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By the time AVENGERS WEST COAST #50 drops, the team will have appeared in 13 other titles, for a total of 33 issues.

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The covers for ✓ MARVEL AGE Annual #1 ✓ THE VISION AND THE SCARLET WITCH #1-2 ✓ SECRET WARS II #5 and #9 ✓ IRON MAN #201, #220-222, #226, #229, #231 ✓ THE INCREDIBLE HULK #316, #323 ✓ FANTASTIC FOUR #293-294, #304, #315, #322 ✓ THE ETERNALS #12 ✓ THE AVENGERS #302-303, #305-306, #308, Annuals #15-16 ✓ MEPHISTO VS. ... #4 ✓ THOR #381 ✓ SILVER SURFER #3 ✓ NICK FURY VS. SHIELD #2 ✓ SOLO AVENGERS #18
January 31, 2026 at 8:51 PM
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Beyond the aid of mortal medicine, the team must turn to the Eternal Sersi to save Gilgamesh.

June 20, 1989
AVENGERS #308

This issue came out between WEST COAST AVENGERS #49 and #50.

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An outside shot of the team with the quinjet in the background. From left to right: Wasp, Vision, Pym, Wonder Man, Tigra, Jarvis, and Scarlet Witch. WASP: That was simply...fantastic! VISION: An appropriate choice of words, Janet, to describe the deeds of members of the Fantastic Four! WONDER MAN (though the dialogue is meant to be Pym): You've got to hand it to them! There's nobody in the world quite like the FF! JARVIS: Indeed not, Doctor Pym! It was a great honor to serve them during the time they stayed at the Avengers mansion, a few months back! A great honor.
January 29, 2026 at 6:33 AM
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This issue came out 1 year ago today.

As a second Ultron appears and declares himself the leader of a terrifying new religion, Iron Man and War Machine reveal, at last, how their Ultron became a hero! 🏹🐦🐅🧲🕶️

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The cover for THE WEST COAST AVENGERS #3 (V4). This issue came out on January 29, 2025. Writer: Gerry Duggan Artist: Danny Kim
January 29, 2026 at 6:19 AM
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This issue came out 40 years ago today.

After returning from Cat Land, the Avengers are visited by Firestar's former team, the Rangers. But things aren't what they seem.🏹🐦🐅🧲🕶️

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The cover for THE WEST COAST AVENGERS #20 (V2). This issue came out on January 28, 1986. Writer: Steve Englehart Layouts: Al Milgrom Finishes: Joe Sinnott
January 28, 2026 at 6:49 AM
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An attack on the Hydrobase is averted, but will Gilgamesh pay the ultimate price?

May 16, 1989
AVENGERS #307

This issue came out between WEST COAST AVENGERS #48 and #49.

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A wide shot of the city with a big blue sky and clouds. Wonder Man is flying toward the camera with the quinjet following. WONDER MAN: Well, not Sky King, Richards... But I hope Wonder Man will do! CAPTION (Reed Richards speaking): "It's the West Coast Avengers! And not a moment too soon!"
January 26, 2026 at 7:24 AM
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The Avengers are trapped inside a lava ball by Jinku. Will Sub-Mariner be able to bail his teammates out of this bind?

April 18, 1989
AVENGERS #306

This issue came out between WEST COAST AVENGERS #47 and #48.

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A front view of the Avengers inside the quinjet. Hank Pym is flying with Wasp next to him. In the back, you can see a very angry/confused Wonder Man, Scarlet Witch, Tigra and Vision. WASP: Hold that thought, Wonder Man. Hank... What's that coming over the emergency wavelength? SPEAKER: ...arvis to all Avengers! Extreme emergency! Extreme emergency! TIGRA: Jarvis! VISION: He sounds in distress! PYM: He does indeed, Vision!
January 23, 2026 at 7:26 AM
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The Avengers Hydrobase gets attacked by a horde of lava men! Will the Avengers be able to stop the infiltration when the odds are stacked against them?

March 21, 1989
AVENGERS #305

This issue came out between WEST COAST AVENGERS #46 and #47.

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A big splash page with Captain America shouting, "Avengers assemble!" and all of the Avengers from both coasts (plus the Fantastic Four!) appearing.
January 22, 2026 at 7:10 AM
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After Quasar saves Hawkeye in a battle with Super-Nova, the East and West Coast Avengers agree to regroup as one team.

January 10, 1989
AVENGERS #303

This issue came out between WEST COAST AVENGERS #44 and #45.

