Avengers West Coast (1985) comic books

Avengers West Coast (1985) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Minor crack(s) front or back, under 1"

Label #3861900009

Direct Edition. "Teammates!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. The Avengers West Coast team explodes on the scene with their own monthly series. This new team, with leader Hawkeye, consists of Mockingbird, former S.H.I.E.L.D. agent and Hawkeye's wife, Iron Man, founding member of the original team and now in his new red and silver Centurion Armor, Wonder Man, super humanly strong and renown actor, and Tigra, a cat-woman whose appetite for men is rivaled only by her speed and agility. When Hank Pym (former Giant-Man) comes to visit his ex-teammates, the Man-Ape attacks freeing the ionically powered Goliath (he was captured in Iron Man Annual #7). Things get worse when one of the Avenger's oldest foes leads the attack. Ultron, the nigh-unstoppable killing machine has come for his father. 48 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 42 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #3926516002

Vision Quest Part 1 of 4. "One of Our Androids is Missing!" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. The saga that will change the lives of the Vision and the Scarlet Witch forever begins on a quiet morning at the Avengers' west coast compound. Wanda wakes up in her bed, and her husband is missing! The west coast team conducts a frantic search of the property that yields no clues...until Mockingbird arrives on the scene! Where is the synthezoid avenger? Flashback cameos by the original Human Torch, Mad Thinker, Fantastic Four, Professor Phineas Horton, and Ultron. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Mockingbird, Dr. Pym, Scarlet Witch, Tigra, Vision, Wonder Man, and the Wasp. (Notes: This issue begins John Byrne's 1-year run as the writer and penciler of the West Coast Avengers series. This four-part story was reprinted in 2005 in the trade paperback: Avengers West Coast Vision Quest. The TPB collects issues #42 thru #50.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 43 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #3926516003

Vision Quest Part 2 of 4. "Vision Quest" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. In a stunning revelation, Mockingbird admits that she was duped into helping a shadowy government organization kidnap the Vision! And feeling guilty about her role in the scheme, Bobbi quickly leads the Avengers to the secret facility where the Vision is being held! But are Earth's Mightiest Heroes too late to save their friend and fellow avenger? The situation does not look good. Flashback cameos by Immortus, Mantis, and Quicksilver. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Mockingbird, Dr. Pym, Scarlet Witch, Tigra, Vision, Wonder Man, and the Wasp. (Note: This four-part story was reprinted in 2015 in the trade paperback: Avengers West Coast Vision Quest.) 32 pages.v Cover price $0.75.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 44N CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #3926516004

Newsstand Edition. Vision Quest Part 3 of 4. "Better a Widow..." Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. The Scarlet Witch is in a state of shock upon seeing the Vision's body lying ona laboratory table completely disassembled! A cabal of worldwide governments decided that the Vision had to be "erased" after the events of Avengers 253 & 254; and tragically, they have been successful in their endeavor. Earth's Mightiest Heroes are outraged, but can do little besides collect the Vision's body and (its assorted components) and return to their west coast compound. Thankfully, Dr. Henry Pym is the world's leading expert on biology and robotics. And he can reassemble the synthezoid avenger. But what about restoring the Vision's emotions and memories? In the meantime, the government assigns a new member to the West Coast Avengers: the U.S. Agent. Cameo appearances by Professor Phineas Horton and Raymond Sikorski. (Notes: Avengers Forever #8 reveals that one of the characters in the Vision Quest saga was not the person he appeared to be. This four-part story was reprinted in 2020 in the trade paperback: Avengers West Coast Vision Quest Epic Collection.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 45 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #3926516006

Vision Quest Part 4 of 4. "New Faces" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. The Vision has been reassembled thanks to the brilliance and hard work of Hank Pym. But complications remain. First, the Vision's appearance has changed due to the trauma his bio-synthetic skin suffered during his disassembly. And second, while Hank has restored the Vision's memories, he can't recreate the emotional attachment to them. For that the brain patterns of Simon Williams are needed. But when Wanda finds Simon and asks him to cooperate, he refuses. Then Wonder Man faces the wrath of the Scarlet Witch! Wow, the West Coast Avengers are approaching rock bottom. And the recent addition of the U.S. Agent is not helping. (Notes: The cover to this issue is an homage to John Buscema and George Klein's classic cover to Avengers (1st series) #57 -- the first appearance of the silver age Vision. The white Vision debuted in the MCU in the final episode of the WandaVision Disney+ series. The Vision Quest storyline was a distressing read for long-time fans of the Avengers. Several years later during the Gatherers saga, the Vision regains his red-hued body. [See Avengers 360.] The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 306,775; average paid circulation 178,125.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 46 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3926516007

