Jason and John look at the Avengers, tracing the evolution of the team from its origins in 1963 up to the present! There will be synopses of issues, details, nit picking, unbridled joy, excessive curmudgeonly complaining and general tomfoolery. Plus, Jason makes fun of the Collector! Find us on Instagram at The Avenging Hour!
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Join the podcast that critics call "A burst of fun and hypnotic." We’ve also been called “opinionated old men talking comic books” and neither are wrong! This podcast is a conversation between friends who love comic books! Join Andy and Mike and some guest hosts as we explore growing up in the 80’s and what it’s like to love comics now! We talk comics, having comics with kids, comic conventions and surround it by picking issues to read and review! Join us on Facebook at And This Is Why I Lov ...
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From the science classroom. For the science classroom. Science education looks different today than it ever has before. The constant flow of new ideas and challenges opens up exciting opportunities for scientists, educators, and learners alike to reexamine our world and our place in it. Join middle school science educator Eric Cross as he sits down with fellow educators, scientists, and engineers to explore the best ways we can improve our K–8 science teaching practices and create wonder for ...
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Episode 344: Avengers: United They Stand 1-3
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Back in the 1990's, Fox Kids decided to follow up their successful (and good) X-Men and Spider-Man cartoons with an Avengers one. It was...not as successful. However, the comic tie in is actually good and we discuss the first half of that series in this episode!Jason & John
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Episode 343: Avengers (1998) 29-30
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It's the conclusion of the Death Song of Kulan Gath, as Triathlon becomes more fully a part of the team and Silverclaw joins! Is it in time to stop the end of the world?Jason & John
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Deadpool's Secret Secret Wars and Not So Secret Questions
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Send us a text In this episode, we gather our wits and talk about Deadpool's Secret Secret Wars from Marvel Comics. Deadpool is a big thing, right? Right? I'm not sure either. We also get into a little question segment and I try and get Mike to tell the truth about his kids and what he liked growing up. (Hint, it wasn't Gillian Anderson). Support t…
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Episode 342: Avengers (1998) 27-28
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We get a new team roster! Lots of members quit, old members return and a new member is inducted! And then we start a plotline revolving around a Conan the Barbarian villain and visit Silverclaw's home country (and her origin).Jason & John
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Beyond My Years: Teaching with determination, starring Khamphet Pease
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Hi Science Connections listeners! Here’s an episode from Amplify’s new podcast, Beyond My Years, that we think you’ll like. It features an incredible STEM educator from San Diego, California, named Khamphet Pease. Today on Beyond My Years, host Ana Torres learns all she can learn from the life stories and lessons of Khamphet Pease. As a refugee fro…
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Episode 341: Avengers: Domination Factor Part 2
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We finish up the Domination Factor crossover with the Fantastic Four, where mysteries are revealed and time travel is the name of the game!Jason & John
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Best Artist Bracket Winner - Memory Lane Moments Plus Role Playing Chat
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Send us a text In this episode, we reveal for the non-FB and TikTok followers who REALLY won the B.A.B.E. (Best Artist Brackets Ever) contest from early this year. We tell you how the winner got there, what we like most about them, and who should have won!! Then we tangentially segway into role playing and discuss favorite licensed games and much m…
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Episode 340: Avengers: Domination Factor Part 1
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It's a crossover with the Fantastic Four! Domination Factor is an eight-issue miniseries involving both teams and we're covering the first four parts of it this week! And we've got writer/artist Jerry Ordway back for the Avengers issues!Jason & John
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Episode 339: Avengers (1998) 25-26
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We finish off the big return of the Exemplars, and then we have an issue without the regular team in it, which brings the Triune Understanding back to the forefront of the plot!Jason & John
