioned team and he has been missing for weeks. The "Silent Avenger" Snake-Eyes has fluidly traversed Tony Stark security and has invaded his former penthouse. What he discovers is a trashed household, with rambling notebooks, trash, food and alcohol throughout all of the rooms. There's no sign of Stark and it's almost as if someone else has lived here, maybe several. Snake-Eyes every move is being watched.

Meanwhile the Avengers Thor, Spider-Man and new member Hulk are facing the Asguardian-tech beast the Destroyer. With both Captain America and Iron Man missing, Hulk and Thor fight for leadership. It may be up to Spidey to play peacemaker as they try to stop the invincible goliath. However help arrives, as the Destroyer has never faced Wakanda-tech and the Black Panther. Nor has he every faced the Phoenix aka an all-grown up Rachel Summers back from the future and a spitting image of her mother. The biggest surprise is the arrival of gun-ho, cocky, Iron Man in his Hulk-Buster Armor and with a killer laugh! Who is in the armor? The Destroyer is dealt with by what may be the most dangerous team of AVENGERS...ever! They are all being watched by a very familiar looking group of mercenaries from our future that are dedicated to stop the most destructive period of time in history..the "AGE OF THE AVENGERS"!

32PGS./Rated T... $2.99

ALL-NEW AVENGERS AND LEGO AVENGERS #15

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by JIM LEE"AVENGERS ASSEMBLE"

They arrive from an Earth very similar to our own accept a lot more..square. Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Black Widow, Hawkeye and Hulk...the LEGO AVENGERS. Their world is dying and they must cure the disease...our world! Every time someone in our collects, snaps together or takes apart Legos their world suffers and is now on cusp of destruction. The 2 Earths are connected, but are worlds apart. AoM Earth must be destroyed so Lego Earth can live. However, they never met the NEW AVENGERS and they are the most powerful opposition they have ever faced. After an attempt at a peaceful agreement it's WAR! Black Panther's new vibranium nanotech weaponry is beyond the Legos comprehension. Hulk smashes the Lego Hulk beyond recognition. The mysterious Iron Man 2.0 has his own mini Ultimate Nullifier built in his armor and uses it against these foreign Avengers with zeal. Finally, Phoenix gets a little bit darker. In the end there's only 1 Avengers team standing in a show of force unlike the world has never seen. The total destruction of their Lego counterparts heralds the beginning of a new era...THE AGE OF THE AVENGERS and the world will never be the same! TO BE CONTINUED!!

32PGS./Rated T... $2.99

AVENGERS #16

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Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by JIM LEE

"THE AGE OF AVENGERS" PART 1 OF 4

Five years later. There are no more wars. Problems of the past such as poverty, disease, economic recession/depression, environmental hazards and unemployment no longer exist. More sensitive issues such as overpopulation and mutants have been "resolved". The entire world is unified under one government body....THE AVENGERS!

Today. Hank Pym tests the limits of power of new member Rachel Grey aka the PHOENIX and things get real dark...real quick! Bruce Banner discover Iron Man has yet another secret room. In it are all sorts of nasty surprises including proof that this aggressive Iron Man is not Tony Stark?!? When Hulkbuster Iron Man discovers Banner in the room, it is a battle of behemoths. This destructive fight may tear the city apart and send the Avengers down a darker path. It all becomes more complicated with the return of the dark angel....ANGELA! TO BE CONTINUED!!

32PGS./Rated T... $2.99

AVENGERS #17

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Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by JIM LEE

"THE AGE OF AVENGERS" PART 2 OF 4

CONTINUED FROM ANGELA'S DEATH NOTE

The enchanted ship Skipbladnir arrives outside the Avenger's Tower inside the vessel is someone who will change the destiny of Earth's Mightiest Heroes. The King of Gods Odin arrives on his eight-legged steed Sleipnirthe and he wants to join the Avengers. Tired of countless threats on Midgard (Earth) and his son Thor unwillingness to lead as a god, Odin takes action. With both Tony and Steve away from the team he immediately challenges Thor for leadership. It's a War of the Gods as Thor and Odin have an epic fight that not only destroys the HQ, but forces Thor to make a shocking decision!

Phoenix Rachel Grey continue her training with Black Panther and Hank Pym. Can she truly harness the complete power of Phoenix Force and not lose herself? Meanwhile Spider-Man joins the Hulk in his smackdown fight with the volatile Hulkbuster Iron Man. That is until "Iron Man" finally reveals who is the man in the Iron mask and you will never guess who it is!

Finally Angela calls for an emergency meeting and she has with her a mysterious notebook. This item may look simple and innocent, but it will change the world! NEXT:2020!!

32PGS./Rated T... $2.99

### Avengers 2020 (#18-25)

AVENGERS 2020 #18

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by JIM LEE

"THE AGE OF AVENGERS" PART 3 OF 4

CONTINUED FROM ANGELA'S DEATH NOTE

The man in Hulkbuster Iron Man armor is revealed as the ruthless oilman, cooperate raider and Tony Stark frenemy J.R. Ewing. He says the armor is his due high stakes wager between him and Tony. The Avengers want it back as they don't trust J.R. who is a master schemer and manipulator. However, new Avenger leader Odin likes him and welcomes him to the team. The bigger problem is Angela and her Death Note. This item may change the fate of the world with a stroke of the pen. It is too dangerous to be used by anyone, but Angela isn't giving it up. This leads to a major fight as Phoenix, Black Panther, Spider-Man, Hulk and Odin go head to head with the deadliest force from Heaven. This leads to massive destruction and wounds on both sides. J.R./Iron Man plots to help Angela escape the Avenger's wrath but he is confronted by returning prodigal son Thor and with one strike from his hammer is it total chaos.