First appearance of the Great Lakes Avengers in "Franchise" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. After the traumatic events of the Vision Quest storyline, the West Coast Avengers need some time off and some time away. So to that end, Hawkeye and Mockingbird travel to Milwaukee to check out a group of light-hearted, super-powered individuals calling themselves the Great Lakes Avengers! Are Earth's Mightiest Heroes going to open a Midwest branch? Cameo appearances by the Scarlet Witch, Tigra, and the U.S. Agent. GLA Lineup: Big Bertha, Dinah Soar, Doorman, Flatman, and Mr. Immortal. (Notes: The GLA appear next in Avengers 309. This issue was reprinted in 2016 in the Avengers Omnibus by John Byrne. The hardcover collects issues #42 thru #62.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 47 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #3926516009

"With Friends Like These!" Part 1 of 3. Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. With the Avengers unable to further help the Vision recover his personality and emotions, the Scarlet Witch accepts an offer of assistance from a shadowy organization in Texas. At first Jeremiah Random and his associates are helpful to Wanda and the Vision; however, it's all a trap! But not for the Vision -- for the Scarlet Witch! Cameo appearances by the Black Panther, Captain America, She-Hulk, Hank Pym, Tigra, U.S. Agent, Wonder Man, and the Wasp. Last 75¢ issue. (Note: The title of the series changes from the West Coast Avengers to Avengers West Coast with this issue.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 48 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #3926516010

"This Ancient Evil" Part 2 of 3. Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. In the Lone Star State, the Scarlet Witch is being "assimilated" by Jeremiah Random's mysterious organization. The secrets from the dawning of the universe have been implanted into Wanda's mind against her will. However Random's group made a big mistake when they destroyed Wanda and the Vision's quinjet last issue! Its destruction set off an emergency signal at Avengers Mansion! And now Captain America and She-Hulk are flying to Texas to investigate! The duo is looking for the Scarlet Witch! But when they find her...they may regret it! Cameo appearances by Nebula, Gunthar, Starfox, Immortus, Ann Raymond, Hank Pym, Wasp, Wonder Man, Hawkeye, Mockingbird, and the Great Lakes Avengers. First $1.00 issue. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 49 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #3926516011

"Baptism of Fire!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the Great Lakes Avengers. Script by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne. The ancient force "That Which Endures" has taken control of Wanda Maximoff! The Sentinel of Liberty and She-Hulk tried to help her, but their valiant effort failed. Fortunately, more avengers are on the way to Texas! However, they are not from the east coast or west coast! It's the Great Lakes Avengers to the rescue with Hawkeye, Mockingbird, and the Vision by their side! Can they break the strange, supernatural hold on the Scarlet Witch? Cameo appearances by Hank Pym, Tigra, Wonder Man, and the Wasp. GLA Lineup: Big Bertha, Dinah Soar, Doorman, Flatman, and Mr. Immortal. (Note: Also this month the Vision reintroduces himself to the American public in Avengers Spotlight #23.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 50 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #3926516012

"Return of the Hero" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. A distraught Ann Raymond travels to California seeking assistance from the Avengers. She thinks that her husband, the former superhero known as Toro, might still be alive! Toro was the WWII-era partner of the original Human Torch; and the revelations during the Vision Quest saga have raised doubts about Toro's and the original torch's fate. Intrigued by the mystery, the west coast team travels to an old cemetery! And when Wanda casts a hex over the torch's possible grave...the original Human Torch is reborn! Wow! And for the second time, the silver age Vision meets the golden age Human Torch! [See Giant-Size Avengers #3 for their first meeting.] Cameo appearances by Agatha Harkness, Tigra, Iron Man, Master Pandemonium, Immortus, and the Sub-Mariner. Flashback cameos by the Mad Thinker and Toro (aka Tom Raymond) to recap the events of Sub-Mariner (1st series) #14. Avengers Lineup: Hank Pym, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wasp, Wonder Man, and the U.S. Agent. (Notes: The original Human Torch previously appeared in Fantastic Four (1st series) Annual #4. Avengers Forever (1998) #8 provides the definitive history behind the torch's reawakening. The Avengers West Coast title is published bi-monthly for the next four issues.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 51 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3926516013

"I Sing of Arms and Heroes..." Part 1 of 2. Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. The ranks of the West Coast Avengers are growing as Iron Man and the original Human Torch join the team! The golden age torch receives a warm reception, but Shell-Head gets a cold one. Meanwhile across the compound, Agatha Harkness pays a visit to the Vision and the Scarlet Witch to talk to them about their children. The aging witch from Whisper Hill says that Tommy and Billy disappear when Wanda stops thinking about them. Whoa, is this true? However before Wanda can respond, Master Pandemonium suddenly attacks! The Avengers swiftly leap into action against his demon horde! But during the mêlée, Master Pandemonium kidnaps the twins! Where on Earth or elsewhere has he taken them? Cameo appearances by Ann Raymond and Immortus. (Note: Agatha Harkness previously appeared in issue #5 of the second Vision and the Scarlet Witch (1985) limited series.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 55 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #3926516017