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Episode 338: Avengers (1998) 23-24
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This week we see the matters between Wonder Man and the Vision come to the head and then the first part of a follow up to the crossover called The Eighth Day, which introduced the Exemplars! Don't worry if you don't remember it...it wasn't an Avengers crossover and no one really remembers it.Jason & John
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Episode 337: Avengers (1998) 21-22
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Ultron Unlimited wraps up this episode with one of the best panels in comics, and we discuss just how amazing this storyline is!Jason & John
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Episode 336: Avengers (1998) 19-20
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This week we start what John considers the best storyline of the Busiek/Perez issues, a run filled with a lot of great stuff! It's Ultron Unlimited, one of the best uses of Ultron ever! Watch the Avengers fight an Ultron at his most evil and vicious!Jason & John
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Titans Together!! When Titans Clash Part Two - Continuing the Iconic 80's Run with Issues 7-12
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Send us a text In this issue Mike and Andy talk more New Teen Titans comics from the 1980's. Mike has never read the series and Andy, well, he loves George Perez. We go through and give our thoughts on issues 7-12! This series takes us to Titan’s Tower, Amazon Island, Olympus and more!! Sorry about the fan noises in the microphone. It was hot that …
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Episode 335: Avengers (1998) 18, 0
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We finish off the Jerry Ordway fill in and then we do a special Wizard issue that serves as a prelude to the next big plotline....Ultron Unlimited!!!Jason & John
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Episode 334: Avengers (1998) 16-17
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Loving the Kurt Busiek and George Perez issues? Well, we've got a three issue fill in that we're starting today by writer/artist Jerry Ordway! These issues guest star the Wrecking Crew, Monica Rambeau and the Black Knight! It also stars an obscure villain from the 1970's!Jason & John
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NEW! Beyond My Years: Teaching with heart, starring Joyce Abbott
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Check out Amplify’s new podcast, Beyond My Years— host and educator Ana Torres seeks out educational insights and hard-won lessons directly from people who have thrived for decades in the classroom: seasoned educators. On this premiere episode, Ana soaks up wisdom from Joyce Abbott, an educator so passionate about her students that she inspired one…
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Episode 333: Avengers Annual '99
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We take a look back at what happened while the heroes were "dead' during Heroes Reborn and we learn a lot of secrets. Characters who have been missing for years turn up and the biggest mystery surrounding Jarvis is finally solved!Jason & John
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Episode 332: A Next 10-12
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We finish our tour of the MC2 universe with the alternate Avengers going to ANOTHER alternate reality to help defeat some familiar alternate foes. Then we see the team go up against some enemies from around the MC2 universe!Jason & John
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Episode 331: A Next 7-9
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We're moving through the rest of the A Next title, and we're introduced to a new mysterious villain who will be plaguing the team a little later. We also find out the secret of Mainframe! And we get an updated Sons of the Serpent, because we can never get away from racists, sadly. Come join us!Jason & John
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Big Bang Comics: A Classic Company with Classic Taste Part Two! Plus DC United!
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Send us a text In this episode we continue talking BIG BANG Comics! We go through a little history of the company and talk about more comics from them. It's such an interesting read and we hope you try them out at Indyplanet.com! Mike then tries to pressure me into joining the Gamefound kickstarter for DC United!! And it is soooo tempting!! Did I? …
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Episode 330: A Next 5-6
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The MC2 Universe continues to throw old characters we know at the Avengers as well as some new ones with connections to ones we know. A fan of Doctor Doom or Hercules? Then you're going to want to check out this episode! (Non fans should check it out too.)Jason & John
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Big Bang Comics: A Classic Company with Classic Taste Part One! Plus Mimes Vs Clowns!