In 2020. They are America's Most Wanted: Steve Rogers, Donald Blake, Lara Croft, Sam Wilson, Kate Bishop(Ronin), Isiah Bradley(Iron Patriot), Robert Hunter(Nitro), Lupe Santiago aka Silverclaw, Crystar and Gen. Thunderbolt Ross. They are referred to as the Dark Avengers, but they are freedom fighters who stand against the world-wide totalitarian government of the Avengers. Today one of their underground safehouses has been discovered and with that discovery comes an armada of S.H.I.E.L.D. agents, War Machines, Doom Bots and they are all led by the Avenger's ultimate destroyer...Ultron! Ultron knows the Dark Avengers very well including their tendencies, weaknesses and methods. He takes great pride in hunting ex-Avengers and destroying enemies, in that way he takes after his father actually his father is a lot worse!?! The former Captain America is without his shield, Thor is without his hammer and the team has been battered and on the run for relentlessly. They are surrounded, with no way out, but surrendering. However, Ultron doesn't want them captured he wants them gone and with a non-stop hail of armor-piercing shells, deadly lasers and missiles the Dark Avengers are no more....but Steve Rogers always has a plan!? CONTINUED IN AGE OF AVENGERS AND 2020 TITLES EVERYWHERE!

32PGS./Rated T... $2.99

AVENGERS 2020 #19

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by JIM LEE

"Gods and Monsters"

It was a war beyond comprehension. Gods versus mutants and the stakes were high....ASGARD. It wasn't the prophesized Ragnarok as Asgard wasn't destroyed, but it was invaded and conquered. The forces as Asgard led by Odin and his 2 estranged sons were defeated by the most dangerous mutants on Earth led by Magneto and his family. Odin has planned and plotted for a years to reclaim his land and his Avengers will be by his side. Before his sojourn to war the king of gods and his latest wife Dark Phoenix (Rachel) must pay a visit to some of the Avengers prisoners.

First they visit Prof. X who held in prison with no walls..his own mind and Dark Phoenix holds the key. She taunts and teases her former mentor, but what Odin and her really want is his unlimited telepathy. He is the Avengers unwitting Cerebro and Oracle. Thanks to their great powers they can link with his mind and have unlimited access to Asgard. However, Magneto's mind can't be reached as it's protected by his helmet, but he too is ready for WAR!

Next they visit the cell of the greatest warrior of all time Goku. He has been shackled by the most unbreakable Asgardian metals in existence for years and his torture has been daily. Today he's being released, but still shackled. Like a rabid dog on a leash Goku will lead the charge into Asguard (now New Genosha) and fight in chains or he will die at the hands of Magneto and his Acolytes! However, first Odin and Phoenix have to restrain Goku who wants nothing more than to tear the 2 apart!

Meanwhile, the Avengers Black Panther, Captain Marvel (Carol), Nova Prime and Sphinx have a secret meeting. They want to take down Odin after the war with Magneto. Too bad Sentry hears there entire plan or is it Void? Either way they are in for the fight of their lives against a deranged superman and an Avenger DIES! CONTINUED!!

32 PGs./Rated T...$2.99

AVENGERS 2020 #20

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by JIM LEE

"Panic in the Skies"

It was a clash of titans, a war of the gods and once it was over..was truly a new world order. It began years ago as Odin's Avengers took over the world and the king of gods deemed the "mutant problem" must have a final resolution. What happened next was a turning point in history. The utter destruction of powerful nation Atlantis home one of the first and most dangerous mutants Namor. Next came the the annihilation of the mutant haven Genosha. Finally, there was the unleashing of the most deadly aggressive form of the mutant-killing Legacy virus. The Earth braced for payback of the surviving mutants. While most were driven underground just to survive in a world that's air is poison to them, Magneto ascended. Magneto wanted Odin's home and formed an uneasy alliance with the Judas Loki to take it. In a month-long epic battle the Master of Magnetism, his family and his Acolytes succeeded in the ultimate coup of conquering Asgard. Magneto immediately betrayed Loki, before the trickster god could do the same to him and removed him from the region. Now he controls a realm once ruled by gods and all the enchanted metals are under his complete control. With his uber powerful spawns Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver and Polaris by his side the new royal family of Asgard reigns supreme. Now Asgard is under full-scale attack led by it's former rulers. Odin's Avengers are here, but so are his prodigal sons Loki and Thor and they've brought an army of Angels. It's winner takes all and the stakes have never been higher! The Avengers strike first with sacrificial, shackled living weapons of mass destruction Goku and Kurse. However, Magneto unleashes the powerful first mutant Asgardian and he's waited years to get his pound of flesh from Odin...meet BLASPHEMY!! CONTINUED!!!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

AVENGERS 2020 #21

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by JIM LEE

Wrestlemania XVI: AVENGERS versus D-GENERATION X Variant Cover by CHRIS SAMNEE!

