Alan Davis

Here at last, because you demanded it, the ultimate battle begins: Spider-Man versus the Avengers! Thrill to the action! Marvel at the wit! Ponder at the possibilities! In a frantic race across Manhattan, someone's mind is being controlled, someone's decisions are being directed and someone's reality is being altered...but whose? NOTE: The events of this tale lead directly into Avengers Beyond (2023 Marvel) #1.

THE EARTH'S MOST HATED HEROES?! After 700 issues of saving the world, you'd think the Avengers would be due some celebration. But instead the whole world seems to be gunning for them, especially Namor's fearsome new Defenders of the Deep and the reimagined Russian Super-Soldiers of the Winter Guard. And that's not to mention the shocking surprise the U.S. government has in store for our heroes. Plus: The all-new Agents of Wakanda! The mystery of the Avengers of 1,000,000 BC deepens! A key revelation concerning the resurrection of Wolverine! And the next startling new Avenger is revealed!

THE AVENGERS WORLD TOUR COMES TO A SHATTERING CONCLUSION! To deal with the fallout from last month's world-shaking issue #700, the Avengers organize an international super hero summit, gathering heroes from the most powerful nations on Earth. But no one was expecting the shocking new representatives of the United States. The world is about to become a far more dangerous place. Especially for the Avengers. Plus Hulk and Thor try to go on a date.

THE ALL-NEW SECRET AVENGERS!It's hard to run the Avengers without a support staff. And for a team as wild, weird and insanely powerful as this new Avengers squad, just one Jarvis would never do. Luckily, Black Panther has assembled the wildest and weirdest support staff you've ever seen. Meet Gorilla Man, Ka-Zar and the rest of the Agents of Wakanda. NOTE: 1st appearance of the Agents of Wakanda.

Infinity Gauntlet: Part 4 of 5 -The Infinity Gauntlet is in the hands of the most dangerous human being on the planet. But what can the Avengers do against a power greater than anything known on Earth? Another explosive chapter in this epic Avengers event by Bendis and Romita Jr. featuring the debut of a brand-new cosmic character that you won't want to miss!! Plus: another illustrated chapter of the oral history of the Avengers!

Fear Itself Tie-In - The God of Fear has come to Earth and the only thing standing between it and world domination are Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Can the Avengers stand against an evil older than time itself? Or will even the strongest heroes on the planet fall? Prepare to face Fear Itself! Plus: another chapter in the oral history of the Avengers!

Fear Itself Tie-In -As the Avengers are stretched to the breaking point by the events of FEAR ITSELF, prepare for a SURPRISE EVENT too SHOCKING to be revealed here--presaging a change in the ranks! And we can guarantee you the biggest shake-up in the Avengers roster since AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED!

FEAR ITSELF TIE-IN! - An Avenger has fallen and the one responsible has been traced to her home base. Steve Rogers sets out to end this conflict once and for all but is he prepared for what he finds?

FEAR ITSELF TIE-IN - FEAR ITSELF has brought damage and destruction the likes of which the Marvel Universe has never seen but it has also brought two avengers together in the most surprising way. Be here for the start of an all-new chapter in the lives of two of the most controversial Avengers! Amidst the ashes of what is left of the Marvel Universe and during the bombastic battles throughout New York, a new Avengers romance blossoms

The Old Order Changeth - more than you ever suspected! For the first time ever, learn what really happened all those years ago when the founding Avengers turned their membership over to a set of new recruits. The recently thawed Captain America is joined by three reformed super villains - Hawkeye, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch - and a new group of Earth's Mightiest Heroes takes shape - in a story that has direct ramifications for the Avengers of today!

Kang War Prelude Part 1 of 3. "Above and Beyond" A new era begins for Earth's Mightiest Heroes! As Captain America rejoins the Avengers to recharge the team for the 21st century! And one of Cap's first moves is bringing Thor and Quicksilver back into the fold! The shield-slinger also changes the Avengers' modus operandi from reactive to proactive in pursuing super-villains! Will these bold changes work? The new-look Avengers' first test is coming up in a small village in Greece next issue! Cameo appearances by Diablo, Kang, Scarlet Centurion, Taskmaster, Jarvis, Hank Pym, Jack of Hearts, Living Lightning, Photon, Quasar, Firebird, and the Black Knight. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Triathlon, Thor, Vision, Warbird, Wonder Man, Yellowjacket (as Goliath), and the Wasp. (Notes: Alan Davis pencils issues #38 thru #43. This three-part story was reprinted in 2005 in the trade paperback: Avengers Above and Beyond.)

Kang War Prelude Part 2 of 3. "Condition: Green" The Mighty Avengers arrive in Kalkhimithia, Greece and find a mess -- a mess of hulks that is! In a bizarre development, each resident of the village has been turned into a hulk! And now nine avengers battle 3,000 rampaging hulks! The odds don't favor Earth's Mightiest Heroes, but these hulks are not very smart. Yellowjacket (in disguise as Goliath) discovers that the hulks can be forced to merge with one another...and that will reduce their total number! However the Wasp and Shell-Head aren't sure Hank's idea is a good one, but they go along with it anyway! And shortly thereafter the 3,000 hulks become one giant humongous hulk! So now what? Meanwhile back in Manhattan, Diablo destroys a building near Avengers Mansion! And only one stateside avenger is available to confront him: Silverclaw! Is the youngest avenger ready to tangle with the Master of Alchemy? Cameo appearances by Kang, Scarlet Centurion, Jarvis, Triathlon, Wonder Man, Bruce Banner, and Angela Lipscomb.