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PANEL ONE Tigra is consoling a distraught Hank Pym. TIGRA: Take it easy, Hank. Easy. TIGRA (thinking): He's usually the soul of logic. But Hawkeye's death has fractured him! PYM: My fault. I should have acted to save him! PANEL TWO Hawkeye appears with Quasar. Pym and Tigra look relieved. HAWKEYE: Save those tears, people! Your unflappable leader-man's back on the job! PYM AND TIGRA: Hawkeye! PANEL THREE Tigra is running toward Hawkeye. Quasar is flying away in the background. Pym looks confused. TIGRA: Mmeeooowwr! C'mere and give your favorite feline a great big hug! PYM (thinking): Thank heaven! But how did it happen?! PANEL FOUR Tigra hugs Hawkeye while Pym looks angry. PYM: Well, I suppose you expect us to be grateful that you're in one piece! What exactly was that little stunt you pulled that gave me fifty new gray hairs? And who was that who brought you down? HAWKEYE: Gimme a break, Hank.
January 21, 2026 at 6:52 AM
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Hawkeye is in the eye of the storm as he throws down with Twister! Plus, a mind-bending adventure with Moondragon!

January 10, 1989
SOLO AVENGERS #18

This issue came out between WEST COAST AVENGERS #44 and #45.

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Twister is kissing a green demon. PANEL ONE A shirtless Hawkeye is shaking hands with Twister. HAWKEYE: Twister, I haven't seen you since you and the rest of the Rangers fought us while under a mystical spell! What brings you back to the West Coast? PANEL TWO A profile shot of Twister's face that blends with a memory from issue #9. Firebird is grabbing a demon-possessed Shooting Star with members of the WCA and Rangers in the background. TWISTER: Well, pardner, ah'ma still lookin' fer my Shooting Star! Remember how Bonita --er-- Firebird broke that thar spell we was under and showed that Star had been replaced by some sort'a demon? Ah ain't been able ta get much shuteye since that day just thinkin' about my Star in the hands of some filthy demons. Ah swore ta figger out how ta get her back -- even if I had ta march right up ta the gates of Hades ta do it!
January 20, 2026 at 6:53 AM
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While Nebula is lost in the time stream, the East Coast Avengers must placate an angry Super-Nova until the West Coast team arrives to save the day.

December 20, 1988
AVENGERS #302

This issue came out between WEST COAST AVENGERS #43 and #44.

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PANEL ONE Hawkeye is putting his mask on. HAWKEYE: Nope. Thanks a bunch, lady. Keep the faith! PANEL TWO Hawkeye, Wonder Man, Tigra, and Hank are in a circle. CAPTION: Moments later, after explanations have been made... HAWKEYE: So that's the story, group. Poker game's on hold for now. It's off to Chicago. WONDER MAN: Sounds like the cue for that ol' spine-chilling rallying cry of ours! PANEL THREE All four of them are running toward to the reader. EVERYONE: Avengers assemble! PANEL FOUR A shot in space above Earth with the moon in the background. A large explosion is visible. CAPTION: In the vacuum of space, where all sound is a stranger, the silent explosion of Super-Nova's ship continues... CAPTION: ...As the frictionless, zero gravity environment allows the event to proceed almost eternally.
January 19, 2026 at 6:24 AM
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Nick Fury goes underground to recover as Rollins and Gyrich meet up with Earth's heroes to warn them about their former ally.

April 5, 1988
NICK FURY VS. SHIELD #2

This issue came out between WEST COAST AVENGERS #34 and #35. 🏹🐦🐅🧲🕶️

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PANEL ONE A helicopter shot of the West Coast Avengers compound. CAPTION: "...we have to see your west coast counterparts." PANEL TWO The West Coast Avengers (Mockingbird, Hawkeye, Moon Knight, Wonder Man, Vision, and Scarlet Witch) are in a large room with a giant screen above. They're talking to Agent Rollins and Henry Gyrich. HAWKEYE: Okay, Agent Rollins. We don't like it, but it doesn't seem like we have much choice. AGENT ROLLINS: Very perceptive, Hawkeye. You don't. HENRY GYRICH: We trust you'll contact your reserve members and warn them.
January 15, 2026 at 7:29 AM
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Tony's Armor War is ramping up with the introduction of the new and even more powerful red and gold armor!