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Send us a text In this episode, Mike and Andy talk Indy Comics Company Big Bang Comics! First though we talk about the long-awaited chat you've been asking for! Mimes Vs Clowns! Who would win? And would we even know if the Mime won? We discuss Dr Weird and then realize the rest is going to take a more Indepth look at the company and other titles! S…
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Episode 329: A Next 3-4
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We continue looking at the Avengers of the MC2 Universe, where we get the return of the original Defenders and some new members for our team!Jason & John
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Episode 328: A Next 1-2
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It's time for another side trip outside the regular Avengers series, and this time we're going to a completely different universe! It's the MC2 Marvel Universe, or the Spider-Girl universe, since the entire thing is centered on her (although we won't be seeing her in this series). This universe has their own team of Avengers, and even though they c…
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Episode 327: Avengers (1998) 14-15
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The Beast is back!!! And the first issue also guest stars famous comic book characters Kurt Busiek and George Perez! Then we learn more about the Triune Understanding with the return of Triathlon!Jason & John
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Listen to this trailer for our new podcast, Beyond My Years, launching August 14th. Every day headlines tout something “new” in education—the latest research, the hottest tech, the trendiest new hacks for organizing your classroom. However, beyond all the hype there’s one underestimated resource that’s truly deserving of our attention: educators wh…
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Titans Together!! Part One - Analyzing the Iconic 80s Run that Defined a Generation
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Send us a text Have you heard the myths surrounding the New Teen Titans comic? Rumors abound about its characters and storylines. Some say the artwork is breathtaking (Andy), while others claim the narrative is lackluster (?). And what's the deal with Trigon's hair? I'll reveal the truth behind these myths (in the series), but only if you're ready …
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Episode 326: Avengers (1998) #12-13
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We start off this week with a giant size issue featuring the return of Hawkeye and his new pals, the Thunderbolts! We follow that up with an issue guest starring the New Warriors and one that features a new role for the Scarlet Witch!Jason & John
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Episode 325: Avengers (1998) #10-11
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Avengers Forever is over and we're back to more Busiek and Perez goodness! The mystery of Wonder Man is finally settled, and if you're dealing with Wonder Man, you're likely also dealing with his brother....the Grim Reaper! Plus count how many of the dead Avengers in this issue are still dead in 2024! Its not that many.…
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Episode 324: Avengers Forever 11-12
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This is it....Avengers Forever ends here, with more alternate universe Avengers than you can shake a Quinjet at! See the death of Immortus! See the rebirth of Immortus! See the Supreme Intelligence get a pretty jewel! Everything gets wrapped up with huge fight scenes that Carlos Pacheco poured his heart and soul into!…
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The Star Wars Event, The Deadman, Comic Store Jackpot and Ohio
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Send us a text In this episode, Andy and Mike talk Deadman, BABE Bracket winners, the PTO school Star Wars Event and Mike's son hits the jackpot! All this and the best joke Andy can remember! Tell a friend! Support the show Our webpage is: https://andthisiswhyilovecomicspodcast.buzzsprout.com Email us at AndthisiswhyIlovecomics@gmail.com Join us on…
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Episode 323: Avengers Forever 9-10
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We're back with more from the 1999 Avengers Forever series! We have an issue that focuses on (and does some retconning to) Kang's history and then the plot kicks back in as we prepare for the grand finale in the next episode!Jason & John
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Episode 322: Avengers Forever 7-8
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The Avengers get captured, escape and are captured again when one of their own turns against them! In between all that we get a LOT of retconning of plotlines going back decades, but especially plots from the 90s. Strap in, because this is a big one!Jason & John
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Episode 321: Avengers Forever 5-6
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We continue to follow our Avengers away teams through the far future and not quite as distant past as they deal with pregnant robots, hostile aliens, wild west heroes and an alien Richard Nixon! Listen along to see how these forays into the time stream resolve themselves!Jason & John
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Episode 320: Avengers Forever 3-4
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We continue our look at Avengers Forever as our team of time tossed Avengers start going through time and find more teams of Avengers throughout different eras in history (and in the future)! We ask how a robot that had hair can now be bald, and also pregnant? Listen along and maybe you can answer this for us!…
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Episode 319: Avengers Forever 1-2
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We're breaking into the main Avengers title to discuss a 12 issue mini-series from 1999 where Kurt Busiek rewrites Avengers history and also throws in a huge time travel plot to boot! We meet our....slightly different Avengers team in these issues, plucked from multiple points in Avengers history, as well as our villain and a former villain who bec…
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Is Daredevil the Worst Hero Ever? Plus Nostalgia Newstand and Mike’s Break Room Antics!