"THE SIEGE"

For years Magneto and his family (Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver, Polaris, Wiccan, Speed and Luna) have ruled Asgard and it is now home to his Acolytes and their families. This former dominion of gods has been invaded by it's former king Odin and the greatest assembly of power...the AVENGERS. Goku, Conan, Dark Phoenix, Maestro, Sentry, Captain Marvel and Odin have stormed the bridged flanked by Frost Giants and a military unit enhanced with Asgard-tech, Doom-tech and Stark-tech. They tear through Magneto's defenses, but the master of magnetism controls all Asgardian metals including it's enchanted weapons and also including the armor of mass destruction that is the Destroyer. However, Odin created the Destroyer and knows how to take it apart. However, amongst Magneto's Acolytes is a secret weapon. It's name is Blasphemy. It was the first Asgardian mutant born with not only the natural powers and immortality of gods, but also the uncanny ability to alter his physical form by any way he imagines. After years of scorn, servitude, imprisonment and torture, Blasphemy has a major hate-on for all the Norse gods. He is now on a suicide mission to destroy Odin and anyone that stands with him. Blasphemy has the king of gods near death, but Odin is fighting for his birthright and will not surrender. It may take the tandem of the greatest warriors alive of Conan and Goku to slay the relentless powerful mutant in a truly epic battle! The realm is literally shaken to it's core as the tremendous powers and combined fury of Sentry, Maestro and Odin's wife Dark Phoenix are fully unleashed! It takes one simple sentence from Magneto's daughter Scarlet Witch to change everything... "NO MORE AVENGERS!"... CONTINUED!!!

32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

AVENGERS 2020 #22

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by JIM LEE

"LOW END THEORY"

As a war scorches Asgard between Odin and his Avengers and Magneto and his Acolytes, another epic conflict continues on Earth. Captain America has led his "Secret Avengers" to overthrow both Castle Doom and Latveria. Since Latveria was not only the stronghold of the Avenger Dr. Doom, but one of few Superpower nations and major ally of the Avengers. However, the Avengers has S.H.I.E.L.D. and their field commander is General Thunderbolt Ross aka the Red Hulk. He has already captured and tortured Cap's allies Silhouette, War Machine (Dirty Harry) and Nitro. However, this is the General is very good a hunting his enemies and his alter-ego the Red Hulk is even better as SMASHING them. The first Avenger even without his stolen shield is world's greatest soldier and he and Black Widow lead the rebel Latverian army ground forces in a relentless battle against their former allies in SHIELD. Falcon leads a deadly stealth sky assault fully armed with both assault rifles and an battalion of birds of prey at his command. That is until an incoming Red Hulk drops from the Hellicarrier and proceeds to de-wing the flying Avenger it forces Cap and Widow to use ground to air missile with one chance to take out the red behemoth.

The Secret Avengers have a trump card that they choose to play as Elektra and Blade have taken Dr. Doom's mother and the Queen of Latveria, Lady Doom hostage. What they want is a long-held prisoner of SHIELD..Peter Parker! What SHIELD doesn't know is Cynthia Von Doom wants nothing more than to take down her son.

On the SHIELD Hellicarrier, the imprisoned Dirty Harry/War Machine is a man of a few words and with a few choice expletives and a nod to the battered and barely conscious Nitro they both know how to end the threat of Red Hulk and this unit of SHIELD. They take out the agents on board, weaponize the Hellicarrier, set detonators and fly it directly at the Hulk. Now if Nitro can revive the unconscious Silhouette in time to teleport the trio, if not it's plan B and Nitro explodes himself and they all go boom! Too bad Silhouette doesn't trust Nitro and Nitro is a coward. It's time for Dirty Harry to take charge as only he can and sacrifices to be made! NEXT: NO MORE AVENGERS!

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AVENGERS 2020 #23

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by JIM LEE

"THIEVES IN THE TEMPLE"

With one enchanted proclamation the former Avenger, Scarlet Witch changes the world: "NO MORE AVENGERS!". Within moments the ruling power of the world and the universe falls apart. All their forces, weapons, powers, infrastructure is simply gone. Odin the gods of gods, is now just a man. Doom's decades of tech and mystics are no more. Maestro is no longer a Hulk. The three kings rule over a kingdom of ruins and world that wants their heads. The now impotent Avengers have an emergency meeting of about their future, but the barbarians are at the gates and the Avengers are now America's Most Wanted. The Avengers as a team may be no more, but the growing darkness that takes it's place may be a lot more dangerous...CONTINUED!

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AVENGERS 2020 #24

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by JIM LEE

"EARTHQUAKE"

They once ruled the world, but now the Avengers have fallen. Now, powerless Phoenix, Doom and Conan are set to go on trial. Maestro and Lord Marvel are in captivity. However, the director of S.H.I.E.L.D. Loki desperately wants another Avenger, his father Odin. He wants to bring him down either dead or alive, but preferably DEAD. After years of captivity, torture and servitude..a FORCE AWAKENS! Galactus has been used by Odin's Avengers as an unlimited power source for them and the world. Now he is free, unleashed and the giant god does what he was born to do...consume and destroy! In a world with no Avengers it is up to Thor, Wasp and her husband Vision to Assemble a team of NEW AVENGERS to save the world! Even if they can somehow stop Galactus a much greater threat awaits! NEXT: ASSEMBLE!

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AVENGERS 2020 #25

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by JIM LEE

"ASSEMBLE!"