February 23, 1988
IRON MAN #231

This issue came out between WEST COAST AVENGERS #33 and #34. 🏹🐦🐅🧲🕶️

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A splash page with a wall of 12 screens. It reads: Stan Lee Presents Stark Wars: Chapter 7 Reborn Again 1. A man is spinning the wheel on Wheel of Fortune. MAN: I'd like to buy a vowel, Pat! 2. Gilligan and the Skipper from Gilligan's Island. GILLIGAN: B-but, Skipper--! 3. A news presenter doing the news. MAN: -- latest update on the recent tragedy in southern California. 4. Iron Man VOICE: It was days ago that the world saw the last of -- 5. Another news presenter doing the news with a photo of Iron Man. MAN: --while citizens of many countries were shocked -- some were relieved, even grateful -- 6. The opening of The Brady Bunch. MUSIC: Here's the story of a man named Brady -- 7. Two news presenters WOMAN: It's sad to see the great fall so far. MAN: Yes, to be fired from a company like Stark Enterprises -- 8. A photo of the West Coast Avengers. MAN -- and then kicked out of such a prestigious organization as the Avengers -- 9. Gem from Gem and the Holograms. MUSIC: I wanna rock for-ev-errrrr! 10. A nuclear explosion. VOICE: Initially, the Soviets protested the above-ground nuclear detonation -- but when told the reasons -- 11. Speed Racer VOICE: Go, Speed Racer, go! 12. A male reporter interviewing a soldier. SOLDIER: That's right, Ed. The military is convinced Iron Man is definitely, one hundred per cent -- dead!
January 14, 2026 at 6:37 AM
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The new Fantastic Four have their hands full trying to get back to Earth with the demonic Master Pandemonium standing in their way!

February 23, 1988
FANTASTIC FOUR #315

This issue came out between WEST COAST AVENGERS #33 and #34. 🏹🐦🐅🧲🕶️

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A flashback to a scene from WEST COAST AVENGERS #9. The team is attacking Master Pandemonium with the Thing leading the charge. CAPTION (Master P talking): "But with my new powers, I can recover my soul -- if I find the pieces." CAPTION (Master P continues): My search led me to cross swords with the West Coast Avengers --"
January 13, 2026 at 6:51 AM
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Iron Man carries out his war against all armored warriors in Russia!

December 22, 1987
IRON MAN #229

This issue came out between WEST COAST AVENGERS #31 and #32. 🏹🐦🐅🧲🕶️

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Big opening splash page. STARK WARS: CHAPTER 5 RED SNOW The West Coast Avengers are standing, all looking serious. From left to right, it's Hank Pym, Mockingbird, Hawkeye, Moon Knight and Wonder Man. CAPTION: Late afternoon, the Pacific shore headquarters of the West Coast Avengers, a delicate topic is broached... HAWKEYE: Okay, shell-head, no more pussyfootin' around! What the bloody blazes is goin' on?!?
January 12, 2026 at 7:29 AM
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Iron Man's wild crusade against the thieves who stole the Iron Man armor technology leads him into a battle with Stingray!

September 22, 1987
IRON MAN #226

This issue came out between WEST COAST AVENGERS #28 and #29. 🏹🐦🐅🧲🕶️

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PANEL ONE Iron Man is unmasking in front of Hawkeye. HAWKEYE: Okay, shell-head, but according to the news rags, you're takin' the name Avenger a bit too literally! PANEL TWO Tony is walking past Wonder Man (who looks angry), Mockingbird, and Tigra. MOCKINGBIRD: Hawk's right. It's like you're pursuing some kind of vendetta. I know there's a reason, Tony -- won't you tell us? PANEL THREE Tony is walking away with his back to the team. IRON MAN: I can't, Mockingbird. Not now. It's just something I have to do alone. Please. All of you... IRON MAN: ...trust me.
January 9, 2026 at 6:42 AM
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By the time WEST COAST AVENGERS reaches its 25th issue, the team has already appeared in 11 other Marvel titles (20 issues total).

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✓ MARVEL AGE Annual #1 ✓ THE VISION AND THE SCARLET WITCH #1-2 ✓ SECRET WARS II #5 and #9 ✓ IRON MAN #201, #220, #221, and #222 ✓ THE INCREDIBLE HULK #316, #323 ✓ FANTASTIC FOUR #293-294, #304 ✓ THE ETERNALS #12 ✓ AVENGERS Annual #15-16 ✓ MEPHISTO VS. ... #4 ✓ THOR #381 ✓ SILVER SURFER #3
January 8, 2026 at 7:05 AM
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This issue came out 34 years ago today.

