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Avengers (Vol. I) #91

Take One Giant Step— Backward!

Will the Avengers be able to save the Wasp from a prehistoric Yellowjacket? All the while Ronan gloats and the Sentry 459 does its thing. We can also witness the introduction of other major players in this storyline, mainly the Skrulls. And… are we really losing two members?

Writer Roy Thomas
Penciller John Buscema
Date August 1971
Team Vision, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Goliath, Wasp, Yellowjacket
Villain Ronan, Sentry 459
Guests Captain Marvel, Rick Jones

This issue contain a great battle between the Vision and that annoying Sentry 459. And what about that near-kiss between Vizh and the Scarlet Witch? The synthozoid backs out, to the eternal gloating of Ronan, with Buscema drawing his characteristically open big mouths…

These past issues, Quicksilver has lot more to do, including his incredible feat in invading the Kree’s stronghold. With the Skrulls striking against the Kree, we begin to feel the cosmical scope of this tale. Sadly, Yellowjacket and the Wasp resign from the team in a very serious manner, as they vow to forever leave the life of superheroing behind. Haven’t we heard this before?

Favorite Line “An android— and an atom-born mutant— rejected offsprings of earthian technology— in love!”

Favorite Panel Page 10, panel 5: A Vision and Scarlet Witch near-kiss.

Avengers (Vol. I) #90

Judgment Day

As a Kree sentry makes its move upon Captain Marvel, the Avengers will learn much more about that alien race. Cap is kidnapped and former members Yellowjacket and the Wasp suddenly need help, in what would be another piece of the Kree puzzle.

Writer Roy Thomas
Penciller John Buscema
Date July 1971
Team Vision, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Goliath
Villains Ronan, Sentry 459
Guests Captain Marvel, Rick Jones; Carol Danvers; Edwin Jarvis; Wasp, Yellowjacket

We learn that the Earth’s evolution is a threat to many other alien races, a fact that will remain useful for a lot of future Marvel writers. After Goliath’s break-up with the Black Widow, he begins to feel an interest in the Scarlet Witch. But she shows concern for the Vision! Ah, love…

Boy, that Sentry 459 sure like to hear itself talks. Also, this is Carol Danvers’ first appearance in these pages, and who could’ve guess at the time that she was a future Avenger in the making?

Favorite Line “All it needs now is Fay Wray and an overgrown ape— and it’s in business.”

Favorite Panel Page 10, panel 6: Jarvis on his behind.