A super-soldier has his shield back, a god of thunder has reclaimed his hammer and a high-tech genius dons his armor for the first time in years. On the brink of destruction and extinction Captain America leads a team of formerly fugitive Avengers against an entity of immeasurable power named Galactus. Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Wasp and Vision have been outlawed and underground for years. This team of "Secret Avengers" have been freedom fighters against the corrupt Odin led Avengers that have ruled the world. Odin's Avenger's have fallen, Captain America's Avengers have Assembled! However after being syphoned as a power source for years, Galactus a living force of destructive nature is dying. The battle has also left the chief scientist of Odin Avengers, Hank Pym near death. The only chance for survival of both may be Pym Particles, but Hank has another plan and it begins and ends with his "son" Ultron! As an even more powerful threat to Earth approaches Captain America makes a final plea to some of the imprisoned war criminal formerly called Avengers, but will Maestro, Goku, Lord Marvell(Carol), Cynthia Von Doom and Conan answer the call? The continued chaos and destruction caused by man has finally incurred the wrath of gods. Zeus and Ares lead a legion of gods who have decided they will now rule the world and anyone who defy them will die! CONTINUED IN AGE OF AVENGERS FINALE NEXT MONTH!!

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### Avengers (#26-46)

AVENGERS ANNUAL #1

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO/ Art by FRANK QUITELY "RESSURECTION"

In SECRET WARS #12 Jarvis, the caretaker and heart of the Avengers sacrificed his life heroically (Check it out at http://community.comicbookresources....-Solicitations). However, all that was Jarvis from his mind to his soul was saved and stored. Now Jarvis has a new home in the reconstructed android Vision! Can he adapt to his second chance at life, super powers and a new high-tech "vision" of the world. Plus he has the Wasp ready to mentor him in his first steps in his new life as well as becoming a superhero!

Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel has rejoined the Avengers, however there is still the question of who will be new leader of the team? Stark has been M.I.A. due to wide range of personal and legal problems, but someone new and unexpected dons his Hulkbuster armor. Who is it? (Hint: 2020). Captain America has returned, but Black Panther,Thor and even the Hulk have plans for a new direction for the team. Who will lead the "New" Avengers" will surprise you!

Everything is interrupted by an unexpected crash landing of a barely alive legendary hero from the skies. His name is Optimus Prime and he comes with news! The Earth is about to be invaded by a race of giants with technology that make Stark-tech look Flintstone-esque and their tech has existed on Earth for years in a hidden living city called Macross! CONTINUED NEXT MONTH IN AVENGERS!

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AVENGERS/ ROBOTECH 2020 #26

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by JIM LEE

"LABOR DAY!"

Recorded- 09/05/16:"It's been a week since they arrived. Five days since they occupied our world. Three days since they disabled the world's security/technology and decimated it's military. Two days since they took over the world. It is now day 7 and they rest....and we do what we do, we ASSEMBLE! They are the Zentradi. Giant high-tech aliens who are the parasites from above who now use our world as their sandbox and hand-puppet. They are looking for something called Proto-culture...wtf is proto-culture?!? They had infiltrated our worlds years ago by shrinking some of their soldiers and infesting our Governments, militaries and Fortune 500 companies...including Stark Enterprises....my company. I've been gone for a long time. Things have changed..alot.

Banner and Goldilocks Odinson actually think they are leading the Avengers. Rick Hunter, a hot-headed rebelious ace-pilot is trying to coordinate a massive ariel assault with Captain Marvel and Optimus Prime and they all HATE each other. There's a new, balder Nick Fury who looks like that actor who's everywhere and who like's to say Mu\_\_\_fu\_\_\_ alot. He's introduced the team to their newest member and super S.H.I.E.L.D. agent with a massive attitude and big sword named Angela. Cap is leading all the ground troops, but he's doing it in his own unorthodoxed art of war way along with a new sketchy hunter/tracker ally named Daryl Dixon aka Nomad. Plus someone is in my Hulkbuster Iron Man armor and utilizing my tech in ways I never thought possible. My analysis tells me it's no one I've met before, but it also tells that this Iron Man it is a Stark....and it's a boy?!? Time to be the architect and time to win a war or die trying! Uh oh I'm speaking in cliches again. I need a drink!"

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AVENGERS #27

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by JIM LEE

"PARTY!"

Tony Starks throws the Halloween party of the century and everyone who's anyone in the world of heroes and villains is invited. From the Hellfire Club to the Transformers, from the Serpent Society to the Defenders, from the X-Men to the Micronauts (although you can't see them) and even the Von Dooms albeit probably Doombots. Tony wants to network with EVERYONE and knows this is great way to get intel on all the partygoers. By keeping his frenemies close and his enemies closer, he's one step ahead of the game.....chess, not checkers. However Nick Fury and his fellow Avengers strongly disagree, especially Captain America and Black Widow. Wasp and Jarvis/Vision introduce the new AVENGERS U.K. (see HER MAJESTY'S AVENGERS coming soon!). While Tony introduces the new high-tech AVENGERS' Embassy. However as the alcohol flows, Stark's quick wit and sarcasm becomes a lot less charming. He lets all the remaining attendees know exactly how he feels about them, unfiltered and he's not even in his armor. Creating chaos in a room full of superheroes and supervillains...is there a method to his madness?!...ALWAYS. What Stark doesn't see coming is a drunken embrace from the explosive psychopath called Nitro and everything going BOOM! CONTINUED!