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Send us a text In this episode Mike and Andy talk about Mark Waid’s Daredevil run. Did we like it? Also Mike talks about a moment in the office break room and Andy talks about his trip to NC with his older sons. What could go wrong? The link to Nostalgia Newstand’s FB page. Give them some love and tell them you heard about them on our podcast! http…
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Episode 318: Avengers Vol 3 #8-9
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This week we talk about two new characters that Kurt Busiek is introducing into the book. The first is a young woman from Central America named Silverclaw and the second is a man of color who calls himself Triathlon! They're helping the Avengers take on another obscure villain, Moses Magnum!Jason & John
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Episode 317: Avengers Annual 98
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It's the Avengers teamed with their thinly veiled DC counterparts, the Squadron Supreme! We're finally finishing up the plotline from the main title, as we see the two teams join together to fight the main villain behind this storyline, Imus Champion! Who? Go back and listen to one of our early 70's episodes and you'll hear all about him. But can h…
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Episode 316: Avengers Vol 3 #7 (Live Kree or Die)
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This week we're looking at the Avengers chapter of the Live Kree or Die crossover, which also appeared in Iron Man, Captain America and Quicksilver! What can the Avengers do when the Lunatic Legion returns, the Supreme Intelligence plots and Carol Danvers drinks all the time? Find out this episode!Jason & John
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Mark Waid's Irredeemable and the Evil PTO!
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Send us a text In this episode Andy and Mike talk artist brackets, being volunteered by the steel hand of the PTO and what we have been reading in comics lately! Lots of laughs. Tell a friend and let us know you are listening! Oh and we talk about Mark Waid’s Irredeemable! Support the show Our webpage is: https://andthisiswhyilovecomicspodcast.buzz…
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Episode 315: Avengers Vol 3: 5-6
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It's the Avengers vs the Squadron Supreme and one of the teams is mind controlled....guess which one?! We also meet a new member of the Squadron who is NOT a thinly veiled version of a DC hero. Come join us!Jason & John
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Episode 314: Avengers Vol 3: 3-4
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This week we're finishing up the first plotline for the new series and then we have to figure out who's going to be on the team! It's time to choose a roster and the members of the team might surprise you (they almost certainly won't)!Jason & John
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Marvel Multiverse RPG Episode One- Playing With An Iron Fist
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Send us a text In this episode Mike and Andy do a little roleplaying. We try our hand at playing the new Marvel Multiverse RPG Game. Listen as we learn a little about the rules and navigate Danny Rand, aka the Iron Fist as he encounters the start of a plot against the Avengers. Let us know what you think. Support the show Our webpage is: https://an…
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Episode 313: Avengers Vol 3: 1-2
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Boom! It's now time for Volume 3, and we're thrilled to see Kurt Busiek and George Perez as our new creative team! We'll talk about how Heroes Reborn ended and then dive into a plot with every single Avenger ever, even the stupid ones! Meet the mystery villain and thrill to another alternate reality!…
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Episode 312: Avengers Vol 2: 11-13
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We've already reached the end of Volume 2 and we bid adieu to this weird collection of heroes and villains. We have one issue to clean up all the plotlines and then two parts of two different four part crossovers, including one that will never be reprinted. Join us as we close the curtain on this short divergence and next week we'll get started on …
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Best Artist Bracket Ever (B.A.B.E.) Winners - Part Two
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Send us a text Andy and Mike talk about the last group of Comic Artists in the BABE round one! 112 artists down to 56! Who will win? Will it be one of your favorites? Find out in this episode! Spread the word and join in the discussion! Thanks again to the judges! On to round two! Support the show Our webpage is: https://andthisiswhyilovecomicspodc…
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Best Artist Bracket Ever (B.A.B.E.) Winners - Part One
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Send us a text In this episode Andy and Mike go through the first half of round one and tell you who the judges picked as winners! 112 comic artists go in and half come out and make it to the next round. Find out if your artist won, who they faced, and who they might face next!! My apologies to Jamie From J Hood Comics. I had some of his recordings…
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Episode 311: Avengers Vol 2: 9-10
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Walt Simonson is here and he's doing his best to try and clean up the mess he's been left! The Avengers fight the Masters of Evil, Loki plots, and its civil war amongst our heroes!Jason & John
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Episode 310: Avengers (1996) 7-8
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It's the end of the Liefeld era on the Avengers, as Walt Simonson gets invited back to try and clean up a mess....again. He'll do his best, but with only five issues to work with, can he put this book on a good path to bring it in for a satisfying finish?Jason & John
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