Acts of Vengeance conclusion - "The Breaking Strain" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Paul Ryan. Cover by John Byrne. Story continues from Avengers 313. Marvel's Acts of Vengeance crossover event reaches its apex as the true mastermind is revealed: Loki, the god of evil! Loki was the first villain the Avengers ever fought! And he might be their last if the east coast and west coast teams cannot halt his sinister scheme! Nine avengers led by the Mighty Thor charge into battle vs. the lord of lies! Can Earth's Mightiest Heroes deny Loki his ultimate act of vengeance? Meanwhile in California, the Scarlet Witch undergoes a dark and dramatic transformation courtesy of her father -- the Master of Magnetism! Appearances by the Kingpin, Mandarin, Magneto, Red Skull, Wizard, Agatha Harkness, Wonder Man, U.S. Agent, and Immortus. Avengers Lineup vs. Loki: Captain America, Dr. Pym, Falcon, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Mockingbird, Thor, Vision, and the Wasp. (Note: Avengers Spotlight #29 serves as the epilogue for the Acts of Vengeance storyline.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 56D CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #3926516019

Direct Edition. "Darker Than Scarlet" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Paul Ryan. Cover by John Byrne. One of the key issues of the Avengers West Coast title! As the Scarlet Witch unlocks the full potential of her reality altering powers! But unfortunately for Earth's Mightiest Heroes, Wanda's awakening has come under the supervision of her father Magneto! Years ago John Byrne co-wrote the classic Dark Phoenix saga! Is the Scarlet Witch following the same tragic path? Cameo appearances by Agatha Harkness, Quicksilver, Lockjaw, Ann Raymond, Immortus, Iron Man, and the original Human Torch. Avengers Lineup: Dr. Pym, Wasp, Wonder Man, and the U.S. Agent. Second story: "Reunion" Script and pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Paul Ryan. At Avengers Mansion in New York, Captain America and the golden age Human Torch meet for the first time since the end of World War II (as part of the Atlantis Attacks storyline). Cameo appearances by Sersi and Iron Man. (Notes: Wanda's turn to the dark side will haunt Earth's Mightiest Heroes years later in the Avengers Disassembled storyline in Avengers (3rd series) 500-503 and during the House of M (2005) limited series. This issue was reprinted in 2008 in the trade paperback: Avengers West Coast Darker Than Scarlet.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 57 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #3926516021

"Family Reunion" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Paul Ryan. Cover by John Byrne. Wow! Magneto, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch are together again! And this time they have the power to conquer the world! However the Avengers are clinging to the hope that somehow someone can reach Wanda and make her remember that she is a hero -- an avenger. So to that end, the west coast team blasts off toward Magneto's rebuilt Asteroid M to confront their wayward teammate! But how can just five avengers defeat Magneto, much less the dark Scarlet Witch? Cameo appearance by Iron Man. Avengers Lineup: Dr. Pym, Wasp, Wonder Man, U.S. Agent, and the original Human Torch. (Notes: This issue completes John Byrne's 1-year run as the writer and penciler of the Avengers West Coast series. This story was reprinted in 2022 in the trade paperback: Avengers West Coast Darker Than Scarlet Epic Collection. The TPB collects AWC issues #53 thru #64.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 60 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #3926516023

"Personal Magnetism" Script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas. Pencils by Paul Ryan. Inks by Danny Bulandi. Cover by Paul Ryan. High above the Earth on Asteroid M, Quicksilver pleads with his father and twin sister to halt their plans of world conquest for mutantkind! However no one tells the Master of Magnetism or the dark Scarlet Witch what to do! So Pietro reverts to sleight of hand instead of his usual sleight of foot! In dramatic fashion Lockjaw appears inside Asteroid M and teleports Wanda, Pietro, and Magneto down to Earth and into a trap laid by the Avengers! Thus the stage is set for a battle for the ages: the Mighty Avengers vs. Magneto and the Scarlet Witch! But when the two sides first met, Iron Man was not present with the west coast team. Will the golden avenger tip the second encounter in favor of Earth's Mightiest Heroes? Meanwhile, Immortus is once again lurking in the shadows watching and waiting. Avengers Lineup: Dr. Pym, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Wonder Man, Wasp, and the U.S. Agent. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 66 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4660747010

"Tunnel Vision" Part 2 of 4. Story by Roy and Dann Thomas. Art by Paul Ryan and Danny Bulanadi. While Wonder Man searches Los Angeles for his brother (aka the Grim Reaper); Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and Tigra hunt for a mysterious villain that is turning normal people into humanoid robots. The trio successfully find Ultron-13...and they will wish that they had not! Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Dr. Pym, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Tigra, U.S. Agent, Wasp, and Wonder Man. Back up story: "That Shall He Also Reap!" Story by Roy Thomas. Art by Rick Levins and Keith Williams. The Grim Reaper fights the Mandrill. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.