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AVENGERS #28

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by JIM LEE

"ASSEMBLE!"

Oct. 31st 2016 was the night the new, state of the art, high-tech AVENGERS' Embassy was open. It was to reign in a new Age of Heroes and introduce a new roster of Avengers amidst unlimited media coverage. That is until the explosive villain Nitro destroyed the facility and took the host of the event Tony Stark with it. Now, at the former "Avengers' Mansion" a group of dangerous minds with great power and no responsibility ASSEMBLE. Titania, Absorbing Man, Carnage, Lady Doom, Abomination, Purple Man, Lady Octopus, Nitro and Loki...the Masters of Evil. They meet their benefactor....TONY STARK!?!

Meanwhile, the Avengers need a new HQ or 2. Thor has a great idea where they can relocate, Black Panther has a better one and the mysterious new Iron Man just plots.

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AVENGERS #29

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by JIM LEE

"ASSEMBLE!"(Story takes place before the events in HULK)

As a result of the destruction of their HQ by Nitro and Masters of Evil, it is moving day for the Avengers. However, the members have different ideas about their next move.

Black Panther welcomes Captain America, Captain Marvel and Optimus Prime to his high-tech, state of art Avengers Embassy in Wakanda. However, they not only receive opposition from T'Challa within the kingdom, but also from the surrounding nations that do not trust these powerful invaders. Plus, something alien and evil lurks in the surrounding jungle and it's got a hate-on for all things Avengers!

Thor welcomes the Hulk and Angela to Asgard. He wants to introduce them to abandoned structure that he wants to convert to an Avengers watchtower in the land of gods. However, first they have to clear out dozens of Frost Giants squatters who who have taken over the structure. It's time for a old-fashion brawl and the thunder god, the angel of death and green goliath all love a good fight!

Finally Tony Stark gives a rousing speech to his Masters of Evil. He will allow them access to all his resources to meet their mutually beneficial needs. Who's really playing who? Loki likes games and he and Tony have a revealing plan to rule the world! First things first. Stark sends the Master of Evil to destroy the mysterious new Iron Man. Tony would join them, but he has a hot date with Dr. Doom's mom!?! CONTINUED!!

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AVENGERS #30

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by JIM LEE

"ASSEMBLE!"(Story takes place before the events in HULK)

It's a tale of three cities in Avengers' world.

Black Panther, Captain America, Captain Marvel and Optimus Prime have just moved into the Avengers Embassy in Wakanda. However, the entire region is under assault by a ginormous symbiote that makes Carnage and Venom look like Mr. Rogers, say hello to MOTHER- LODE!. This creature has parasited itself to dozens of hunters and has a crazy fixation for Energon Cubes and Vibranium. What's worse it's guided by the deranged mind of Klaw. The Avengers and Wakanda are in for the fight of their lives!

Thor, Hulk and Angela have successfully "evicted" the Frost Giants from the Avengers new Asgard HQ. However, now they have to deal with the slumlord of the property...Loki. Even after Hulk Smashes him, he still smiles, because it's exactly what he wants!

Tony Stark and Dr. Doom's Mom play chess as well as game of cat and mouse. This new power couple now have influence over the Masters of Evil, Dr. Doom and the Avengers. Too bad they are plotting each others downfall. The Masters of Evil and Tony Stark attack their biggest threat, the man in Iron Man Hulkbuster Armor. Only they discover the man in the iron mask is not a man at all and who it is will change Tony forever and he may need a drink or four!

CONTINUED!!

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AVENGERS #31

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by JIM LEE

"ASSEMBLE!"(Story takes place before the events in HULK)

Tony Stark and his new associate Cynthia Von Doom have finally captured, a someone who's been stalking them...the new Iron Man. However, once they unmask his they discover he's not a man at all. Tony Stark meet 5 year old Stewie Stark. Stewie is a super-genius prodigy from the near future, he's a Stark descendant, has a tattoo that symbolizes a connection with the Mandarin and yeah he wants to rule the world. Tony has a thousand questions, Dr. Doom's mom has other plans for the Stark-spawn.

The Avengers are completely assembled as the battle the gigantic symbiote Mother-Lode that has attacked Africa. Captain America, Captain Marvel, Optimus Prime, Black Panther, Angela and Thor know that they must remove Mother-Lode from the populace. However, an attempt to bring the creature to another realm allows access to rainbow bridge Bifröst and the gates of Asgard. Mother-Lode is hungry, humans were just appetizers, gods are the main course!

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AVENGERS #32

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by JIM LEE

"ASSEMBLE!"(Story takes place before the events in HULK)

Tony Stark "associate" Cynthia Von Doom has BIG plans for Stewie Stark. The 5 year old child prodigy from the 5 years in the future reminds her soooo much of her son. She wants to teach Stewie her dark magicks and give him the legacy and power of the Von Doom family. First he will need to be a part of her family and that means ADOPTION!?! However, Tony has other plans for the child that may be his spawn. First he must get a sample of Stewie's DNA, but Stewie wants something from his "Daddy"...EVERYTHING.

