Direct Edition
Cover by Gil Kane (pencils) and John Romita (inks).
“The Phantom Empire!” (Part 1 of 7)
Written by Steve Englehart, with art by George Pérez (pencils) and Vince Colletta (inks).
A landmark issue launching the final great saga of the Englehart era—sending Earth’s Mightiest Heroes on a sweeping adventure across time and worlds.
A World Divided
Captain America
Thor
Moondragon
Immortus
Hawkeye (missing)
Kang the Conqueror
As Captain America seeks aid in his battle against the Brand Corporation and Roxxon Oil, the Avengers face a greater crisis—Hawkeye has vanished, and Kang’s shadow looms. To uncover the truth, Thor and Moondragon summon Immortus and journey into the past.
Assault on Brand Corporation
Iron Man
The Vision
Scarlet Witch
Patsy Walker
Squadron Supreme
While part of the team travels through time, the remaining Avengers storm the Brand Corporation’s Long Island facility—only to encounter the powerful Squadron Supreme instead of the expected opposition.
Key Features
First Avengers artwork by George Pérez
Beginning of a 7-part saga
Cameo appearances by the Wasp and Yellowjacket
Flashback cameos by the Falcon, Nomad, and the Red Skull
36 Pages • Full Color • Cover Price: $0.25
A defining Bronze Age epic—where time, power, and destiny collide in one of the Avengers’ greatest adventures.
