As I stated before my first issue of Avengers was #221, my second was #246. But my third was #255 as seen above. First off this was a painted cover by Tom Palmer, secondly it was still the great Roger Stern writing which wrote another favorite Amazing SpiderMan, and the John Buscema started a new run on the title as penciller. The Stern, Buscema, Palmer combo quicly became a favorite. It started this issue a cosmic tale involving the current Avengers Captain America, the Black Knight, Wasp, the new Captain Marvel, Starfox and Hercules. Being a big fan of mythology the Black Knight, Starfox, and Hercules were great in my mind plus Cap is one of my favorites.
Issue #225 to #260 was about the so called grand daughter of Thanos, Nebula. She was commanding Thanos' old ship Sanctuary II and doing pretty nasty things. She ravaged the planet Xandar and was threatning a certain faction of Skrulls. The Avengers became involved because the Vision while still leader of the old team commanded Captain Marvel to check out the situation(getting her out of the way as he tried to take over the world but thats another story). Finally, the Avengers on the above cover plus the Wasp and Firelord(a great addition) went to battle this Nebula....even the Beyonder got involved. This story line made me a fan for life! This creative trio continued into the #280's or early #290's until the writer Stern left. Buscema stuck around to issue #300 and Palmer stuck around for a long time.....but the greatness came to an end.
This team Stern had only two classic members Cap and the Wasp. The others included were underused former members like the Black Knight and Hercules which he really developed like no one else has at least as Avengers. Then two new Avengers the new female Captain Marvel(now Photon) and Starfox the eternal. He made them work real good...they had good chemisty. In these stories I try to pick up on that chemistry!
Click above to check out a Hercules gallery in his various costumes.
THE ETERNAL FATE SAGA: A vast amount of Eternals were massacred by the war ship Sanctuary II including their leader Mentor. Starfox, Photon, the Black Knight, Sersi, and Hercules seek revenge. Who was responsible? Who will aid them? Plus, the supporting cast of Thanos, Immoruts, Nebula, Deathurge, the original Cosmic Avengers, Firelord, and the mysterious Paragon.
HOMECOMING: The Avengers return from space to their normal lives. Starfox must act on Thena's decision to upsurp his new throne. The Black Knight must deal with Sersi's pregnancy. Photon returns to her mother and comes to a realization. Hercules goes on a mission, talks to She-Hulk and travels to Olympus where all is not right! Leading to a confrontation between the Olympians and Avengers, ofcourse!
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