After an epic battle with the giant symbiote from Africa to Asgard, the battle-torn and injured Avengers return to their new Wakandan Hq. They discover a shocking secret, the Master of Evil has had access to their intel for months and shared intel was provided by Tony Stark!?! NEXT MONTH:[B][I] EVERYBODY WANT TO....RULE THE WORLD

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AVENGERS #33\*\*ONE MONTH LATER\*\*

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by JIM LEE

Five year old time-traveler Stewie Stark arrived from the near future (2020) with one objective; to rule the world. The psychopathic prodigy in the mini Iron Man armor is the son of Howard Stark and Sasha Hammer as well as a grandson of the Mandarin. In a short period of time he has both legally and illegally sieged control of vast amount of Stark and Hammer assets. He has also been adopted by Cynthia Von Doom (Victor's Mom), who wants a 2nd chance at raising a Doom heir. However, Stewie has plans to take over first Castle Doom and then Latveria. He also reveals he has the Mandarin's rings and they have been refitted for his little hands, making him not only a brat in Iron Man garb, but a god!

Captain America is on leave as special security for President Trump. Angela has become a full-time Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. Hulk has been banned from the U.S.A. except Oakland (now Hulkland see HULK). Optimus Prime is M.I.A. Nick Fury introduces Tony Stark, Black Panther, Thor and Captain Marvel to 3 new members. Goliath, a former personal guard of Black Panther (Dora Milaje) using Wakanda-tech and Pym Particles she became a size-changing heroine. Dust, a mutant from Afghanistan who can transform herself into an explosive cloud of sand-like silicon particles and maintain control of her sand form. Finally, it's the Amazing, Spectacular...SPIDER-MAN! However, will the newbies be accepted by the veterans?...NOPE.

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AVENGERS #34\*\*A GLOBAL WARNING TIE-IN!\*\*

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by JIM LEE

The Avengers have a new leader and this time it's someone who have never lead the greatest assembly of superheroes...the AMAZING SPIDER-MAN. Why not Spidey? He's a genius, 'teams-up' well with virtually every superhero and can sense trouble in it's many forms everywhere. Too bad the web-slinger never wanted the job. The People's Republic of Hydra is at war with all nations that refuse to limit its carbon emissions to acceptable levels. This includes Canada and the most northern United State, Alaska. While Alpha Flight defends it's country, the Avengers Quinn Jet it to Alaska and find themselves at ground zero of a major Hydra assault. Can Spider-Man lead a team consisting of Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Black Panther, Captain Marvel Dust and a new Wakandan superheroine Goliath? Well the answer is no, however Cap and Tony aren't afraid to take control. Now that Spidey's their "leader" The Avengers are now the target of fake news, alternative facts and yellow journalism by all the media outlets of his greatest enemy....the DAILY BUGLE! Meanwhile, in the U.K. due to "Brexit" and it's political influences and the Royal Family, Hydra introduces it's on team of Avengers lead by Wasp! CONTINUED NEXT MONTH'S AVENGERS AND IN THE GLOBAL LINE NEW TITLE: HER MAJESTY'S AVENGERS

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AVENGERS #35

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by JIM LEE

"Fake News!"

The Daily Bugle. Now that Spidey "leads" the Avengers, this media and social media giant has become one of the Avengers' greatest enemies. Headlines such as "The Avengers Have a Secret Pact with Dr. Doom", "Captain Marvel is a Kree Spy" and "The Avengers are all Skrulls" dominate the cable news networks as well as the internet. It's all "fake news", but how can you fight an unethical, corrupt, news organization that has an agenda to destroy you?

Hank Pym gives the new Avenger and Wakandan heroine Goliath a tour of his lab and his history. However, with her vast array of Pym particle enhanced abilities and complimentary vibranium weaponry she now doesn't know if she wants to be Goliath, Ant-Woman, Yellowjacket or Giant-Woman. Why not ALL of them? Finally, with the need for new members Spider-Man recruits an "Awesome" Hulk and an "Amazing Friend"....Firestar!

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AVENGERS #36

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by JIM LEE

"AMAZING FRIENDS!" Part 1 of 2

The Spidey led Avengers are in Wakanda to face a major threat to the world. His name is Hubris and he is a Hulk and a living weapon of mass destruction from the future who is the son of Maestro and Red She-Hulk. He wants all of the country's Vibranium and no one will stand in his way. Spider-Man is joined by Avenger rookies Firestar, Awesome Hulk and the Wakandan Giant-Woman and only the wallcrawler's experience may save them all from certain death just barely. It'd time the King returns leading to major mortal combat between Black Panther and Hubris! However, Firestar has a secret weapon, her dog Ms. Lion (seriously) there's more to this canine than meets the eye and it all ends with a shocking outcome!

Meanwhile in New York, Tony Stark takes a major step in taking down a manipulative, disruptive, powerful enemy of Spidey and the Avengers..the fake news empire that is the Daily Bugle. Stark intends of purchasing the media giant, whether Peter Parker likes it or not. NEXT MONTH: A MAJOR, HISTORIC ARRIVAL TO AOM AS AMAZING FRIENDS CONTINUES!

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AVENGERS ANNUAL #2

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by JIM LEE

"SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW..."

