Steve Alexandrov

The Gatherers Saga: Part 12 of 18 - "A Vision Revealed!" After several days of scheming, the Anti-Vision finally makes his move! The proverbial Trojan horse in Avengers Mansion waits until nightfall to begin his attack! Acting under Proctor's orders, the Anti-Vision knocks out his primary target, the Swordsman, first! Then the synthetic imposter glides upstairs to Crystal's bedroom! Is the inhuman elemental on Proctor's target list too? No, she's just number one on the Anti-Vision's list for other reasons! However, the gatherer's personal agenda brings him into conflict with all of the Avengers! Has the Anti-Vision's reach…exceeded his intangible grasp? Cameo appearance by Luna.

Book Market Steve Epting Sersi And The Avengers Cover

Collects Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #343-344 and 348-375, Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) Annual #22, Avengers Strikefile (1994), X-Men (1991-2008 1st Series) #26, Avengers West Coast (1985-1994) #101, The Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011 1st Series) #307, Black Knight: Exodus (1996), and Avengers Anniversary Magazine (1993). One of the most shocking stories in Avengers history! When the Swordsman returns from the dead with the mysterious Magdalene by his side, a sprawling saga begins - and at its heart stands the shadowy Proctor! What is his great secret? Who are his mysterious Gatherers? And what do they want with the Vision, the Black Knight and the Eternal known as Sersi? Meanwhile, the Avengers deal with Kree terrorists, the Legion of the Unliving and a traitor in their midst - as the Black Knight finds himself torn between Sersi and his teammate Crystal! And can the X-Men help the Avengers stop a mutant/human civil war before Proctor begins his final gathering?

Direct Market Steve Epting Poster Variant Cover

Collects Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #343-344 and 348-375, Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) Annual #22, Avengers Strikefile (1994), X-Men (1991-2008 1st Series) #26, Avengers West Coast (1985-1994) #101, The Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011 1st Series) #307, Black Knight: Exodus (1996), and Avengers Anniversary Magazine (1993). One of the most shocking stories in Avengers history! When the Swordsman returns from the dead with the mysterious Magdalene by his side, a sprawling saga begins - and at its heart stands the shadowy Proctor! What is his great secret? Who are his mysterious Gatherers? And what do they want with the Vision, the Black Knight and the Eternal known as Sersi? Meanwhile, the Avengers deal with Kree terrorists, the Legion of the Unliving and a traitor in their midst - as the Black Knight finds himself torn between Sersi and his teammate Crystal! And can the X-Men help the Avengers stop a mutant/human civil war before Proctor begins his final gathering?

"Avengers/Ultraforce" Story continues from Ultraforce Avengers Prelude #1. The Grandmaster joins the quest for the infinity gems! And in the ancient elder's classic style he challenges Loki to a contest of champions! Loki's champions will be Ultraforce! And the Grandmaster's the Mighty Avengers! So the magnificent matchups are set: Captain America vs. Hardcase! Crystal and the Black Widow vs. Siren and Topaz! Iron Man vs. Prototype! Starfox vs. Contrary! The Vision vs. Ghoul! and Thor vs. Prime! Will the best team win? Or will Loki and the Grandmaster both lose? Watch out for the wildcard! Story concludes in Ultraforce Avengers #1. Cameo appearance by Nemesis. Flashback cameos by Rune and the Silver Surfer. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Black Widow, Captain America, Crystal, Iron Man, Sersi, Starfox, Thor, and the Vision. Ultraforce Lineup: Contrary, Ghoul, Hardcase, Prime, Prototype, Siren, and Topaz. (Notes: This issue is part of the Black September Countdown event even though the cover does not display the logo. The cover to this issue and the cover to Ultraforce Avengers #1 form one large poster. The Avengers tangle with the Grandmaster again (in another intercompany crossover) in the JLA/Avengers limited series (2003). There are not any advertisements inside. Printed on glossy paper.)