"The Ashes Fall" Guest-starring the West Coast Avengers. As expected Earth's Mightiest Heroes cannot defeat Wonder Man! But at least they convince him to quit his rampage! However, Simon does them one better: he quits the Avengers! In fact he doesn't want to be a superhero anymore! Meanwhile, Simon's friends are enjoying the new powers they received (in Wonder Man #12) after being accidentally blasted by ionic radiation! And now they want to challenge Armed Response! Cameo appearances by Alex Flores, Jamie Flores, Ginger Beach, Spider Beach, Neal Saroyan, Lady Lotus, Rampage, and Splice. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Living Lightning, Spider-Woman, Scarlet Witch, and the U.S. Agent. (Note: The cover is an homage to the classic panel from Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #50 by John Romita Sr. and Mike Esposito - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist.)