Asgard. A realm of gods and monsters. Wars are never-ending and peace is a foreign concept. It is an illusion that is actually just a brief moment of time where opposing sides can manipulate, plot and plan their next move on the chessboard. That is until HE arrived. A Man of Steel with an S on his chest from a universe far, far away crashed like boulder in a pond completely unconscious. He was found by seven grim Dark Elves who wanted to enslave him, but he was awaken by beautiful witch with one Enchanted kiss. The witch and a god of mischief and deceit filled the Man of Steel with lies while corrupting his mind with magics. The trinity conquered many enemies of their land including giants and lesser gods. However, the Witch and the god of mischief have set their sights on their mutual enemies: the god of Thunder and the Avengers. They have their own personal Superman and for the Avengers he will be their Destroyer! CONTINUED IN AVENGERS NEXT MONTH!

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AVENGERS #37

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by JIM LEE

"Look up in the skies!"

He came from a land of gods over the rainbow with one goal...the total annihilation of the AVENGERS! They couldn't keep up with his super-speed. They couldn't deflect all his intense laser beams. He was invulnerable to all their physical attacks and weaponry. He could sense their every move. Firestar, the Awesome Hulk, Spider-Man, Captain America, Captain Marvel and Black Panther. One by one they fell to this "Destroyer" from Asgard, this Man of Steel....SUPERMAN. Tony Stark and his staff work feverishly to find a weakness...any weakness, but there is none on Earth. However, Stark has his own personal arsenal, witty dialogue and he never gives up. He knows there is an element somewhere in cosmos that can take down this alien god, he just needs more time. It comes in the form of the God of Thunder. His warrior resolve, almighty powers and enchanted living hammer can take down the mightiest of mortals and beasts. Once Thor senses Loki and Enchantress have corrupted Superman's heart and mind, he knows he must die by his hands. It is an epic battle of an unstoppable force and an immovable object, but only one will be left standing!

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AVENGERS #38

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by JIM LEE

"CROSSOVER!"

Tony Stark has big problem. His name is Superman. He's an all-powerful being from an alternate world amongst the infinite Earths. Due to Loki's and the Enchantress' mind control and manipulation, the amnesiac Superman decimated the Avengers. Only the enchanted lightning of Thor was able to stop him.Tony decides what to do with a being that can destroy the world or be it's savior. He must find out everything about Superman from his weaknesses, his DNA and who he is. As the most powerful super villains gather to determine how to destroy him, Tony introduces him as the newest Avengers whether the team likes it or not. Meanwhile Nick Fury in a SHIELD Helicarrier lands in a small farm in Kansas. He's there to meet the owner's son Clark and once they meet....he is taken!

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AVENGERS #39

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by JIM LEE

"The Two Clarks"

Tony Stark has decided how to manipulate and control Superman, but who's really playing who. Even though he has a brain like a computer, Superman has limited memories of who he is and where he's from. He knows his name is Clark and he was a journalist, now he has a last name..Stark! Plus Clark Stark has a new job at the Stark owned Daily Bugle...as Peter Parker's assistant. Thor, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Firestar and Black Panther secretly meet to discuss Superman.

Meanwhile, his doppleganger Clark Kent has been kidnapped from his family farm by S.H.I.E.L.D. They have him interrogated, tortured, analyzed and probed, but discover unlike his twin he's not godlike superman. This Clark Kent is only human. Nick Fury is determined to find out everything there is to know about Stark and the Avenger's new toy super-soldier and Clark Kent wants to help. Both S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Avengers are alerted to an army of Hulks at war in Russia. This is a job for Superman! CONTINUED IN HULK #37!

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AVENGERS #40\*\*HULKWAR\*\*

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by JIM LEE

"An International Incident"

A Quinjet, an armored Avenger, a thunder god and a Man of Steel populate the skies of Russia. They are soon joined by an armada of Russian fighter jets, however they are ordered just to monitor the events below, not attack. The Avengers must stop one of their own....by any means necessary. Bruce Banner is the last Hulk standing in what has been a war of Hulks. Hulk has lost himself in pure rage and fury. There is no communicating, there is only relentless, unforgiving, no-holds barred violence. An enchanted hammer forged by gods, only slows him down. The impenetrable shield that doubles as a deadly projectile wielded by a super-soldier, is not enough. Iron Man's "Hulk-Buster" armor is soon ripped apart, as are Panther's array of high-tech vibranium weaponry. Spiderman's wit and webbing, Firestar's radioactive blasts and the might of Captain Marvel do nothing to stop a green goliath who's in full beastmode. However, Hulk never met the Avenger's secret weapon...Superman. As he flies full-speed into Hulk, it is truly an unstoppable force meeting an immovable object. The initial impact creates aftershocks that quake the entire country and it's just the beginning of an epic battle! CONTINUED IN HULK #38!

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AVENGERS #41

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by JIM LEE

"MIGHTY!"

Tony Stark and SHIELD have discovered an green alien rock from a distant galaxy that will have MAJOR repercussions for Superman, but Stark and Fury are at odds at what to do with it. Meanwhile, Superman and Captain America get to know each other. The Avengers decide if they want the Man of Steel to be the team leader, but what does Superman want? Either way the bigger problem is group of rogue Sentinels who now have artificial intelligence, an agenda and they're own leader who have freed them...ULTRON. Now they are doing their leader's bidding by destroying their mutual enemies...humanity! It's Superman, Cap, Black Panther, Spider-Man, Captain Marvel, Firestar, Thor and Hulk versus Sentinels with a deadly arsenal and deadlier attitude! If that's not enough Superman's telescopic vision and super-hearing detect another big Ultron related problem in Hollywood! THIS IS JOB FOR SUPERMAN! CONTINUED IN WEST COAST AVENGERS#6!