Kang War Prelude Part 3 of 3. "Thoom" Guest-starring Bruce Banner. In Southern Europe the mightiest heroes on Earth face a green and gamma-irradiated crisis! The last remaining hulk is gigantic and near-unstoppable! But Yellowjacket has a new plan! However the Avengers must get the real Hulk (aka Bruce Banner) to Greece to make it work! Is there enough time for a transatlantic trip? Leave that to Quicksilver and then hope for the best! In the meantime in New York, Wonder Man and Triathlon join the fight against Diablo! While high above the Earth, Kang the Conqueror and the Scarlet Centurion prepare for war! Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Doc Samson. Angela Lipscomb, Firebird, and the Black Knight. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Silverclaw, Thor, Triathlon, Warbird, Wonder Man, Vision, Yellowjacket (as Goliath), and the Wasp. (Note: This three-part story was reprinted in 2007 in the hardcover: Avengers Assemble #4.)

Kang War Part 1 of 15. "The High Ground" And so it begins! The star-spanning, senses-shattering war vs. Kang that will take the Avengers to the edge and beyond to save the world! The Conqueror makes his opening move by sending his son, the Scarlet Centurion, to United Nations Plaza in New York to announce Kang's impending arrival. But six avengers are there to greet him! And the first battle of the Kang War erupts! The Vision, Iron Man, Triathlon, Warbird, Yellowjacket (as Goliath), and the Wasp vs. the Scarlet Centurion! Meanwhile across the globe in Siberia, another group of avengers responds to a nuclear accident. And the Black Knight, Captain America, Firebird, Quicksilver, and Thor have no idea what they're about to face! Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Wonder Man, and the Scarlet Witch. (Notes: This month Marvel begins including legacy numbering on its covers. Volume 3 issue #41 is Avengers legacy issue 456. This fifteen-issue saga was reprinted in 2002 in the trade paperback: Avengers The Kang Dynasty.)

Kang War Part 2 of 15. "No More Tomorrows" With a powerful blast from outer space, Kang destroyed the United Nations Building at the end of last issue! And now with the Scarlet Centurion by his side and a very captive audience to his front, the Conqueror makes a series of doom and gloom predictions about the future of mankind. The Avengers and the world's leaders including the U.N. Secretary-General are stunned by what they hear! Could any of these extinction events actually come to pass? In the meantime in Russia, the first of Kang's dire warnings appears to be true -- courtesy of the Presence! Cameo appearances by Attuma, Darkstar, Steel Guardian, Vanguard, and Starlight. Avengers Lineup: Iron Man, Triathlon, Vision, Warbird, Yellowjacket (as Goliath) and the Wasp in New York; Black Knight, Captain America, Firebird, Quicksilver, and Thor in Russia. (Notes: Another of Kang's prophecies comes to reality in the special one-shot: Avengers The Ultron Imperative published in November 2001. This fifteen-part story was reprinted in 2007 in the hardcover: Avengers Assemble #5.)

Kang War Part 3 of 15. "Global Presence" The world is on fire! The Avengers are in crisis! And Kang the Conqueror is pleased! Chaos has broken out across the globe following Kang's announcement of global conquest and his invitation for disenfranchised people to join him. At the moment the worst plight is in Siberia! Where Cap, Pietro, Firebird, Thor, and the Black Knight wage a desperate struggle for survival against the Presence and his radioactive soldiers! While in Canada; the Wasp, Wanda, Triathlon, Yellowjacket, and the Jack of Hearts fight against Attuma, Torg, and the Atlantean invasion force! And in China; the Vision, Black Widow, Silverclaw, Warbird, and She-Hulk confront an uprising of Deviants! Avengers Assemble everywhere! Cameo appearances by the Black Panther, Duane Freeman, Starlight, Steel Guardian, Vanguard, Stingray, and the Scarlet Centurion. (Notes: The plotline involving Yellowjacket and the Wasp continues in Avengers Annual 2001. The Presence previously appeared in Quasar #60.)

Standoff Part 3 of 3. "Standoff" Story continues from Iron Man (3rd series) #64. It's avenger vs. avenger in the war-torn country of Slokovia! And it's two of the all-time heavyweights: the Invincible Iron Man vs. the Mighty Thor! The new Lord of Asgard is in Slokovia to protect his followers from persecution! But Shell-Head can't let Thor overthrow the existing government and destabilize the entire region. Adding to the crisis is the fact that Latveria is next door to Slokovia! And Doctor Doom is keenly watching the events unfold. When Captain America tries to intervene in the epic fight, he experiences the power of mjolnir first hand! Can the Big Three resolve the situation in Slokovia...and save their long-time friendships at the same time? Alas, that doesn't seem possible. A tremendous issue! Cameo appearances by Ant-Man, Falcon, Scarlet Witch, She-Hulk, Balder the Brave, Enchantress, Lady Sif, and the Warriors Three. (Notes: The covers of Thor #58, Iron Man #64, and Avengers #63 form one large illustration. This three-part story was reprinted in 2003 in the trade paperback: Thor Gods on Earth.)

No Surrender: Part 2 of 16 - NO SURRENDER Part 2 NOW ON SALE WEEKLY! The Black Order. The Lethal Legion. Two teams of powerful villains bent on destroying each other have arrived on Earth, and they don't care who gets caught in the crossfire. But who's pulling their strings? And what is the secret of the lost Avenger?

Collects The Avengers (1997-2004 3rd Series) #36-40 and 56, ANNUAL 2001, and Avengers: The Ultron Imperative (2001). The Avengers learn what too much of a bad thing can be when they face a city of robots and a village of Hulks! And in other international news, Blood Wraith has a BIG problem with Ultron's extermination of Slorenia! Meanwhile, Silverclaw shines and Triathlon triumphs in Kurt Busiek's penultimate Avengers saga! Featuring the villainy of Ultron, Diablo and Kang the Conqueror!