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Marvel Masterworks: The Avengers #8
Marvel Masterworks: The Avengers, Vol. 8
AVENGERS ASSEMBLE!
The Marvel Masterworks are bringing you yet another collection from the heyday of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.
You know it’s trouble when Kang the Conqueror drops in from the 41st century, but this time he pits our heroes against Hyperion, Nighthawk, Dr. Spectrum and the Whizzer – the Squadron Sinister – in a cosmic chess match! And as if one menace wasn’t enough, then from across time the Avengers must also face the combined combat skill of the Captain America, Sub-Mariner and Human Torch of 1941!
Next, it’s a focus on the King of Wakanda, the Black Panther, as he infiltrates the supremacist Sons of the Serpent. But when he’s captured, will the Serpents use T’Challa to incite a war that will tear the nation apart? Then it’s the return of Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch, but with them in tow comes a barbarian as only Big John Buscema can draw them, Arkon the Magnificent!
And before you close these pages you’ll find out how to rent an Avenger when they become heroes for hire, see the return of the Man-Ape and the Lethal Legion, and enjoy guest-stars galore with the Black Knight, Nick Fury, Captain Marvel and Black Widow!
Collecting THE AVENGERS #69-79
The Marvel Masterworks are bringing you yet another collection from the heyday of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.
You know it’s trouble when Kang the Conqueror drops in from the 41st century, but this time he pits our heroes against Hyperion, Nighthawk, Dr. Spectrum and the Whizzer – the Squadron Sinister – in a cosmic chess match! And as if one menace wasn’t enough, then from across time the Avengers must also face the combined combat skill of the Captain America, Sub-Mariner and Human Torch of 1941!
Next, it’s a focus on the King of Wakanda, the Black Panther, as he infiltrates the supremacist Sons of the Serpent. But when he’s captured, will the Serpents use T’Challa to incite a war that will tear the nation apart? Then it’s the return of Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch, but with them in tow comes a barbarian as only Big John Buscema can draw them, Arkon the Magnificent!
And before you close these pages you’ll find out how to rent an Avenger when they become heroes for hire, see the return of the Man-Ape and the Lethal Legion, and enjoy guest-stars galore with the Black Knight, Nick Fury, Captain Marvel and Black Widow!
Collecting THE AVENGERS #69-79
272 pages, Hardcover
First published December 17, 2008
About the author
Roy Thomas
4,543 books276 followersRoy Thomas was the FIRST Editor-in-Chief at Marvel--After Stan Lee stepped down from the position. Roy is a longtime comic book writer and editor. Thomas has written comics for Archie, Charlton, DC, Heroic Publishing, Marvel, and Topps over the years. Thomas currently edits the fanzine Alter Ego for Twomorrow's Publishing. He was Editor for Marvel comics from 1972-1974. He wrote for several titles at Marvel, such as Avengers, Thor, Invaders, Fantastic Four, X-Men, and notably Conan the Barbarian. Thomas is also known for his championing of Golden Age comic-book heroes — particularly the 1940s superhero team the Justice Society of America — and for lengthy writing stints on Marvel's X-Men and Avengers, and DC Comics' All-Star Squadron, among other titles.
Also a legendary creator. Creations include Wolverine, Carol Danvers, Ghost Rider, Vision, Iron Fist, Luke Cage, Valkyrie, Morbius, Doc Samson, and Ultron. Roy has also worked for Archie, Charlton, and DC among others over the years.
Also a legendary creator. Creations include Wolverine, Carol Danvers, Ghost Rider, Vision, Iron Fist, Luke Cage, Valkyrie, Morbius, Doc Samson, and Ultron. Roy has also worked for Archie, Charlton, and DC among others over the years.
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April 4, 2018
Good artwork.
Meh stories as always for these kinda oldies. Some good ones of course. But them damn dialogues and inner thoughts and that over-explaining of everything that's happening like we don't FUCKING LOOKIN AT IT, ugh.. it's so damn stupid and boring and old as fucking fuck.
August 23, 2023
Avengers Masterworks Volume 8 has quite a lot going for it.
Writer Roy Thomas continues his enjoyable run on the comic book, bringing back fan-favourite villains Kang the Conqueror and Zodiac, and introducing new villains such as the Lethal Legion, Arkon the Magnificent and JLA satire team Squadron Sinister (who would go on to become the Squadron Supreme, a worthwhile superhero team in its own right.) One particularly interesting plotline involves hate group the Sons of the Serpent and the racial tensions of the time, which is disturbingly similar to societal issues of recent years.
The Buscema brothers handle the vast majority of the art duties, and wow, do they impress. John is rightly famous for his stunning work, but Sal is also great. Very underrated.
Writer Roy Thomas continues his enjoyable run on the comic book, bringing back fan-favourite villains Kang the Conqueror and Zodiac, and introducing new villains such as the Lethal Legion, Arkon the Magnificent and JLA satire team Squadron Sinister (who would go on to become the Squadron Supreme, a worthwhile superhero team in its own right.) One particularly interesting plotline involves hate group the Sons of the Serpent and the racial tensions of the time, which is disturbingly similar to societal issues of recent years.
The Buscema brothers handle the vast majority of the art duties, and wow, do they impress. John is rightly famous for his stunning work, but Sal is also great. Very underrated.
November 11, 2024
Pretty much any comic book was improved once John Buscema took over the art chores (here from his brother, Sal). This volume begins reasonably well, but becomes superb when John takes the reins. Fun stories all around.
February 2, 2021
This really does feel like the era that the Avengers truly became the book they would continue to be until Bendis just made it Marvel Super Heroes.
November 2, 2013
Oh lord, the cornball. Still and all, in the right mood 1960s and 1970s comics can be a lot of fun to revisit. plus there's the fun of seeing characters the way they started out looking (and the weird transitional places some characters ended up, as with Hawkeye ending up taking over Hank Pym's role as the resident instant giant.) Also, as ham-fisted as the attempt is, these issues include several stalwart attempts at addressing racial politics, bigotry, and the state of the USA in a way that modern Marvel has no stomach for.
July 24, 2024
Outstanding stuff by Roy Thomas (writer), with art by John Buscema, Sal Buscema and Tom Palmer. This is the first Golden Age of The Avengers, when they had a great team and great villains. Bendis should pick this book up and take notes. Sure, some of Thomas' dialogue is dated and/or slightly corny, but at least there aren't two page spreads and splash pages interrupted by talking head pages!
February 16, 2016
The Marvel Masterworks volumes are fantastic reprints of the early years of Marvel comics. A fantastic resource to allow these hard to find issues to be read by everyone. Very recommended to everyone and Highly recommended to any comic fan.
December 30, 2013
More classic Roy. He was so good for so long while writing so many titles. Someone needs to study his work and write a book. Meanwhile, enjoy the cream of his expansive crop.
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