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AVENGERS #42

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by JIM LEE

"MIGHTY!"

Due to their similar backgrounds, Clark Kent aka Clark Stark and Peter Parker have bonded. Will learning about Uncle Ben, Aunt May and great responsibility, spark Clark's lost memories of his adoptive world and parents? Thanks to Tony Stark the newspapers new owner, they also have access to all the Daily Bugle information on ongoing events around the world and beyond. Superman has plans to change the world, until he discovers that in this universe his home-world of Krypton was destroyed by an all-powerful entity called Galactus. Although Galactus is no more, the path of destruction and it's deadly effects on the universe continue. Superman is determined to follow the path of this once living force of nature and aid the ravaged universe. Who's with him? Who's against him??

NEXT: OPERATION GALACTUS STORM!

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AVENGERS #43

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by JIM LEE

"OPERATION: GALACTUS STORM!"

Galactus is dead, but his universe-spanning path of destruction remains. It's ingrained in Superman's subconscious of the loss of his home-world. Now he leads a Quinjet "amazing"Avengers friends Spiderman and Firestar piloted by a reluctant Captain Marvel on a search and rescue mission of any survivors. However, there is an unstoppable alien legion just waiting for the Kryptonian's arrival so they can end him! For his part Tony Stark his sends Cosmic Drone armor that he controls from Earth. Tony has work to do while the Man of Steel is away. This includes weaponizing the newly discovered alien mineral Kryptonite and a meeting with a mysterious woman from Latveria named Lois Von Lane!

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AVENGERS #44

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by JIM LEE

"Lois and Clark"

Superman has now changed the course of nature by attempting to reverse the cosmic damage and destruction caused by deceased Galactus. However, his actions along with his fellow Avengers Spider-Man and Firestar have repercussions. First, all 3 are fired from the team. Then Skrulls, Kree, Badoon, Dire Wraiths and Phalanx have a unified attack on the Avengers base with one goal in mind to end the most dangerous man in the universe..the Man of Steel. However, Tony Stark and Nick Fury have a plan and it involves Supes 2 weakness....the love of his life and an element that can kill him. Lois Von Lane, (Lois Lane's DC New Dawn doppelganger). This Lois is from Latveria, worships Dr. Doom and has now been groomed by Stark to manipulate the Kryptonian. If all else fails, Iron Man has Kryptonite and an army of SHIELD as his backup. However, Superman hears everything and with one kiss from this other Lois he also remembers all. He knows the Avengers are plotting against him and he's ready for a fight! NEXT: SUPERMAN VS AVENGERS!

40 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

AVENGERS #45

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by JIM LEE

"HOW TO KILL THE MAN OF STEEL!"

Elektra, the leader of the Hand arrives at the Avengers HQ to meet in secret with the leader of Avengers Tony Stark. She has major secret and a plan to change both the world and underworld, but she arrives in the middle of a not so Civil War. It's the Avengers versus their formerly newest member Superman and it wont end until either the Kryptonian or the Avengers are no more. Captain America's shield and Thor's hammer may not pierce the near invincible Superman's skin, but the damage and distraction serve it's purpose. Black Panther's and Iron Man's use their tech to deliver Kryponite to him as biological weapon to their single target, the Man of Steel. Even with his super-speed and senses, Superman can't avoid Hulk's smashing blows along the power of the Thunder God and Captain Marvel. Under Cap's direction, the Avengers have Assembled as a team facing a being they deem as big a threat as Thanos. Just before the AVengers unleash a final decisive strike, they arrive. Superman has a LEAGUE of his own and they are ready for a fight! NEXT: AVENGERS VS THE JUSTICE LEAGUE!!

40 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

AVENGERS #46

Written by GRANT MORRISON

Plot by SHAGGYDOO

Art by JIM LEE

"CRISIS!"

Just as the Avengers are about to end the threat that is their former member Superman....they arrive. Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern (Hal), Cyborg, Vixen and Red Tornado (Lois). The Justice League have long searched for their missing friend and now as they find him near death, their instinct's are to save him and destroy their new enemies...the Avengers! Batman immediately formulates a plan and Tony Stark manipulates the room, they both know its chess not checkers. With a signal from Cap, Thor's Mjolnir unleashes living lightning from the gods on his foes and at the same time Superman (super-breath) and Red Tornado scatter the Avengers with a devastating wind assault. Then it's all about the epic matchups of the greatest men and women. Cyborg takes over Starktech, but can he handle Tony in his head and it's defense systems? Vixen links with Black Panther's primal abilities and their connectivity is undeniable. Thor and Wonder Woman fight as warriors, siblings and spawns of gods. The androids Jocasta and Red Tornado, have a battle of the mechs unleashing the fury of the evil masters that gave them life. However, can the minds and persona of Janet Van Dyne and Lois Lane that live within them respectively find common ground amidst total chaos? Flash is everywhere, aiding all the League before anyone can blink. However, all it takes is an unseen stab to the heart from Elektra's sai, time seems to suddenly stop and Barry Allen is dead!!CONTINUED IN JUSTICE LEAGUE #46 in DCU NEW DAWN!

40 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99