The Avengers West Coast is part of Operation: Galactic Storm! 🏹🐦🐅🧲🕶️

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The cover for AVENGERS WEST COAST #80. This issue came out on January 7, 1992. Writer: Roy and Dann Thomas Penciler: David Ross Inker: Tim Dzon
January 7, 2026 at 6:38 AM
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This issue came out 33 years ago today.

As the team picks up the pieces from their battle with Ultron, Goliath sees an opportunity to get some revenge. 🏹🐦🐅🧲🕶️

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The cover for AVENGERS WEST COAST #92. This issue came out on January 5, 1993. Writer: Roy and Dann Thomas Penciler: David Ross Inker: Tim Dzon
January 5, 2026 at 7:11 AM
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This issue came out 38 years ago today.

Mockingbird proposes that the team go hiking in the Grand Canyon. But they don’t know the whole thing is a setup for Mockingbird to confront the only living relative of the Phantom Rider.🏹🐦🐅🧲🕶️

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The cover for THE WEST COAST AVENGERS #32 (V2). This issue came out on January 5, 1988. Writer: Steve Englehart Layouts: Al Milgrom Finished art: Tony Dezuniga
January 5, 2026 at 7:09 AM
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This issue came out 37 years ago today.

The Vision has been completely erased thanks to a joint effort by nearly all of the world's security networks. Things aren't looking good and it's about to get a whole lot worse...🏹🐦🐅🧲🕶️

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The cover for WEST COAST AVENGERS #44 (Volume 2), which came out on January 3, 1989. Writer: John Byrne Penciler: John Byrne Inker: Mike Machlan
January 3, 2026 at 10:24 AM
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This issue came out 36 years ago today.

The Scarlet Witch is back! She's not only more powerful than before, but she's turned evil thanks to the help of her emotionally distant father, Magneto. 🏹🐦🐅🧲🕶️

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The cover for AVENGERS WEST COAST #58, which came out on January 2, 1990. Writer: John Byrne Penciler: John Byrne Inker: Paul Ryan
January 2, 2026 at 7:10 AM
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This issue came out 35 years ago today.

The team must work together to stop the ROBOT HOLOCAUST! 🏹🐦🐅🧲🕶️

(It's worth noting that the issue also takes place on New Year's Day during Pasadena's annual Rose Parade.)

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The cover for AVENGERS WEST COAST #68, which came out on January 1, 1991. Writer: Roy and Dann Thomas Penciler: Paul Ryan Inker: Danny Bulanadi Panels showing scenes from the Rose Parade with the Goodyear and Fuji blimps, as well as what looks like the Enterprise from STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION.
January 1, 2026 at 10:14 AM
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Surfer hunts down the Collector to find out what the Elders of the Universe want with Galactus.

June 9, 1987
SILVER SURFER #3 (v3)

Published between WEST COAST AVENGERS #24 and #25, and continues a story thread from Annual #2. 🏹🐦🐅🧲🕶️

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Just a lovely panel with an upward shot of Silver Surfer on his board and Espirita sitting on the front of the board. Purple clouds are scattered in the background. Just gorgeous work by the great Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein.
December 31, 2025 at 6:37 AM
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Thor has fallen in battle. Though his body lies broken, his Asgardian spirit remains! But can even his soul survive against the Destroyer?

April 14, 1987
THOR #381

This issue came out between WEST COAST AVENGERS #22 and #23.🏹🐦🐅🧲🕶️

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Both Avengers teams are down. They're surrounded by frost giants with a wall offire blazing in the background. GRUNDROTH: Though truly it would seem the weighty read of Hela's step hath been felt here indeed. The death goddess hath been busy. OTHER #1: Many bodies, but whose? OTHER #2: Maybe the Avengers the human mentioned.
December 30, 2025 at 6:49 AM
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Alicia Masters is captured by a raving mad Quicksilver! How can the FF possibly defeat what they can't catch?

FANTASTIC FOUR #304
April 14, 1987

This issue came out between WEST COAST AVENGERS #22 and #23. 🏹🐦🐅🧲🕶️

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The Thing is surrounded by an elated West Coast Avengers: Hawkeye, Mockingbird, Tigra, Iron Man (punching the Thing in the shoulder), and Wonder Man. CAPTION ONE (Ben reflecting): "Y'know, when I wuz out in L.A., I really got to like those guys--like'em, heck, I even joined'em, before I started ta mutate inta somethin' even uglier than I already am!" CAPTION TWO: "I headed for the Mole Man, 'cause he's used ta monsters--"
December 29, 2025 at 6:51 AM